U.S. Tariffs Put Pressure on K-pop’s American Fandom
New tariffs are making K-pop albums and merch, threatening fan access and industry growth in the U.S.
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Key’s “Hunter”: When the Monster Is You
Key’s latest single turns horror tropes inward for a haunting confrontation with oneself.
Longing and Isolation Collide in Jeon Somi’s “Closer”
When a desire for connection masks feelings of isolation, can longing ever close the gap?
BigHit’s New Boy Group CORTIS Struggles to Define Themselves
Can “GO!” define CORTIS or does it expose the challenge of balancing ambition with having a clear identity?
CUBE Entertainment Cancels XOGEANS Trademark Amid Backlash
Cube drops controversial girl group trademarks after backlash and internal chaos.
Can a Rebrand Save GIRLSET?
After controversy and member departures, VCHA rebrands as GIRLSET but can a new name erase the past?
Why Bang’s Return to Korea Matters More Than His Work in the U.S.
Nothing Bang is doing in the U.S. is worth risking time in a jail cell.
Why Summer 2025 Doesn’t Have a Song of the Summer
There’s no defining song of the summer this year and that might say more about us than the music.
Dancing Alone Isn’t Lonely in KiiKii’s New Summer Single
With summer vibes and city pop flair, Dancing Alone is all about youth, freedom, and finding joy together.