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The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2025

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2025’s K‑pop scene has been one of stellar releases, and narrowing it down to the top 25 felt like a task. We let a mix of chart-topping power, virality, creativity, and the sheer “wow” factor of each track guide us. So when a song like Ejae, Audrey Nuna & Rei Ami’s “Golden” turns into a … Read more

The Rise of Korean Hip-Hop as a Counterculture

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The bars were being traded in Seoul’s basements long before the world was listening. What began in dimly lit clubs and backroom battles has now exploded into a global sensation, with Korean hip-hop’s DIY ethos and streetwise sensibility forging a unique sonic identity.  From legendary names like Seo Taiji and Boys, Tiger JK and Jay … Read more