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One Producer Planted 250+ AI-Generated Tracks Across Dozens of K-Pop Artist Pages

Feb 24, 2026

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17 min read

One Producer Planted 250+ AI-Generated Tracks Across Dozens of K-Pop Artist Pages

This newsletter discusses BLACKPINK, Jung Kook, TWICE, P1Harmony, KATSEYE, XG and more, but first an investigation of sorts...

Jeff Benjamin

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Music Monday Picks, Stars Show Love to KATSEYE's Manon, XG Producer Arrested

Feb 23, 2026

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11 min read

Music Monday Picks, Stars Show Love to KATSEYE's Manon, XG Producer Arrested

A wild start to the week with K-pop crossover news to know on Anderson .Paak, BLACKPINK, XG, KATSEYE, NCT, aespa, IVE, Pabllo Vittar, NMIXX and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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Charts: ATEEZ Miss No. 1 But Not for Lack of Trying – Or Sales; Plus, Jennie, NMIXX and Fifty Fifty

Feb 22, 2026

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15 min read

Charts: ATEEZ Miss No. 1 But Not for Lack of Trying – Or Sales; Plus, Jennie, NMIXX and Fifty Fifty

The KQ Entertainment fellas join the 200k Club as new K-pop contenders vie for Top 40 radio.

Jeff Benjamin

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Biggest K-Pop Album Sales Weeks in the U.S. of All Time

Feb 21, 2026

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5 min read

Biggest K-Pop Album Sales Weeks in the U.S. of All Time

The ranking of the largest albums to hit the top echelons of the charts.

Jeff Benjamin

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Crossover Ready: Tame Impala & Jennie's 'Dracula (Remix)'

Feb 16, 2026

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6 min read

Crossover Ready: Tame Impala & Jennie's 'Dracula (Remix)'

Indie music's critical darling enlisted the BLACKPINK It Girl for a track that could break both into new mainstream-music grounds.

Jeff Benjamin

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An Initial Verdict in HYBE vs. Min Hee-Jin

Feb 12, 2026

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7 min read

An Initial Verdict in HYBE vs. Min Hee-Jin

The K-pop conglomerate announced its plans to appeal.

Jeff Benjamin

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K-Pop Returns to the Super Bowl. Plus, A Verdict in HYBE vs. Min Hee-Jin

Feb 12, 2026

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19 min read

K-Pop Returns to the Super Bowl. Plus, A Verdict in HYBE vs. Min Hee-Jin

This newsletter discusses BTS, Rosé, KATSEYE, ATEEZ, Chung Ha, TEN, Lady Gaga, GIRLSET, SWV, Chase Infiniti, Doechii, TWICE, NewJeans, Hailee Steinfeld and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'

Feb 2, 2026

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20 min read

'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'

Plus, Rosé, KATSEYE, BTS, Tame Impala, ZEROBASEONE, Christina Perri, SEVENTEEN, MeloMance and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026: ENHYPEN, KiiiKiii, i-dle, LNGSHOT, idntt, Billlie, ZEROBASEONE, Inseong, KATSEYE, XG & More

Jan 31, 2026

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7 min read

Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026: ENHYPEN, KiiiKiii, i-dle, LNGSHOT, idntt, Billlie, ZEROBASEONE, Inseong, KATSEYE, XG & More

I whittled down the best K-pop for you with playlists on whatever platform you use.

Jeff Benjamin

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Jan 30, 2026

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18 min read

25 Songs That Explain My 2025

What's been going on and what we're doing in 2026

Jeff Benjamin

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The K-Pop Releases With the Best Chances at the 2026 Grammys

Aug 29, 2025

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10 min read

The K-Pop Releases With the Best Chances at the 2026 Grammys

As a fun feature, here are my picks for K-pop's best bets to get nominations at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards.

Jeff Benjamin

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IVE's 4th EP 'IVE SECRET' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

Aug 19, 2025

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6 min read

IVE's 4th EP 'IVE SECRET' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

The Starship Entertainment and Columbia Records girl group is finally getting their records in U.S. stores like Amazon, Target and more. Get details now.

