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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has revealed three of his favorite K-pop songs, naming global smash hit "Golden" by fictional girl group Huntrix of Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" and the unexpected choices of Hwasa's "Good Goodbye" and "So Cute." During an appearance on popular South Korean television program "You Quiz on the Block," set to air Wednesday, Huang was asked about his interest in K-pop and the music he listens to at work. "Who doesn't love 'Golden?'" Huang said in a teaser video released Su

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Hybe’s 3 girl groups to drop single together

The three biggest girl groups under the umbrella of Hybe — Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye — are bringing out a collaborative single on Friday, their agencies announced Monday. The three acts will drop the digital single “Iconic by Mistake” and perform it together for the first time on a TV music chart show the day before its release. In the meantime, Le Sserafim’s second LP, “Pureflow Pt. 1,” scored a No. 10 entry on the Billboard 200 dated June 6 and sat atop Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking. Illit

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English-language book club, a chance to learn about Korea through literature

There are many ways to learn about a country. Some people watch films. Others visit museums. Some Seoul residents are turning to literature. This month, the Seorae Book Club is inviting readers to explore “The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness” by acclaimed Korean novelist Shin Kyung-sook, best known internationally for “Please Look After Mom.” The novel follows a teenage factory worker who leaves her rural hometown for Seoul during the country’s rapid industrialization in the 1970s, capturing the hopes

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Aespa's 'Lemonade' debuts at No. 9 on Billboard 200

K-pop girl group aespa has entered the US Billboard's main albums chart at No. 9 with "Lemonade," its second full-length album. This marks the group's third top 10 entry on the Billboard 200, following "Girls" and "My World." According to Billboard's preview of the upcoming chart for this week on Sunday, aespa earned 41,000 equivalent album units during the latest tracking week. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equivalent album units c

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In TikTok era, Heart of Woman looks back to Y2K

Heart of Woman (H.O.W.), the first girl group formed by the late R&B singer Wheesung's label Blue Brown Records, is drawing attention with its Y2K-inspired debut album "Heart Byte: Legacy" — reviving not only the sounds, but also the album formats and promotional practices that once defined K-pop in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The quintet's first full-length album, released on May 28, contains 13 tracks, including the lead single "Lost in Proof," a polished reinterpretation of new jack swing

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When AI becomes doctor, therapist and confidant

A post about a woman seeking repeated reassurance from an artificial intelligence chatbot over health concerns has sparked debate in South Korea over how deeply generative AI is infiltrating people’s emotional lives and decision-making. The post, shared on the workplace community platform Remember, said the writer’s girlfriend, who has health anxiety, spends up to three hours talking to Gemini and often worries that minor physical discomfort could be a sign of serious illness. “She asks Gemini t

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Meovv looks beyond genres with Bach-inspired new EP

Meovv is betting that one of classical music's most recognizable melodies can help define the rookie girl group's future. The five-member act returned Monday with its second EP, "Bite Now," led by "Ddi Ro Ri," a main track built around a reinterpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D minor." Rather than treating the classical piece as a novelty, the group said it saw the song as an opportunity to showcase its evolving musical identity and willingness to experiment across gen

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TripleS opens new chapter with brighter full-group comeback

Girl group TripleS returned Monday with its first full-group comeback in roughly a year, unveiling “Love & Pop Pt. 1” as the opening chapter of a new trilogy that aims to deliver comfort, solidarity and encouragement to young people still reaching their potential. The 24-member act introduced the album during a showcase in central Seoul as a new chapter for the group that will unfold across three releases. “'Love & Pop Pt. 1’ marks the beginning of a new full-group trilogy,” explained member Yeo

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'Supergirl' sets June 24 Korean release, with a Le Sserafim single onboard

The wait for "Supergirl," the latest entry in DC Studios' rebooted superhero slate, now has a date attached — and for K-pop fans, a soundtrack to go with it. Warner Bros. Korea said Tuesday that "Supergirl" will open in local theaters June 24, two days ahead of its North American bow. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin and the film's title hero, and Jason Momoa as the bounty hunter Lobo. For a sizable slice of viewers, though, the bigger dr

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Families name slain loved ones to keep cases from fading

The parents of Lee Chae-won, a 17-year-old high school student killed in a stabbing attack on Children’s Day, have shared their daughter’s story with local media this week. Lee was described as a kindhearted teenager who dreamed of becoming a paramedic. The coverage gave a face and a life to a girl who had previously been known to the public only as a victim of a violent crime in Gwangju on May 5. Her parents are among a growing number of bereaved families who have voluntarily revealed the ident

