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Yeji, the leader of K-pop act ITZY, is stepping beyond the group's high-energy performances to carve her own space in the music scene with "Air," a bold, performance-driven solo debut.
Taeyeon, one of K-pop's most prominent female vocalists and member of Girls' Generation, celebrated a decade as a solo artist with a dazzling spectacle in her concert "The Tense." On a night when fans would typically shower her with gifts, the singer instead turned the tables — delivering a breathtaking performance that felt like a present for them instead.
Concerns over potential blacklisting practices have resurfaced in Korea's entertainment industry after a former SM Entertainment artist claimed he was barred from appearing on major broadcaster KBS' music show. The allegation revives long-standing suspicions of whether the entertainment giant obstructs television appearances for entertainers who have left the company.
For those outside the K-pop fandom, the ongoing dispute between NJZ — formerly NewJeans — and its agency, Ador, under Hybe Labels, may feel like an endless saga.
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, provides an opportunity to reflect on the strides made in women's rights in Korea — a transformation that would have been unthinkable during the 500-year reign of the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty, when neo-Confucian ideals dictated rigid gender roles.
Young Posse, a rare girl group in the K-pop scene pursuing authentic hip-hop, has unveiled a different side of itself by venturing into the ballad genre for the first time since debut.
As spring arrives this March, K-pop artists are ready to brighten your playlists with fresh, breezy sounds.
As K-pop juggernaut BTS' most prominent dancer, J-Hope proved he could command the stage alone, delivering a career-defining performance as he launched his first solo world tour in Seoul.
HYBE Label's flagship girl group, Le Sserafim, is set to host its first North American concert as part of its upcoming world tour, "2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT,'" its agency, Source Music, announced.
As tensions between NJZ, formerly NewJeans, and its agency Ador continue to drag on, five major organizations from the Korean music industry have doubled down on their stance regarding "tampering" attempts and the importance of exclusive contracts.