Jeff Benjamin

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What K-Pop Can Learn From TWICE’s Chart Success With 'Strategy'; Plus, Demon Hunters at the Movies

Aug 12, 2025

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18 min read

What K-Pop Can Learn From TWICE’s Chart Success With 'Strategy'; Plus, Demon Hunters at the Movies

This newsletter talks BTS, Lisa, Savan Kotecha, Monsta X, Manny Jacinto, i-dle, Drew Barrymore, NCT, Kenshi Yonezu, KCON, Megan Thee Stallion, AMPERS&ONE and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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A 'Golden' Number One for 'KPop Demon Hunters'; CORTIS and idntt Debut; This Week's Release Calendar

Aug 11, 2025

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16 min read

A 'Golden' Number One for 'KPop Demon Hunters'; CORTIS and idntt Debut; This Week's Release Calendar

This newsletter talks Stray Kids, Pabllo Vittar, KATSEYE, G-Dragon, KCON, ENHYPEN, ATEEZ, INI, TWICE, EJAE, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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11 Most Surprising Stats in Billboard's 'K-Pop Fandom in the US' Report; Plus, Coke Zero Taps BTS' V, Colgate for IU

Jul 31, 2025

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18 min read

11 Most Surprising Stats in Billboard's 'K-Pop Fandom in the US' Report; Plus, Coke Zero Taps BTS' V, Colgate for IU

This newsletter talks 'KPop Demon Hunters,' BLACKPINK, Luminate, KATSEYE, Jarred Jermaine, Jeon Somi, Netflix, ILLIT, Lollapalooza, BLITZERS, F1 and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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MBW's Mess With HYBE & TAG; Pinkpantheress' New K-Pop Collab; Stray Kids Tracklist; SEVENTEEN Tour

Jul 29, 2025

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13 min read

MBW's Mess With HYBE & TAG; Pinkpantheress' New K-Pop Collab; Stray Kids Tracklist; SEVENTEEN Tour

This newsletter talks 'KPop Demon Hunters,' BLACKPINK's Lisa and Rosé, Trump tariffs, BTS, aespa, Calvin Klein underwear, TWICE, Omega X, 1VERSE and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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VIVIZ Add 17 North America Dates Across U.S. and Canada on World Tour in Forbes Exclusive

Jul 28, 2025

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4 min read

VIVIZ Add 17 North America Dates Across U.S. and Canada on World Tour in Forbes Exclusive

After reuniting with their original girl group GFriend earlier this year, VIVIZ's Eunha, SinB and Umji returned with a full-length album and expanding global trek.

Jeff Benjamin

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Kaylee Becomes 2nd Member to Exit JYP USA Girl Group VCHA

Jul 15, 2025

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4 min read

Kaylee Becomes 2nd Member to Exit JYP USA Girl Group VCHA

Before the 15-year-old left the group, JYP USA entered a legal battle with another former member KG.

Jeff Benjamin

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BLACKPINK Return Stateside; JYP USA's VCHA Loses Another Member; KPop Demon Hunters Slays Again

Jul 14, 2025

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19 min read

BLACKPINK Return Stateside; JYP USA's VCHA Loses Another Member; KPop Demon Hunters Slays Again

This newsletter talks BTS' RM, Suga, Jin, Diplo, Squid Game, aespa, MAX, ATEEZ's San, Ralph Lauren, ENHYPEN's Jay, Kevin Woo, Japanese Breakfast, and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

News

BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation

Jul 12, 2025

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5 min read

BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation

New single "JUMP" was supported by Sony's indie arm The Orchard as well as Full Coverage Communications, the same publicity team for BTS, TXT, Fleetwood Mac and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Projections: HYBE, SM, YG and JYP Entertainment

Jul 12, 2025

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7 min read

K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Projections: HYBE, SM, YG and JYP Entertainment

CNBC talked to Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley about their prospects for the major Korean-entertainment companies as U.S. and Korean outlets report on their ongoing legal matters.

Jeff Benjamin

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BLACKPINK, TWICE, ATEEZ vs. Bieber; K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Thoughts; New BLACKPINK Reps

Jul 11, 2025

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24 min read

BLACKPINK, TWICE, ATEEZ vs. Bieber; K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Thoughts; New BLACKPINK Reps

This newsletter touches on 'Kpop Demon Hunters,' BTS, Diplo, Tomorrow X Together, JVKE, EVNNE, Daddy Yankee, Wonho, Post Malone, SEVENTEEN, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and more, but first...

Jeff Benjamin

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Insight Into How Several HYBE Artists Joined the Recording Academy's Class of 2025

Jul 11, 2025

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3 min read

Insight Into How Several HYBE Artists Joined the Recording Academy's Class of 2025

The Head of Global Communications said it was part of "very strategic initiatives."

Jeff Benjamin

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Crossover Ready: 'Killin' It Girl' by J-Hope featuring GloRilla

Jun 16, 2025

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6 min read

Crossover Ready: 'Killin' It Girl' by J-Hope featuring GloRilla

In the BTS star's string of English singles this year, this GloRilla collab finally gives j-hope his biggest boost for bigger recognition.

Jeff Benjamin

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Jun 13, 2025

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6 min read

Crossover Ready: 'Lemon Drop' by ATEEZ

The group's smoothest, coolest record yet is the perfect amount of refreshing as we dive into summer.

Jeff Benjamin

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