Latest Updates — The Kraze

It’s less than 100 days until the “King of Dance,” TAEMIN, finally finishes his mandatory military service.

Artist HighlightMolly ToombsDecember 30, 2022Taemin, SHINee, Soloists Comment

Throwback Thursday: The New Year Edition

As they happen in the first month, comebacks and debuts from January can slip one’s mind in retrospect of the entirety of a year.

Throwback ThursdayRashelle B.December 29, 2022Girls Generation, Jonghyun, GFRIEND, MOMOLAND, B.A.P, Teen Top, B1A4Comment

Sofia’s Top 10 of 2022

2022 is almost over and wow, it’s been quite a year in K-Pop — especially for girl groups.

Sofia GomezDecember 27, 2022LE SSERAFIM, (G)I-DLE, TWICE, WJSN, MOMOLAND, NewJeans, Dreamcatcher, NMIXX, Girls Generation, STAYCComment

It's Christmas!

To celebrate this festive period, here are some great Christmas B-side tracks from your favorite K-Pop bands to continue your Christmas mood.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisDecember 26, 2022Stray Kids, Xdinary Heroes, BTS, HwasaComment

Legendary Year-End Awards Show Moments

Some of the most exciting times of the year come from gayo season in K-Pop.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonDecember 25, 20222NE1, Trouble Maker, GOT7, BTS, 2PM, Girls Generation, SEVENTEEN, GFRIEND, Hwasa, Taemin, SunmiComment

Vernon’s Knockout Mixtape “Black Eye” Embodies True Pop-Punk Colors

Vernon is the third member from SEVENTEEN to release a mixtape as a part of the group’s ongoing series The Thirteen Tapes

DebutsHien NguyenDecember 25, 2022Vernon, SEVENTEENComment

Moonbyul Sends a “PRESENT” in New Single

Moonbyul is back with her annual birthday X Christmas release.

New ReleaseNana BarrattDecember 24, 2022Moonbyul, MAMAMOO, SoloistsComment

Who Are Stray Kids? “FAM”: a Comprehensive Guide Within a Single

Stray Kids are on a roll, releasing SKZ-REPLAY, their fourth album this year, on December 21, 2022.

New ReleaseNana BarrattDecember 23, 2022Stray Kids, JYP Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

Throwback Thursday: End of The Year Celebrations

End of the year celebrations and festivals are truly a fun time in K-Pop, with groups and soloists coming together to put on a final performance before the start of the new year.

Throwback ThursdayRashelle B.December 22, 2022TXT, BTS, GFRIEND, Red Velvet, TWICE, I.O.I, SHINee, f(x), B.A.P, SECRET, TaeminComment

NCT Dream Garner Sweet Success with Winter Release “Candy”

Forget frosted sugar cookies or hot chocolate drinks, NCT Dream brought something even sweeter just in time for the holiday season.

New ReleaseHien NguyenDecember 21, 2022NCT Dream, NCT, SM Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

Make 2023 Your Year With These “IT Girl” Anthems

If someone were to try and get in your way this new year, keep the lyrics in mind as you walk through 2023 singing, “I’m fearless.”

Ladies CornerKimberly VDecember 20, 2022Jessi, TWICE, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, BLACKPINKComment

Year-End B-Sides

There’s only two weeks left until we ring in the new year, which means it’s Gayo season in South Korea.

B-Side TracksSydney PelleritoDecember 19, 2022ATEEZ, ITZY, NCT DreamComment

How is Christmas Celebrated in South Korea?

Only since the early 2000s has the festive holiday been celebrated in Korea.

CultureNana BarrattDecember 18, 2022Comment

XEED Breaks the K-Pop Mold with Debut

The quartet boasts maturity, both in profession and age.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonDecember 18, 2022XEED, Boy GroupsComment

Super Junior “Celebrate” in New Winter Release

Super Junior has returned with their Christmas album The Road : Celebration, released on December 15, 2022.

New ReleaseNana BarrattDecember 17, 2022Super Junior, SM Entertainment, Boy GroupsComment

Do You Get “The Feels” For TWICE

English tracks give K-Pop groups the chance to expand their audiences, but also connect with their international fans.

Artist HighlightAlyssa RamirezDecember 16, 2022TWICE, JYP Entertainment, Girl Groups Comment

Ring in the Holidays with WEi!

This year, WEi has joined in the tradition with the release of their single album Gift For You.

New ReleaseRoxanne WilsonDecember 15, 2022WEi, Boy GroupsComment

Throwback Thursday: A Few Collabs and Features

Whether these are your personal faves or a handful of new discoveries, feel free to enjoy this week’s selection of some fun K-Pop collaborations and features.