Merged Media • 25th August 2025

“Hip Hip! Hooray!” For Stray Kids’ Fourth Album

Fresh off their 2024-2025 [Dominate] World Tour run, eight-member K-pop group Stray Kids has returned with the recent release of their fourth full-length album titled KARMA. Consisting of 11 tracks majorly written, composed, and produced by 3Racha—the in-group producing team comprised of members Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN—Karma is a culmination of everything Stray Kids is known for: exciting beats, playful yet heartfelt lyrics, and tracks that immediately make my “on repeat” playlist.

Merged Media • 12th August 2025

Meeting Too Late & Not Knowing What You Want

Maybe you’re getting over your last heartbreak, or maybe you're daydreaming about that one person you saw at the airport for a few fleeting seconds. Whatever it is, the matters of the heart have always been something that musicians of all genres have tackled and explored throughout the centuries. Two artists that excel at expressing the turmoil of what the heart wants are singer/songwriters eaJ and keshi.

Merged Media • 11th August 2025

A Multi-Sensory Experience: Rozzi to Collab with Ki Smith Gallery

After over 500 global submissions, 26 artists were selected by Rozzi and gallerist Ki to participate in the exhibition, with each track being represented by two different artists. Each artist had the opportunity to speak with Rozzi directly about their selected song to gain inspiration for their own work.

Merged Media • 8th August 2025

sumMERGED 2025 : Merged Media Songs of the Summer

With summer coming to a close, there’s often debate on which song takes the cake. From recent releases to classic throwbacks, take a listen to some of our personal favorites, and read on to find out why they’re our personal songs of the summer.

HALSUG • 21st February 2025

ALL(H)OURS Burns Brightly with Their Third Mini Album ‘Smoke Point’

Coming hot into the new year, EDEN Entertainment’s seven member boy group ALL(H)OURS has released their third mini album Smoke Point. After debuting in January of 2024, members KUNHO, YOUMIN, XAYDEN, MINJE, MASAMI, HYUNBIN, and ON:N have received multiple award nominations and praises for their music and performances, and have been on a steady rise since the beginning.

HALSUG • 10th February 2025

keshi Drops Deluxe Version of ‘Requiem’ Featuring Three New Song

In the midst of his 2024-2025 world tour, Vietnamese American singer-songwriter keshi has released three brand new songs on a deluxe version of his sophomore album Requiem.

HALSUG • 24th January 2025

ONEUS Gifts Their Fans With Special Album ‘Dear.M

Following their teased schedule from December, ONEUS has released their first album of 2025 entitled Dear.M. With a combined total of 17 songs between brand new and re-released tracks, the members truly fulfilled their wish for this album to be a gift to their fans, TOMOON.

HALSUG • 13th January 2025

SEVENTEEN Wins First BBMA for "Top K-pop Touring Artist”

Amidst their ongoing tour, 13-member boy group SEVENTEEN—comprised of S.COUPS, JEONGHAN, JOSHUA, JUN, HOSHI, WONWOO, WOOZI, THE 8, MINGYU, DK, SEUNGKWAN, VERNON and DINO—brought home their first BBMA for “Top K-pop Touring Artist.”

HALSUG • 8th January 2025

Introducing 2025's Newest Boy Group: XLOV

Seven days into the new year, rookie boy group XLOV are already capturing listeners' attention and hearts with their debut song, “I’mma Be.” The first group from their company, 257 Entertainment, XLOV consists of four members: Wumuti, Rui, Hyun, and Haru.

HALSUG • 14th December 2024

ONEUS Create a Winter Wonderland with 'Rupert’s drop'

After releasing a reprised version of “Now” by Fin.K.L and a stellar run on Mnet’s Road to Kingdom : Ace of Ace, five-member boy group ONEUS is back with a winter-themed single, “Rupert’s drop.”

HALSUG • 6th December 2024

CHUNG HA Embodies the Christmas Spirit in New Digital Single

For her first release in four months, soloist CHUNG HA has dropped a special Christmas themed single album, [Christmas Promise]. Containing two songs, this release brings a feeling of warmth, excitement, and fun to this holiday season.

HALSUG • 2nd December 2024

BADVILLAIN “ZOOM” Into Their First Comeback

Debuting in June 2024, girl group BADVILLAIN is the first original group from their company, BPM Entertainment. Their debut mini-album OVERSTEP featured three songs, and they released their follow-up track “HURRICANE” a few weeks later.

