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Grammy Awards Asian pop category controversy

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Latest: K-pop agencies boycott new Grammy ‘Best Asian Pop’ category

The Recording Academy has confirmed it will proceed with the ‘Best Asian Pop Music Performance’ category at the 2027 Grammy Awards. CEO Harvey Mason Jr. maintained that following listening sessions with leaders in the As

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Lee Soo-man A2O Entertainment debut

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Latest: A2O LITE reaches number one on Melon charts following Lee Soo Man debut

K-pop producer Lee Soo-man has returned to the South Korean music industry through his new agency, A2O Entertainment, following the expiration of a non-compete agreement. He launched two new idol groups, the 15-member bo

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aespa member Giselle public controversies and health issues

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Latest: aespa's Giselle leaves Seattle concert due to health concerns

aespa member Giselle has been the subject of various public developments. In September 2026, she faced online criticism regarding her social media activity. Netizens flagged her use of imagery from films and anime contai

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Mark Lee Kids-POP content project

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Latest: Mark Lee expresses interest in creating Kids-POP music

Singer Mark Lee has initiated a new content project titled ‘Mark Lee & Kids-POP’ via the Upper Room YouTube channel. The project involves Lee interacting with children to gain musical inspiration from their perspectives

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SM Entertainment legal response to AI deepfakes

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Latest: SM Entertainment takes legal action over AI fakes and malicious posts

Controversy emerged following the circulation of AI-generated deepfake images depicting Girls’ Generation member Yoona in a fabricated pregnancy announcement. While the original poster deleted the content, the synthesize

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Viral Spanish adaptation of PSY’s Gangnam Style

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Latest: Sang Won Kim goes viral with Spanish version of PSY's Gangnam Style

Content creator Song Won Kim has gained significant social media attention for producing a Spanish-language adaptation of PSY’s hit song ‘Gangnam Style’. The project, shared on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, aim

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