Update: Kakao M Releases Statement Explaining Expiration Of Their Licensing Agreement With Spotify Original Article: Spotify has made an official statement addressing why hundreds of K-pop releases were suddenly removed from its catalogue. On March 1 KST, Spotify users around the globe noticed that many K-pop songs were no longer available on the platform. Some… Continue reading Spotify Officially Explains Why Hundreds Of K-Pop Releases Were Removed From Platform Worldwide
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March Comebacks And Debuts Coming Your Way
Many K-pop artists have announced March comebacks, and the month will also include some exciting debuts! Check out what’s coming up below. March 1 ATEEZ makes a comeback on March 1 with their mini album “ZERO: FEVER Part.2.” March 2 VERIVERY returns on March 2 with the single album “SERIES ‘O’ ROUND 1: HALL.” March 3 Rain is… Continue reading March Comebacks And Debuts Coming Your Way
Update: C9 Entertainment’s Upcoming Boy Group Reveals Name And Logo
Updated April 1 KST: C9 Entertainment’s new boy group is officially gearing up for their debut! On April 1, the agency announced the boy group’s name to be EPEX (pronounced ee-peks), meaning, “the gathering of eight youths reaches eight different zeniths.” A “leader film” introducing the group’s concept was revealed along with the group’s logo. Watch… Continue reading Update: C9 Entertainment’s Upcoming Boy Group Reveals Name And Logo
Watch: RBW’s New Girl Group PURPLE KISS Colors The World Purple With Charismatic “Ponzona” Debut MV
Updated March 15 KST: PURPLE KISS’s debut album “INTO VIOLET” has been released! The album contains seven songs including the title track “Ponzona,” which was co-composed and co-written by Kang Ji Won and members Na Go Eun and Swan. Member Yuki also took part in writing the lyrics. “Ponzona” is called a “fusion urban hip… Continue reading Watch: RBW’s New Girl Group PURPLE KISS Colors The World Purple With Charismatic “Ponzona” Debut MV
BTS, Baek Yerin, LEENALCHI, And More Win At The 18th Korean Music Awards
On February 28, the 18th Korean Music Awards was streamed online through Naver NOW. The band LEENALCHI took home three trophies: Artist of the Year, Best Modern Rock Song, and Best Crossover Album. LEENALCHI is known for their unique crossover between pansori, a traditional Korean form of musical storytelling, and pop music. The band went viral after teaming up… Continue reading BTS, Baek Yerin, LEENALCHI, And More Win At The 18th Korean Music Awards
Watch: IU Takes 8th Win And Triple Crown For “Celebrity” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By SHINee, Sunmi, Kang Daniel, And More
Congratulations to IU for winning first place and triple crown with “Celebrity” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was Kang Daniel’s “PARANOIA,” and third place went to Chungha’s “Bicycle.” Watch the winner announcement below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtwtoZf-d3U This week’s performers were Kang Daniel, Golden Child, UP10TION’s Kim Woo Seok, SHINee, Sunmi, CIX, ONF, Wonho, WEi, N.Flying’s Lee Seung… Continue reading Watch: IU Takes 8th Win And Triple Crown For “Celebrity” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By SHINee, Sunmi, Kang Daniel, And More
EXO’s “Ko Ko Bop” Becomes Their 3rd MV To Hit 300 Million Views
EXO has hit the 300 million mark with another music video! On February 28 at exactly 2 a.m. KST, EXO’s music video for “Ko Ko Bop” hit 300 million views on YouTube, making it their third music video to do so after “Monster” and “Love Shot.” EXO originally released the music video for “Ko Ko… Continue reading EXO’s “Ko Ko Bop” Becomes Their 3rd MV To Hit 300 Million Views
Watch: TXT Surprises With New “Can’t We Just Leave The Monster Alive?” Dance Practice Video & Cover Of Marteen For 2021 Dream Week
TXT has surprised fans with a new dance practice video! In celebration of the upcoming second anniversary of their debut on March 4, TXT has been sharing new content and unreleased footage as part of their “TXT 2021 Dream Week.” On February 28 at midnight KST, TXT dropped a fun new “close-up version” dance practice… Continue reading Watch: TXT Surprises With New “Can’t We Just Leave The Monster Alive?” Dance Practice Video & Cover Of Marteen For 2021 Dream Week
Wonho Talks About Differences Between His First And Second Album, Goals For 2021, And More
Wonho recently shared an interview about his latest comeback with his second solo mini album “Love Synonym #2: Right for Us” and title track “Lose.” He said, “This is the second album I’ve released with the name ‘Wonho’ on the line, so I wanted to show that I’ve matured compared to before. I tried to show the… Continue reading Wonho Talks About Differences Between His First And Second Album, Goals For 2021, And More
Watch: Kang Daniel Takes 4th Win For “PARANOIA” On “Music Core”; Performances By SHINee, Sunmi, Wonho, And More
On the February 27 episode of “Music Core,” IU‘s “Celebrity,” Kang Daniel’s “PARANOIA,” and Chungha’s “Bicycle” were candidates for first place. Kang Daniel took home the win with 10,323 votes, making this his fourth win for “PARANOIA.” This week’s performers include Sunmi, SHINee, Wonho, N.Flying’s Lee Seung Hyub (J.Don), ONF, UP10TION’s Kim Woo Seok, Chungha, Kang Daniel, Golden Child,… Continue reading Watch: Kang Daniel Takes 4th Win For “PARANOIA” On “Music Core”; Performances By SHINee, Sunmi, Wonho, And More