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Impractical or thoughtful? 6 minutes ago aespa‘s recent endeavor is receiving mixed reactions from netizens. | @aespa_official/Twitter The group prepared gifts for fans during the pre-recording of their Inkigayo performance… …and included a personal size No More Pizza, fruit cup, coffee, and two Either& cushions. | theqoo | theqoo Despite the kind gesture, netizens had divided opinions on the gifts: Some felt that providing pizza in the hot weather was a poor choice, while others defended aespa from the unnecessary criticism. | theqoo  “It’s so hot, where are they supposed to eat that??” “Oh, a whole pizza per person? That’s…

In a deeply tragic incident, a 13-year-old girl lost her life as a result of an escalating conflict with her father, rooted in her intense obsession with the K-Pop group EXO. The heartbreaking chain of events began in November 2013 in China, when her growing fixation on the idol group began to severely impact her studies and daily life. As reported by India Times, her father, Zhou Kai, first became concerned when she refused to attend school over a missing pencil sharpener. His attempts to intervene revealed a deepening rift between them, as she became increasingly consumed by her devotion…

She claims to be innocent. Just now Actress Song Ha Yoon has released an official statement regarding the bullying allegations made against her. On July 2, 2025, her legal representative from Law Firm Jieum stated that although the controversy was false, it had been difficult to prove her innocence, hence they had remained silent until now. “In response to the school bullying controversy raised against Song Ha Yoon last year regarding incidents said to have occurred over 20 years ago, she has consistently maintained that these claims are false. However, proving that something did not happen has been extremely difficult,…

I’m not going to review this song because I don’t want to be unnecessarily mean, but listening to rookie group BLINGONE’s re-creation of KARA’s immortal Mister makes for a fascinating case study and comparison between K-pop generations. It answers the question nobody had but everybody wants to know: What if a classic second-gen song had been released today amidst our current musical trends? The answer is predictably sorrowful. Rather than cast Mister within a series of blazing, high-energy synths, BLINGONE reinvent it with the herky jerky drum-and-bass rhythms currently flooding the market. The song becomes almost unrecognizable, its iconic, triumphant…

“Girls kissing? Grinding?” Koreaboo 39 minutes ago KARD has sparked huge reactions after the release of their new music video. The members of KARD | @kard_official/X KARD has been teasing their new release, and their comeback teaser sparked mixed reactions after international fans defended the group’s sexy photo. Popular K-Pop Group’s “Sexy” Comeback Teaser Sparks Disgust Among Korean Netizens On July 2, the group released the video for their song “Touch.” As expected, the video was classic “KARD,” showcasing the members’ skills and visuals, but also a strong narrative for bold lyrics. [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not…

Similar to last year, 2025 so far has been a singles game rather than a series of excellent albums. I have even fewer on my list than I did this time last year, and only one of them is a full album — though that classification is getting murkier as time goes on. There are many familiar faces in this list alongside a few surprises and new arrivals. What are your thoughts, readers? Leave your own picks in the comments! BOYNEXTDOOR – No Genre I don’t know that this is as musically varied as its title suggests, but it’s another…

With ALLDAY PROJECT’s breakout success, co-ed K-pop groups may be having a moment. What better time for KARD to reheat the nachos they created and show the industry how it’s done? However, it’s been a very long time since those nachos felt fresh, as the group has moved from their refreshing tropical sound to a series of lesser efforts. Unfortunately, Touch continues this slide. It’s clear that KARD are eager to push K-pop’s rating closer to “R,” and that’s fine. The industry needs all kind of material. However, hot, sweaty party music still needs to be an enjoyable listen. Touch…

Girl group RESCENE enjoyed a bit of momentum with last year’s single Love Attack, but their agency has been unable to capitalize on this so far. Title track Glow Up came and went with little fanfare earlier this year, and the buzz around new single Deja Vu also seems to be muted. The public clearly hungers for Love Attack‘s big pop chorus, so I’m not sure why The Muze Entertainment isn’t trying to replicate that. Instead, Deja Vu takes a very familiar tone. It’s the latest in an endless line of skittery, muted girl group K-pop. Let me repeat this…

“These people advertise everything except music” 15 minutes ago BLACKPINK‘s latest announcement has been hit with negative reactions. | @sooyaaa__/Instagram Following the announcement of their DEADLINE world tour, the group’s official Instagram account teased a new light stick. [Video could not be displayed] This edition features slightly larger hearts and the group’s heart logo etched in the sides. [Video could not be displayed] As for the functions, the new edition seemingly functions in a similar fashion as the previous light stick. [Video could not be displayed] Fans found the trailer underwhelming and a quick cash grab from YG Entertainment, despite…

The post started a heated debate. Koreaboo 2 minutes ago K-Pop has seen tremendous growth worldwide over the past decade, but with rapid changes in how music is produced and promoted, some fans have grown concerned about the direction the industry is taking. | TikTok The rise of social media platforms like TikTok has shifted focus toward viral dance challenges and short clips, influencing not just marketing but even the style of songs being released. As such, Korean fans are seemingly blaming one particular star as the reason behind this new direction. | @woozico0914/Instagram Recently, a post on a popular…