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Hip-hop trio Epik High is here with message of hope

K-popJan 19, 2021

Sending a message of hope has always been the backbone of Epik High’s music career spanning over 17 years. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, but the trio has never been so eager to reach out t...
(G)I-dle burns down sadness, blooms with ‘Hwa’

K-popJan 12, 2021

Continuing to carve out its own niche, (G)I-dle has released a new single, “Hwa,” named for a Chinese character that can mean both “flower” and “fire.” The rhythmic moombahton number fronts the band...
Back with new album, GOT7 feels more responsible for music

K-popDec 3, 2020

It’s been a while since the group entered a stable orbit, and GOT7 feels responsible for its musical output more than ever. Back with new album “Breath of Love: Last Piece,” the seven bandmates, hav...
‘My next goal is to celebrate my 30-year anniversary’: BoA

K-popDec 1, 2020

Recognized as one of the most foundational acts in K-pop, BoA is looking back at her 20-year-career with the release of her new album “Better.” “It still feels a bit weird that it’s already been 20 ...
Enhypen makes grand debut with ‘Given-Taken’

K-popNov 30, 2020

Enhypen, a new boy group from the Mnet survival show “I-Land,” made its grand debut with the single “Given-Taken.” Having already caused a sensation prior to its debut, the seven-piece multinational...
‘Life Goes On’ with BTS, as they talk about holding on to hopes

K-popNov 20, 2020

A wave of hope continues with BTS, as the group returned with a highly-anticipated “BE” album that reaches out to those disheartened amid the pandemic. After dominating the top of the Billboard Hot ...
S.M.’s virtual hybrid girl group aespa makes grand debut

K-popNov 18, 2020

Aespa, a new girl group under S.M. Entertainment, made its highly-anticipated debut with “Black Mamba” on Tuesday. The four-piece band, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning, unveiled t...
Why US music magazines are flocking to Seoul

K-popNov 16, 2020

US music publication Rolling Stone recently announced plans to launch a Korean-language edition this month with the aim of broadening its K-pop coverage. The iconic magazine, which has 11 internatio...
[Herald Interview] How WEi’s musical talent shapes teamwork

K-popNov 11, 2020

When it comes to K-pop career, WEi is no stranger to spotlight, even though it debuted as a group just last month. Consisting of Jang Dae-hyeon, Kim Dong-han, Kim Yo-han, Yoo Yong-ha, Kim Jun-seo an...
GFriend bandmates transformed into modern witches in ‘Mago’

K-popNov 9, 2020

GFriend released its new full-length album, “Walpurgis Night,” Monday. “Right after releasing our previous ‘Song of the Sirens’ album, we’ve been constantly working on the new album right until the ...
[Herald Interview] Treasure talks new album, making three comebacks in less than 100 days

K-popNov 6, 2020

After making its long-awaited debut in August, Treasure has dropped three albums in less than 100 days as if to prove its presence as a rising rookie of the year. YG Entertainment‘s 12-piece boy ban...
BTS’ pop-up showcase quenches fans’ thirst amid pandemic

K-popNov 5, 2020

A BTS pop-up showcase in Seoul quenched local fans’ thirst during the pandemic era, offering them a unique experience related to the global pop music juggernaut. Taking over a three-story building a...
[Herald Interview] Weki Meki talks growth, shares lessons learned

K-popNov 3, 2020

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, this year turned out to be quite prolific for Weki Meki. Having released three EPs from February to October, most recently highlighted by its power-driven single “C...
Twice in struggle between good and bad with ‘I Can’t Stop Me’

K-popOct 26, 2020

Twice is facing the duality of good and evil in its brand new single “I Can’t Stop Me.” The nine-piece band dropped its second full-length Korean album “Eyes Wide Open” on Monday evening, which feat...
Stop politicizing K-pop, warn experts

K-popOct 20, 2020

In the last few years, K-pop has become more than just a music genre. Its influence has not only been proven on the Billboard charts and on US TV shows, but has also spilled over into the realm of di...