Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. A week into February 2025, we officially have had time to digest the great wave of globally focused K-pop music from January.

One of the biggest-selling K-pop acts, NewJeans, has changed its name amid a long-running legal dispute that has gripped South Korea. Speaking exclusively to CNN ahead of Friday’s announcement ...

Apple TV+ has ordered a K-pop competition series with “Gangnam Style” singer Psy and Megan Thee Stallion set to star, Variety has learned. The series is titled “KPopped.” Apple has ...

K-pop group NewJeans have unveiled their new name – NJZ. The quintet is made up of members Haerin, Hyein, Danielle, Hanni and Minji. They have rebranded themselves after announcing their ...

The frenzy is a repeat of Pop Mart’s success in capitalising on its Labubu toys, a toothy but adorable elfin beloved by millions of Asian fans, including a member of K-pop group Blackpink.

Inhaler don’t mind if you call them a pop band. The Dublin-bred quartet — made up of singer and guitarist Eli Hewson, guitarist Josh Jenkinson, bassist Robert Keating and drummer Ryan McMahon ...

IN THE blink of an eye, we’ve celebrated not just one, but two new years as we move into a February that offers more action after dark throughout the Klang Valley. Our local talents serve up ...

February 10, 2025 • At this year's Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. During the halftime show, Kendrick Lamar performed his Grammy-winning diss track "Not ...

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Jisoo brought her signature blend of sophistication and playfulness to the front row, sporting a meticulously crafted black ensemble that perfectly embodied Dior’s aesthetic while maintaining her ...