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First American Faces of K-Pop: Korean-American Idols Who Bridged Two Worlds

October 27, 2025 | 1991 Visits

27Oct

First American Faces of K-Pop: Korean-American Idols Who Bridged Two Worlds

Before K-pop became a worldwide phenomenon, a few Korean-American artists were already helping bridge the gap between Korea and the United States. Their fluency in English, Western influences, and cross-cultural appeal helped shape the early sound... Read More
29Sep

Who is Cortis? – HYBE’s Latest Boy Group

CORTIS is a newly debuted 5-member K-pop boy group under BigHit Music (HYBE) that launched with the pre-single ā€œGO!ā€ and officially debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single ā€œWhat You Want.ā€ The group name — short for ā€œColor... Read More
26Sep

Spoiler-Free Review: KPOPPED – A Cross-Cultural Collaboration at Its Core

PSY performance on the KPOPPED stage in Seoul, S. Korea Courtesy of KPOPPED and Apple TV+ Apple TV+’s KPOPPED premiered on August 29, 2025, as a celebration of crosscultural music, bringing together K-pop groups, Western music icons, and fresh... Read More
26Sep

From Heartbreak to Anthem: WOODZ Returns with I’ll Never Love Again ā€œI’ll Never Love Againā€ and ā€œSmashing Concreteā€ comprise the hotly-anticipated soloist’s 2-track digital single

Credit: EDAM Entertainment LISTEN HERE | WATCH THE MV HERE Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and global rockstar WOODZ unveils his latest artistic chapter with the release of his 2-track digital single I’ll Never Love Again, out now on all... Read More
15Sep

THE RAIN Announces 2025 [STILL RAINING: ENCORE] TOUR

K-pop legend returns to North America for three exclusive shows this November in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta Credit: RAIN CompanyĀ  K-pop legend THE RAIN will return to North America this fall with his 2025 THE RAIN TOUR , marking another... Read More
3Sep

G-Dragon 2025 World Tour: The “Superman” Has Returned to the United States

G-Dragon performs onstage at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Navada Courtesy of GALAXY CORPORATION Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of KCrush. On... Read More
20Aug

Where Are They Now? – VIXX

From their mythological vampire beginnings to powerful sci-fi imagery, VIXX have always told stories. Today, even as their group activities have slowed, each member continues to build their own narrative—on stage, screen, and beyond. Ken (Lee Jae... Read More
16Aug

A2O MAY, HISTORY MAKING GLOBAL GIRL GROUP, DROPS BOLD NEW SINGLE “B.B.B (Bigger Badder Better) [feat. A2O LTG]”

(Credit: A2O Entertainment) Buy/Stream “B.B.B”:Ā https://orcd.co/biggerbadderbetter Watch “B.B.B”:Ā https://youtu.be/0kBL7n_Yxak The next-gen global girl group, A2O MAY, returns with “B.B.B”, a bold new single... Read More
12Aug

JEON SOMI DROPS NEW SINGLE “CLOSER” OFF HER BRAND NEW EP “CHAOTIC & CONFUSED” OUT TODAY

WATCH HERE LISTEN HERE Photo Credit: THEBLACKLABEL THEBLACKLABEL’s flagship artist JEON SOMI unveils her powerful new single and music video for the title track ‘CLOSER,’ from her brand-new EP Chaotic & Confused, out today.... Read More
12Aug

Where Are They Now? Wonder Girls

Once reigning as one of K-pop’s first global girl groups, Wonder Girls captured hearts with their catchy hits like “Nobody”, “Tell Meā€, and “So Hot.” This iconic five-member girl group under JYP Entertainment, left... Read More
29Jul

GLOBAL “IT” GIRL GROUP MEOVV FROM THEBLACKLABEL DROPS SUMMER ANTHEM “ME ME ME”

