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New Music Releases


ZICO & Crush harmonize Hip-Hop and R&B in ‘Yin and Yang’
It was on January 16, 2026, specifically at midnight KST when ZICO and Crush jointly dropped Yin and Yang : a digital single that is not launched as an abrupt veer or a new aspect, but as a moderate compromise in the territories of two of South Korea’s most influential figures of hip-hop and R&B. The single was officially announced and published through artists’ and labels’ verified channels which included social platforms of P NATION dubbed so on the spot became available
Ethan Tardy
3 hours ago5 min read


Apink marks 15 years with ‘RE: LOVE’ comeback
Apink , now back to the front line of K-pop, did so with their eleventh mini album RE : LOVE which was officially released on 5th January 2026 at 6:00 pm KST. This comeback is a big deal for the group and it happens when they are marking 15 years since they made their debut. Just like it has been almost three years since Apink last dropped their mini-album SELF (2023), Apink comes back with a project that grows through and with fans. Consisting of five songs, RE: LOVE album g
Ethan Tardy
3 hours ago3 min read


3LOGY: CNBLUE’s bold statement of artistic independence
After their third full-length Korean studio album, 3LOGY, it was evident that CNBLUE were once again in the spotlight making a grand re-entry with a statement of identity and artistic maturity. Established in 2009, this band has been for a long time combining live band rock and K‑pop which has helped them create their own space in a life that is often ruled by dance, electronic and hip-hop music styles. CNBLUE not only consolidates this position with 3LOGY but also writes th
Ethan Tardy
3 hours ago4 min read


ILLIT captures Sunday Morning magic with Japanese digital single
ILLIT released its Japan 2nd Digital Single Sunday Morning on January 13, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. JST with the confirmation of global digital release through BELIFT LAB under HYBE Labels. The group’s second original Japanese digital single also is a starting point for them to develop their long-term strategy in Japan which should be based on creative integration approach rather than simple localization. It is officially Sunday Morning as a J-pop rock song, the stylistic directio
Ethan Tardy
3 hours ago3 min read


DK & Seung Kwan explore love and vulnerability on serenade
DK and Seung Kwan who are popular main vocalists within SEVENTEEN on 12th January 2026 at 6:00 PM KST unveiled their first official mini-album as a new vocal unit DxS. Named Serenade (소야곡) the first debut of this kind serves to be a big break in their career since it does not only draw attention to their amazing vocal abilities but also shows how devoted they are to express deep human feelings by means of music. Serenade is a complex expression of love and vulnerability po
Ethan Tardy
3 hours ago5 min read


YOUNG POSSE returns with bold, genre-blending single ‘LOSE YOUR SHXT’”
By releasing their digital single “LOSE YOUR SHXT” on January 10, 2026, at 1 a.m. KST over the major streaming platforms, the YOUNG POSSE made their debut back to the global music scene. K‑pop group consisting of Jeong Sunhye, Wi Yeonjeong, Jiana, Doeun, and Han Jieun have kept on steadily climbing up the musical ladder with genre-blending music as their thematic concern. The song "LOSE YOUR SHXT” is part of the Hearts Series Volume 3 and features a remarkable collaboration
Ethan Tardy
3 hours ago3 min read


Ha Sung-woon returns with ‘Tell The World’: A hopeful and introspective start to 2026
Ha Sung-woon , acclaimed South Korean singer under BPM Entertainment and ex-member of HOTSHOT together with project group Wanna One, will bring full swing to 2026 as he releases his much anticipated digital single, Tell The World. January 5th is the date set for the song to be out at 6 PM KST the announcement was made by BIGPLANETMADE Entertainment who also shared a teaser through their official channels. The teaser shows Ha Sung-woon in an environment where light and shadow
Ethan Tardy
4 hours ago3 min read


POWER On: ONE OR EIGHT Hit 2026 with an All‑or‑Nothing Anthem
ONE OR EIGHT doesn’t just arrive with a new single—they slam open 2026 with a track that feels like a full-body jolt. “POWER” marks the latest high-voltage chapter for the eight-member Japanese pop group rapidly staking their claim on the global stage, and it bottles everything that’s defined their journey so far: risk, ambition, and a refusal to do anything halfway. From their formation through WARPs DIG and early grind under Avex, to their official debut with chart-topping

K Fuse
Jan 124 min read


Distant Hearts, “Distant Stars”: One Outta Ten’s Loud Love Letter to Holding On
One Outta Ten is back with another chapter in their coming‑of‑age soundtrack, and this time, the spotlight is fixed on the fragile, loud, and beautifully messy side of love. “Distant Stars (Withstand)” emerges from the haze of Los Angeles as a plea, a promise, and a confession all at once—an indie rock love song that refuses to sugarcoat how hard it can be to hold on when life keeps testing the seams of a relationship. photo by: @nowlifeislivingyou on ig Known for capturing t

K Fuse
Jan 93 min read


idntt Levels Up: "yesweare" Mini Album + "Pretty Boy Swag" Bring Unmatched Youth Swagger to K-Pop
idntt just cranked the volume to MAX with their explosive new mini album " yesweare " and title track " Pretty Boy Swag "—fans, this is the confident, in-your-face evolution you've been screaming for since the very first teaser dropped! The K-Pop boy group -- consisting of Lee Cheongmyeong, Han Yejoon, Towa, Kim Seongjun, Choi Gyeongbeen, Park Nuri, Hwang Eunsoo, and Lee Kyuhuk -- under MODHAUS isn't just releasing music; they're unleashing a full-throttle identity takeover

