Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

K-indie thrives as K-pop's popularity fuels growth across different genres

One question has always been on Koreans' minds: If one K-pop song takes over the global market, does it actually help the K-content industry as a whole? It turns out, the answer is yes.

2026-04-14

hrtz.wav combines eclectic mix of styles, personalities to create 'fresh wave' rock band

An unlikely rock band has arrived on the K-pop scene — bringing together a Berklee student, a former DJ and a “three-year-old” star drummer all under one name: hrtz.wav.

2026-04-08

Hip-hop girl group H/PE Princess to debut on May 27 with EP '17.7'

Rookie hip-hop girl group H/PE Princess will make its official debut on May 27, its agency Chapter-I announced on Wednesday.

2026-04-08

Boy band Wanna One kicks off seven-year reunion with rain-soaked meet and greet

Even overnight thunder and a steady spring drizzle over Seoul could not stop thousands of fans from welcoming Wanna One, the once disbanded boy band, as it returned for the first time in seven years.

2026-04-06

Wanna One to reunite with all members on new Mnet reality show in April

Disbanded boy band Wanna One will reunite in a new reality program on April 28, K-pop streaming platform Mnet Plus said on Wednesday.

2026-04-01

'Planet C: Home Race' winners to debut as Modyssey on April 13

The winning contestants from Mnet's survival audition show "Planet C: Home Race" (2025) will officially debut as the band Modyssey on April 13, agency Onecead said Thursday.

2026-03-19

ZeroBaseOne bids tearful farewell with 'Here & Now' as fans call for 'forever'

Screams, sobs and tearful promises of forever resonated in the expansive arena as ZeroBaseOne bid an emotional farewell on Sunday, closing a defining era of its history.

2026-03-16

I.O.I to hold debut 10th anniversary comeback in May, preparing new album

K-pop project girl group I.O.I will make a comeback in May this year to mark the 10th anniversary of its debut, the group’s agency Swing Entertainment said Monday, as well as produce a new album and launch an Asia tour for global fans.

2026-02-23

'A new beginning': Alpha Drive One starts K-pop journey with full-throttle debut

After warming up its engine for quite a while, boy band Alpha Drive One has made its official entry into the K-pop scene with a high-profile debut that feels less like a first step but a full-throttle launch for a “drive to the top.”

2026-01-13

Mnet's 'Show Me the Money' to return with 12th season in 2026

The 12th season of Mnet's long-running hip-hop competition show “Show Me the Money” (2012–) will premiere on Jan. 15, 2026. This marks the franchise's return in three years, as the 11th season ended in December 2022.

2025-12-16