JAPAN 1ST DIGITAL SINGLE SELECTED AS THE THEME SONG FOR KAO’S LATEST PRODUCT LAUNCH–WITH MEOVV AS OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADORS LISTENĀ HEREĀ WATCHĀ HERE MEOVVĀ unveiled their highly anticipated EPĀ MYĀ EYESĀ OPENĀ VVIDEĀ last May, delivering... Read More
25Jul

K-POP POWERHOUSE JOSHUA OF SEVENTEEN REIMAGINES SLANDER’S CLASSIC DANCE MUSIC ANTHEM “LOVE IS GONE”

THE K-POP ICON DELIVERS A RAW, EMOTIVE TAKE ON THE TIMELESS MULTIPLATINUM HIT LISTEN TOĀ LOVE IS GONE (WITH JOSHUA OF SEVENTEEN)Ā HERE WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEOĀ HERE Following GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum electronic music icons... Read More
24Jul

PENOMECO Ushers In a New Era with Bold and Genre-Bending EP RNSSNC TAPE

LISTENĀ HEREĀ | WATCH THE MVĀ HERE Credit: EGO GROUP Acclaimed Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer PENOMECO returns withĀ RNSSNC TAPE, out now via EGO GROUP and Kakao Entertainment — listenĀ HEREĀ and watch the music videoĀ HERE. The... Read More
8Jul

THEBLACKLABEL’S FLAGSHIP ARTIST JEON SOMI RETURNS WITH “EXTRA” SIGNALING A BOLD NEW CHAPTER

WATCH HERE LISTEN HERE Flagship artist, JEON SOMI, makes her comeback after 11 months with her brand new single “EXTRA.” Putting aside her bubbly “high teen girl” image, JEON SOMI is taking on a more thought-provoking... Read More
27Jun

THEBLACKLABEL’S BREAKOUT CO-ED GROUP ALLDAY PROJECT RELEASES TITLE TRACK “WICKED” FROM THEIR DEBUT SINGLE ALBUM “FAMOUS”

WICKED PERFORMANCE VIDEO (VER. A – MOVIESET) WATCH HERE WICKED PERFORMANCE VIDEO (VER. B – BASEMENT) WATCH HERE LISTEN HERE THEBLACKLABEL‘s breakout co-ed group, ALLDAY PROJECT, hit #1 on YouTube’s Worldwide Trending chart just days... Read More
22Jun

BTS’s SUGA – Completes Military Service & a Letter to ARMY

On June 21, 2025, BTS’s SUGA officially concluded his military service after serving as a social service agent due to a prior shoulder injury. Although his final working day was June 18, his formal discharge occurred on June 21 following accrued... Read More
17Jun

K-Pop Artists: Who Have Performed in Central & Southern America

K-pop has swept across the globe – and Latin America is no exception. From SHINee’s 2014 tour to Stray Kids’ upcoming 2025 stadium shows, Korean idols have been building a passionate fanbase in Central and South America. Over the past... Read More
21Apr

Spotify selects ‘MEOVV’ as its latest RADAR KOREA artist

Spotify supports emerging artists around the world through its ‘RADAR program’ Spotify’s bespoke RADAR campaign for MEOVV will help the group break new ground—introducing their music to listeners worldwide and celebrating their... Read More
14Apr

TVXQ Renews with SM – 22 Years Strong!

Legendary K-pop duo TVXQ has officially renewed their contract with SM Entertainment, extending their 22-year partnership. TVXQ debuted under SM Entertainment in 2003 and has dominated the industry with chart-topping hits and record-breaking... Read More
11Apr

The Rose Band – ‘Once Upon A WRLD’ World Tour

The Rose (ė”ė”œģ¦ˆ) Korean alt pop band is gearing up for their much-anticipated 2025 “Once Upon A WRLD” tour. Starting in June 2025, The Rose will kick off their journey in North & South America before heading to Europe and Asia.... Read More
11Apr

10 K-pop Comebacks – April 2025

April 2025 is shaping up to be an electrifying month for K-pop fans worldwide! With a mix of highly anticipated returns from industry legends and rising stars, these 12 comebacks are set to dominate the charts and captivate audiences. Here’s a... Read More

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