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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…

Get the adrenaline pumping with these K-dramas for this year’s K-Drama Day! 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 collection featuring romance, here are 10 Korean dramas from the next collection on action, horror, thriller, and mystery dramas to binge watch for International K-Drama Day! “BITCH X RICH 2” A high school thriller drama, Season 1 followed…

This is the second time HYBE Labels has come under fire for abuse this month. Koreaboo 1 hour ago BELIFT LAB is facing intense criticism from fans following ENHYPEN Ni-Ki’s heartbreaking admissions during a recent live broadcast. | @enhypen/Instagram Earlier this week, Ni-Ki went live on Weverse and revealed something that shocked fans: the idol hasn’t been able to return home since before I-LAND, the survival show that formed the group. During the broadcast, Ni-Ki mentioned that it had been so long since he went home, he wasn’t sure if his bedroom would even be there anymore. His father, however,…

Get ready for a heated confrontation between Jung In Sun and Jung Il Woo on KBS 2TV’s “Our Golden Days”! “Our Golden Days” is a new generational family drama based on the idea that everyone experiences their own “e”—whether in the present, the past, or the future still to come. Spoilers Previously on “Our Golden Days,” Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo) went into hiding after his marriage to Jung Bo Ah (Go Won Hee) fell through. However, an inspiring remark gave him newfound determination and the strength to return to Seoul. In newly released stills from the drama’s next…

JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” has shared a sneak peek of Jung Chaeyeon’s next case! “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. Previously on “Beyond the Bar,” Kang Hyo Min connected with clients on an emotional level in numerous cases and made efforts to heal…

Get ready to see Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona in an extremely high-stakes cooking competition on “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty”! Based on a popular web novel, tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a new fantasy romance drama starring 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 Previously on “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” Yeon Ji Young’s new life in the Joseon era got…

With SBS’s “The Winning Try” winding to a close, the stars of the drama have shared their final thoughts! On August 30, the comedy sports drama ended on a rise in its viewership ratings as it aired its series finale. Expressing his deep gratitude to the show’s viewers, Yoon Kye Sang remarked, “Above all else, the biggest reason that ‘The Winning Try’ was able to wrap up successfully is because of the love we received from our viewers. Everyone who cheered us on through every episode is a miracle in and of themselves.” Yoon Kye Sang also spoke fondly of…

SBS’s “Running Man” has extended its next episode to include a special announcement by Kim Jong Kook! Earlier this month, the longtime bachelor announced that he would be getting married in a private wedding in Seoul. The August 31 episode of “Running Man” will begin with footage of Kim Jong Kook formally announcing the news of his marriage to the other members. The cast members were reportedly unable to hide their surprise at the news, with HaHa sharing that he felt like he was going to tear up when he found out. Yoo Jae Suk remarked, “The staff members’ jaws…

tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is off to a strong start! On August 30, the new fantasy romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona and Lee Chae Min achieved its highest viewership ratings yet for its third episode. According to Nielsen Korea, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” jumped to an average nationwide rating of 7.6 percent for the night, marking a new all-time high for the show. Meanwhile, KBS 2TV’s “Twelve,” which airs in the same time slot, fell to an all-time low of 4.2 percent for its own third episode. SBS’s “The Winning Try” enjoyed an increase in viewership for…