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Man arrested for threatening to demolish ex-girlfriend’s home

Jeju police said Monday they had arrested a man in his 60s for allegedly threatening to drive a construction vehicle into his former girlfriend’s home and assaulting her son. The man is accused of threatening the victim, a woman in her 60s, at her home in Jeju City on Jeju Island. He allegedly visited the home at around 6:10 p.m. and sought to resume their relationship. He was turned away by police, who arrived at the victim’s request. The man allegedly returned to the victim’s home at around 9:

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'Remember her as Lee Chae-won': Family reveals name, portrait of Gwangju stabbing victim

The family of the high school girl killed in May's stabbing attack in Gwangju disclosed her name and portrait to local media, saying they hoped she would be remembered as Lee Chae-won, a 17-year-old who dreamed of becoming an emergency responder, rather than as an unnamed victim. According to multiple local media reports, Lee’s father chose to reveal his daughter’s identity in the hope that her death would help prevent similar tragedies in the future. Lee was fatally stabbed at 12:10 a.m. on May

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'슈퍼걸'-르세라핌, 전세계 뒤흔들 콜라보 성사!

'CELEBRATION (Supergirl Ver.)' , 5월31일 발매 글로벌 K-POP 아티스트 르세라핌(LE SSERAFIM)과 'DC의 희망' 슈퍼걸의 콜라보가 성사됐다. 르세라핌(LE SSERAFIM)과 영화 '슈퍼걸'의 콜라보 음원 ‘CELEBRATION (Supergirl Ver.)’이 지난 5월31일 각종 음원 사이트를 통해 공개됐다. 영화와 음악을 넘나드는 강렬한 시너지로 완성된 이번 프로젝트는 올 여름 가장 힙하고 파워풀한 글로벌 협업이 될 전망이다. 이번 협업은 영화 '슈퍼걸'을 통해 새로운 시대의 아이코닉한 히어로로 떠오를 ‘슈퍼걸’의 캐릭터성과 르세라핌의 당당함, 자기 확신이 맞닿아 성사됐다....

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Le Sserafim’s 2nd LP hits Billboard 200 at No. 10

Le Sserafim’s second LP debuted on Billboard 200 at No. 10, according to the chart preview published on Sunday in the US. “Pureflow pt. 1” is the group’s fifth consecutive album to make it among the top 10 on the main albums chart, a first for a fourth-generation K-pop girl group. The streak began with the LP “Unforgiven” (No. 6) and was carried on through the third to fifth EPs: “Easy” (No. 8), “Crazy” (No. 7) and “Hot” (No. 9). The group is promoting the new set without Kim Chaewon, who has su

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르세라핌, 액션 블록버스터 ‘슈퍼걸’과 손 잡았다..컬래버 음원 깜짝 공개

[OSEN=강서정 기자] 그룹 르세라핌(LE SSERAFIM)이 오는 6월 개봉하는 액션 블록버스터 영화 ‘슈퍼걸’과 손잡았다. 컬래버레이션 음원을 공개하는 것. 지난달 31일 르세라핌(김채원, 사쿠라, 허윤진, 카즈하, 홍은채)은 ‘CELEBRATION (Supergirl Ver.)’을각종 음원 사이트를 통해 공개했다. 르세라핌의 정규 2집 ‘‘PUREF

아이오아이, 9년 공백 채운 감동의 3시간…4천팬 열광

그룹 아이오아이가 9년 공백을 무색케 한 감동적인 콘서트를 완성했다. 9년 만에 완전체로 뭉쳤음에도 여전한 팬들의 사랑과 멤버들 간의 우정이 빛을 발했다. 멤버들은 오랜만에 마주한 팬들 앞에서 눈물을 흘리며 고마움을 전했다.아이오아이는 29일 오후 8시 서울 송파구에 위치한 잠실종합운동장 실내체육관에서 ‘2026 아이오아이 콘서트 투어: 루프’(2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP) 첫날 공연을 열고 약 4100명의 팬들을 만났다. 이번 공연은 오는 31일까지 이어진다.이날 순백의 화려한 무대 의상을 입고 등장한 멤버들은 히트곡 ‘픽미’(Pick Me)로 오프닝을 연 아이오아이는 ‘드림 걸즈’(Dream Girls), ‘와타맨’(Whatta Man)을 연이어 부르며 분위기를 고조시켰다. 이후 “보고싶었다”라며 팬들을 향해 손을 흔들었다.김도연은 “9년 만이다, 기분이 남다르고 긴장을 많이 했다”라며 “기분 좋은 긴장이다, 무대에 서자마자 인이어를 뚫고 들어오는

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Girl Group aespa Releases Second Studio Album

[Culture] : Popular girl group aespa, which debuted on the K-pop scene in 2020, has released its second studio album. The electronic dance music album, “Lemonade,” came out Friday afternoon and reportedly features a change of musical style since the band’s 2024 debut album, “Armageddon.” Karina, ... [more...]

