Archive - 17 Carat K-Pop

Best New Music: February 2025

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, P-pop, and T-pop artists!

Mar 10 •

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SEVENTEEN Updates: February 2025

A monthly SEVENTEEN news roundup!

Mar 8 •

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Meet Retro Rockstars The Richman Toy!

The band talks about country-rock influences, evolving music tastes, and other Thai artists people should know!

Mar 7 •

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21univ. on Nostalgia and OSTs

21univ. describes her music, idols, goals, and gratitude. 21univ.는 그녀의 음악, 우상, 목표, 그리고 감사의 마음을 설명합니다.

Mar 5 •

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RESCENE is a Breath of Fresh Air!

The group explains how they use scents as a starting point to talk about memories, self-esteem, and why “growth isn’t just about what’s visible.”

Mar 3 •

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Best of February 2025 & Honorable Mentions

The best new K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, P-pop, and T-pop!

Mar 2 •

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February 2025

The Moving Sentiments in SOIN’s Songs

The singer-songwriter talks about her meaningful music and the influences and experiences it encapsulates. 싱어송라이터가 그녀의 의미 있는 음악과 그 음악에 담긴 영향과 경험에 대해…

Feb 28 •

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K-Pop Artists with the Best Japanese Discographies

A new and improved ranking and review of the top 17!

Feb 25 •

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Song Recs of the Week: February 22, 2025

This week’s theme: K-pop artists with the best Japanese releases not of all time, but of 2024 specifically.

Feb 22 •

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DUSTCELL on Their Past, Present, and Future

The Japanese duo talks about their latest songs, their biggest concert yet that is set for next month, and the “mysterious” quality they love about…

Feb 21 •

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THE SIXTH LIE on Retro-Futurism and Reality-Making

Member Arata talks about everything from the band’s beginnings to virtual reality. メンバーのアラタがバンドの始まりからバーチャルリアリティまで語る。

Feb 18 •

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Song Recs of the Week: February 15, 2025

This week’s theme: K-pop artists’ best Japanese releases!

Feb 15 •

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