K-Pop – MOSAEC

NewJeans Had Planned a Rebirth. The Performance Ended in Tears.

K-pop’s most imaginative group has been battling its powerhouse label. Our critic watched as its first concert in months was upended by a court ruling.

By Jon Caramanica

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Blackpink’s Members Wrestle With the Mega-Group’s Long Shadow

On new solo releases, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé each face a choice: double-down or retreat from their roles in the smash K-pop girl group.

By Jon Caramanica

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South Korean R&B Singer Wheesung Is Found Dead at 43

The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.

By Jin Yu Young

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‘Set-Jetting’ to South Korea, for Kimbap, Cosplay and Personal Connection

With the next season of “Squid Game” about to air, a Korean American writer shares her experience of a group tour in Korea based on the popular streaming genre.

By Marie Myung-Ok Lee