🌟Remember These K‑POP Queens?! (Vol. 60)

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2025.07.25 K-Pop Newsletter (Vol. 60)

👑Two K‑POP Queens Solo As Of Today

Anyone remember Stellar and Berrygood, two girl groups that turned heads in the 2010s?

⬆️[Live] Stella – Marionette

Stellar caught everyone’s attention with their bold concept back in 2010s, and one of its standout members, Jeon Youl, is still going strong. From ballads to dance tracks, she’s been steadily releasing music while also building her acting and broadcast career.

If you still remember Stella, check out Jeon Youl’s latest solo releases through the button above.

⬆️[Live] Berrygood – Angel

Berrygood, who worked around the same era as Stellar, had fresh songs like ‘Don’t believe’ and ‘Angel’. Former member ISHA is now thriving as a solo artist, writing, singing, and even producing her own music.

Go listen ISHA’s lastest song, ‘Palm Tree’, and stay tuned for more of her solo releases to come.

🎤Taeyeon Can Do Every Genre!

⬆️[LIVE] Taeyeon – What I Only Care Is Love

On the street busking show <Begin Again 3>, Taeyeon’s ‘What I Only Care Is Love’ continues to make waves. Originally released in 1987, this song was written and composed by singer Shim Soo Bong. With its calm yet sorrowful melody and poetic lyrics, the song has been loved for decades. Taeyeon added her own style with a jazz mood for a deeper performance. As seen on the show, even German viewers who don’t understand the lyrics were deeply engaged, clearly feeling the mood of the song. Click the link below to listen to the original song by Sim Soo Bong.

📀Korea’s Ricky Martin Releases A New Song Every Month

Called the ‘Ricky Martin of Korea,’ Hong Kyungmin has started his monthly list project, releasing a new track every month. The third release, ‘To you who say let’s break up’ is a sentimental ballad that shows a softer side compared to his usual rock-ballad style. Active since the late ’90s, he’s been loved for his deep, husky voice, and not just in music. From dramas to films to variety shows, he’s known as all-rounder!

⬆️[Official Audio] Hong Kyungmin – To you who say let’s break up

Wondering why he’s been loved for nearly 30 years? Give his new song a listen here.

⬆️Unexpected Business3 EP.14 @tvN

“Even grown-up adults cry.” His voice offers comfort to those going through tough times.

⬆️Hong Kyungmin×Kim Dongwan – Lazenca, Save Us | Immortal Songs 2 @KBS2

You can feel Hong Kyungmin’s rock spirit in this collaboration with Kim Dongwan of SHINHWA.