Number_i return with REBON / BUGS LIFE / DIGITAL GIRL, a new EP that brings together three different perspectives on where the group is headed. From revisiting the energy of “BON” to turning digital glitches into a hard-hitting performance track and exploring love in an increasingly online world, the release gives Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi room to experiment with both sound and concept. Number_i officially formed on October 15, 2023, bringing together three art

Three of Asia’s rising girl groups are getting ready to share the stage at ASIA POP GIRL FEST 2027, a special three-country live series that will bring Japan’s HANA, Thailand’s 4EVE, and the Philippines’ BINI come together. Beginning in Tokyo before traveling to Bangkok and Manila, the festival will give fans the opportunity to experience each group’s individual music and performance style while also seeing what happens when three different corners of Asia’s pop scene come to

September 5, 2026 — WAMU Theater, Seattle, Washington Words and Photos by Tim L (@capture_lyy) There was something strangely fitting about watching more than 4,500 people gather inside Seattle’s WAMU Theater to hear a band whose music has always felt like it was meant to be heard in a much smaller room. At 8:20 p.m., the lights dimmed and wave to earth walked onto a stage that looked less like a traditional concert setup and more like someone’s beautifully curated living room

Twenty years after making their debut and changing the landscape of K-Pop, BIGBANG are stepping back onto the global stage with their largest celebration yet. The legendary group has officially launched their 20th anniversary era with the release of their new digital single “BiiiG,” while preparing to take their highly anticipated BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR < XX : COSMOS > across 19 cities and 33 shows worldwide. Photo Courtesy of YG Entertainment The tour officially kicked

For K-Pop communities, finding a space where fans of multiple groups can come together isn't always easy. Fandoms can often exist within their own circles, making events centered around the broader culture of K-Pop especially valuable. The founders of K-Pop Mini Con recognized that gap and created an event designed to give fans in Atlanta and surrounding areas a collective space to celebrate the artists they love, while also giving creatives an opportunity to showcase their c

Ten years since the launch of NCT DREAM as the young face of SM Entertainment’s bold NCT project, the band is marking its second decade with an action that has far-reaching implications beyond the signing of a contract renewal deal. According to an announcement made by SM Entertainment on August 20, Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung renewed their exclusive contracts with the company, while Haechan who had already renewed his contract would still be a member of NCT DREAM

There’s a specific kind of silence that happens right when you first see someone. Everything else drops out: the noise, the motion, even time itself seems to slow down. Singer-songwriter KeNN builds his new single, Silence, entirely around that suspended second, turning the feeling of being completely absorbed by another person into something light, airy, and surprisingly intimate. His career was already developing internationally before his official debut. Raised by DJ paren

The journey of youth is never a straight path. It is filled with moments of confidence and uncertainty, victories and failures, endings and new beginnings. With their third mini album itsnotover, K-Pop boy group idntt embraces every part of that experience, returning with a new unit, new members, and a renewed sense of identity while continuing the themes that have shaped their story since debut. Photo Credit: MODHAUS Released on July 13, 2026, itsnotover marks another sign

Everyone has experienced the moment when the hardest battle is not against someone else, but against themselves. The arguments we replay in our heads, the doubts we cannot escape, and the parts of ourselves we struggle to understand can often become the most difficult challenges to overcome. Japanese three-piece band karanoah explores that complicated emotional conflict with their latest single "ばけもん Bakemon," transforming an internal struggle into a powerful theme song for t

When two artists from completely different musical worlds come together, the result can either feel unexpected or perfectly natural. With "Distant Lover," JIHYO of global K-Pop powerhouse of TWICE and Grammy nominated Jamaican artist Shenseea prove that the best collaborations are built around shared emotion, confidence, and an undeniable connection. Released on July 10, 2026, the new single blends K-Pop, dancehall, and Afrobeats influences into a vibrant summer anthem that c

PSYCHIC FEVER is back with a "DIFFERENT" sound. More than simply a title, DIFFERENT represents the very foundation of PSYCHIC FEVER's identity. Each member brings their own personality, style, and artistic perspective to the group, and rather than trying to blend those differences into one single image, the album celebrates the unique qualities that make them stronger together. Through a combination of diverse genres, personal storytelling, and creative involvement from ever

In this sense, in a world where K-pop artists tend to express their artistry in phases and not through abrupt reinventions of self, the album “Lv2” by YeoJin becomes a purposeful and well-thought-out follow-up to a narrative that is already unfolding. The album was released on June 23, 2026, at 12 PM KST by MUMW Entertainment. Unlike a single artistic expression, the album can be described as one more step in the process of the artist's systematic construction of self-identit

There are artists who arrive on a debut with a fully formed spotlight moment, and then there are artists like Calvin Kai. His introduction feels more like opening a personal journal set to music. With his upcoming debut EP BACK TO YOU, Calvin steps into the spotlight not just as a new voice in music, but as a storyteller shaped by lived experience, emotional reflection, and a deep connection to narrative-driven sound. The Heart of the Artist In this conversation with K Fuse,