When girl group NewJeans made its sensational debut last summer, its music and visuals weren’t the only things that caught the public eye. Another pleasant surprise for the Korean public was member Hanni’s ethnicity.

As K-pop diversifies, take a look back at the changing lineups of acts

Jennie of Blackpink became the first K-pop solo artist to receive an award at the Billboard Women in Music Awards on Saturday.

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Blackpink’s Jennie becomes first K-pop soloist honored at Billboard Women in Music Awards

Girl group aespa, singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon and modern rock band Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble took home the biggest honors at the 22nd Korean Music Awards (KMA) held on Thursday night.

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K-pop stars come out for 22nd Korean Music Awards

Girl groups aespa and Katseye will take the stage at the upcoming Summer Sonic Festival in Japan, the event’s organizer Creativeman Productions announced on Thursday.

aespa, Katseye to perform at this year's Summer Sonic Festival in Japan

SM Entertainment rolled out debutants Hearts2Hearts on Monday, with the most members in a girl group from the K-pop agency since Girls’ Generation’s debut 15 years ago.

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SM's Hearts2Hearts sets sights on 'best rookie' title with new single 'The Chase' 

SM Entertainment girl group aespa will drop a new EP and boy band Riize will release a full-length album in the first half of this year, their agency said Tuesday. 

SM Entertainment reveals upcoming releases for first half of 2025

Girl group aespa recently began the American leg of its ongoing “Synk: Parallel Line” world tour.

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aespa kicks off U.S. leg of 'Synk: Parallel Line' world tour

Rosé, aespa, Seventeen, Stray Kids, Lim Young-woong and Fifty Fifty topped the major categories of domestic market tracker Circle Chart's yearly music report.

Rosé, aespa dominated Korea's 2024 music market, says KMCA report

Girl group aespa has added two additional Seoul concerts to its ongoing “Synk: Parallel Line” concert tour, its agency SM Entertainment said Thursday.

aespa adds two Seoul concerts to 'Synk: Parallel Line' tour

Boy band Seventeen and girl group aespa won the grand prizes at the 39th Golden Disc Awards, which took place on Saturday and Sunday at the Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka, Japan.

Seventeen and aespa win grand prizes at 39th Golden Disc Awards

The organizers of the 39th Golden Disc Awards announced on Tuesday that they won’t air the music event live in the aftermath of the Jeju Air crash that took place in Muan, South Jeolla, on Sunday.

Golden Disc Awards live broadcast canceled, recording to be aired at later date

Girl group aespa, boy band Seventeen, rock band DAY6 and more will join the list of performers set to take the stage at the 39th Golden Disc Awards, organizers said Monday.

Seventeen, aespa and more to perform at Golden Disc Awards

Girl groups aespa and (G)I-DLE rocked the Melon Music Awards 2024 night, the former taking home a total of whopping seven awards and the latter announcing its surprise news during the ceremony held Saturday in Incheon.

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As K-pop diversifies, take a look back at the changing lineups of acts