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[FACTCHECK] Why is K-pop toning things down?

Last year, a myriad of new groups debuted with what was considered the signature K-pop sound trending at the time: sizzling electronic sounds, piercing beats and full-force chanting. Fast forward a year, many of those rookie groups are pivoting to...

2023.5.30

Pop culture critic Jung Min-jae poses at his home office. [PARK SANG-MOON]

[CRITICALLY SPEAKING: K-POP] Critic explains why people know BTS but can't sing along

K-pop acts are topping international music charts, selling millions of albums and racking up billions of views on YouTube, and yet many Koreans confess that they’ve never actually heard their songs or even really know who they are. So why do these...

2022.7.5

aespa to livestream 'aespa 'Girls' Comeback Live' after second EP release

Girl group aespa will host a live performance session online on July 11 to celebrate the release of its second EP “Girls,” according to SM Entertainment on Monday. The session titled “aespa 'Girls' Comeback Live” will be livestreamed on aespa’s ...

2022.7.4

Girl group aespa sweeps 19th Korean Music Awards

SM Entertainment’s latest girl group aespa took home the most awards at the 19th Korean Music Awards held Tuesday evening at the Nodeul Live House, a performing arts center on Nodeul Island in the Han River. The girl group snagged three award — ...

2022.3.2

Girl group aespa to release its first EP 'Savage' on Oct. 5

Girl group aespa will release its first EP “Savage” on Oct. 5, according to SM Entertainment on Tuesday. “Savage” is aespa’s first-ever physical release. The EP will consist of six tracks including the title song “Savage” and will be available ...

2021.9.14

aespa's 'Next Level' tops Melon's 24Hits chart

Rookie girl group aespa’s song “Next Level” topped major music streaming service Melon’s 24Hits chart a month after it was released on May 17. “Next Level” has been occupying the No. 1 spot since Monday 8 p.m. until now, pushing aside boy band ...

2021.6.22

Girl group aespa to drop new single 'Next Level' on May 17

SM Entertainment’s rookie girl group aespa, which is comprised of four human members and four avatar members, is to drop a new single “Next Level” on May 17, the agency announced Thursday. The girl group debuted last November with the song...

2021.5.6

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