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When RM is going through an existential crisis, which is pretty often, he might think of the words of Rainer Maria Rilke, or maybe the lyrics of Tyler, the Creator. BTS’ leader loves that other poetically inclined RM, and keeps coming back to an oft-quoted section of his 1905 poem “Go to the Limits of Your Longing”: “Let everything happen to you/Beauty and terror/Just keep going/No feeling is final.” In other words, just swim. Lying in his cold army bunk, scalp buzzed close,

On April 20, BIGHIT MUSIC’s five-member boy group, CORTIS (Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho), made their long-awaited return with the single "REDRED." This track serves as the pre-release lead single for their upcoming mini-album, 'GREENGREEN.' The project is set to feature five additional songs: "TNT," "ACAI," "YOUNGCREATORCREW," "Wassup," and "Blue Lips." "Fingers crossed, I really believe that this lead single is going to do great and be a success," said Marti

Heeseung, who debuted as a member of ENHYPEN in 2020, is leaving the group, BELIFT LAB has announced. On March 10, the label confirmed Heeseung's departure from ENHYPEN in a statement posted to the group's social media channels regarding “ENHYPEN's future activities," which was posted in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. “BELIFT LAB has given much thought and consideration [to] ENHYPEN's future direction and goals. Through in-depth discussions with each of the members a

On March 21st in Seoul, South Korea, the K-pop group BTS marched from Gyeongbokgung Palace to take the stage in Gwanghwamun Square, for a concert that was to be streamed across the globe on Netflix. It had been three years, five months, and six days since their last live performance. Before going on hiatus in 2022 so that the group’s seven members could complete their mandatory military service, BTS was unequivocally the biggest band in the world. They set ticket-sales and st

Top K-pop Songs : ROSÉ and Bruno Mars ’ “APT.” (#1) HUNTR/X ’s “Golden” (#2) Jimin ’s “Who” (#3) Jin ’s “Don’t Say You Love Me” (#4) JENNIE ’s “like JENNIE” (#5) Spotify’s Wrapped demonstrates K-Pop’s global influence and the power of its fandom, with both artists and listeners shaping the cultural soundtrack of 2025. Global Top K-Pop Artists of 2025 : BTS Stray Kids JENNIE ROSÉ HUNTR/X TWICE BLACKPINK Jung Kook ENHYPEN KATSEYE Jimin LE SSERAFIM Jin LISA SEVENTEEN NewJe

The Boyz ' s Kevin is set to resume group activities beginning in January following a period of rest and recovery. On December 30, his agency One Hundred Label released an official statement announcing Kevin ’s return. According to the agency, the artist has shown significant improvement in his condition after receiving sufficient rest and stability. “As Kevin ’s condition has improved through adequate rest and recovery, he will resume activities starting in January,” the s

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between November 23 and December 23. Kim Woo Bin , who just tied the knot with Shin Min Ah and and recently stole hearts in “Genie, Make a Wish,” topped this month’s list with a bra

ONE OR EIGHT (一か八か), also stylized as 1OR8, is a 8-member Global-Based Japanese boy group under Avex Trax. They were formed on April 25, 2023 through the WARPs DIG – Battle Audition project, once the final lineup was announced the members trained until April 25, 2024. The group consists of Souma , Mizuk i, Tsubasa , Reia , Ryota , Takeru , Yuga , and Neo . They released their first pre-debut song “ KAWASAKI ,” on June 20, 2024, and made their official debut on August 16, 20

A Seoul court froze HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk ’s shares while investigators probe accusations that he deceived investors and pocketed gains in a deal tied to the company’s stock-market listing, according to a Yonhap report on Thursday. The Seoul Southern District Court approved the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's request last month to provisionally seize Bang's HYBE shares worth 156.8 billion won ($118 million), Yonhap reported. Prosecutors reportedly sought the order bef

Billboard Korea Global K-Songs is the first global K-Music chart supported by Billboard , while the Billboard Korea Hot 100 will spotlight the biggest songs within South Korea. Billboard Korea , together with Billboard , launches two new songs charts in Korea to more precisely capture the momentum and influence of K-Music. The newly introduced charts are Billboard Korea Global K-Songs and Billboard Korea Hot 100 . The charts mark Billboard‘s first tracking of how K-Music is

