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Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:

Some songs aren’t title track material, but that doesn’t mean they can’t become personal ear worms. That was my experience with these tracks. This small selection exemplifies a type of song that absolutely belongs as a B-side (often with simple structures and familiar messages) but that nevertheless has some sort of magic.

Some went on to become hits in their o...

As K-dramas entertain audiences worldwide, they also shape how viewers perceive Korean culture, even as they are influenced by evolving social trends and shifting mindsets. At the same time, not every workplace or gender dynamic shown on screen reflects everyday reality. Some dramas mirror changing Korean society, while others imagine the kinds of professional and persona...

Welcome back to another instalment of For Your Viewing Pleasure, where we take time out of the week to curate a set of photos from the K-pop landscape.

Whether stepping out in a classic motorcycle jacket or some knee-high boots, leather adds an edge of sop...

In early July, DSP Media announced that KARD’s album Where to Now? (Part 2): Nowhere and subsequent world tour would “mark the conclusion of KARD’s journey as a group.” The KARD members have since