TWS is back this summer with the release of their second Japanese single album.

New ReleaseJacob Aron LeungAugust 7, 2026TWS, Pledis Entertainment, Japanese ReleaseComment

WHIB Serves Up a Message of Hope Through “CHERRY PIE”

After showing tough cyberpunk and dystopian concepts in BANG OUT and ROCK THE NATION, WHIB introduces a sentimental and contemplative image in CHERRY PIE.

Jacob Aron LeungAugust 7, 2026WHIBComment

Throwback Thursday: Groundbreaking Final Choruses Part 1

Have you ever heard a final chorus that made you feel like you were levitating?

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonAugust 6, 2026NCT WISH, SEVENTEEN, ATEEZComment

Let’s Party With Picheolin’s Debut 1st Mini-Album '吉BOARD'

The long-awaited Picheolin debut is finally here, and fans have responded with enthusiasm.

DebutsCidney AtchersonAugust 5, 2026Picheolin, SEVENTEENComment

It’s Time To Have A Red Velvet Summer

The moment the name of the album was released, fans knew this was going to be a Red Velvet summer.

New ReleaseCidney AtchersonAugust 4, 2026Red Velvet, SM Entertainment, Girl GroupsComment

August 2026 Comeback Roundup

The K-Pop world moves fast, and it can be difficult to keep up with which groups are coming back and when. But don’t worry, The Kraze is here to help keep you in the loop.

New ReleaseThe Kraze StaffAugust 1, 2026Comment

KARD Bids Farewell with First Full Album Where To Now? (Part.2): Nowhere

It’s a bit of a bittersweet moment to have gotten to this point with KARD.

New ReleaseRoxanne WilsonJuly 30, 2026KARDComment

Throwback Thursday: K-Pop And K-Hip-Hop From A To Z (Letter “J” Edition)

Ranging from K-Pop to K-R&B and K-Hip-Hop, there are plenty of songs to revisit that begin with the letter “J.”

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonJuly 30, 2026SHINee, DPR Live, DreamcatcherComment

Get a Dose of “Vitamin ME” with fromis_9

fromis_9 is continuing to make summers special with the recent release of their second full album, Glow ME.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungJuly 28, 2026fromis_9, Girl GroupsComment

Best of July 2026

From our favorite groups to our favorite solo artists, July had something stellar for everyone.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisJuly 27, 2026i-dle, Yeonjun, WonhoComment

Life in Oshikatsu Technicolor: The Rise of Japanese Fan-Lifestyle

While the practice emerged in the 1980s, its rise to popularity can be traced to AKB48’s revolutionary impact on the Japanese idol industry.

Culture, Monthly ColumnsAnya HeatonJuly 26, 2026Comment

With His Song “Far” KYUL Casts A Whispered Spell Against Distance

On July 22, the Korean indie artist KYUL released "Far," a new single under the label POCLANOS.

Angelica VianelloJuly 26, 2026Comment

Throwback Thursday: It’s Giving Title Track Part 3

We are back to talk about some more B-sides out there that, if given the chance, would have been an unforgettable title track.

Throwback ThursdayCidney AtchersonJuly 23, 2026WayV, SEVENTEEN, EXO-CBXComment

Fictional Group IRION Makes Real-Life Debut with “Memoria”

The idol groups shown in the K-Drama My Idol, My Debut will launch real-life promotions.

Ladies CornerJacob Aron LeungJuly 21, 2026IRION, Girl GroupsComment

Sunmi is the Summer Queen in “Forever July”

In an industry that seems to transform every two or three years, there’s a quiet comfort in seeing Sunmi continue forward with her distinctive creative style despite it all.

New ReleaseRoxanne WilsonJuly 19, 2026Sunmi, SoloistsComment