THE BOYZ (더보이즈) is a 10-member South Korean boy group under ONE HUNDRED , consisting of Sangyeon , Jacob , Younghoon , Hyunjae , Juyeon , Kevin , New , Q , Sunwoo , and Eric . Hwall departed from the group on October 22, 2019. JuHaknyeon left the group on June 18, 2025. They debuted on December 6, 2017, with their first mini album, THE FIRST . Former member of The Boyz , Ju Haknyeon , has just participated in his first interview since the prostitution scandal th

Jin ( Kim Seokjin) is a soloist and the eldest member of the South Korean boy group BTS under Big Hit Music. He made his solo debut on October 28, 2022 with the single album “ The Astronaut “. Here are some fun facts about our Jin: His favorite weather is Spring sunlight. He is allergic to potatoes and garlic. He really love Super Mario toys that he even asked his friends to buy him one. He is a very good cook. He revealed his shoulders are 60 cm wide. Before being street

From: JUNGWON English translation: "To. ENGENE ♡ Hello ENGENE, it’s Jungwon. It feels like it hasn’t been long since I wrote the 4th-anniversary letter, but somehow, I’m already doing it again… Time really seems to fly by so quickly these days. They say time feels relative depending on how you live your days, and maybe that means I’ve grown to love ENGENE even more? hehe There have been many happy moments while promoting, but honestly, not every day has been filled with only

ILLIT (아일릿) is a 5-member South Korean girl group under BE:LIFT Lab , consisting of Yunah , Minju , Moka , Wonhee , and Iroha . They debuted on March 25, 2024, with their first mini album, SUPER REAL ME . They made their Japanese debut on September 1, 2025, with the single, “Toki Yo Tomare”. ILLIT Official Fandom Name: GLLIT Fandom Name Meaning: Inspired by the word “glitter,” the fans will shine bright and they will help ILLIT to sparkle. ILLIT Official Color: N/A ILLIT

ITZY (있지) is a 5-member South Korean girl group under JYP Entertainment , consisting of Yeji , Lia , Ryujin , Chaeryeong , and Yuna . They debuted on February 11, 2019 with their first single album, IT’z Different . Group Name Meaning: The word ‘있지’ translates to English as “to have”, which means that the group members have everything people expect in them. This ties in to their introduction. Official Greeting: “All in us! Hello, we are ITZY!” ITZY Official Fandom Name: MI

IVE Members Profile and Facts:IVE (아이브) is a 6-member South Korean girl group under STARSHIP Entertainment , consisting of An Yujin , Gaeul , Rei , Jang Wonyoung , Liz , and Leeseo . They debuted on December 1, 2021, with their first single album, ELEVEN . The group made their Japanese debut on October 19, 2022. They made their English debut on January 19, 2024. Group Name Meaning: N/A Official Greeting: “Dive into IVE! Hello, we are IVE!” IVE Official Fandom Name: DIVE F

LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) is a 5-member girl group under HYBE and Source Music . The members currently consist of Kim Chaewon , Sakura , Huh Yunjin , Kazuha , and Hong Eunchae . On July 19, 2022, it was announced that Kim Garam had left the group. They debuted on May 2, 2022, with their first mini album, FEARLESS . Group Name Meaning: LE SSERAFIM is the anagram for “I’m Fearless”. It originally comes from the term “LESSERAPHIM”, whereas Seraphim is a 6 winged heavenly being

The six-member K-pop group, back with their new EP, ‘ Ex ,’ is sharing about how close they’ve become: “When it comes to your members, I think you're allowed to be a little more human.” Five years can seem like eons in the life of a K-pop star, but when P1Harmony burst onto the scene in dark aplomb back in October 2020, it was the thick of the pandemic. Unable to foster an in-person connection, they instead relied on music shows void of an audience and an inventive introducto

K-pop, short for Korean pop music, has taken the world by storm, captivating fans with its infectious beats, intricate choreography, and vibrant visuals. From girl bands to kpop boy groups, the industry continues to evolve, blending genres and pushing boundaries. In 2025, K-pop groups, both male and female, are dominating charts and breaking records globally. This blog post dives into the top 20 most popular K-pop groups of 2025 , highlighting their members, achievements, and

K-pop group NewJeans has lost a legal battle to leave its record label Ador. A South Korean court on Tuesday ruled that the act's contract with the label, which runs until 2029, remains valid. The group's five members - Hanni , Hyein , Haerin , Danielle and Minji - announced last year that they were unilaterally leaving the agency, citing mistreatment and manipulation. The group has said it will appeal the ruling, according to local media reports. NewJeans said it is "imp