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Oliver Buchannon
Jeff Benjamin

Award-winning journalist and columnist focused on K-pop and international pop music crossover to the U.S.


8 K-Pop Crossover Releases for New Music Friday; Plus, Hyunjin for Guess, i-dle U.S. Tour, BTS Answers the Internet
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8 K-Pop Crossover Releases for New Music Friday; Plus, Hyunjin for Guess, i-dle U.S. Tour, BTS Answers the Internet

This newsletter discusses 'The Traitors,' BLACKPINK, Zayn Malik, KATSEYE, Jackson Wang, BIGBANG, i-dle, Hyunjin of Stray Kids and more, but first the music to know...

Mar 6, 2026
One Producer Planted 250+ AI-Generated Tracks Across Dozens of K-Pop Artist Pages
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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...

Feb 24, 2026
Music Monday Picks, Stars Show Love to KATSEYE's Manon, XG Producer Arrested
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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.

Feb 23, 2026
Charts: ATEEZ Miss No. 1 But Not for Lack of Trying – Or Sales; Plus, Jennie, NMIXX and Fifty Fifty
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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.

Feb 22, 2026
Biggest K-Pop Album Sales Weeks in the U.S. of All Time
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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.

Feb 21, 2026
Crossover Ready: Tame Impala & Jennie's 'Dracula (Remix)'
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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.

Feb 16, 2026
An Initial Verdict in HYBE vs. Min Hee-Jin
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An Initial Verdict in HYBE vs. Min Hee-Jin

The K-pop conglomerate announced its plans to appeal.

Feb 12, 2026
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K-Pop Returns to the Super Bowl. Plus, A Verdict in HYBE vs. Min Hee-Jin
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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.

Feb 12, 2026
'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'
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'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'

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

Feb 2, 2026
Best K-Pop Songs of January 2026: ENHYPEN, KiiiKiii, i-dle, LNGSHOT, idntt, Billlie, ZEROBASEONE, Inseong, KATSEYE, XG & More
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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.

Jan 31, 2026
25 Songs That Explain My 2025
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25 Songs That Explain My 2025

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

Jan 30, 2026
The K-Pop Releases With the Best Chances at the 2026 Grammys
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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.

Aug 29, 2025
IVE's 4th EP 'IVE SECRET' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support
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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.

Aug 19, 2025
What K-Pop Can Learn From TWICE’s Chart Success With 'Strategy'; Plus, Demon Hunters at the Movies
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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.

Aug 12, 2025
A 'Golden' Number One for 'KPop Demon Hunters'; CORTIS and idntt Debut; This Week's Release Calendar
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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...

Aug 11, 2025
11 Most Surprising Stats in Billboard's 'K-Pop Fandom in the US' Report; Plus, Coke Zero Taps BTS' V, Colgate for IU
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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

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

Jul 31, 2025
MBW's Mess With HYBE & TAG; Pinkpantheress' New K-Pop Collab; Stray Kids Tracklist; SEVENTEEN Tour
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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...

Jul 29, 2025
VIVIZ Add 17 North America Dates Across U.S. and Canada on World Tour in Forbes Exclusive
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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.

Jul 28, 2025
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Kaylee Becomes 2nd Member to Exit JYP USA Girl Group VCHA
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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.

Jul 15, 2025
BLACKPINK Return Stateside; JYP USA's VCHA Loses Another Member; KPop Demon Hunters Slays Again
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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...

Jul 14, 2025
BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation
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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.

Jul 12, 2025
K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Projections: HYBE, SM, YG and JYP Entertainment
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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.

Jul 12, 2025
BLACKPINK, TWICE, ATEEZ vs. Bieber; K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Thoughts; New BLACKPINK Reps
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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...

Jul 11, 2025
Insight Into How Several HYBE Artists Joined the Recording Academy's Class of 2025
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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."

Jul 11, 2025
Crossover Ready: 'Killin' It Girl' by J-Hope featuring GloRilla
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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.

Jun 16, 2025
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