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Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026: ENHYPEN, KiiiKiii, i-dle, LNGSHOT, idntt, Billlie, ZEROBASEONE, Inseong, KATSEYE, XG & More

I whittled down the best K-pop for you with playlists on whatever platform you use.

Jeff Benjamin

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'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'

Feb 2, 2026

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20 min read

'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'

Plus, Rosé, KATSEYE, BTS, Tame Impala, ZEROBASEONE, Christina Perri, SEVENTEEN, MeloMance and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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What K-Pop Can Learn From TWICE’s Chart Success With 'Strategy'; Plus, Demon Hunters at the Movies

Aug 12, 2025

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18 min read

What K-Pop Can Learn From TWICE’s Chart Success With 'Strategy'; Plus, Demon Hunters at the Movies

This newsletter talks BTS, Lisa, Savan Kotecha, Monsta X, Manny Jacinto, i-dle, Drew Barrymore, NCT, Kenshi Yonezu, KCON, Megan Thee Stallion, AMPERS&ONE and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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Feb 2, 2026

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20 min read

'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'

Plus, Rosé, KATSEYE, BTS, Tame Impala, ZEROBASEONE, Christina Perri, SEVENTEEN, MeloMance and more.

Jeff Benjamin

Playlists

Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026: ENHYPEN, KiiiKiii, i-dle, LNGSHOT, idntt, Billlie, ZEROBASEONE, Inseong, KATSEYE, XG & More

Jan 31, 2026

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7 min read

Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026: ENHYPEN, KiiiKiii, i-dle, LNGSHOT, idntt, Billlie, ZEROBASEONE, Inseong, KATSEYE, XG & More

I whittled down the best K-pop for you with playlists on whatever platform you use.

Jeff Benjamin

The Crossover

Jan 30, 2026

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25 Songs That Explain My 2025

What's been going on and what we're doing in 2026

Jeff Benjamin

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The K-Pop Releases With the Best Chances at the 2026 Grammys

Aug 29, 2025

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10 min read

The K-Pop Releases With the Best Chances at the 2026 Grammys

As a fun feature, here are my picks for K-pop's best bets to get nominations at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

Jeff Benjamin

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IVE's 4th EP 'IVE SECRET' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

Aug 19, 2025

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6 min read

IVE's 4th EP 'IVE SECRET' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

The Starship Entertainment and Columbia Records girl group is finally getting their records in U.S. stores like Amazon, Target and more. Get details now.

Jeff Benjamin

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Aug 12, 2025

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18 min read

What K-Pop Can Learn From TWICE’s Chart Success With 'Strategy'; Plus, Demon Hunters at the Movies

This newsletter talks BTS, Lisa, Savan Kotecha, Monsta X, Manny Jacinto, i-dle, Drew Barrymore, NCT, Kenshi Yonezu, KCON, Megan Thee Stallion, AMPERS&ONE and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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A 'Golden' Number One for 'KPop Demon Hunters'; CORTIS and idntt Debut; This Week's Release Calendar

Aug 11, 2025

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16 min read

A 'Golden' Number One for 'KPop Demon Hunters'; CORTIS and idntt Debut; This Week's Release Calendar

This newsletter talks Stray Kids, Pabllo Vittar, KATSEYE, G-Dragon, KCON, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, INI, TWICE, EJAE, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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11 Most Surprising Stats in Billboard's 'K-Pop Fandom in the US' Report; Plus, Coke Zero Taps BTS' V, Colgate for IU

Jul 31, 2025

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18 min read

11 Most Surprising Stats in Billboard's 'K-Pop Fandom in the US' Report; Plus, Coke Zero Taps BTS' V, Colgate for IU

This newsletter talks 'KPop Demon Hunters,' BLACKPINK, Luminate, KATSEYE, Jarred Jermaine, Jeon Somi, Netflix, ILLIT, Lollapalooza, BLITZERS, F1 and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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MBW's Mess With HYBE & TAG; Pinkpantheress' New K-Pop Collab; Stray Kids Tracklist; SEVENTEEN Tour

Jul 29, 2025

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13 min read

MBW's Mess With HYBE & TAG; Pinkpantheress' New K-Pop Collab; Stray Kids Tracklist; SEVENTEEN Tour

This newsletter talks 'KPop Demon Hunters,' BLACKPINK's Lisa and Rosé, Trump tariffs, BTS, aespa, Calvin Klein underwear, TWICE, Omega X, 1VERSE and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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VIVIZ Add 17 North America Dates Across U.S. and Canada on World Tour in Forbes Exclusive

Jul 28, 2025

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4 min read

VIVIZ Add 17 North America Dates Across U.S. and Canada on World Tour in Forbes Exclusive

After reuniting with their original girl group GFriend earlier this year, VIVIZ's Eunha, SinB and Umji returned with a full-length album and expanding global trek.

