THE CROSSOVER

THE CROSSOVER

Covering the K-Pop x America Crossover

Connect

Featured Posts

NewsletterNewsletter
Nominate Your AAPI Peers! Plus, K-Pop Taking Accountability? ZEROBASEONE Chart Win, Coldplay in Korea and More

Nominate Your AAPI Peers! Plus, K-Pop Taking Accountability? ZEROBASEONE Chart Win, Coldplay in Korea and More

This newsletter discusses BTS, Gucci, TWICE, John Mayer, Jay Park, Anderson .Paak, Virgin Music, LE SSERAFIM, CJ ENM, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, BM, Big Ocean, The Rose and more. But first, something new and special...

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
XOVERXOVER
Recognize Your AAPI Peers in The Crossover's Class of 2025 Industry Stars

Recognize Your AAPI Peers in The Crossover's Class of 2025 Industry Stars

For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, shine the spotlight on those making impact on the global K-pop community.

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
NewsletterNewsletter
K-Pop NMF: Jennie x Peggy Gou, Yuqi, ENHYPEN, Kang Daniel; Plus, SZA, BTS Covers; Fact Checks

K-Pop NMF: Jennie x Peggy Gou, Yuqi, ENHYPEN, Kang Daniel; Plus, SZA, BTS Covers; Fact Checks

This newsletter mentions SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, Kendrick Lamar, 8TURN, Yuqi, SZA, Jade Thirlwall, HYBE, Kylie Jenner, Kang Daniel, iHeartMedia, XG, f5ve and more. But first from the other day...

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin

The Latest

MusicMusic
Crossover Ready: 'Call It Off' by Emotional Oranges and Jaehyun

Crossover Ready: 'Call It Off' by Emotional Oranges and Jaehyun

A smooth, melancholy record that sounds ready to impact R&B radio, TikTok and beyond.

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
NewsNews
JUST B Member Bain Declares He's 'Proud to Be Part of the LGBT Community' at Historic LA Concert

JUST B Member Bain Declares He's 'Proud to Be Part of the LGBT Community' at Historic LA Concert

"I'm so happy I can be myself"

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
XOVERXOVER
Recognize Your AAPI Peers in The Crossover's Class of 2025 Industry Stars

Recognize Your AAPI Peers in The Crossover's Class of 2025 Industry Stars

For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, shine the spotlight on those making impact on the global K-pop community.

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
NewsletterNewsletter
Nominate Your AAPI Peers! Plus, K-Pop Taking Accountability? ZEROBASEONE Chart Win, Coldplay in Korea and More

Nominate Your AAPI Peers! Plus, K-Pop Taking Accountability? ZEROBASEONE Chart Win, Coldplay in Korea and More

This newsletter discusses BTS, Gucci, TWICE, John Mayer, Jay Park, Anderson .Paak, Virgin Music, LE SSERAFIM, CJ ENM, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, BM, Big Ocean, The Rose and more. But first, something new and special...

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
FeatureFeature
The Boyz’s ‘Unexpected’ Impact With New Album on the U.S. Billboard Charts

The Boyz’s ‘Unexpected’ Impact With New Album on the U.S. Billboard Charts

After a complete change of labels, the 11-member outfit is finally back on the albums charts.

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
NewsletterNewsletter
K-Pop NMF: Jennie x Peggy Gou, Yuqi, ENHYPEN, Kang Daniel; Plus, SZA, BTS Covers; Fact Checks

K-Pop NMF: Jennie x Peggy Gou, Yuqi, ENHYPEN, Kang Daniel; Plus, SZA, BTS Covers; Fact Checks

This newsletter mentions SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, Kendrick Lamar, 8TURN, Yuqi, SZA, Jade Thirlwall, HYBE, Kylie Jenner, Kang Daniel, iHeartMedia, XG, f5ve and more. But first from the other day...

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
FeatureFeature
U.S. Chart Analysis: Stray Kids Members Charge Onto World Digital Song Sales in Pairs for 'Mixtape : dominATE'

U.S. Chart Analysis: Stray Kids Members Charge Onto World Digital Song Sales in Pairs for 'Mixtape : dominATE'

Why four of the five songs entered the Billboard chart.

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
NewsletterNewsletter
K-Pop's Rough Start to April; Coachella Preview; The Week Ahead

K-Pop's Rough Start to April; Coachella Preview; The Week Ahead

This newsletter mentions KISS OF LIFE, Taylor Swift, ENHYPEN, Michael Jackson, PSY, Tame Impala, BLACKPINK, Morgan Wallen, Kendrick Lamar, the Berklee School of Music and more. But first, from the weekend...

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
NewsletterNewsletter
U.S. Chart Analysis for J-Hope, Stray Kids, The Boyz, NMIXX; Girl Group Moves; Fendi & Tim Hortons Lean In

U.S. Chart Analysis for J-Hope, Stray Kids, The Boyz, NMIXX; Girl Group Moves; Fendi & Tim Hortons Lean In

This newsletter discusses HYBE, Forever 21, KATSEYE, The White Lotus, Stray Kids, Air Jordans and more. But first some updates from this week...

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
Product RecommendationsProduct Recommendations
ZEROBASEONE's 'BLUE PARADISE' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

ZEROBASEONE's 'BLUE PARADISE' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

The 'Boys Planet' sensations are finally getting their records in U.S. stores like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Barnes & Noble and more. Get on-sale deals now.

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
NewsNews
LØREN Exits THEBLACKLABEL, Joins AYLA for New Single 'FYN' in Forbes Exclusive

LØREN Exits THEBLACKLABEL, Joins AYLA for New Single 'FYN' in Forbes Exclusive

After establishing his name by performing Coachella, writing songs for BLACKPINK and modeling for Yves Saint Laurent, the mysterious multidisciplinary’s next chapter sees him starting anew. Some thoughts below.

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
NewsNews
'TITAN CONTENT Secures Major Series A Funding In First Closing' in Forbes Exclusive

'TITAN CONTENT Secures Major Series A Funding In First Closing' in Forbes Exclusive

Ahead of the debut of its first girl group, AtHeart, the first U.S. K-pop company raises major Series A funds with new South Korean backers and plans for a virtual group.

Jeff Benjamin
Jeff Benjamin
FirstBack
123
Next Last
Signup
Social
Recommendations