K-pop

NCT 127 talks fantastical ‘Regular-Irregular’, stateside comeback and an ambitious vision for the future [Interview]

This has been watershed year for the visibility of K-pop in the U.S., opening the door even wider for more Korean bands to capture the hearts of audiences abroad. One…

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Monsta X come out guns blazing in "Shoot Out" [Video]

South Korean group Monsta X made their explosive return with the lead single “Shoot Out” and the accompanying visual on October 22. The song fronts the septet’s second album, Take.1, ‘Are…

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NCT 127’s first English-language single is anything but 'Regular'

Bold and oozing with swagger, South Korean group NCT 127 made their comeback with the release of “Regular,” the band’s first predominantly English-language single on October 8. The Latin-inspired dance…

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The Rose’s ‘She’s In The Rain’ is a beautiful serenade for lonely hearts

South Korean indie rock band The Rose don’t need much to convey the passion in their message. This is especially apparent in their new single “She’s In The Rain,” the…

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iKON wrestle with the pain of moving on with 'Goodbye Road'

The final chapter of iKON’s break-up trilogy is its most heart-wrenching yet. The South Korean group released the New Kids: The Final LP on October 1, along with the beautifully sentimental…

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GOT7 are back with a 'Lullaby' that has us unexpectedly wide awake

GOT7 may be fresh from their Eyes On You world tour, but the South Korean group have already made an ambitious comeback with “Lullaby.” The group even have versions of "Lullaby"…

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Pentagon’s cheeky ‘Naughty Boy’ proves they haven’t lost their edge [Video]

It’s been a tumultuous couple of months for the rising stars of Pentagon, but if their latest release, “Naughty Boy,” is any indication of what’s to come, the group will…

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SHINee are alight with passion on heartfelt 'Countless'

It’s with a bittersweet sigh that SHINee’s The Story of Light series came to an end with the release of their 16-track compilation album, ‘The Story of Light’ Epilogue on…

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Girls' Generation-Oh!GG make their fierce debut with "Lil’ Touch"

Girls’ Generation sub-unit Oh!GG has made the dramatic entrance fans have been waiting for, flexing their K-pop royalty status. The South Korean quintet, comprising Sunny, Taeyeon, YoonA, Yuri, and Hyoyeon,…

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Monsta X Jooheon’s mixtape ‘DWTD’ is powerful in its duality

They say there’s power in numbers, but the strength in Monsta X member Jooheon's newest solo work certainly challenges that notion. The rapper released his self-penned debut mixtape DWTD on Friday…

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NCT Dream teams up with Bazzi for ‘We Go Up’

It looks like NCT Dream has officially graduated from teeny-bop to certified bop with the release of their new single, “We Go Up.” The track fronts the NCT sub-unit’s forthcoming…

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BTS’ video for "IDOL" is a dazzling celebration of self-love

After months of urging fans to accept and love themselves, South Korean septet BTS — an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단) or “Beyond the Scene,” — hammered the message home…

NCT 127 talks fantastical ‘Regular-Irregular’, stateside comeback and an ambitious vision for the future [Interview]

Monsta X come out guns blazing in "Shoot Out" [Video]

NCT 127’s first English-language single is anything but 'Regular'

The Rose’s ‘She’s In The Rain’ is a beautiful serenade for lonely hearts

iKON wrestle with the pain of moving on with 'Goodbye Road'

GOT7 are back with a 'Lullaby' that has us unexpectedly wide awake

Pentagon’s cheeky ‘Naughty Boy’ proves they haven’t lost their edge [Video]

SHINee are alight with passion on heartfelt 'Countless'

Girls' Generation-Oh!GG make their fierce debut with "Lil’ Touch"

Monsta X Jooheon’s mixtape ‘DWTD’ is powerful in its duality

NCT Dream teams up with Bazzi for ‘We Go Up’

BTS’ video for "IDOL" is a dazzling celebration of self-love

Dreams and Disillusion: Inside "Girls in Hollywood"

[Premiere] Valley Onda shares atmospheric and dreamy track "Reebok Fantasy"

Joely Engelbert shares cathartic, soulful ballad "Until She Smiles"

Indie pop artist Madeline makes her return to music with "Your Own Kiss"

Cazwell and 808 BEACH collaborate for sultry "PILE DRIVER" and joyous "LET's GO!"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

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4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022