We’re back with the latest K-Indie Chart and this time we’re taking a closer look at the bestsellers of May! We’re super stoked, because we’re seeing a lot of newcomers on the list. Bak Chang Geun is returning to the top 10 with his release ‘Poems 25’. The Black Skirts and Hyukoh’s collab album with Sunset Rollercoaster ‘AAA’ are also ...
📒 An Unpredictable Romance Between SEOHYUN X TAECYEON “I can’t believe I’m inside the novel!”😯 KBS2 drama <The First Night With the Duke>, starring SEOHYUN (Girls’ Generation) and TAECYEON (2PM), kicked off on June 11. This romance-fantasy drana tells the story of an ordinary college girl whose spirit ends up in character from a romance novel and spends a night with the novel’s ...
We’re back with another edition of our Label Deep Dive series, and this time we’re spotlighting an SM Entertainment sub-label that’s redefining K-pop with electronic energy: ScreaM Records. What is ScreaM Records? Established in 2016 by SM Entertainment, ScreaM Records was founded with the goal of developing a space for EDM and electronic music within the K-pop industry. The label ...
Welcome to this week’s K-Indie Report! In this series, we spotlight the freshest sounds from Korea’s vibrant indie scene. From rising stars to well-established acts, we’ll bring you the latest releases, hidden gems, and exciting tracks you won’t want to miss. Teho released ‘A Memory of Zero Gravity’. Find it here. Simple Pages came out with ‘Youth’. Find it here. ...
It’s a brand new week of exciting KPOP single releases, and this edition brings a dynamic mix of rookie debuts and special drops. Let’s dive right in! IZNA kicks off the week with their vibrant new single ‘BEEP’, released in both Japanese and Korean. The track is catchy, refreshing, and packed with that signature IZNA energy we can’t get enough ...
We’re back with another round of the hottest drops in Korean Hip-hop and R&B! This week may have been on the chill side, but the quality of releases definitely hit the mark. Let’s jump right in and explore the standout tracks you shouldn’t miss. Saturday Midas P, HOON and Suen teamed up for the single ‘Of You’. Check it here. ...
j-hope is back with his latest digital single ‘Killin’ It Girl’ featuring GloRilla. This is his last digital single release of his project series which he started in March. ‘Killin’ It Girl’ is a fun hip-hop track with a catchy hook and an unbelievably cool feature by GloRilla. j-hope participated in the lyrics and the production of the track, alongside ...
Our girlies from ARTMS are back with their latest mini-album ‘Club Icarus’. If you’re in for insane quality and an even crazier visual then stick around! Club Icarus We start off this mini with the intro ‘Club for the Broken’. This is honestly a magnificent soundscape. We start with the classical orchestration before we’re warping into an EDM moment which ...
ATEEZ is back with their twelfth mini-album ‘Golden Hour Part 3.’ We’re super stoked because ATEEZ has been consistently dropping amazing music. Let’s take a closer look! Golden Hour Part 3 We start off with the title track ‘Lemon Drop’. They’re bringing the refreshments with this one. We’re going for a sizzling hot music video. I love Mingi’s low vocals ...
Rookie group XLOV is back with their second release, ‘I ONE’. With their genderless concept and immense talent, they’ve been steadily building a dedicated fan base. We’re thrilled about this comeback—so let’s dive right into it! I ONE The release kicks off with the title track, ‘1&Only’, a song that radiates a fresh, summery vibe. Blending Afrobeats and pop, the ...