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KPop Demon Hunters pop-up proves huge hit in Seoul. Next up is Hong Kong
An immersive KPop Demon Hunters pop-up, complete with merchandise and scene recreations, has opened in Seoul and will later tour globally.
14 Dec 2025 - 3:15PM
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Why the ‘King of K-pop’ Lee Soo-man is looking at the China market
3 Nov 2025 - 4:24PM
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K-pop stars BTS announce new album and world tour to come in 2026
2 Jul 2025 - 10:35AM
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All about K-pop giants BTS as last member finishes up military service
BTS’ seven members are expected to reunite later this year. Before they do, we examine their global impact, records and advocacy journey.
21 Jun 2025 - 4:23AM
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BTS at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in 2022, in Las Vegas. The K-pop boy group are expected to reunite later this year, as the last member - Suga - completes his mandatory military service this week. Photo: AP
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BTS Army celebrate group’s return by helping South Korean adoptees
As BTS return from military service, the Army fandom launches a project to help adoptees reconnect with or learn about their birth families.
19 Jun 2025 - 3:15PM
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Will BTS make a comeback with members’ military service nearly over?
Four more members of superstar Korean boy band finish their compulsory military service this week, raising fans’ hopes they’ll perform again.
9 Jun 2025 - 9:45AM
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Teen ex-member of K-pop girl group sues alleging abuse, exploitation
JYP USA is being sued for child labour law violations, abuse and exploitation by Kiera Grace Madder, formerly of K-pop girl group VCHA.
8 Jun 2025 - 9:39AM
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Members of VCHA, a K-pop girl group formed by South Korean label JYP Entertainment, during their training in September 2023. Photo: Instagram/jype_trainees
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(G)-IDLE rebrand as I-dle and release new six-track album We Are
The K-pop girl group say they will no longer be defined by labels like ‘girl’ or ‘gender’ and that We Are marks ‘another leap forward’.
20 May 2025 - 3:15PM
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K-pop’s BoyNextDoor on new EP No Genre, their coming Lollapalooza debut
BoyNextDoor, defying genre norms with their new EP, talk about putting ‘honesty’ in their songs, their dream stage and defining an era.
15 May 2025 - 6:15PM
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Soft power at heart of China-South Korea thaw, with benefits for K-pop fans
Chinese fans of K-pop, K-dramas and Korean beauty products no longer need unofficial channels. Korean tourists relish easier entry to China.
14 May 2025 - 6:02PM
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British boy band dearAlice’s journey from K-pop novices to idols
Recruited through a BBC reality-TV series, dearAlice members confess they knew little about K-pop before they began their training in Seoul.
13 May 2025 - 4:15AM
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British K-pop group dearAlice. Photo: Instagram/dearaliceofficial
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K-pop boy band Re:wind talk about chasing their dreams for a second time
Eddie, Elaya and Lei had all auditioned and trained in Korea to be idols before leaving the industry, only to return to it and join Re:wind.
8 May 2025 - 9:57AM
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As famous as BTS? Meet Plave, virtual K-pop boy band made up of 2D avatars
Plave, a record-breaking virtual group blending human motion-capture with two-dimensional avatars, are aiming for global fame like BTS.
6 May 2025 - 11:15AM
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Mainland China to host first K-pop concert since ‘K-wave ban’ began in 2016
Epex’s concert in Fuzhou on May 31 is raising expectations that Beijing may ease restrictions on K-pop culture in mainland China.
30 Apr 2025 - 9:45AM
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‘Extremely risky’ for NJZ, formerly NewJeans, to pursue new direction
Lawyers raise concerns as the K-pop girl group – due to perform in Hong Kong in March – remain mired in lawsuits with Hybe Labels’ Ador.
14 Feb 2025 - 7:15PM
The five members of K-pop girl group NewJeans, now NJZ, attend the ULKIN show at Seoul Fashion Week spring/summer 2024 at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) on September 5, 2023. Photo: Getty Images
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Exo gear up for full group comeback as Kai completes military service
With member Kai’s military service complete, a full group comeback is on the cards once Sehun completes his duty in September.
10 Feb 2025 - 3:34PM
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Surprise for G-Dragon fans as bandmate reveals star’s concert return
‘G-Dragon’s concert is in March,’ Daesung of BigBang tells crowd during a show by fellow bandmate Taeyang. It will be his first in 8 years.
6 Feb 2025 - 10:01AM
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K-pop group Oneus members reflect on new album Dear.M and look back
Oneus members talk about competing in two seasons of the Road to Kingdom reality show and how the Dear.M album is a thank you to their fans.
18 Jan 2025 - 4:15AM
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South Korean K-pop band Oneus have a new album, Dear.M, dedicated to their loyal fans. Photo: Instagram/official_oneus
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Baby V. O. X, 2NE1, BigBang … older K-pop faves are coming back
K-pop legends like 1990s girl group Baby V. O. X, 2NE1, BigBang and GFriend have been making highly successful returns to the stage.
16 Jan 2025 - 5:45AM
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K-pop boy group GOT7 to make 2025 comeback, release new album
GOT7’s leader Jay B announces the 7-member K-pop group will reunite in January 2025 and issue an album, says ‘we’re working hard’.
11 Dec 2024 - 5:45AM
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Illit become top K-pop rookie act of 2024, sweeping multiple awards
Despite ongoing controversy, with NewJeans’ ex-producer alleging plagiarism, Illit have claimed the title of 2024’s top K-pop rookie act.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:50PM
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K-pop group (G)I-DLE to renew contracts, Aespa’s rise continues
(G)I-DLE get over their 7-year itch, and win record of the year at MMAs, where girl group Aespa take 7 prizes and TWS win rookie of the year.
14 Jan 2025 - 2:01PM
Girl group (G)I-DLE, who have announced the renewal of their contracts after seven years in K-pop. Photo: Instagram/miyeonxprincess
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If K-pop’s Seventeen are ‘textbook’ excellent, why aren’t they dominating?
Seventeen balance charm and edge, are excellent ‘across the board’ – but critics say they are not unique and lack a universally beloved song.
2 Dec 2024 - 2:28PM
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K-pop’s NewJeans announce split from agency Ador, citing a lack of respect
Members promise to fight for the use of girl group’s name, with Danielle saying ‘NewJeans never die’ and they hope to put out new music.
29 Nov 2024 - 10:17AM
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BTS’ Jin and Shinee’s Minho both release solo albums in November
Jin from BTS puts his album Happy out, while Shinee member Minho’s solo album Callback lands on November 4. Babymonster drop new music too.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:27PM
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