K Fuse
Jan 83 min read


JOOHONEY Stings the World: 光 (INSANITY) Drops the Solo Bomb MONBEBEs Have Been Waiting For
JOOHONEY DROPS THE BOMB: 光 (INSANITY) IGNITES A FEARLESS NEW SOLO ERA THAT FANS HAVE BEEN SCREAMING FOR MONBEBEs, get ready to LOSE IT—JOOHONEY just unleashed The 2nd Mini Album 光 (INSANITY), and it’s the gut-punch, heart-exploding, arena-shaking masterpiece that proves he’s not just a MONSTA X legend anymore… he’s THE solo force rewriting K-pop history! This isn’t a comeback. This is JOOHONEY grabbing every fear, scar, and wild impulse by the throat and turning it into pure,

K Fuse
Jan 83 min read


Orelsan Rushes Forward: La Fuite En Avant Unleashes a Global, Multi-Dimensional Era
Orelsan launches a new chapter of his career with La Fuite En Avant , a multi-dimensional project that ties together music, cinema, and an ambitious new tour into one sweeping narrative about upheaval, transformation, and growing up without losing yourself. The multi‑diamond‑certified French rapper, already a defining voice of the past two decades with over three million albums sold and landmark projects like La fête est finie and Civilisation , now turns the page with his f

K Fuse
Jan 84 min read


Lee Sung-Yeol Shines on Asteroid
Lee Sung-yeol, the talented South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and a member of INFINITE, is back with a deeply personal and meticulously designed special single album titled Asteroid, which was dropped on December 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM KST. The album is released under his current agency, Management 2Sang. The emotional and artistic aspect of Sung-yeol that people are familiar with is what the solo artist represents here with this project. This special single a
Ethan Tardy
Jan 15 min read


Snow, memories, and music: fromis_9’s heartfelt year-end gift
Snow, memories, and winter warmth. With White Longing, fromis_9 doesn’t just cover a classic—they transport us to that soft, fleeting moment where winter nostalgia settles in, and every falling snowflake seems to awaken a memory we thought we’d forgotten. Released on December 2, 2025, at 6 PM KST, this special digital single marks the group’s first return since their mini-album From Our 20’s in June, acting as a heartfelt year-end gift for their fandom, the flover. After a y
Ethan Tardy
Jan 13 min read


ASC2NT unveils winter-themed digital single ‘Replay’
On December 23, 2025 ASC2NT , the boy group from South Korea famous for their versatility and depth of emotions launched a new digital single Replay under New Ways Company Co., Ltd . Unlike an album or an EP, the single is just one track. Its aim is to kick off ASC2NT’s music series which consists of four seasons. In this approach, each release will capture the feel of a given season in such a way that fans will be able to emotionally connect with it. With Replay the group ex
Ethan Tardy
Jan 13 min read


Finding themselves again: VERIVERY’s Lost and Found marks a powerful comeback
“Lost. Found. Reborn.” Two years and seven months. That’s how long it took VERIVERY to return to the spotlight, but Lost and Found isn’t just a comeback—it’s a rebirth. After a period of individual hiatuses, military service, and several members’ participation in Boys II Planet, the group reunites as five to deliver a project that explores universal themes of loss, nostalgia, and personal reclamation. On December 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. KST, VERIVERY officially released Lost and F
Ethan Tardy
Dec 14, 20255 min read


Late-Night Vibes and Raw Emotion: Bryan Chase’s ‘Kill The Night’ Captures the Beauty of Fleeting Moments
Bryan Chase continues to solidify his position as one of the most emotionally intuitive voices in contemporary Korean R&B with the release of his latest single, “ Kill The Night ,” a track that trades grand gestures for quiet intensity. Released on December 9, the song arrives shortly after his three-track EP GRANTED , yet it does not feel like an afterthought or an extension simply meant to maintain momentum. Instead, “ Kill The Night ” functions as a deliberate pause, a mo

K Fuse
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Between Light And Darkness: NEWBEAT Unveils Their Duality With LOUDER THAN EVER
Emerging as one of the most promising South Korean boy bands of 2025, the seven-member group NEWBEAT immediately stands out with a unique identity and an unconventional journey in the K-Pop world. Formed under BEAT Interactive, the group consists of Minseok, Minsung, Yeoyeojeong, Seohyun, Taeyang, Yunhu, and Riwoo. What sets NEWBEAT apart from the start is their atypical path: before their official debut, the members gained hands-on experience through international busking t
Ethan Tardy
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Hyolyn takes Europe with SHOTTY
Power. Charisma. A voice that commands the stage. Hyolyn returns to the spotlight with an undeniable statement: SHOTTY, her latest single, and a European tour that promises more than just a concert—it’s a full-scale artistic resurgence. Following the launch of her own label, ReH Entertainment, and the release of SHOTTY on September 2, 2025, Hyolyn is reclaiming her space as a solo performer, showcasing the blend of R&B, hip-hop, and dance that has defined her evolution from i
Ethan Tardy
Dec 9, 20254 min read


RED-DY SET GO: A festive and inspiring christmas with Big Ocean
“We were born to shine, even in a world that didn’t always see us,” says PJ. From their first note to their final gesture, Big Ocean invites fans—young and old alike—to feel the light inside themselves. With their first-ever Christmas single, RED-DY SET GO , the group isn’t just dropping a festive track—they’re lighting up the stage with resilience, identity, and joy. For PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok, every beat, gesture, and note is a statement: difference is not a limitation—i
Ethan Tardy
Nov 29, 20255 min read


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