The Wild and Wacky World of K-Pop

[Space Cadet]

Red Velvet made their comeback yesterday with the song, "Cosmic." The EP of the same name also came out as well. The MV also makes a reference/homage to a certain horror movie, although surprisingly, they don't really lean into that aspect.

 

[Space Cadet]

Rising girl group Kiss of Life has released the MV for their new digital single, "Sticky":





Speaking of rising, Babymonster is back with a digital single called "Forever":

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

The Grammy Museum has launched a K-pop exhibit focusing on Hybe artist such as BTS, La Sserafim etc.

Grammy Museum to launch K-pop exhibit celebrating Hybe, featuring BTS, LE SSERAFIM artifacts

The Grammy Museum will soon launch its first full-floor K-pop exhibit as part of its ongoing initiative to explore the music, culture, technology, fandom and business behind Korean pop music.

apnews.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Jin has confirmed that he is working on new music.

BTS’ Jin on his first post-military performance: “I thought I might cry”

BTS singer Jin has opened up about his first live performance since being discharged from the military last month.

www.nme.com

 

[Space Cadet]

Boy group Enhypen is back with their newest song, "XO (Only If You Say Yes)." Their newest mini album is also out.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

This year's MAMA Awards will be held in Tokyo and for the first time ever, Los Angeles.

K-Pop’s MAMA Awards to Straddle Los Angeles and Japan

K-pop’s MAMA Awards will take place in two centers for the first time, in Los Angeles and Japan's Osaka.

variety.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

American K-pop music company Titan Content has launched their first K-pop girl group called AtHeart and unveiled their first two members: Sorin, who is from South Korea and Michi, who is Japanese American, hailing from the state of Hawaii.

First Members of K-Pop Girl Group AtHeart Unveiled by Titan Content

U.S.-based K-pop startup Titan Content has named the first two members of AtHeart, its debut girl group.

variety.com

 

[Space Cadet]

Stray Kids have made their comeback with the song, "Chk Chk Boom." Their newest mini album, ATE is now out:

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Jimin's "Who" topped the British Big Top 40 Show chart last Sunday.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

2NE1 are returning with a reunion tour.

2NE1 Is Reuniting With a World Tour

YG Entertainment took to social media to announce that 2NE1 is officially reuniting alongside a message that reads, "Welcome back."

www.billboard.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

SM Entertainment has revealed their first British boy band called Dear Alice and their career will be documented in the upcoming BBC One documentary series called Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience.

New boyband revealed for BBC's Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience

The British boy band hoping to kickstart their K-pop career for the new BBC series, Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience, has been named.

rts.org.uk

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Stray Kids have scored their fifth consecutive US number-one album with their new EP Ate.

Stray Kids make Billboard chart history with new album ‘ATE’

The K-pop band are the first group to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 with their first five charting projects.

www.rollingstone.co.uk

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience will air next Saturday on BBC One.

Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience air date confirmed on BBC One | Radio Times

BBC One has confirmed when Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience will air.

www.radiotimes.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Hwarang has officially left K-pop boy band Tempest, seven months after he suspended his activities with the band due to a clubbing controversy.

TEMPEST's Hwarang Kicked Out Of K-Pop Group After Club Controversy

Yuehua Entertainment has officially announced Hwarang's departure from TEMPEST. This comes months after he was suspended from group activities due to a clubbing controversy. Read on., Korean News - Times Now

www.timesnownews.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

South China Morning Post's Carolina Malis on K-pop acts popularising coloured contacts.

How K-pop made coloured contact lenses cool (again)

Idols from BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids and NewJeans have helped popularise the use of lenses – read on for tips on which type and colour to go for

www.scmp.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Seventeen have signed a sponsorship deal with Thai drinks brand Mogu Mogu.

Mogu Mogu teams with K-Pop group Seventeen

Mogu Mogu has unveiled a 12-month partnership with global K-Pop group Seventeen. Seventeen has signed up to work with Mogu Mogu until April 2025, joining

www.talkingretail.com

 

[Space Cadet]

NMIXX made their comeback on Monday with the song, "See That?" The mini album containing the song also came out. Here's the MV:



SHINee's Taemin also made his comeback yesterday with the song, "Sexy In The Air." He also released a new mini album too. This release is also notable as its his first since leaving his long-time home of SM Entertainment.



And finally, girl group Young Posse made their comeback today with the song, "Ate That." They dropped an EP today. Here's the MV:

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

KATSEYE on their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong) and their Netflix docuseries Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.

Girl Group KATSEYE Is Ready to Do It Their Own Way

The six-piece global girl group, a joint venture between K-Pop giant Hybe and Geffen Records, has released their first EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)' and is hard at work forging their own path as pop stars.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

NCT member Jaehyun has released his debut album J, which was accompanioned by the lead single "Smoke".

NCT's Jaehyun makes solo debut with 'J', drops slick music video for 'Smoke'

Jaehyun of K-pop boyband NCT has released his solo debut album 'J', alongside a music video for lead single 'Smoke'.

www.nme.com