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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
Jecheon International Music Film Festival Breaks Reliance on 4 Billion Won 'Singer Performances' with 188 Screenings—Major Expansion, 'Fly Together' Slogan

Jecheon International Music Film Festival Breaks Reliance on 4 Billion Won 'Singer Performances' with 188 Screenings—Major Expansion, 'Fly Together' Slogan

Moves the main venue to downtown Art Center Jecheon... Built a star-studded lineup led by Committee Chair Jang Hang-jun, featuring Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho
'Jecheon International Music Film Festival' A Reversal with a 4 Billion Won Investment… A Sharp Knife for a 20% Drop in Audience188 Screenings Expand Genres and Move the Main Venue Entirely to Art Center Jecheon in the Heart of the CityThe 'Jecheon International Music Film Festival' , which pours...
| James choi
[Photo &] BTS launches surprise boycott of Grammy 'Asian Pop'… Will BLACKPINK and Stray Kids win first trophy as deadline nears

[Photo &] BTS launches surprise boycott of Grammy 'Asian Pop'… Will BLACKPINK and Stray Kids win first trophy as deadline nears

With the submission deadline set for Oct. 21 next month, HYBE says it will respect artists' wishes… Support for the boycott spreads across the music industry, including Tablo and critics
BTS launches a surprise boycott of the Grammy 'Asian Pop'… A twist ahead of the Oct. 21 deadlineControversy over alleged Grammy maneuvering aimed at the world's No. 2 music market draws fire, with Stray Kids and BLACKPINK seen as indirect beneficiariesGlobal pop icons 'BTS' have declared a surprise...
| James choi
BTS Declines to Submit to 69th Grammys, Rejecting Division by Region and Language

BTS Declines to Submit to 69th Grammys, Rejecting Division by Region and Language

Despite taking No. 1 on the Billboard charts with its regular fifth album ‘Arirang,’ it makes the unprecedented choice to skip the ceremony… The controversy erupts over exclusion from major awards after the Grammys’ new ‘Best Asian Pop’ category is introduced
BTS Backs Out of Submitting to the 69th Grammys on the Spot… Rejects Limits of ‘Arirang’ by RegionBacklash After the Creation of ‘Best Asian Pop,’ Even as It Reaches No. 1 on Billboard; An Unusual Boycott Declaration for the Ceremony for the Third Straight YearAn Unprecedented Move by the Global...
| James choi
[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

※This interview with 〈Hope〉 actor Jo In-sung continues from Part 1. Imagining and acting opposite an imagined being must have been a major challenge. In particular, when Seong-gi confronts a gigantic alien intelligence late in the film, his subtle eye movements and tiny facial shifts were striking.
| Kim Ji-yeon
“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