K-POP

Monsta X bare their teeth in explosive 'Alligator' video

South Korean group Monsta X's newest lead single, “Alligator," begins with an ominous siren, pulsating before the rhythmic refrain "alli-alli-alli-alligator" drops in. Few sounds could be more fitting to herald the return…

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The Rose opens up about 'Dawn' album, authenticity & Korea's mental health stigma [Q&A]

Korean music is currently seeing an unprecedented amount of popularity in the United States, with acts like BTS topping the Billboard charts, NCT127 participating in a star-studded Michael Jackson tribute,…

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Tiffany Young’s newest single ‘Teach You’ is as fierce as it is necessary [Video Premiere]

It’s easy to mistake toxicity in a relationship for love, but while some may let it slide, pop phenomena Tiffany Young refuses to be a victim. The Korean-American Girls’ Generation member…

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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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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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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…

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(G)I-DLE makes a mesmerizing return with "Hann (Alone)"

Following a wildly successful debut, K-pop girl group (G)-Idle — pronounced “idol” — made their comeback on August 14 with their second single “한(一)(HANN(Alone)).” The track opens with a whistling,…

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iKON returns with smoldering new single "Killing Me"

South Korean septet iKON made their comeback on August 2, dropping a new EP, New Kids: Continue, led by the powerful single "죽겠다(KILLING ME)." The highly anticipated music video was…

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Pushing Buttons with Rocket Man: A Conversation with Dumbfoundead

Dumbfoundead is an LA legend. Formally known as Jonathan Park, the rapper has battled with the best as part of the mythic Project Blowed crew, repped his hometown of Koreatown…

Monsta X bare their teeth in explosive 'Alligator' video

The Rose opens up about 'Dawn' album, authenticity & Korea's mental health stigma [Q&A]

Tiffany Young’s newest single ‘Teach You’ is as fierce as it is necessary [Video Premiere]

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

SHINee are alight with passion on heartfelt 'Countless'

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

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

(G)I-DLE makes a mesmerizing return with "Hann (Alone)"

iKON returns with smoldering new single "Killing Me"

Pushing Buttons with Rocket Man: A Conversation with Dumbfoundead

La Sécurité chat new music, improvisation, snacks and more [Interview]

Lancaster Rayne blends tradition and cinematic sound in new single ‘Little Country Boy’

QUIETLOVE reaches new emotional heights with dreamy new single “High”

David Givens confronts the past with Eeectrifying new single “Ghost”

George Montague finds new meaning in the heartfelt anthem “Home”

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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

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