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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 May 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…

As One Piece” sails toward its final saga and continues the Elbaf arc, fans are combing through years of clues to unravel one of the story’s most enduring mysteries: Who is Luffy’s mother? While Luffy’s father, the revolutionary Monkey D. Dragon, was revealed after the events in Enies Lobby, his mother has remained in the shadows. When asked about the mother in question, creator Eiichiro Oda mentioned that he was still thinking about this character, before adding that should she ever appear, she would be portrayed as a strong, strict woman, though not conventionally beautiful. Luffy’s mother would also have…

Sara Burack, a luxury real estate agent known from Netflix’s reality show Million Dollar Beach House, has tragically passed away at the age of 40 following a hit-and-run accident in Hampton Bays, New York. According to multiple international outlets including The Daily Mail, Burack was found unconscious near Montauk Highway around 3 a.m. (local time) on June 19, close to the Villa Paul restaurant. A passerby noticed her lying on the road and called the police, and when the police arrived, Burack was already seriously injured. She was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital but eventually passed away. Authorities are…

The video clip has sparked a massive scandal. World of Street Woman Fighter dancer and celebrity choreographer Honey J has offered a formal apology for swearing at a fellow dancer in a reaction video. Honey J | @__honey.j__/Instagram On June 21, KST, a behind-the-scenes clip of Honey J watching the premiere episode of the show was uploaded on her personal YouTube channel, Today’s HyojinChoi. While reacting to another dancer’s performance, she remarked, “Is that even dancing? That’s just sex.” 다니카 춤 보고 “야 저거는 춤이야 섹스지”라는 범접 리더 허니제이님 pic.twitter.com/YndmvsKu1U — 스테이테이 (@r_2dug) June 21, 2025 The clip immediately drew an influx…

The clip was released by MBC. BTS member J-Hope continues to make waves with his latest release, “Killin’ It Girl,” and this time, he’s going viral for his first attempt at the choreography for the track. J-Hope | @uarmyhope/Instagram Recently, J-Hope appeared on MBC‘s popular variety show, The Manager, where he shared several behind-the-scenes moments from his life post-military, including the preparation process of “Killin’ It Girl.” J-Hope on “The Manager” The episode revealed that the dancers who danced with J-Hope on the song were mostly solo dancers, handpicked by the idol himself through social media. He gathered them under one roof…

Netizens were not fans of his appearance. Actor Jung Hae In is making headlines for his recent appearance at the 2025 Milan Fashion Week… But not entirely for the reasons fans might expect. While the star’s presence at the high-profile event was anticipated, his outfit choice quickly became a hot topic online, especially on the Korean forum Instiz, where reactions were scathing and ruthless. Embed from Getty Images Jung Hae In was spotted walking into the venue in a white button-down shirt with an unusually low neckline, tucked into high-waisted black pants. The structured and bold silhouette was intended…

The amount of fans present has stunned netizens. Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi are going viral once again… This time, for the jaw-dropping turnout at their recent fansign in Guangzhou, China. | SM Entertainment Held inside a busy shopping mall, the fansign was organized to promote their latest comeback with the mini album TILT and its title track of the same name. What was meant to be a standard event quickly turned into a shocking gathering, as photos and videos of the “venue” flooded social media. 250621 GuangZhou아슬아슬~~#IRENE #이이린 #SEULGI #슬기#Redvelvet #레드벨벳 pic.twitter.com/vAicqD0ECv — beiinternal_ (@be_internal) June 21, 2025 In…

The world is buzzing over “K-Pop Demon Hunters”, an action-packed animated film blending K-pop glamour with supernatural thrills. Released on June 20, the Netflix original soared to No. 1 globally in the film category by the next day, according to FlixPatrol. Set in a vibrant alternate Korea, the story follows girl group Huntrix and its members, including Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who moonlight as demon slayers behind their chart-topping performances. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation and directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film merges global animation with unmistakably Korean cultural elements like Namsan Tower, hanok rooftops, and grim…

On June 22, Joo Haknyeon, a former member of boy group THE BOYZ, released a lengthy personal statement via SNS, where he firmly denied recent sex crime allegations and shed light on what he described as a calculated and unfair termination by his agency. Particular, in his emotionally charged post, the male idol detailed how he went from K-pop idol to being branded a sex crime suspect in a matter of days, attributing the incident to what he believes is a targeted attempt to manufacture a scandal. translation of Haknyeon’s statement on instaJu Haknyeon denied all allegations, stated he did…