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• Stray Kids Prepares for June Comeback With Powerful Clé 2 Yellow Wood Trailer

  Get ready Stays! Stray Kids' comeback is just around the corner. On May 29, reports were stating that the group will be having their comeback in June.

  June 08, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• Stage K’s Contestants Shocked BLACKPINK With Their Performances

  As YG Entertainment's girl group, Blackpink, recently finished their American Tour last May 10, they immediately flew back to South Korea the following day to shoot for some variety shows, and one of these is their appearance on Stage K that aired last June 2.es

  June 08, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• New Kpop Idols Imerge with Different Genre "SUPERBAND"

  Let's all be honest, when it comes to Korean music, the industry had been dominated by pop and the likes. There's no doubt that most fans are focused on Korean idols and how incredible and mesmerizing they perform on stage.

  June 07, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

• NCT 127, RED VELVET AND OTHER GROUPS GRACE MANILA FOR KWMF 2019

  NCT 127, RED VELVET AND OTHER GROUPS GRACE MANILA FOR KWMF 2019 K-Pop continues to dominate the Philippine Music Industry as the country is becoming a one-stop shop for different fan meets and concerts.

  June 07, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

• Girls’ Generation’s YoonA Makes It to the Top of Global iTunes Charts With Her Solo Album “A Walk To Remember”

  Girls' Generation's YoonA's special solo album has been receiving lots of love from her fans all over the world!

  June 07, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

• EXO Members Were Stunned After Watching Stage K Performances

  EXO Members Were Stunned After Watching Stage K Performances. After 5 months of being hiatus, EXO members finally guested in Stage K that will air this June 9, 2019, on JTBC. Though only 5 members were present in the TV show, they still enthusiastically judged and watched the performances of the talented EXO-Ls!

  June 07, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

• Yulhee Talks About Her Marriage, Husband and Future Dreams

  Yulhee talks about her marriage, husband, and future dreams. Former LABOUM member Yulhee shared her thoughts during an interview with bnt. Yulhee told the story behind her first date with his husband Minwhan. "I actively asked him out first: At the time, my husband had a cold and uninterested reaction, but that actually came off as more charming to me, and I think that's how I fell for him", she said.

  June 07, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• K-pop, Not Just a Genre, It's More Than That

  Korean Pop has always been regarded as merely a genre of music. In a time where Kpop is fastly dominating the world, it is essential that we learn and realize what this revolution is all about.

  June 07, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• Body Shaming in Korea and How it Affects Everybody's Standard of Beauty

  One should never be judged by how he or she looks, regardless of who you are, where you are, and what you do. It's sad how body shaming is one of the most problematic cultures in Korea that until now, we can't overcome. Aside from the constant pressure, not only from their agency but from fans as well, if you can still call them that.

  June 07, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• VIXX LEO Announces Solo Comeback, Collab with Maximillian Hecker

  VIXX's Leo has announced his first comeback as a soloist! Following his contract renewal under Jellyfish Entertainment, Leo has dropped a jam-packed schedule for his solo comeback. His second mini album named "MUSE" will be released on June 17, 2019, 6 PM (KST).

  June 07, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• BTS Brings Home the Bacon for the 16th Time for “Boy With Luv”

  BTS, or also called as Bangtan Sonyeondan, earns their sixteenth trophy on MBC's Music Core for the lead single entitled "Boy With Luv" that features American artist Halsey, who has been a fan of the boy band since 2017.

  June 07, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• 5 Fresh K-pop Songs to Listen This June

  It's no doubt that the 2019 K-Pop releases have all been a bop so far, and it's just June! Our playlists are probably loaded at this point.

  June 06, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

• Super Junior Confirm Late 2019 Comeback Following Kyuhyun's MIlitary Discharge

  It's a good 2019 so far for E.L.Fs all across the globe!Following the discharge, the group's maknae, Kyuhyun, from the military last May 2019, all members of Super Junior have finished their military service.

  June 06, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

• THE JUNG SISTERS, JESSICA AND KRSYTAL, ARE BACK WITH A NEW REALITY SHOW.

  Did you miss your favorite Jung sisters?We all did! Which is why we were so stoked to find out that Jessica and Krystal are confirmed for a new reality show!

  June 06, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

• Twice World Tour 2019: “Twicelights” in Manila sold out

  After the pre-selling of tickets on June 1 at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, a plethora of Filipino ONCEs lined up as early as they could for hours at SM Tickets outlets on June 2 in the hopes of scoring tickets for the forthcoming first-ever concert of the South Korea's "Nation's Girl Group" Twice in Manila. Footages of these die-hard fans were also spotted chanting for the girl group's tracks while in the queue.

