Author: Rahul M

It’s always exciting when a new group debuts under a major agency, and CORTIS have a big legacy to live up to. GO! is technically a pre-release, so we can’t call it their official debut yet, but it offers a glimpse of Big Hit’s first new boy group since TXT’s debut in 2019. Information about the guys has highlighted their self-producing approach, which includes input on every facet of their work — from song to music video. Members have already played a part in past Big Hit tracks. This has been a very strong year for debut boy groups, so…

BIGHIT MUSIC’s new boy group CORTIS has burst onto the K-pop scene with their first music video! On August 11 at midnight KST, CORTIS released a music video for “GO!”, the intro track of their upcoming debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES,” along with their first set of concept photos for their debut. CORTIS, which marks BIGHIT MUSIC’s first new group since TXT debuted six years ago, consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. Following this preliminary introduction, CORTIS will make their official debut with their title track “What You Want” on August 18 at 6 p.m.…

BLACKPINK has won a seventh music show trophy for “JUMP”! On the August 10 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” THE BOYZ’s “Stylish,” and ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 6,909 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included KiiiKiiii, EVNNE, Koyote, Yena, Yves, EPEX, IDID, XngHan&Xoul, CLOSE YOUR EYES, SAY MY NAME, ICHILLIN’, Queenz Eye, ASC2NT, N.TOP, Son E Ji U, and Bae Giseong. Check out their performances below! KiiiKiii – “DANCING ALONE” EVNNE – “How Can I…

In my house, there exists a hallowed “Damdadi” that heralded the arrival of a personal favorite idol group, so there’s no way I’m not instantly imagining baseball uniforms and hip-shaking choreo when I see that title. However, producer R.Tee and i-dle’s Soyeon have also ventured into “Damdadi” territory with this new collaboration. While there’s no way this song can match up to that “original” Damdadi, it’s a fun dance track. Collaborations like this exist outside the needs of a typical K-pop comeback and allow the artists to craft something more streamlined and dancefloor-ready. DAMDADI (담다디) does nothing a million other…

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 July 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…

KBS2’s “Our Golden Days” has shared preview stills of the upcoming episode! “Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era—be it in the past, present, or future. The story explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life. Spoilers Previously, Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo) secretly signed a contract for his own apartment and revealed to his parents Sang Chul (Chun Ho Jin) and Da Jung (Kim Hee Jung) that he had no plans to get married in the future. The newly released stills capture…

Yoon Doojoon and Kim Seul Gi are gearing up for their reunion on the small screen! tvN’s “The Catstody War” (literal title), a one-act drama that is part of tvN’s O’PENing 2025 series, will tell the story of a couple on the verge of divorce who becomes embroiled in a fierce custody battle—not over a child, but over their beloved cat, whom they’ve raised like family. Yoon Doojoon and Kim Seul Gi will portray Kim Do Young and Lee Yoo Jin, a married couple of five years. After struggling with infertility, they adopted a stray cat and formed a tight-knit…

“KPop Demon Hunters” has undeniably been one of the most buzzed-about animated films of the year. The hype was so real that the term “Honmoon” has now entered the K-pop lexicon, with fans cheekily declaring “Honmoon has been sealed” under performance clips of their favorite idols. As talks of a potential animated sequel (yes, please!) and even a live-action adaptation (hard pass?) continue to swirl, the withdrawal is hitting hard. So, if you’re missing the demon-slaying, idol-stanning chaos, here are five K-dramas that channel the same energy and will keep your post-“KPop Demon Hunters” cravings satisfied. “Lovers of the Red…

SBS’s idol survival show “B:MY BOYZ” has announced the results of Round 3. “B:MY BOYZ” is a boy group survival show in which top idols participate directly in choosing which contestants (known as “B:GINNERS”) make the final debut lineup. The third round of competition was a “B:GINNER’s Pick Match” in which contestants were able to choose their teams based on which song by Wanna One—this round’s top idol—they wanted to perform. However, there was a special twist: every team had to sing the second verse of the song they chose and the first verse of the song chosen by their…