K-pop is once again reckoning with accusations of cultural appropriation, this time with Kiss of Life — a rising girl group known for its hip-hop influences — coming under fire for allegedly mimicking Black culture

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Kiss of Life controversy reignites debate over cultural appropriation in K-pop

J-Hope of boy band BTS finished the North American leg of his "Hope on the Stage" world tour, hailing the "big meaning" the "historic" shows had for the singer.

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J-Hope wraps up 'historic' North American leg of 'Hope on the Stage' tour

Boy band Stray Kids rocked out in front 120,000 fans at the Estádio do Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo over the weekend, becoming the first K-pop act to hold a solo concert at the venue.

Stray Kids perform for 120,000 fans in Brazil concerts

A fatal accident occurred during the AXE Ceremonia music festival in Mexico, where K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) was among the performers.

Two killed after crane collapse at festival in Mexico featuring Tomorrow X Together

Global K-pop sensation Blackpink is set to kick off its upcoming “2025 World Tour” this summer, with ticket sales opening next month, the group’s agency YG Entertainment announced Tuesday.

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Blackpink revs up for shows around the world this summer

Hwasa of girl group Mamamoo finished her North American 'Twits' tour with a performance in Chicago last week.

Hwasa wraps up 'Twits' tour in North America

Boy band NEXZ will release its second EP "O-RLY?" on April 28, its agency JYP Entertainment said Monday.

NEXZ to release second EP 'O-RLY?' this month

Boy band Seventeen headlined the Tecate Pa’l Norte 2025 on Friday as the first-ever K-pop band to lead one of Latin America's largest music festivals.

Seventeen becomes first K-pop band to headline Tecate Pa’l Norte in Mexico

HYBE America will debut a new pop band in collaboration with YouTube channel Alan’s Universe’s creator Alan Chikin Chow, the company said Friday.  

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HYBE America partners with Alan Chikin Chow on new label, group

Wendy and Yeri of girl group Red Velvet will not renew their contracts with agency SM Entertainment, the company said Friday.

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Red Velvet's Wendy and Yeri go their own way

Jin of BTS was spotted volunteering at a wildfire evacuee shelter in Andong, North Gyeongsang, on Thursday, according to reports.  

BTS's Jin lends a helping hand to wildfire evacuees

xikers held a showcase on Thursday at the Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam District, southern Seoul to celebrate the release of its fifth EP, "House of Tricky: Spur.”