Most diss tracks spend their time attacking the people throwing punches. “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” does something far more interesting. It …
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — New allegations emerged in court Thursday as ADOR and former NewJeans member Danielle clashed over the …
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AIMYON DROPS CAREER-SPANNING BEST-OF AS SHE CELEBRATES MAJOR DEBUT 10TH ANNIVERSARY
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeAimyon, the guitar-slinging storyteller from Nishinomiya, Hyogo, is marking her 10th anniversary since her major-label debut with something fans have …
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J-popMusic
AKB48 REVEALS NEW SINGLE “SUKI-ISH” AND THREE-CONCERT LIVE EVENT
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeAKB48 has officially unveiled the title of its highly anticipated 68th single during the group’s “Koko Kara da” theater performance. The new single, “Suki-ish,” is scheduled for release on August …
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One of the greatest challenges facing any self-produced artist is deciding what to say once people start listening. Writing your own music sounds liberating. It gives artists creative control, ownership, …
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BOYNEXTDOOR SHATTERS HYBE MYTH IN HOME VIDEO: WHY BIG LABEL BACKING DOESN’T GUARANTEE SUCCESS
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeIn K-pop, signing with a “Big 4” or major conglomerate like HYBE is often seen as the golden ticket. Yet BOYNEXTDOOR’s candid reflections in their 2026 HOME VIDEO series shattered …