New & Next from 17 Carat K-Pop

Lots of updates and a preview of what’s in the works!

Here’s what’s new from 17 Carat K-Pop…

• The latest interviews: 1415, GSoul, imzoo, Kang Seung-sik, MiMi (with some big news!) PompadollS, SORAN, Sweden Laundry, and YOU Sieun

• The latest “Best New Music” reviews: May’s Top Twenty and Honorable Mentions

• The latest long-form essay: “A Closer Look at TXT’s 7TH YEAR”

• The latest compilation: K-pop “study guides”!

• The latest K-pop “cheat sheets”: Breaking down the meanings of Billlie’s the collective soul and unconscious: chapter 2, LE SSERAFIM’s ‘PUREFLOW’, Pt. 1, and the K-pop story in the game Dead by Daylight

• The latest news: The BTS x Starri announcement and the KPop Demon Hunters CASETiFY collaboration

• The latest edition of “Up to Speed”: The timeline from “HEESEUNG” to “EVAN”

• The latest SEVENTEEN updates: May and June news roundups

… and here’s what’s next!

• Deep-dive essays about LE SSERAFIM’s and Billlie’s newest eras

• The “Best of June” ranking and reviews

• The “Best of 2026 So Far” series, covering music videos, songs, albums, and more!

• Lots of new exclusive interviews

• And more articles that I’ll keep a surprise!

Thank you for your patience and valuing quality over speed regarding music coverage!

While you wait for the release of everything currently being worked on, catch up on the best of 17 Carat K-Pop!

• Past “Best New Music” reviews for each month and year

• Artist-specific deep-dive essays

• SEVENTEEN-specific articles

• Interviews/press coverage

• 2026 directory

• Everything else!

If you’re in the USA, enjoy the holiday weekend!