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G-Dragon unveils track list of 'Ubermensch,' first album in nearly 12 years
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Jisoo to embark on solo fan meeting tour
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Rescene's 'Glow Up' inspired by clean scent of soap
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Guns N’ Roses to come to Korea in May
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Yeji of Itzy gears up for solo debut
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Seventeen's 'Spill The Feels" earns Double Platinum in Japan
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'Kalgunmu' lends K-pop sharp edge
If you are a K-pop fan, or at least have heard about K-pop, you may be familiar with the term "kalgunmu." Kalgunmu, a combination of the Korean words for "knife" and "group choreography," is often translated as synchronized dance. It refers to a dance style that emphasizes the precise alignment of a group's unified movements, creating a powerful visual likened to the clean cuts of a knife. As many K-pop artists perform in groups, kalgunmu has become a tool for creating visually captivating perfo
Jan. 8, 2025
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New Japanese Breakfast album for the downhearted
Korean-American singer-songwriter delves into deep melancholy Korean-American singer-songwriter Michelle Chongmi Zauner, who leads Japanese Breakfast, is set to return with a new full-length album after four years. Japanese Breakfast will release its fourth studio album, "For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)," on March 21. The album was recorded at the renowned Sound City studio in Los Angeles and produced by Grammy Award winner Blake Mills, who has collaborated with music legends such as Bob
Jan. 8, 2025
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Nmixx's Tiny Desk Korea performance featured on NPR Music YouTube
Six-member group becomes the first K-pop girl group to appear on NPR Music's main YouTube channel Girl group Nmixx has set a milestone, becoming the first K-pop girl group to be featured on NPR Music's main YouTube channel with its "Tiny Desk Korea" performance. "Tiny Desk Korea" is a live performance content series featuring musicians and bands. officially licensed by NPR (National Public Radio), the renowned American public radio network behind the original "Tiny Desk Concerts." The series cap
Jan. 8, 2025
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'Private chats' with your idols
K-pop enthusiast Lee’s phone lights up dozens of times a day with notifications — not from friends or family, but from messages sent by her favorite singer, SHINee's Minho. “It really feels like talking to a friend. It’s not like admiring a celebrity from afar; it feels like having a close, personal connection,” Lee said. Private messaging services exemplify how K-pop has evolved into an industry that sells not only music but also fantasy, emotions and excitement. While idols have long used soci
Jan. 8, 2025
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Controversy continues over political speech censorship as singer Lee Seung-hwan files lawsuit against Gumi City
National Assembly passes revised law aiming to protect entertainers' freedom The legal dispute and broader controversy over censorship of entertainers' political expression continued after Gumi City canceled singer Lee Seung-hwan's concert, citing public safety. Amid the ongoing controversy, a bill that bans government and local authorities from interfering with the content of artistic activities passed in the National Assembly. Rep. Cho Gye-won of the Democratic Party, who proposed the bill, re
Jan. 7, 2025
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Stray Kids unveil ambitious New Year's plan
Leading boy band to mark 2025 with 2 albums, tour concerts After a remarkable year, Stray Kids have announced an ambitious plan for 2025, promising diverse music releases, global performances and meaningful connections with fans. In a video titled "Stray Kids Step Out 2025" released on the boy band's official channels, JYP Entertainment outlined an exciting road map for the year ahead. Stray Kids plan to release two albums this year. Following the release of Korean, English and Japanese digital
Jan. 7, 2025
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JYP Entertainment launches new boy group Kickflip
7-member Kickflip to make official debut Jan. 20 K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment has unveiled the members of its first boy group in nearly seven years, Kickflip, confirming Jan. 20 as the group's official debut date. On Monday, the agency announced the debut through Kickflip's official social media channels, releasing profile images of the seven members — Kyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju and Donghyun — along with a promotion schedule. The group's debut mini album "Flip it, Kick i
Jan. 6, 2025
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Jungkook’s 'Golden' dominates K-pop solo album sales in US for 2 years
BTS' Jungkook continues to break records even while in the military, with his solo album "Golden" becoming the bestselling K-pop solo artist album in the US for two consecutive years. Chartdata, an account on social platform X that posts music and chart updates in real time, posted, "JungKook’s ‘GOLDEN’ ends 2024 as the #1 bestselling album by a K-Pop soloist of the year in the US by total units." The About Music, Pop Flop, and Pop Core accounts also celebrated Jungkook's achievement with simila
Jan. 3, 2025
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J-Hope of BTS donates 100M won for plane crash victims
BTS’s J-Hope has donated 100 million won ($68,000) to support the victims of the Jeju Air flight crash at Muan International Airport. The Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association announced that J-Hope contributed 100 million won to aid those affected by the tragic accident at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province. J-Hope reportedly stated, “Upon hearing about the accident, I decided to make this donation to offer even a small measure of support to the bereaved families. I exte
Jan. 3, 2025
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Respite for weary souls
Drinks paired with art, sleepy cafe and vintage stationery offer calm in troubled times Art in drinks Opened in August 2023, Lounge Heeum brands itself as a “drinks omakase” offering a long list of drinks and desserts carefully selected by a barista to embody the spirit of paintings by Kim Ji-hee. The signature reservation-only Art Brew Omakase, a three-course experience, begins with Chinese Da Hong Pao tea and a truffle pumpkin gazpacho. The starter readies the taste buds for the main dish -- v
Jan. 3, 2025