The release of a first summer song usually signals the start of the season's race. Hearts2Hearts is aiming straight at that moment with a track built for warm-weather playlists. Member Ian's remark makes the goal very clear. Listeners hear a…
Miwan Sonyeon, a five-member virtual boy group, made its debut on the 16th. This debut points to K-pop's next stage. Virtual idols sit where technology meets fandom. However, they do not easily replace the presence of real artists. In the end, t…
Deepfake sex crimes have returned to the courtroom. An incident in which an image of a member of a popular girl group was doctored and circulated has provoked controversy because the punishment fell short of a prison term. The court cited the defend…
Released in July 1980. It became Seiko Matsuda's second single and her signature song. Evoking the sea, summer, and youthful longing, it turned into a touchstone of Japanese popular culture. This piece traces the song's origins, meanings, an…
Genie TV's new drama "Idol Eye" is scheduled to premiere on December 22, 2025. Marketed as a mystery courtroom romance, it brings the social topic of fandom culture into focus. The leads are a lawyer who loves a star and an idol who hi…