HALSUG • 11th November 2024

VIVIZ Return With Their 5th Mini Album 'VOYAGE'

After four months of touring across the globe, K-Pop trio VIVIZ have returned with their fifth mini album VOYAGE. Composed of five tracks, VOYAGE truly lives up to its name—taking listeners on a sonic journey in just fifteen minutes.

HALSUG • 7th November 2024

Omega X Captures the Feeling of Youth in 'Cool My Head'

“Cool My Head” offers a refreshing and youthful energy to break up the monotony of day-to-day life. The chorus is catchy and cathartic — the chant-singing style can be difficult to pull off but in a song that is about longing and wanting, it works perfectly to enhance the messaging.

HALSUG • 4th November 2024

THE BOYZ Become Vanguards in Their Ninth Mini Album ‘導火線 (TRIGGER)’

Seven months after their last release, 11 member K-Pop group THE BOYZ are back with their latest album 導火線 (TRIGGER).

HALSUG • 24th October 2024

From the Desert to Mawazine — A Reflection on ATEEZ's Six Year Rise

Headlining an international festival with 2.5 million viewers after starting out at a company that had only 20 employees sounds like a heartwarming movie plot — but for ATEEZ, an eight-member group from KQ Entertainment, it’s reality.

18th September 2024

keshi’s Sophomore Album : Requiem

While most of keshi’s music tends to reflect on the singer’s mind, Requiem follows more of an upbeat vibe of emotional experiences, unlike his past releases like “Limbo” or “bandaids”.

Fan to Band • 5th June 2024

It's ATEEZ's 'Golden Hour'

Fresh off their stellar performances at Coachella and right before they begin their North America tour, octet K-pop group ATEEZ has released their 10th mini album Golden Hour : Part.1. Consisting of six tracks, Golden Hour : Part.1 is ATEEZ’s exploration of a multitude of genres and styles. From hip-hop to R&B to reggae, there is something for everyone to love on this release.

Fan to Band • 27th May 2024

ONEUS's New "Now"

For their first release of 2024, ONEUS have dropped their digital single “Now,” a cover of the third title track from the girl group Fin.K.L. Originally released in 2000, ONEUS's version of “Now” joins the ranks of iconic covers like NCT DREAM’s “Candy” (originally by H.O.T ), aespa’s “Dreams Come True” (originally by S.E.S), Monday & Jang Hyunseung’s “Love Me or Leave Me ” (originally by DAY6) and StayC’s “Fancy” (originally by Twice).

Fan to Band • 29th April 2024

K-bands : The Essentials

While music coming from South Korea is rapidly gaining popularity in these past years, if you aren’t plugged in to the scene your knowledge might begin and end with the image of a typical idol group, like BTS or BLACKPINK. However, there is a growing sub-genre of music being released from K-bands - i.e. groups that play their own instruments in their songs similar to bands like 5 Seconds of Summer or Fall Out Boy. To express our love and appreciation for these musicians, we have compiled a list of essential listens by our favorite K-bands.

Fan to Band • 22nd April 2024

The Music Industry and Climate Change

While there is still a long way to go, there are more and more artists, companies, and other music industry individuals taking action and making changes to their lives in order to benefit the environment, bring attention to climate change, and mitigate their impact.

Fan to Band • 15th April 2024

Enjoying "La Dolce Vita" with ONEUS

After watching ONEUS on stage for the first time during We Bridge in 2023 and getting to see them briefly in South Korea while they promoted their Pygmalion album, I’ve been waiting for the US leg announcement of their second world tour in hopes I would be able to finally see them headlining. Fortunately, the touring companies were finally on my side, and gave ONEUS one stop in Phoenix, Arizona for the La Dolce Vita tour. Approximately two weeks shy of a year since the first time I saw them, my

Fan to Band • 22nd March 2024

A "Love Letter" from THE BOYZ

After dropping Christmas in August and Sixth Sense in August and November respectively, THE BOYZ are back with their third installment of the Phantasy series: [Phantasy] Pt.3 Love Letter. Love Letter comes as the closing chapter of the Phantasy series, and brings the combined total of songs across all three releases to 15 - thus creating THE BOYZ’s second full length album.

Fan to Band • 19th March 2024

The News Stan(d)’s Festival Lineup

With every announcement that has been made this new year, The News Stan(d) only grows more excited for the 2024 festival season. We can’t wait for what the warmer weather will bring. We long to run from one set to another, seeing as many of our favorite artists as possible. We ache for the community that comes with festival season: planning itineraries for each day, coordinating outfits on theme for each festival, and meeting up with friends and fans of the artists. Most of all we are itching fo