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February 2026

AIDEN Talks “Unbreakable” and Inspirations
AIDEN talks about the artists who have shaped him and his new single!
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The Story of “Casual Rock” Band Tokai
Gwak, Duha, and Suyong talk about their album trilogy and why their future looks bright!
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Your Picks for the Best of 2025!
Here’s how readers voted throughout January!
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(Part 2) Best New Music: January 2026
A ranking and review of the best new releases from Korean and Japanese artists!
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Best New Music: January 2026
A ranking and review of the best new releases from Korean and Japanese artists!
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Best Music of January 2026 & Honorable Mentions
New K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, and more!
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Inside The Rose’s Feature-Length Film!
Director Eugene Yi and producer Diane Quon break down the making of the band’s documentary!
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Up to Speed: The ADOR Saga
An updated timeline regarding what’s been going on with NewJeans and its original agency
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SEVENTEEN Updates: January 2026
The monthly SEVENTEEN news roundup!
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January 2026

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