Author: Rahul M

Here’s how she signed the contract without knowing. The members of ALLDAY PROJECT were asked about how it was joining a co-ed group, but Youngseo has a unique story! [Video could not be displayed] When she first joined THE BLACK LABEL, the company was very interested in having her join a group. [Video could not be displayed] However, they couldn’t tell her any of the group’s key details, like the fact that it has both boys and girls in it! [Video could not be displayed] Since the only thing they told her is that it’s “not a girl group,”…

Many netizens have defended the group. aespa‘s Spotify stats for their new song have sparked suspicion. Members of aespa | @aespa_official/X aespa recently released their track “Dirty Work.” [Video could not be displayed] [Video could not be displayed] A popular chart account shared that the track debuted at number 63 on the “Global Spotify Chart” with 1,836,980 streams. “Dirty Work” by aespa debuts at #63 on the Global Spotify Chart (1,836,980 streams). pic.twitter.com/ubjBRg7wjJ — Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) June 28, 2025 When the post was shared, netizens shared suspicion and speculation, believing that the streams weren’t organic and that many…

Even global superstars sometimes enjoy life’s simple, humbling moments — and BTS’s RM is no exception. Recently, fans were treated to a laugh when BTS leader RM, currently enjoying his post-military service return to daily life, found himself in a taxi that was playing BTS’s hit song, “Spring Day.” Many, many years later after its launch, it is rare to find a radio station that plays the song. Although it climbs back up the charts in spring, it is currently in the middle of a searing hot summer. According to the video RM posted, the rapper quietly chuckled when the…

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. June 2025 Overall Thoughts We’re now at the midpoint of 2025, which means I’ll be publishing my mid-year countdowns this week and will have more to say about the year overall. For June specifically, the month kicked off in a very underwhelming fashion but grew much stronger as it went on. Refreshingly, this was the first month in a long time…

I keep putting “(Victon)” after Han Seungwoo’s name whenever writing about his music, but it may be time to let that tag go. Given the state of the group’s contract renewals, it seems unlikely that they’d be coming back any time soon. Instead, it’s time to focus on solo projects and Seungwoo already has a robust catalog of solo music to his name. New title track Stop It sees him embracing his inner rocker. A band sound has become an unexpected trend this year, perhaps buoyed by the incredible chart reemergence of DAY6 in 2024. Everyone — from idol groups…

Debuting in early 2019, ONEUS are inching toward that all-important seven year mark when contracts will be up for renewal. Their presence in the industry has felt more muted these past few comebacks, churning out solid but inessential material that hasn’t quite lived up to their most enduring work. Now, after a series of solo singles, the guys are back with a new mini album and title track X. For this song, the group has taken on a new sound: groovy pop rock with a slight new wave vibe. Opening with its chorus, X immediately stakes its claim with its…

Earlier this year, NouerA released my favorite debut of 2025 so far. Their N.I.N (New Is Now) was the rare track that fully referenced an old-school K-pop sound — modern global trends be damned! In an era where so many new K-pop songs simply sound like western pop tracks performed in Korean, it was refreshing to hear a new group deliver something so specific to K-pop’s history. And though new title track N (Number Of Cases) doesn’t work nearly as well as its predecessor, I’m heartened to see them playing in that same musical sandbox. Only two singles in, I…

A lot of comments stemmed from concern. BLACKPINK‘s Rosé has sparked criticism with her live vocals during a recent performance. BLACKPINK’s Rosé | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram On June 28, Rosé was a special guest for PSY‘s Summer Swag Show. rosé and psy!! pic.twitter.com/47ppH3cfri — rosé pics (@rosespics) June 28, 2025 ROSÉ performing TWO songs at PSY’s concert as a special guest?? HELLOOOO 😭😭😭 WE’RE WITNESSING HISTORY OMGGG pic.twitter.com/m8q2e9QPff — blakie۫ ꣑ৎ¹ (@ForeverRoseanne) June 28, 2025 Along with some performances with PSY, Rosé got to perform solo tracks, including her hit song “toxic till the end,” and a video of the performance was…

With just two days left until its finale, SBS’ “Spring of Youth” has released adorable behind-the-scenes photos of its cast! “Spring of Youth” tells the story of Sa Gye (Ha Yoo Joon), a member of K-pop’s most famous band, who is suddenly ousted from his group. As he enrolls and adjusts to college life for the first time, he falls for Kim Bom (Park Ji Hu) and rediscovers his passion for music by joining a campus band. N.Flying’s Lee Seung Hyub stars as Sa Gye’s romantic rival Seo Tae Yang. The new photos capture the cast’s bright energy on set.…

He recently made a surprise return to the industry. Korea’s most beloved actor, who recently returned to the industry after a long hiatus, reportedly gained immense wealth while inactive for over a decade. The actor in question is Won Bin, who disappeared from the entertainment industry in 2010. Won Bin Won Bin and Lee Na Young, the beloved celebrity couple, recently made headlines for their financial prowess. According to reports, a building in Seoul’s Cheongdam-dong neighborhood, which the couple jointly owned, appreciated a whopping ₩28.7 billion KRW (about $21.0 million USD) over seven years. Won and Lee had acquired the property…