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Recent:
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  • Forbes
  • Variety
  • ABC News
  • FUSE TV

Past articles by Jeff:

88rising and Cube Entertainment Partnership Begins With (G)I-DLE’s English Single ‘I DO’: Exclusive

The girl group’s upcoming EP titled ‘HEAT’ marks its first full English project and will “bring the message and mission of (G)I-DLE to the whole world.” → Read More

Ariana Grande, Drake, Halsey & More: 25 of BLACKPINK’s Most Famous Fans

Ariana Grande, Drake, Halsey, Harry Styles, Diplo, Kendall Jenner and many more celebs are joining BLACKPINK’s Blink fandom. → Read More

DAWN’s ‘Dear My Light’ Shines Beauty on K-Pop Stars Sharing Relationships: ‘I Want to Be a Cure’

After a career-altering relationship with a top K-diva, the star is committing to personal in the next phase of his career. → Read More

Stray Kids Break Down Their Billboard 200 No. 1 Album ‘5-STAR’ Track-by-Track: Exclusive

The members share behind-the-scenes stories in crafting and recording the 12 tracks from their latest chart-topping LP. → Read More

BTS’ 60 Best Songs: Critics’ Picks

The band celebrates its ten-year anniversary June 13, 2023. → Read More

Kang Daniel Talks English Single ‘Wasteland,’ World Tour Reflections Ahead of Summer Album

After performance across North America, Europe and Asia, the K-pop superstar officially kicked off his next artistic era: “I think a lot of people are really going to like it.” → Read More

ENHYPEN Break Down ‘Fantasy-Like’ New Mini Album ‘Dark Blood’: Exclusive

Jungwon, Jay, Heeseung, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo and Ni-ki share their favorite songs, memories from the recording studio and more themes from their latest EP. → Read More

Three EXO Members Take Legal Action Against SM Entertainment Over Pay, ‘Slave Contracts’: Report

A Korean law firm says K-pop stars Baekhyun, Chen and Xiumin are pursuing their longtime label and management company over contracts longer than 12 years. → Read More

K-Pop Label JYP Expands Partnership With Republic Records & Imperial to Cover Its Full Roster

Acts like NMIXX, Xdinary Heroes and more will now fall under the strategic label deal, which has already produced two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. → Read More

Monsta X’s Joohoney Talks ‘Freely’ Expressing Himself and Improving the K-Pop Industry With Solo LP ‘Lights’

The record’s title, and honest stories in it, represent the multifaceted star’s hope to be a shining example for Korea’s next generation. → Read More

HYBE’s ‘New’ K-Pop Artist MIDNATT Is Using AI Technology for a Remarkably Human Purpose

“Masquerade” sees Korean singer-songwriter Lee Hyun utilizing artificial intelligence to aid pronunciation and accessibly for six languages. → Read More

SEVENTEEN Break Down Latest No. 1 Album ‘FML’ Track-by-Track: Exclusive

The chart-topping boy band celebrate their latest successes, divulge on their honest mindset while creating and confirm a major spoiler. → Read More

IVE Discuss the ‘Power and Confidence’ Within Themselves & First Full-Length Album

'I've IVE' album is a declaration to defying K-pop girl group norms as member Yujin, Wonyoung, Gaeul, Rei, Liz and Leeseo eye world tours and meeting overseas fans following Columbia Records deal. → Read More

20 Questions With SB19’s Josh Cullen: On Solo Debut, World Tour & Sharing the Philippines ‘Both Locally and Internationally’

The eldest member of the Filipino boy band has showed his range with two solo singles so far. Get to know him, his dreams and musical perspective better. → Read More

Taeyang Says New Album ‘Down to Earth’ Let Him Find ‘Joy in Creating Music Again’

His first project in years reignites his passion, with assists from BLACKPINK’s Lisa and BTS’ Jimin, a new label and more. → Read More

Inside the Race to Create an American K-Pop Superstar

Major players in both the United States and South Korea are in hot competition to create America’s first homegrown K-pop group. → Read More

K-Pop Star Moon Bin of ASTRO Dead at 25

The star’s record label and management agency has confirmed his death and funeral plans. → Read More

MAMAMOO’s Solar & Moonbyul Team Up for Duo Project: Watch ‘GGBB’ & ‘Chico Malo’

Coming together as MAMAMOO+, the K-pop stars dip into musical and visual areas that are familiar and new for their ‘Act 1, Scene 1’ EP. → Read More

A History of BTS & J. Cole’s Love Throughout the Years

Celebrate the pair’s No. 1 hit “on the street” with an extensive timeline showing the special collaboration was a decade in the making. → Read More

(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi & Miyeon Sing ‘Sweet Dream’ for Netflix’s New Korean Drama ‘Love to Hate You’: Watch

The new romantic comedy series hits the streaming service this week and will feature several new K-pop songs on its soundtrack. → Read More