Jeff Benjamin

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Kaylee Becomes 2nd Member to Exit JYP USA Girl Group VCHA

Jul 15, 2025

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4 min read

Kaylee Becomes 2nd Member to Exit JYP USA Girl Group VCHA

Before the 15-year-old left the group, JYP USA entered a legal battle with another former member KG.

Jeff Benjamin

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BLACKPINK Return Stateside; JYP USA's VCHA Loses Another Member; KPop Demon Hunters Slays Again

Jul 14, 2025

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19 min read

BLACKPINK Return Stateside; JYP USA's VCHA Loses Another Member; KPop Demon Hunters Slays Again

This newsletter talks BTS' RM, Suga, Jin, Diplo, Squid Game, aespa, MAX, ATEEZ's San, Ralph Lauren, ENHYPEN's Jay, Kevin Woo, Japanese Breakfast, and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation

Jul 12, 2025

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5 min read

BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation

New single "JUMP" was supported by Sony's indie arm The Orchard as well as Full Coverage Communications, the same publicity team for BTS, TXT, Fleetwood Mac and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Projections: HYBE, SM, YG and JYP Entertainment

Jul 12, 2025

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7 min read

K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Projections: HYBE, SM, YG and JYP Entertainment

CNBC talked to Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley about their prospects for the major Korean-entertainment companies as U.S. and Korean outlets report on their ongoing legal matters.

Jeff Benjamin

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BLACKPINK, TWICE, ATEEZ vs. Bieber; K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Thoughts; New BLACKPINK Reps

Jul 11, 2025

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24 min read

BLACKPINK, TWICE, ATEEZ vs. Bieber; K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Thoughts; New BLACKPINK Reps

This newsletter touches on 'Kpop Demon Hunters,' BTS, Diplo, Tomorrow X Together, JVKE, EVNNE, Daddy Yankee, Wonho, Post Malone, SEVENTEEN, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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Insight Into How Several HYBE Artists Joined the Recording Academy's Class of 2025

Jul 11, 2025

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3 min read

Insight Into How Several HYBE Artists Joined the Recording Academy's Class of 2025

The Head of Global Communications said it was part of "very strategic initiatives."

Jeff Benjamin

Crossover Ready: 'Killin' It Girl' by J-Hope featuring GloRilla

Jun 16, 2025

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6 min read

Crossover Ready: 'Killin' It Girl' by J-Hope featuring GloRilla

In the BTS star's string of English singles this year, this GloRilla collab finally gives j-hope his biggest boost for bigger recognition.

Jeff Benjamin

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Jun 13, 2025

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6 min read

A story months in the making, mega-selling virtual boy band PLAVE is proving that virtual artists can impact mainstream K-pop — and want to go further. More thoughts inside.

Jeff Benjamin

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Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026: ENHYPEN, KiiiKiii, i-dle, LNGSHOT, idntt, Billlie, ZEROBASEONE, Inseong, KATSEYE, XG & More

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What K-Pop Can Learn From TWICE’s Chart Success With 'Strategy'; Plus, Demon Hunters at the Movies

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'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'

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25 Songs That Explain My 2025

The K-Pop Releases With the Best Chances at the 2026 Grammys

IVE's 4th EP 'IVE SECRET' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

What K-Pop Can Learn From TWICE’s Chart Success With 'Strategy'; Plus, Demon Hunters at the Movies

A 'Golden' Number One for 'KPop Demon Hunters'; CORTIS and idntt Debut; This Week's Release Calendar

11 Most Surprising Stats in Billboard's 'K-Pop Fandom in the US' Report; Plus, Coke Zero Taps BTS' V, Colgate for IU

MBW's Mess With HYBE & TAG; Pinkpantheress' New K-Pop Collab; Stray Kids Tracklist; SEVENTEEN Tour

VIVIZ Add 17 North America Dates Across U.S. and Canada on World Tour in Forbes Exclusive

Kaylee Becomes 2nd Member to Exit JYP USA Girl Group VCHA

BLACKPINK Return Stateside; JYP USA's VCHA Loses Another Member; KPop Demon Hunters Slays Again

BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation

K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Projections: HYBE, SM, YG and JYP Entertainment

BLACKPINK, TWICE, ATEEZ vs. Bieber; K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Thoughts; New BLACKPINK Reps

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HYBE’s Elusive Producers Speak: Pdogg, Slow Rabbit, and More on the Future of BTS and K-Pop - Rolling Stone Exclusive

Head in the Clouds' Media Mishaps; BTS Back and Forth; KATSEYE Remixes; ENHYPEN Returns

ARTMS' 'Club Icarus' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

BLACKPINK's Almost Back...So Why Are Fans Worried?

Friday Crossover Cuts; Felix Slays at Louis Vuitton Cruise; Are U Down With Labubu?

US Producer MZMC Debuts VVS; BTS Jin's 'Echo' Reviews; Plus, the Cute Cat Shadow Trend

Behind the Screens With PLAVE, K-Pop’s Biggest Completely Virtual Band Yet - Billboard Exclusive

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