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Each week, I’ll be taking a listen to the newest K-pop releases and giving my thoughts. Check back frequently for new reviews and commentary on everything K-Pop! Where to Buy K-Pop Albums Online Top 3 K-Pop Songs of August 2025 BEST OF 2024 MASTERPOST

In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in what’s new in J-pop. With that in mind, here’s where you come in: I’m one person with one set of musical preferences, so please embed any other new J-pop tracks you’ve enjoyed in the comments so we can get a fuller spectrum each week. *And…

Is it getting hot in here? Koreaboo 43 minutes ago EXO’s Chanyeol just set the internet on fire with his latest festival appearance. The popular K-Pop idol took the stage at Waterbomb Bali, and his performance quickly turned into one of the most talked-about moments online. | @real__pcy/Instagram Since completing his military service, Chanyeol has been pursuing solo activities while other members continue their enlistments. His second mini album Upside Down dropped on August 25, adding to the string of individual projects EXO members have been focusing on in the absence of full group schedules. But it was his Waterbomb…

KBS2’s new weekend drama “Our Golden Days” has previewed the upcoming episode! “Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama based on the idea that everyone experiences their own “glory days”—whether in the present, the past, or the future still to come. Spoilers Previously, Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo) prepared his new business in secret from his family, and after receiving his first client request, he suggested a partnership to Ji Eun Oh (Jung In Sun). Eun Oh had no choice but to accept the offer in order to fix her younger brother’s mistake, marking a new turning point…

The stars of JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” shared their final farewells ahead of tonight’s series finale! “Beyond the Bar” is a legal drama starring Jung Chaeyeon as Kang Hyo Min, a confident and compassionate but inexperienced rookie attorney at the law firm Yullim. Under the mentorship of Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk), a cold but exceptionally skilled partner at the firm, Hyo Min gradually grows into a true lawyer as she navigates the challenges of the legal world. With just one episode left in the drama’s run, Lee Jin Uk expressed his gratitude to viewers by saying, “I was…

TV Chosun’s “Confidence Queen” has shared a sneak peek of Park Min Young and Joo Jong Hyuk’s chemistry from its next episode! A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese drama “The Confidence Man JP,” “Confidence Queen” tells the story of three talented con artists who pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars in the drama as team leader Yoon Yi Rang, a genius con artist with an IQ of 165. Park Hee Soon plays James, a charming master of disguise, while Joo Jong Hyuk plays Myung Gu Ho, the youngest member of…

Romance is blossoming on tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty”! Based on a popular web novel, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a new fantasy romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona as Yeon Ji Young, an award-winning French chef who winds up traveling 500 years back into the past. There, she meets despotic king Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), who is known as the worst of tyrants—and who also happens to be a discerning gourmet. Spoilers On the previous episode of “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” a subtle tension developed between Lee Heon and Yeon Ji Young after he unexpectedly kissed her…

tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” shows no signs of slowing down! On September 6, the new fantasy romance—which achieved the highest viewership ratings of any tvN drama in 2025 last week—earned its highest ratings to date for a Saturday (when its ratings have typically been lower compared to Sundays). According to Nielsen Korea, the fifth episode of “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” took first place in its time slot across all channels, even including public broadcast networks, with an average nationwide rating of 10.8 percent. Meanwhile, KBS 2TV’s “Twelve,” which airs in the same time slot, rose slightly to an average…

IVE has won a second music show trophy for “XOXZ”! On the September 6 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were Stray Kids’ “CEREMONY,” IVE’s “XOXZ,” and Lim Young Woong’s “Eternal Moment.” IVE ultimately took the win with a total of 6,914 points. Congratulations to IVE! Watch their performance, win, and full encore below: Other performers on today’s show included aespa, TREASURE, MONSTA X, NCT WISH, ZEROBASEONE, CORTIS, Hyolyn, 2PM’s Jun.K, Sunmi, In A Minute, AMPERS&ONE, 8TURN, and CMDM. Check out their performances below! aespa – “Rich Man” TREASURE – “EVERYTHING” and “PARADISE” MONSTA X –…

Celebrate this year’s K-Drama Day with all the touching feels!  Global OTT platform Rakuten Viki’s third annual International K-Drama Day is set to take place on September 26 this year. In celebration of the campaign, Viki has prepared drama collections for fans to binge each week based on popular genres from romance to melodrama, thriller, and more. Following the first two collections featuring romance and thrills, here are 10 Korean dramas from the next collection on the best melodramas to binge watch for International K-Drama Day! “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” follows the…