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ReviewsThe Bias List rates DAILY:DIRECTION's 'Which Way' a C-, praising its rock-tinged production but criticising a shouted chorus that feels more annoying than exciting.
Read storyArtistsRookie band hrtz.wav has unveiled its official light stick design. Pre-orders for the new merchandise begin on October 16, Soompi reports.
Read storyChartsSoompi reports that A2O LITE, the new girl group from Lee Soo Man's A20 Entertainment, hit No. 1 on Melon's Top 100 just one day after their debut with 'NEON'. Boy group A2O SOUL also launched the same day.
Read storyReviewsThe Bias List reviews Lee Han Gyul's solo debut single Bunzi, praising its Latin-influenced bounce and intensity while criticising its repetitive spoken-word chorus.
Read storyReviewsThe Bias List rates Yuju's solo release Nameless (미제) a C, calling her voice captivating but the track more of a mood than a fully formed song.
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EventsDispatch's D'FESTA THE ORIGIN video features BTS members, TXT, G-Dragon, IVE and aespa among 48 artists, prompting fans to joke about the outlet's leverage.
Read storyK-CultureSoompi's latest feature highlights i-dle's Soyeon, Kep1er's Hikaru, IVE's Rei, aespa's Ningning, STAYC's Sieun and TWICE's Chaeyoung for their distinctive personal style.
Read storyArtistsHOWLING Entertainment has temporarily suspended CHASER member Ren's social media and fan messaging services after a controversy over his attitude towards fans, though he is not halting all activities.
Read storyArtistsSolo artist Beomhan has revealed he was evicted and lived in his car for two to three months, saying he felt it was what he deserved for his actions.
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