The New York Times – Music:
The band’s label said it had dropped one of the girl group’s five members. NewJeans’s legal battle has drawn public scrutiny of the K-pop industry.
Category: K-Pop
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K-Pop in 2025: What ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and NewJeans Tell Us About the Genre
The New York Times – Music:
The genre peaked in terms of global awareness with “KPop Demon Hunters,” while the industry’s most promising new act was mired in a legal morass.
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Best Albums of 2025
The New York Times – Music:
The Korean pop outsider Effie and the Brooklyn indie-rock band Geese top our critics’ lists this year.
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Best Songs of 2025
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to 48 tracks that broke new artists, blew apart genres and revived beloved sounds.
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Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Rap Reigns, but Lorde Won’t Slay
The New York Times – Music:
A look at the nominations’ unexpected story lines, including best new artist nominees with unusual paths and the event’s hesitancy around “KPop Demon Hunters.”
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‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Noodle Cup Trend May Increase Burn Risks for Kids
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
TikTok users have rushed to get their hands on the instant noodles that appear in the film. One prominent Boston hospital has sounded the alarm.
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The Overlooked Element to the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Phenomenon
The New York Times – Film:
Beyond its catchy songs and memorable characters, the Netflix movie does an admirable job of capturing what it’s like to be an adoring fan.
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The Controversy Over K-pop Band NewJeans
The New York Times – Music:
The firm Hybe has lost hundreds of millions of dollars in market value because of a feud with the creative force behind the band NewJeans.
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Taylor Swift Sells a Rainbow of Vinyl Albums. Fans Keep Buying Them.
The New York Times – Music:
Artists across pop genres are finding success with colored vinyl and different variants of their releases. For Swifties, the urge to collect them all is strong.