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How K-pop hit the music mainstream

Will K-pop earn its first Grammy in 2026? Experts explain how the genre has hit the mainstream - K-pop is an inextricable ...

2026 Release Calendar Of New K-Pop Albums And Singles

New K-pop album and singles, and rumored releases in 2026 including BTS, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, EXO, KATSEYE and new boy and ...

Asian Pop Music Awards 2025 Winners: Jennie, G-Dragon, Lay Zhang Reign

BLACKPINK's JENNIE won Best Female Artist at the 2025 APMAs with multi-winners including G-Dragon, Lay Zhang, Jackson Wang, ...
Los Angeles Times

Maris is pop music’s next ‘Mega Star.’ It’s written all over her face

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Rising pop artist Maris parlayed homemade burned CDs and entrepreneurial savvy into an Elton John endorsement and ...

K-pop might win at the Grammys for the first time

K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture. It has also long been undercelebrated at institutions like the Grammys.
The New York Times

Sunday Special: The Best Music of 2025

As 2025 comes to an end, The Sunday Special is looking back on the year in culture. This week, we’re listening to the songs and albums that defined the year, for better or worse. Gilbert Cruz is ...