K-pop
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KCON LA 2026 Highlights the Shift From Traditional Music Criticism to Hyper-Curated Pop Promotion
KCON LA 2026 showcases how massive, corporate-integrated pop festivals are bypassing traditional music critics to connect directly with global audiences.
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HiteJinro Pairs Global Soju Push With K-Pop Aesthetic in Limited Green Grape Rollout
HiteJinro has launched a global limited-edition K-POP Star Toad Green Grape soju, combining its top export spirit with Korean pop culture branding.
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KATSEYE Leader Sophia Laforteza Announces Hiatus Amid Group’s Ongoing Stability Challenges
Leader Sophia Laforteza is the second KATSEYE member to take a health-related hiatus, raising questions about the group’s future momentum ahead of their world tour.
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Eric Nam Returns with New Single ‘Someday’ Ahead of October Album
Singer Eric Nam has released his new digital single ‘Someday’, a pre-release track from his upcoming fourth studio album arriving this October.
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Stray Kids Releases New Music Video for ‘This & That’
K-pop group Stray Kids has officially released the music video for their latest title track, ‘This & That,’ featured on their new mini-album.
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Stray Kids Drop New Mini-Album ‘THIS & THAT’ Amid Global Tour Kickoff
Stray Kids have released their latest eight-track mini-album, ‘THIS & THAT,’ as the group continues their record-breaking run on the Billboard 200 charts.
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Aespa Releases ‘Switchblade’ Music Video Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
K-pop group Aespa has officially released the music video for their collaborative track ‘Switchblade’ featuring American artist Ty Dolla $ign.
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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Discusses Upcoming Solo Album and ‘Hot Ones’ Challenge
BLACKPINK member Jisoo appeared on ‘Hot Ones,’ discussing her upcoming debut solo studio album and her unique habit of eating spicy food before concerts.
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BigBang Announces 2026-2027 World Tour ‘XX : Cosmos’ with Singapore Stop
K-pop icons BigBang will perform at Singapore’s National Stadium on Oct 17, 2026, marking their first tour since 2017 to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
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BTS Declines 2027 Grammy Consideration Amid Debate Over New Asian Pop Category
Global superstars BTS will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, signaling a move against the Recording Academy’s new Asian Pop Performance category.
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K-pop Star IU and Actor Lee Jong-suk Confirm Breakup After Four Years
South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have officially ended their four-year relationship, with their agencies citing busy work schedules as the primary reason.
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BTS’ Jimin Makes High-Profile Appearance at Dior Men’s Spring/Summer 2027 Show in Paris
BTS member Jimin attended the Dior Men’s SS27 show in Paris, sparking significant social media engagement and a heated online debate regarding his edited photos.
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Hollywood Actress Chase Infiniti Joins ATEEZ for ‘BAD’ Music Video
Hollywood actress and longtime ATEEZ fan Chase Infiniti makes a high-profile cameo in the group’s new music video for their latest title track, ‘BAD’.
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BTS Marks 13th Anniversary with ‘Arirang’ Busan Tour and New Release
Global K-pop icons BTS celebrate their 13th anniversary with the ‘Arirang’ world tour in Busan and the release of their new track, ‘Come Over.’

