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Spirit of the times: Korean supernatural enters zeitgeist with docuseries, K-pop and period pieces

Horror is seeping into other genres, at times going for a quick scare and at others a look at tradition in a way that's different from the Western take.

2026.7.31

Lim Kim to release second full-length album ‘Exit to Nowhere’ 13 years after debut

Singer Lim Kim releases the album on Wednesday — her first full-length album in the 13 years — tracing her growth through seven retro-leaning pop tracks.

2026.7.22

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Mnet partners with Universal Music Group label for global girl group project

"Girls Planet 2027," the latest addition to Mnet's "Planet" K-pop audition show franchise, is set to premiere next year.

2026.7.15

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Forget WAGs. Korea has rapper girlfriends.

In the 2010s, as Korea was swept by a hip-hop craze ignited by the competition show "Show Me the Money," another contender for the spotlight emerged. Enter the rappers' girlfriends.

2026.6.30

Boy band ZeroBaseOne poses for photos during a group interview ahead of the release of its sixth EP, ″Ascend-,″ held in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on May 15. [WAKEONE]

ZeroBaseOne looks to 'Ascend-' the charts, move forward as quintet

ZeroBaseOne, now a quintet, releases their sixth EP 'Ascend-,' focusing on musical growth and emotional connection after significant lineup changes.

2026.5.17

K-pop duo Flare U poses for a photo during its debut showcase held at Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on May 13. [FNC ENTERTAINMENT]

'Boys II Planet' duo Flare U hopes to be your daily dose of vitamins

Chuei Li Yu and Kang Woo-jin, the two popular contestants from Mnet’s audition program “Boys II Planet” (2025), are marking a fresh start as a rare K-pop duo, hoping to create a synergy that can brighten someone’s day.

2026.5.13

Boy band ZeroBaseOne to release sixth EP 'Ascend-' on May 18

Boy band ZeroBaseOne will return with its sixth EP, "Ascend-," on May 18, the band's agency WakeOne said Monday.

2026.4.27

Drew of boy band Santos Bravos appears in a YouTube thumbnail for the group’s performance on Mnet’s weekly music show “M Countdown” (2004-), which aired on April 16. [SCREEN CAPTURE/MNET]

Your favorite local artists’ Korean gig isn’t really about Korea

Foreign artists like Santos Bravos and Milli are increasingly tapping into Korea's music scene, using it as a strategic launchpad for global outreach rather than solely targeting the domestic market.

2026.4.26

Nine members of project girl group I.O.I [SWING ENTERTAINMENT]

I.O.I announce third EP 'I.O.I: LOOP' ahead of 10th anniversary comeback tour

Project girl group I.O.I will release its third EP, "I.O.I: LOOP," on May 19, the group's first new album in nine years, ahead of the group's long-awaited comeback concert to take place later in the month.

2026.4.21

Band hrtz.wav poses for photos during a press showcase for its debut EP, ″The First Wave,″ held at Oil Tank Culture Park in western Seoul on April 8. [NEWS1]

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.

2026.4.8