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BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s

BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s "Music Awards Japan 2026"

BTS’s Jin and G-Dragon win, while producer 250 takes three crowns including an album featuring 250—proof of K-pop’s clout
Cultural power that erases borders, and the aesthetics of the hyperconnected era proven by K-popThe awards ceremony "Music Awards Japan 2026"—created by Japan’s pop music industry to loosen conservative gatekeeping and establish new authority—ended up being a stage that acknowledged K-pop’s massive...
| James choi
'Social Criticism Rapper' Jerryk Passes Away After Battle With Malignant Brain Tumor…Died at 42

'Social Criticism Rapper' Jerryk Passes Away After Battle With Malignant Brain Tumor…Died at 42

A founding member of Soul Company and the creator of 'Days Alive.' The 'King of Kings' of the Korean hip-hop scene, dissecting society—gone in peace.
'Jerryk,' known as the intellectual voice of underground hip-hop, poured out fearless critiques toward the contradictions of Korean society. After a fierce two-year battle with illness, he passed away at age 42.
| James choi

"Disgusting" vs "No Apology"...Sabrina Carpenter Clashes with Trump White House

Unauthorized Use of Hit Song 'Juno' in ICE Video, "Do Not Use Music for Inhumane Agenda"
America's top pop star Sabrina Carpenter (26) fiercely criticized the White House for using her song without permission, calling it "evil and disgusting. "On the 2nd , Carpenter directly commented on a video posted on the official White House X account, saying, "This video is evil and disgusting.
| 김지민
NewJeans Debut Team Harin Clarifies 'Personal Feelings, Not Criticism'... Members Still Support

NewJeans Debut Team Harin Clarifies 'Personal Feelings, Not Criticism'... Members Still Support

Statement Released in Japanese on YouTube... Active as an Actress After Idol Debut Failed
Harin , an actress and model from Japan known as part of the NewJeans debut team, recently clarified the controversy that arose. On the 13th, Harin posted a statement in Japanese on her YouTube channel, expressing, "I am grateful for the sudden attention, but at the same time, I am a bit worried.
| 엔터플레이
“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

Held for two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31 at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the event drew more than 2,500 visitors and closed out successfully.
Based on six values—Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Pride, Love, and Solidarity—the country’s largest LGBTQ culture and arts fair, the “12th Seoul Pride Expo 2026,” wrapped up successfully at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza over the two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Kanye West Announces New Album ‘BULLY’ Set for Release on the 27th… Fans Wonder, “Can We Really Trust This?”

Kanye West Announces New Album ‘BULLY’ Set for Release on the 27th… Fans Wonder, “Can We Really Trust This?”

After Multiple Delays, Release Date Confirmed for March 27… SNS Reveals a 20-Track Tracklist Stresses “No AI Used (NO AI)” and Pledges to Face the Controversy Head-On Chaos, Then Deletion After Registration Attempts on Apple Music and Spotify… Fans Cite Exhaustion Over “Kanye-Style Hot-and-Cold” Tactics
American rapper Kanye West announced that he will release his 12th studio album ‘BULLY’ on March 27 . However, because of his track record of frequent release postponements, fans are sending more skeptical looks than pure excitement.
| Yangsimoh
Rapper Afroman Wins 'Right of Publicity Lawsuit' Against Sheriffs... U.S. Jury Upholds

Rapper Afroman Wins 'Right of Publicity Lawsuit' Against Sheriffs... U.S. Jury Upholds "Freedom of Expression"

Dismissal of $3.9 Million Damages Claim from 7 Sheriffs for Home Invasion Exposing Sheriffs' Faces in Music Video and Selling Mocking Merchandise... "Critique of Law Enforcement and Artistic Expression" Afroman Says, "If There Had Been No Unjust Search, There Would Be No Song"… Reigniting 'Freedom of Expression' Debate Across the U.S.
American rapper Afroman (real name: Joseph Foreman), who was sued for mocking sheriffs who raided his home with his songs and merchandise, received overwhelming support from a jury in a civil trial, resulting in a decisive victory.
| Yangsimoh
【Super Bowl LX】

【Super Bowl LX】 "Trump's Cursing Removed, But..." Green Day Quietly Resists with 'American Idiot'

On February 8, during the Super Bowl opening performance, a medley of classic songs... replaced lyrics criticizing 'MAGA' with guitar solos, "avoiding a broadcast accident" vs "the message was sufficient"... NBC muted the 'mindf*ck' lyrics two days before the party, stating "ICE agents will be discarded by Trump"... balancing the main stage, Trump criticized the "terrible lineup" while preserving the pride of Bay Area punk rock
The punk rock band Green Day, taking the stage at the world's largest sports event, the Super Bowl, delivered a surprisingly moderate yet heavy message. Despite the criticism of President Donald Trump as a "terrible choice," they did not stop performing their signature song 'American Idiot'.
| Yangsimoh

"Don't Watch Bad Bunny!"... Gabby Barrett Joins Conservative Group's 'Counter Super Bowl Show' Controversy

Gabby Barrett Confirmed to Appear at TPUSA's 'All-American Halftime Show' Right After Official Singer Bad Bunny's 'Opposition to ICE' Statement... Conservatives Say 'Change the Channel' with Kid Rock on Stage... Fans Debate 'Became a Political Tool' vs 'A Patriotic Person with Conviction'
Country star Gabby Barrett, known from 'American Idol', has found herself in the midst of a political war surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show. This is because she has joined the conservative 'counter event' against Bad Bunny's official performance.
| Yangsimoh
'The Rose: Come Back to Me' A Thorny Rose That Thrived Through the K-Pop System, Meeting the Band 'The Rose'

'The Rose: Come Back to Me' A Thorny Rose That Thrived Through the K-Pop System, Meeting the Band 'The Rose'

We met the four members of The Rose, Kim Woosung, Lee Ha-jun, Lee Tae-kyum, and Park Do-joon, in the documentary 〈The Rose: Come Back to Me〉 that captures the ongoing challenges of the band in their eighth year since debut.
In a fiercely competitive world where only 0. 1 percent of aspiring artists debut, and among them, only 0. 001 percent can succeed. The joy of dreaming of becoming a trainee as the destination of dreams does not last long.
| Cineplay