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

Girl group aespa is set to kick off its third world tour “SYNK: aeXIS LINE” on Aug. 29 at the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul, SM Entertainment said Tuesday.

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aespa to begin third world tour in August with concert at KSPO Dome in Seoul

Girl group aespa will release its new single "Dirty Work" on June 27, the quartet's agency SM Entertainment said Thursday.

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aespa to release new single 'Dirty Work' on June 27

The second half of 2025 is set to be a blockbuster season for K-pop, as the flagship acts from the industry’s four major agencies — SM, JYP, YG and HYBE — are all returning to the stage. 

BTS, Blackpink, Twice, aespa: K-pop's heavy hitters to return in 2nd half of 2025

Girl group aespa wrapped up its Japanese fan meet and greets over the weekend, SM Entertainment said Monday.

Girl group aespa wraps up Japanese fan meet and greets, announced four-city Japan tour starting Oct. 4

Virtual boy band Plave, singer Rosé of Blackpink and girl group aespa have secured numerous nominations at the upcoming Music Awards Japan (MAJ) 2025.

Plave, Rosé, aespa receive nominations for upcoming Music Awards Japan 

aespa was voted the most popular among soldiers, earning the title of “military queen,” according to a survey released Tuesday by the Defense Media Agency.

aespa voted most popular K-pop group in Korean military survey

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.

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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