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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

News

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

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

'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

Playlists

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

The Crossover

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

Feature

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

Product Recommendations

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

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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

Newsletter

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

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

An Initial Verdict in HYBE vs. Min Hee-Jin

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

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

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

25 Songs That Explain My 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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