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Girl group Unchild debuts with single 'We Are Unchild,' sets sights on rookie of the year

Rookie girl group Unchild debuted on Tuesday under Kakao Entertainment-backed Highup Entertainment, the company’s second K-pop act following girl group STAYS’s launch in 2020.

2026-04-21

Apple TV+'s 'KPOPPED' packs star power, lacks edge

The latest competition show “KPOPPED” on Apple TV+ teams up K-pop idols with global pop powerhouses, and offers some entertaining new takes on singing shows with the addition of Western hits, but lacks an edge.

2025-09-02

Kylie Minogue joins Ateez? Apple TV+'s 'Kpopped' to premiere Aug. 29.

First announced in February, “Kpopped” pairs top K-pop acts with international stars to reinterpret each other’s hit songs. Each episode features one team preparing a joint performance, with a live audience voting to determine the winner

2025-08-02

STAYC to come back with single 'I Want It' on July 23

Girl group STAYC will return with a special single titled “I Want It” on July 23, the group announced through its official social media channels on Wednesday.

2025-07-03

'Suyang,' musical 'Once,' 2NE1 concert and other shows to check out in Korea

The National Changgeuk Theater presents a new work called “Suyang,” which tells the story of Sejo, the seventh king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

2025-03-20

'Shedding our old skin': STAYC shows off dark, rebellious side with new single 'S'

Forget the bright and sparkly STAYC from “Bubble” (2023) or the cute, teenage look from “Teddy Bear” (2023). STAYC's members want people to know that they can be sensual, sophisticated, strong and sexy with the band's new single "S."

2025-03-18

K-pop to hit pause to mourn death of singer Wheesung

K-pop groups are pushing the promotion schedules of their upcoming music to grieve the death of late singer Choi Whee-sung.

2025-03-12

Tomorrow X Together concert, musical 'Aladdin' and other shows to check out in Korea

Boy band Tomorrow X Together, which is celebrating the sixth anniversary of its debut, is kicking off its world tour with a three-day concert in Korea this weekend.

2025-03-07

Orchestras, concerts, Disney and other performances to check out in Korea

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of normalized Korea-Japan diplomatic relations, Lotte Concert Hall has organized a joint concert between orchestras from two countries.

2025-02-22

STAYC to release new album in March followed by world tour in April

Girl group STAYC will release its new album in March and embark on a world tour in April, its agency High Up Entertainment said on Tuesday.

2025-02-11