K-pop groups produced by K-pop artists: Better chances of success?
The number of K-pop artists expanding their careers and venturing into producing new K-pop groups is slowly growing. These artists are typically in their late 20s to 30s who once…
Jimin of BTS lands on Official UK Singles Chart with new solo song
Jimin of the K-pop sensation BTS entered the Official UK Singles Chart with his solo song “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco).” “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” is a B-side track…
Lee Seunghoon of Winner collaborates with webtoon creator Kian84 for solo EP
K-pop boy band Winner’s Lee Seunghoon hinted at a special collaboration with renowned webtoon creator and entertainer Kian84 for his first-ever solo album, “My Type.” YG Entertainment posted a 14-second…
[Today’s K-pop] Jay Park to host fan meeting in Seoul
Jay Park will greet his fans at a fan meetup in Seoul on Aug. 10-11, for the first time in 11 years, agency More Vision announced Monday. As the title…
Lia to join Itzy’s comeback in H2v
Lia of Itzy is returning to the K-pop scene after taking a break since September 2023 due to health issues. According to JYP Entertainment, Lia will be joining her group…
[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jimin logs 5th solo entry on Billboard’s Hot 100
Jimin of BTS made Billboard’s Hot 100 for the fifth time on his own with the single “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco),” according to the publication on Monday. The…
Stray Kids to embark on new world tour ‘dominATE’
K-pop boy group Stray Kids is going on a grand-scale standalone world tour “dominATE,” according to JYP Entertainment. The world tour which kicks off in August includes six stadium concerts.…
Blackpink’s Lisa to headline 2024 Global Citizen Festival
Lisa of Blackpink is headlining the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park on Sept. 23. This is the K-pop superstar’s first live performance at a music…
K-pop fans uneasy about return of main culprits in ‘Burning Sun’ scandal
The recent sights of former K-pop singers who were central figures in the “Burning Sun” scandal — Jung Joon-young, Seungri and Choi Jong-hoon — are raising questions about the image…