The Real Reason NewJeans Wants Out of ADOR
Behind the calls for artist rights, NewJeans’ fight against ADOR exposes a deeper issue. The unhealthy influence of Min Hee-jin on their identity and choices.
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The Paradox of Love in NMIXX’s Blue Valentine
NMIXX’s Blue Valentine album explores love’s contradictions. SPINNIN’ ON IT and its title track shows how beauty and pain can coexist.
LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” Is a Cheeky Take on Obsession
LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” turns a dish into a playful metaphor about how the things we claim to hate often end up living rent-free in our minds.
Why is ALLDAY PROJECT Nominated For Fans Choice Female?
ALLDAY PROJECT nomination for Fans Choice Female at the 2025 MAMA Awards shows how outdated and inconsistent gender-based categories have become in K-pop.
Is YG Setting BLACKPINK Up to Fail With a December Comeback?
BLACKPINK’s rumored December comeback has fans torn. Is YG making another misstep, or is this just the only time the group can reunite?
LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” Shows the Problem with Album Variants
LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” comes with 20 physical versions and only two songs. Variants are the industry’s cheat code for inflating sales.
Hearts2Hearts’ “Focus” Captures the Chaos of a Teenage Crush
From piano riffs to surreal daydreams, Hearts2Hearts’ Focus embodies the intense, looping thoughts of infatuation.
When “Asian” Stopped Meaning Asia at MAMA
The MAMA Awards built their name on regional inclusivity. Now, they’ve become a stage for K-pop alone to mirror Korea’s global dominance.
The Sweet Sadness of “Mori no Chiisana Restaurant”
Beneath its lullaby melody, Mori no Chiisana Restaurant tells a quiet story about the comfort in sharing one final meal in peace.