The Hidden Flaw in NewJeans’ Contract Battle
Min Hee-jin’s creative freedom gave NewJeans a non-standard contract. Now, that same freedom could dismantle their case against ADOR.
Are Music Videos Really Dying?
The shutdown of MTV UK’s music channels marks the end of an era, but not the end of music videos. In the age of TikTok, its form and function have changed.
“Pearlies” Shows How LE SSERAFIM Survived a Tumultuous 2024
The group’s B-side “Pearlies” reflects on controversies from 2024, showing resilience and gratitude towards their fans.
OpenAI’s AI Music Tool Could Change How Songs Are Made
Anyone could create music with OpenAI’s new AI tool, using text or audio prompts to generate full songs and instrumentals.
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.
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.
Sculptor’s Campaign Sparks Outrage Over Voyeuristic Imagery
The Korean brand Sculptor faces backlash for a photoshoot using voyeuristic imagery for their female models.
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ALLDAY PROJECT nomination for Fans Choice Female at the 2025 MAMA Awards shows how outdated and inconsistent gender-based categories have become in K-pop.