South Koreans turn funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks into political protest tools
South Koreans are repurposing flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks as political protest tools amid the nation’s deepest political crisis in decades, sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived martial law declaration in December.
2025 Release Calendar Of Upcoming K-Pop Albums
K-pop album releases and comebacks including BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, GOT7, SEVENTEEN, IVE, NCT's MARK, ONEUS, STAYC, BABYMONSTER and more.
K-Pop Festival KCON Announces 2025 L.A. Return
The festival, which visits cities around the world, will kick off the 2025 season in Chiba for KCON Japan from May 9-11. It will then head to Southern California for KCON L.A. fro
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Becomes First No. 1 by a K-Pop Artist on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart
The song ascends to the top of the radio ranking, also becoming Mars’ 11th leader, the most among male soloists.
K-Pop Stars MEOVV Are Ready To Be Your New Favorite “It” Girls
The rookie girl group, hailing from iconic K-Pop producer Teddy Park’s THEBLACKLABEL imprint, have been hard at work establishing themselves on the global stage: “We really love what we do.”
K-Pop Star ROSÉ Strips Down to Some Flirty Pajamas for SKIMS' Coquettish Valentine's Day Campaign
The pop star — who released her first solo album in December 2024 — is one of the many celebrities to have modeled for Kim Kardashian's clothing brand
4 Times "Namib" Showed Us The Dark Side Of The K-Pop Industry In Episodes 9-10
Since the premiere episode, "Namib" has been criticizing the dark side of the K-pop industry — the truth behind the glam and glitz. Thankfully, as the
K-Pop Icon Rosé Is Skims’ “Number One Girl” in Playful Valentine’s Day Campaign — Here’s What’s Still Available to Shop
Skims’ highly-anticipated Valentine’s Day Shop is back with Blackpink’s Rosé at the forefront. With well over 100 limited-edition styles across intimates, pajamas, loungewear, clothing and lingerie, the collection is filled with an assortment of thoughtfully designed basics and statement pieces for every body and occasion.
BLACKPINK's Rosé Becomes 1st K-Pop Artist To Hit No. 1 On Billboard's Pop Radio Airplay Chart
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has achieved a historic feat on U.S. radio! Billboard has announced that for the week ending on February 1, Rosé and Bruno Mars’ smash
Record label takes legal action against K-pop band
The chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans may be prevented from signing advertising deals and other contracts, after their record label filed an injunction against them. The five-piece are currently engaged in a fierce dispute with Ador, the entertainment company that formed their band in 2022.
10 must-see Seattle concerts in midwinter, from K-pop to blues
From stars who got a little help from a Seattle singer to critically acclaimed indie rockers, here are a few highlights from the upcoming concert calendar.
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Hawaii K-pop fans will have first dibs on first ever concert to see “Taemin”
HONOLULU (KHON2) – Taemin is set to perform at the Blaisdell Arena on March 22, 2025, as part of his Ephemeral Gaze World Tour. Taemin is known for his hits such as “Danger”, “Move” and “Press Your Number”. We learned more about what it took to bring the Korean pop star and a peek at future acts coming to the islands.