2025 in Review: Has K-pop Entered a New Frontier?

Many who are versed in K-Pop would agree that 2015 was one of the all-time best years for the genre. Numerous SM legends dropped some of the most notorious K-Pop songs to date, BTS were blooming, and TWICE, MONSTA X, and SEVENTEEN made their debut. Though the former and Red Velvet were doing great, it’s…

BSS Turn Up the Energy with Second Mini-Album “TELEPARTY”

January can often feel bleak, but SEVENTEEN’s unit BSS (BooSeokSoon) provide much-needed vitamin supplements to make us happy and cheerful. It’s been two years since BSS released the mini-album Second Wind, which saw them go viral and achieve record-breaking figures thanks to its title track, the optimistic Fighting (feat. Lee Young Ji). The unit, consisting…

K-Pop 2024: Hits, Highlights, and Rising Stars

As 2025 approaches, let’s reflect on the successes of K-pop in 2024. The industry, as always, has proven to be a treasure chest of gold. Over the past twelve months, we’ve witnessed countless releases, sold-out tours, and the debuts of many promising rookie groups. It wouldn’t be the phenomenon it is without the endless creativity…