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November 19, 2019 K-pop

CIX goes political in “Hello, Strange Place,” raises voice for teenagers

CIX is striking a political tone with the boy band’s second EP, “Hello Chapter 2: Hello, Strange Place,” set for release Tuesday. Having debuted in July, the five-piece act appears to be fairly comf...

K-pop power couple HyunA and Dawn release music together, shatter idol stereotypes

In a rare move for K-pop, power couple HyunA and Dawn are releasing new singles simultaneously. HyunA is returning to the music scene Tuesday nearly after two years with “Flower Shower” crossing bet...

November 5, 2019
K-pop
SuperM breaks Twitter Blueroom record with over 2 million viewers

K-pop supergroup SuperM broke a record after appearing at the Twitter Blueroom in Los Angeles earlier this month, drawing over a whopping 2 million viewers -- the highest figure to date. The septet ...

October 31, 2019
K-pop
Monsta X Party: 9 bangers to fire up the dance floor

Monsta X has had a busy year, entering uncharted territory for a K-pop act by appearing on a number of high-profile TV shows as well as collaborating with pop heavy hitters like French Montana and St...

October 29, 2019
K-pop
Winner shows artistic and personal growth in ‘Cross’

Winner is showcasing growth both artistically and personally in its third EP “Cross.” The album, released Wednesday, comes only five months after EP “WE,” as the group delivers on the promise to fan...

October 23, 2019
K-pop
Emails suggest SuperM’s Korean sales counted for Billboard charts

Emails between a South Korean record importer and a US record dealer reveal that SuperM’s debut record, released only in the US, was sold here with an assurance that the sales will be reflected in th...

October 21, 2019
K-pop
Did Korean sales send SuperM’s debut album to top of Billboard chart?

Despite dominating this week’s headlines with their No. 1 debut in the US, K-pop supergroup SuperM has come under scrutiny over album sales in their home market that industry sources say have helped ...

October 16, 2019
K-pop
ATEEZ gears up for first full-length album

After pulling off a successful world tour in their first year, ATEEZ is on full steam with their very first full studio album “TREASURE EP.FIN: All to Action” which was released on Oct. 8. Known for...

October 8, 2019
K-pop
Mnet launches another audition show amid Produce 101 controversy

Mnet’s new survival audition show “World Klass” premieres Friday, with a score of contestants competing over the next few weeks to become the next K-pop star. Viewers will see 20 trainees from count...

October 4, 2019
K-pop
Q&A: SuperM answers big questions before its debut this week

After weeks of teasing fans with numerous clips, photos and announcements, SuperM is finally stepping into the music scene later this week. The group’s ultimate goal, according to its producer, S.M....

October 2, 2019
K-pop
Capitol’s creative director says SuperM’s debut performance will be ‘historic’

With just days to go before SuperM’s debut on Friday, a creative director at Capitol Music Group, S.M. Entertainment’s US partner, says the K-pop supergroup’s first performance will be special and hi...

October 1, 2019
K-pop
Meet the members of K-pop supergroup SuperM

It’s been weeks since S.M. Entertainment unveiled plans to launch new supergroup SuperM in the US at Capitol Congress 2019. Since then more information has been revealed, including multiple teasers a...

September 27, 2019
K-pop
Kassy drops new love-themed EP ‘Rewind’ for your autumn blues

Singer Kassy is back with her second EP, “Rewind,” nearly six months after the single “True Song.” The album, which consists of four songs and one instrumental track, keeps in line with the title as...

September 19, 2019
K-pop
#Sunmipop: 7 Songs to celebrate the best of Sunmi

With over 5 million Instagram followers and 200 million views on YouTube, Sunmi has built a brand of her own since a time when a solo female artist was considered something of a novelty in the K-pop ...

September 19, 2019
K-pop
Dreamcatcher’s video game fantasy gets real with ‘Raid of Dream’

The seven-piece group, famous for its distinctive metal and dance fusion sound, has returned to the music scene with a little twist this time. The special EP “Raid of Dreams,” which comes nearly sev...

September 18, 2019
K-pop

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