Author: Jeff Benjamin
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In both America and South Korea, June marks Pride Month, with the 2024 celebration seeing one of K-pop’s rare representatives deliver a universal anthem honoring global pop icons. The first-ever LGBTQ+ boy band to come from the K-pop scene, LIONESSES has been bravely pushing for representation in Korea and reaching the world with its consistent […]
Just as tickets went on sale for KCON 2024 in Los Angeles, the K-pop mega festival and convention announced a special surprise guest to its lineup as well as three noteworthy names as hosts. For its first KCON Los Angeles since first hitting its stage in 2017, NCT 127 has been announced as part of […]
Almost exactly one year after Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin of K-pop boy band EXO first pursued legal action against their longtime label and management agency, SM Entertainment, over contractual issues, a company established by the trio has now declared “full-on war” on the K-pop giant, according to Korean media reports. Representatives for INB100, the newly […]
After being named a global brand ambassador for Versace in May, KUN is taking the partnership to the next level with a collaborative single with the Italian luxury brand that highlights the Chinese pop star’s inspiration from the intersection of music and fashion. Set to debut in an upcoming campaign for Versace Mercury sneakers, “Afterglow” […]
In RM‘s latest introspective turn, the BTS leader unveils his new solo endeavor Right Place, Wrong Person, an album that shifts the focus from genre experimentation to a raw exploration of his identity and emotions. RM’s previous solo project Indigo, which was released in 2022 and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, marked an initial venture beyond the confines of […]
Every week, the Korean music scene delivers outstanding songs across various genres and styles, and the past week was no exception, with a heavy-hitting selection of hits with global potential, satisfyingly nostalgic duets and some of 2024’s most promising new artists. Internationally adored groups like aespa and ENHYPEN both dropped new singles to tide their ravenous fanbases over […]
Only two months ago, Stray Kids told Billboard the band’s 2024 would be “very different from what we’ve done so far,” with the four-time Billboard 200 chart-toppers’ latest New York trip already proving that to be the truth. Sitting inside a recording studio owned by their U.S. label, Republic Records, the K-pop sensations’ charisma, candidness […]
Every week, the Korean music scene delivers outstanding songs across various genres and styles, and the past week was no exception, with a heavy-hitting selection of hits with global-pop potential, emotionally stirring compositions, and refreshingly honest storytelling. Marking major crossover moments in their careers, Stray Kids and PENTAGON‘s KINO teamed up, respectively, with fellow chart-toppers like Charlie Puth and Lay Bankz […]
Update: A director from KM Entertainment shared a statement on the situation with Billboard confirming that Chowon of ICHILLIN’ had been hit in the back of the head with a foul ball at the baseball game and was moved to an infirmary in the stadium. While she was in pain from the hit and the […]
Two decades in any industry is worth celebrating, but Dynamicduo has not only persisted through the early, nascent days of Korea’s hip-hop scene but has also hit new creative and mainstream peaks ahead of reaching the 20-year milestone. Since childhood friends Choiza and Gaeko officially paired up in 2004 with debut album Taxi Driver, the pair have trailblazed their legacy after setting […]