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ZEROBASEONE's EMP Teams Up With Dynamic Duo for 'RUN': The Hip-Hop Collaboration Fans Need to Hear
ZEROBASEONE's Matthew and Gunwook are stepping into a new musical chapter. Their EMP unit is teaming up with Korean hip-hop veterans Dynamicduo for "RUN"—and there's another collaboration with JUNNY waiting just around the corner.
Jon Lui
3 hours ago4 min read


Jisoo “ADDICTED”: BLACKPINK Star's Dark New Era Has BLINKs Hooked Before Release
Jisoo's “ADDICTED” drops October 30, 2026! Explore BLACKPINK star's new teasers, release details, solo album clues, and what BLINKs can expect.
Jon Lui
6 days ago4 min read


ATEEZ’s “Drip” Is Coming: 5 Things ATINY Should Watch Before the New Music Video Drops
TEEZ’s “Drip” MV drops October 23! Get the latest on the pre-release track, spoiler images, and GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6 album.
Jon Lui
Oct 224 min read


CLOSE YOUR EYES Is Back—and “The 256th Note Is Missing” Has Fans Looking for Clues
CLOSE YOUR EYES return with “256th Note”! Discover the mystery behind the missing note, “Drop That!”, their “Project 7” origins, and the clues fans are decoding.
Jon Lui
Sep 305 min read


ONEW & YUJU Are About to Give K-Pop Fans a Vocal Moment: Everything to Know About “Mind Games”
Discover everything about ONEW and YUJU’s “Mind Games,” including the release date, ONEW’s new “Chakgak” project, their vocal chemistry, and what fans can expect.
Jon Lui
Sep 295 min read


September 28 Is About to Be CHAOS: 6 K-Pop Comebacks and New Releases Fans Need to Know
September 28 is packed with K-pop! Discover 6 major comebacks and new releases from BOYNEXTDOOR, ALLDAY PROJECT, NiziU, Minzy, KickFlip and YESUNG.
Jon Lui
Sep 285 min read


7 K-Pop Music Videos From September 2026 That You NEED to Watch
Discover 7 K-pop music videos you NEED to watch from September 2026, featuring ROSÉ, IU, Felix, LE SSERAFIM, Mark Lee, ONEUS and MONSTA X. From cinematic visuals to nostalgic concepts, these MVs are taking over the month.
Jon Lui
Sep 255 min read


Taemin’s ‘PHASE 1: SOFT VIOLENCE’ Is Here—5 Details Fans Need to Notice
Taemin is officially entering a new artistic chapter. On Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6 PM KST, SHINee’s Taemin will release his highly anticipated new EP, PHASE 1: SOFT VIOLENCE, marking one of the biggest solo K-pop releases of the month.
Jon Lui
Aug 314 min read


FOLLOWING FIRST WORLD TOUR, K-POP BOY GROUP 1VERSE ANNOUNCES COMEBACK WITH NEW SINGLE!
Korean music label Singing Beetle announced today that K-pop boy group 1VERSE
(pronounced “universe”) will make their comeback with a new single, the group’s first since ‘WABIF,’ which opened its world tour year in January 2026. The group will debut their latest single with members KENNY, NATHAN, and AITO and unveil the track title alongside an official teaser on Thursday, August 20 at 11:00 PM KST. We have all the details!
Jon Lui
Aug 192 min read


RED VELVET IS FINALLY BACK! August 3rd Comeback Has Fans Losing Their Minds!
The wait is over! Red Velvet officially made their long-awaited return on August 3rd, and fans are saying it could be one of the biggest K-pop comebacks of the year! We have all their comeback details!

lewishooper1
Aug 122 min read


Stray Kids Are About to Drop "THIS & THAT": Everything We Know Before the August 7 Release
After months of speculation, teaser drops, and fan theories, Stray Kids are finally returning with their highly anticipated new mini album, THIS & THAT, arriving on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM KST (midnight ET). The comeback marks the group's first major Korean release since the success of "RUN IT," and STAYs around the world are already preparing for what could become one of the biggest K-pop releases of the summer. We have all the details you need to know before its
Jon Lui
Aug 53 min read


Is NCT Falling Apart? The Real Reason So Many Members Keep Leaving
From contract changes and new career paths to fan speculation, here's what's really behind the growing number of NCT member departures—and what it could mean for the group's future.

lewishooper1
Jul 152 min read


RIIZE vs ATEEZ vs BOYNEXTDOOR: The Summer 2026 Boy Group Battle That Has K-pop Fans Divided
Summer 2026 has officially become the season of one question:
Which boy group is winning right now—RIIZE, ATEEZ, or BOYNEXTDOOR? We break down each group's popularity and fan base!
Jon Lui
Jun 263 min read


RIIZE Members Ranked by Viral Impact for the ‘II’ Mini Album Comeback
RIIZE is officially back, and the group's second mini album II is already dominating fan discussions, reaction videos, and social media timelines, selling over 910,000 copies within a day of its release on June 15, 2026. Featuring the title track "Do Your Dance," the comeback showcases RIIZE's signature emotional-pop identity while pushing their performance skills to a new level. The album contains six tracks and has been promoted as one of the group's most defining releases
Jon Lui
Jun 194 min read


Nostalgia Unpacked: Analyzing I.O.I’s Comeback with the “Suddenly” M/V
Almost 10 years after their debut, I.O.I returns with an emotional track, Suddenly, from their reunion album I.O.I: LOOP. We break down the music video details, including Somi's viral kissing of Doyeon!
Jon Lui
May 262 min read


K-Pop’s Bloodiest May Ever? BABYMONSTER and LE SSERAFIM Face Off!
From YG’s hip-hop "CHOOM" to Source Music’s "PUREFLOW," the charts are about to explode—but can the 4th gen titans survive the return of the Nation’s Girl Group?

lewishooper1
May 162 min read


CORTIS Knows Sneakers! Latest Sneaker Shopping Video Goes Viral!
"I literally had to have, like, straight A's. Then I could get the Kyrie 3s", James of CORTIS shares his sneaker knowledge with Joe La Puma, the host of Complex Sneaker Shopping. The group made history again, becoming the first K-pop group to be featured on the show. We have all the details!
Jon Lui
May 12 min read


Quintessence
BIGBANG is officially back and better than ever as they performed together (Taeyang, G.D., and Daesung) for the first time in 9 years! We recap their stunning performance and look ahead to Taeyang's highly anticipated 4th full-length album, Quintessence.
Jon Lui
Apr 251 min read

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