미리 들어본 에스파 새 음반, 쇠맛에 신맛까지 중독성 있네

케이팝 간판 그룹 에스파(aespa, 카리나·윈터·지젤·닝닝)가 8개월만의 컴백이자 정규 음반 기준 2년 만의 2집을 내놓고 새로운 챕터, 시즌 3의 화려한 문을 열었다. 29일 오후 1시(한국시간 기준) 전 세계 동시 발매되는 2집 는 '광야(KWANGYA)'에서 시작해 '다중 우주(MULTIVERSE)'로 확장된 기존 세계관을 'COMPLæXITY(컴플렉시티)'라는 신개념으로 진화시킨 작품이다. 정식 음원 발매에 앞서 지난 26일 소속사 SM엔터테인먼트는 서울 성동구 성수동의 한 카페에서 국내 음악 평론가들을 초청해 이번 신작을 미리 들어볼 수 있는 청음회를 개최했다. 필자 역시 이 행사에 참석해 의 전곡을 먼저 접할 수 있었다. 선공개곡 'WDA'(Whole Different Animal)와 타이틀곡 'Lemonade' 등 총 11개 트랙이 수록된 이번 정규 2집 소개를 위한 프레젠테이션에서 음반 기획 및 곡 수집 작업 등에 참여한 이성수 SM 엔터테인먼트 CAO(최고 A&R책임자)를 비롯한 관계자들은 입을 모아 "가장 에스파다운, 에스파만이 할 수 있는 작품"이라고 표현하며 강한 자신감을 드러냈다. 시즌 3에 돌입한 에스파 늘 파격적인 콘셉트와 남들이 따라할 수 없는 독보적인 음악 세계를 끊임없이 선보여 온 에스파의 신보는 'COMPLæXITY'라는 신조어로 정리할 수 있다. Complexity(복잡성)와 Perplexity(당혹성)를 합성한 이 단어는 다중 우주가 무한히 얽히면서 현실에 균열이 발생하는 상태를 의미한다. 이성수 CAO는 2020년 데뷔 이래 에스파가 걸어온 길을 총 3개의 시즌으로 요약했다. 2020~2022년에 걸친 이른바 '시즌 1'에선 'Black Mamba', 'Next Level', 'Savage'를 통해 강렬한 SMP(SM Music Performance)의 원형을 보여주고, 'Girls'로 가상 세계의 서사를 마무리했다. 2023년 SM 내부의 격동기 속에 시작된 '시즌 2'는 'Spicy', 'Drama'를 기점으로 현실 세계에서의 교감과 멀티버스 개념을 접목한 자아 확장을 이뤄냈다. 'Supernova', 'Whiplash', 'Rich Man' 등으로 이어진 일련의 히트곡을 통해 음악적 스펙트럼을 넓혔다. 그리고 정규 2집이 내세우는 '시즌 3'의 핵심 키워드 'COMPLæXITY'를 앞세워, 에스파는 단순히 위기에 반응하는 존재를 넘어 스스로 선택하고 결과를 감당하는 주체적인 존재로 성장했다. 다채로운 사운드 질감 앞세운 'WDA' 'Lemonade' 전체 내용보기

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I-dle among “30 Under 30 Asia” chosen by Forbes

Girl group I-dle made the “30 Under 30 Asia” list this year in Forbes magazine, published Wednesday in the US. In the Entertainment and Sports category, the group was chosen as one of the most influential young forces in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its debut in 2018, the quintet “went on to release multiple chart-topping albums, and have about 7 million monthly listeners on Spotify,” the US magazine wrote, also mentioning that after renaming itself — from (G)I-dle — last year, it “released it

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How did K-pop collect 11 titles at AMAs?

K-pop artists and related acts claimed a combined 11 trophies at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday, one of its strongest showings yet at a major US awards ceremony. The night was led by BTS, which won all three categories in which it was nominated, including the top honor artist of the year, best male K-pop artist and song of the summer with "Swim," from the group's fifth studio album Arirang. Katseye, the global girl group formed by Hybe and Geffen Records, also won all three cat

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