Author: Carmen Chin

Netflix’s Korean reality show, “Physical: 100” is set to release its second season next month. The show features 100 participants, divided into five different groups including The Warriors, National Athletes, It Body, Superstar Athletes, and Athletic Celebrities. The series highlights contestants competing in various sporting events to ultimately win a hefty cash prize. The new… Continue reading Meet the contestants of ‘Physical: 100’ season two, including returnees, K-pop idols and more

On March 11, Lucas Wong, former member of NCT, announced his debut solo single titled “Renegade” through his official social media accounts. The single will feature three English tracks and will be released on April 1 at 6 PM KST, according to a teaser image for the release. SM Entertainment described the title track as… Continue reading Ex-NCT member Lucas Wong announces debut solo single ‘Renegade’

K-pop girl group, BABYMONSTER, has given fans a glimpse into their forthcoming first mini-album, ‘BABYMONS7ER,’ with a “visual trailer.” The video, released at midnight KST on YouTube and social media channels, features elaborate sets with its original six members. Notably, Ahyeon, who was previously absent from the group’s debut due to health concerns, made her… Continue reading BABYMONSTER drop chic trailer for first mini-album, ‘BABYMONS7ER’

The Seoul High Court has sided with the former LOONA member, Chuu, in the second trial against her former music label, Blockberry Creative. According to Xsports News, the court has ruled in favour of Chuu again, choosing to uphold the conclusion reached in the first trial. A spokesperson for the court told Xsports News that… Continue reading Ex-LOONA’s Chuu wins second trial against former label Blockberry Creative

NewJeans, a popular K-pop band, recently attended the Billboard Women in Music Awards, where they were awarded the “Group of the Year” title. The ceremony took place on March 6th at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, and this recognition made them the first K-pop group to win this award in its history. In her… Continue reading NewJeans win ‘Group of the Year’ at 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards: “This is something we really don’t take for granted”

Matt Champion of Brockhampton and Jennie of BLACKPINK have released a new collaborative single called ‘Slow Motion’. The song was released a day after it was announced, along with an animated version of the cover art. The chorus of the song has both singers harmonizing saying, “You know what you mean to me. / ’Cause… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Brockhampton’s Matt Champion drop new song ‘Slow Motion’

TEMPEST member Hwarang will no longer take part in any group activities due to a clubbing controversy, according to Yuehua Entertainment. Late last month, a clip of Hwarang from a fansigning event circulated on social media where he confirmed he had been spotted at a nightclub, stating that he had only gone for the music… Continue reading TEMPEST’s Hwarang to “halt activities” following clubbing controversy

South Korean girl group TWICE has scored its first number one album on the Billboard 200 chart with its new mini-album ‘With YOU-th’. The album sold 95,000 equivalent album units in the US in its debut week ending February 29, making it the first time TWICE has topped the Billboard 200. “Although this marks the fifth time… Continue reading TWICE top Billboard 200 for the first time with ‘With YOU-th’

BTS member V is set to release a brand-new digital single called ‘Fri(end)s’ on March 15th, according to an announcement made by Big Hit Music. The announcement was made by V on BTS’ social media platforms, where he revealed that the upcoming release will be a love song in the pop, soul, R&B genre. An accompanying… Continue reading BTS’ V announces new English single, ‘Fri(end)s’

Korean music was celebrated at the 2024 Korean Music Awards (KMAs), which took place on February 29. The awards are known for going beyond the mainstream K-pop genre and recognising indie, rock, metal, folk, dance and hip-hop music. The KMAs hand out 25 awards including three grand prizes, which are Album of the Year, Song… Continue reading Here are all the winners of the 2024 Korean Music Awards