  June 06, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

• Lee Hi and iKon’s B.I Share More Information About “No One” and The Making of Its Music Video

  On June 1, 2019, Lee Hi introduced her new track, saying that it is inspired by Han Young Ae's "No One." Han Young Ae is considered the godmother of the Korean blues genre. She stated that there are instruments used that she had never had in any of her previous songs, so it has a fresh sound. She also explained that the video is about a person who thinks he is a human and acts like one, but is actually a cat.

  June 06, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

• SEVENTEEN’s Japanese Single “Happy Ending” Becomes Number 1 on Oricon’s Daily Singles Chart

  SEVENTEEN's Happy Ending topped Oricon's daily singles chart, Japan's largest music statistics site issued daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly by Oricon.

  June 06, 2019 12:06 PM EDT

• BTS Gets a Funko POP Spin

  Joining in with other boy bands such as N'sync and the Backstreet boys, Funko is making a huge leap in catering to more fan bases across countries. Funko POP music is releasing its BTS figure collection.

  June 06, 2019 11:06 AM EDT

• TWICELIGHTS is finally happening in Manila, and Filipino ONCEs can’t get enough of it!

  Endless videos of what seems to be very long lines of people are creative waves on social media, especially on Twitter. One user posted a picture of a long queue a day before the ticket selling. This just shows the power Twice have over the Philippines. Many fans were seen waving their cute, lit-up candy bongs while sitting and waiting for daybreak.

  June 05, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• Red Velvet, a LGBT community favorite!

  Pride month is fast approaching. In line with this, many K-pop idols are now the subject of LGBT community. Particularly, one Korean girl group who has been a favorite of the queer community is a subject of many hot topics circulating Korean news outlets.

  June 05, 2019 10:06 AM EDT

• Chanyeol and Sehun to Debut as EXO’s First Duo Subunit

  After weeks of speculation, SM Entertainment has confirmed the EXO members Chanyeol and Sehun will be debuting as the members of the newest subunit of the acclaimed boy group -- the first duo to come from the nine-piece act.

  June 05, 2019 09:06 AM EDT

• New Girl Group Alert: Former PRISTIN Members to Re-Debut

  Following their disbandment late last month, former members of K-pop outfit PRISTIN — including Nayoung, Rose, Eunwoo, Yuna, Xiyeon, Rena, and Kyla — are reportedly having plans to re-debut as a new girl group.

  June 05, 2019 09:06 AM EDT

• Hirai Momo of Twice is Undeniably Gorgeous in this Selca Picture!

  Selca, or self-camera, is a term popularly known among K-pop fandoms. Many K-pop artists have taken their fair share of selfies throughout their career. Meanwhile, Hirai Momo, a member of Twice, has taken a selfie together with her band member, and Once praised the Twice member for her cute expressions on the camera. Curious? Take a look at the picture provided.

  June 05, 2019 09:06 AM EDT

• Fans are freaking out Because of Taeyeon and Her Uncanny Resemblance with a Boy Group Member!

  Kim Taeyeon, a member of a highly-acclaimed girl group called Girls' Generation, had a candid picture of her taken by a fan. However, when the picture was posted on Twitter, almost mistook her for a member of a boy band called IKON. Most people claimed she looked a lot like Bobby. Take a look!

  June 05, 2019 09:06 AM EDT

• YGX confirms Kwon Hyun Bin will Embark Solo Career

  A year after the project group JBJ disbanded, Kwon Hyun Bin's agency YGX announced that he is debuting as a soloist.

  June 05, 2019 09:06 AM EDT

• ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ Premieres, Takes No. 1 Spot in Ratings

  For K-drama lovers, June is off to an exciting start as the highly anticipated small screen comeback of Song Joong Ki, "Arthdal Chronicles," has premiered on tvN. And the hype for the fantasy-period drama "Arthdal Chronicles" was well evident on the show's record-breaking ratings.

  June 05, 2019 09:06 AM EDT

• GOT7 Wins Their Third Trophy for “Eclipse” on Inkigayo

  GOT7, a seven-member Kpop boy group, brought home the bacon for the third time after their comeback this year with a new mini-album entitled "Spinning Top: Between Security & Insecurity."

  June 05, 2019 09:06 AM EDT

• Happy 6th Birthday BTS

  BTS gave a whole new meaning to the Kpop industry. It sure is one of the most popular group in South Korea. Let's learn more facts about them.

  June 05, 2019 08:06 AM EDT

• A Hark Back to K-pop Roots: Tiffany Young Drops Korean Remix of ‘Runaway’

  Paying tribute to her K-pop roots, Tiffany Young has recently unveiled a Korean version of her single, “Runaway.”

  June 01, 2019 04:06 PM EDT

• Lee Hi Tops Realtime Charts with IKON’s B.I. Collab, ‘No One’

  R&B-soul singer Lee Hi has recently made a successful return to the music scene. R&B-soul singer Lee Hi has recently made a successful return to the music scene.

  June 01, 2019 04:06 PM EDT