The steady ascent of K-pop girl group Aespa feels like a phenomenon borne in Silicon Valley and ideated in Seoul. The foursome — leader Karina, singers Winter and Ningning, and singer/rapper Giselle — ...
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MANILA, Philippines — JL Gaspar is the latest Filipino who will debut in South Korea as a K-pop idol after surviving the Korean talent reality show “Universe League.” JL rose on top of the ...
K-pop is facing a crucial crossroads. After a year marked by declining album sales, rising scandals and mounting pressure on idols, the industry's future in 2025 hangs in the balance. The ...
From K-pop stars who got a little help from a Seattle ... come up delicately brushing the poignantly hushed tunes of indie rock minimalists The xx with electronics. But the dance floor has always ...