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ARTMS' 'Club Icarus' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

The five former LOONA members are finally getting their records in U.S. stores like Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble and more. Get details on deals now.

Jeff Benjamin

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BLACKPINK's Almost Back...So Why Are Fans Worried?

May 26, 2025

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6 min read

BLACKPINK's Almost Back...So Why Are Fans Worried?

This newsletter discusses YG Entertainment's Yang Hyunsuk, Pharrell Williams, SEVENTEEN, 2NE1, Scooter Braun, TREASURE, Timbaland, BABYMONSTER, CL, and more.

Jeff Benjamin

Newsletter

Friday Crossover Cuts; Felix Slays at Louis Vuitton Cruise; Are U Down With Labubu?

May 23, 2025

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11 min read

Friday Crossover Cuts; Felix Slays at Louis Vuitton Cruise; Are U Down With Labubu?

This newsletter discusses Jay Park, Jeon Somi, Rihanna, dearALICE, gamma. and more.

Jeff Benjamin

Newsletter

US Producer MZMC Debuts VVS; BTS Jin's 'Echo' Reviews; Plus, the Cute Cat Shadow Trend

May 19, 2025

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14 min read

US Producer MZMC Debuts VVS; BTS Jin's 'Echo' Reviews; Plus, the Cute Cat Shadow Trend

This newsletter touches on SEVENTEEN, Lil' Kim, TWICE, The Vamps, Hongjoong, Ciara, CJ Foods, Cardi B, and more. But first, a dive into a new group crafted by an Italian-American expat...

Jeff Benjamin

Feature

Behind the Screens With PLAVE, K-Pop’s Biggest Completely Virtual Band Yet - Billboard Exclusive

May 15, 2025

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5 min read

Behind the Screens With PLAVE, K-Pop’s Biggest Completely Virtual Band Yet - Billboard Exclusive

A story months in the making, mega-selling virtual boy band PLAVE is proving that virtual artists can impact mainstream K-pop — and want to go further. More thoughts inside.

Jeff Benjamin

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Winners and Losers of LA's K-Poppin' Weekend

May 13, 2025

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11 min read

Winners and Losers of LA's K-Poppin' Weekend

This newsletter touches on Lee Soo Man, NMIXX, RIIZE, BTS' Jin, Morgan Wallen, Girls' Generation, Meghan Trainor, Poo Ting, Teddy, tripleS, Ty Dolla $ign, Jay Park and more.

Jeff Benjamin

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Getting Ready for LA's Juicy K-Pop Weekend; Plus, Did WMG Just Confirm a New ROSÉ Album?

May 9, 2025

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10 min read

Getting Ready for LA's Juicy K-Pop Weekend; Plus, Did WMG Just Confirm a New ROSÉ Album?

This newsletter touches on Fifty Fifty, albume, BLACKPINK, Lee Soo Man, KATSEYE, Diljit Dosanjh, Jackson Wang, Lay Banks, VVS, Lizzo, NCT WISH, Ed Sheeran and more.

Jeff Benjamin

Newsletter

Met Gala Roundup: Jennie Slays, Lisa Confounds, Rosé and S.Coups

May 6, 2025

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15 min read

Met Gala Roundup: Jennie Slays, Lisa Confounds, Rosé and S.Coups

The media reaction to three BLACKPINK stars and the leader of SEVENTEEN on fashion's biggest night.

Jeff Benjamin

Music

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

Apr 28, 2025

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4 min read

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

News

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

Apr 23, 2025

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8 min read

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

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

Apr 22, 2025

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3 min read

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

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

Apr 21, 2025

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20 min read

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

ARTMS' 'Club Icarus' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support

BLACKPINK's Almost Back...So Why Are Fans Worried?

Friday Crossover Cuts; Felix Slays at Louis Vuitton Cruise; Are U Down With Labubu?

US Producer MZMC Debuts VVS; BTS Jin's 'Echo' Reviews; Plus, the Cute Cat Shadow Trend

Behind the Screens With PLAVE, K-Pop’s Biggest Completely Virtual Band Yet - Billboard Exclusive

Winners and Losers of LA's K-Poppin' Weekend

Getting Ready for LA's Juicy K-Pop Weekend; Plus, Did WMG Just Confirm a New ROSÉ Album?

Met Gala Roundup: Jennie Slays, Lisa Confounds, Rosé and S.Coups

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

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

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

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

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