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Dancing in the Ruins: A Track-by-Track Review of ATEEZ's "Ashes to Light"

ATEEZ has never been one to play by the rules when it comes to genre, and that fearless creativity is on full display in their latest Japanese release.

ReviewJoi BerrySeptember 17, 2025ATEEZ, Boy Groups, Japanese ReleaseComment

BADVILLAIN Returns With New Hit, “THRILLER”

After a stellar debut last year and an unforgettable single release, the hard-hitting girl group BADVILLAIN is back with another hard-hitting, memorable track.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonSeptember 17, 2025BADVILLAIN, Girl GroupsComment

EVERGLOW’s Past, Present, and Future: Moving Forward as a Four-Member Group

Formerly under Yuehua Entertainment, EVERGLOW announced on Wednesday they signed with a new company as a four-member group.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungSeptember 16, 2025Everglow, Girl GroupsComment

A.C.E’s JUNHEE Gifts Us a Song For Every Moment Of The Day

Those small, precious moments hidden in the crevices of everyday life—JUNHEE’s solo debut album The First Day & Night shines a light on them.

Surprise of the WeekAngelica VianelloSeptember 14, 2025Junhee, A.C.EComment

PSY: The Architect of K-Pop's Global Takeover

From his early days as a satirical hip-hop rebel to his current status as a global entertainment icon, PSY has been a relentless force in shaping not only the sound of K-Pop but its very position on the world stage.

Artist HighlightJoi BerrySeptember 12, 2025PSY, SoloistsComment

Throwback Thursday: MONSTA X Edition

We're taking it back to discuss some MONSTA X tracks that showcase their iconic status.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonSeptember 11, 2025MONSTA X, Starship Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

CORTIS Shows Limitless Creativity in First EP, COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES

After debuting with the single “What You Want” on August 18, CORTIS released their self-titled EP on September 8.

New ReleaseJacob Aron LeungSeptember 10, 2025CORTIS, BigHit Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

Come Get a TASTE of Haechan’s Debut Album

If Haechan’s flawless track record on NCT’s discography is anything to go by, then we were awaiting a unique treat that was bound to impress.

DebutsAntonia PattersonSeptember 10, 2025Haechan, NCTComment

A Decade of DAY6

Ten years is quite the milestone, and yet, for a band as decorated as DAY6 it still feels like just the beginning.

ReviewKelly SipkoSeptember 9, 2025DAY6, JYP Entertainment, BandsComment

Project Group TDYA Spreads Hope in Debut Song “Keep The Light”

At a festival celebrating Korea’s 80 years of liberation, project group TDYA performed their debut song “Keep The Light” for the first time.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungSeptember 9, 2025TDYA, Girl GroupsComment

Best of August 2025

August 2025 was another great month of boy bands, with so many incredible releases from our favorite boys in K-Pop.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisSeptember 8, 2025EVNNE, RE:WIND, AMPERS&ONEComment

aespa Wants to Strike Gold with Rich Man EP

While aespa has no doubt achieved riches of their own, the title track “Rich Man” focuses on a different type of value: self-worth.

ReviewJacob Aron LeungSeptember 7, 2025aespa, SM Entertainment, Girl GroupsComment

BoA is the Indisputable Queen of K-Pop

BoA is often called the “Queen of K-Pop,” but what really defines her is the music and how truly dedicated to her craft she is all these years later.

Artist HighlightJoi BerrySeptember 5, 2025BoA, SM Entertainment, SoloistsComment