Staff Picks: Our Favorite Albums of 2021 [1.1.22]

allkpop Newsletter allkpop Daily update ⋅ Jan 01, 2022 NEWS [Staff Picks: Our Favorite Albums of 2021]( allkpop 2021 was another year filled with amazing K-Pop releases. Out of the countless new music albums that came our way this year, here are the favorites t… [Netizens are calling the just-announced 'DFESTA' concert a 'Hostage concert' after seeing the performing artist lineup]( allkpop The truth is... everyone has been waiting for 'Dispatch' to drop a shocking New Year's Day dating scandal since January 1 at 00:01 KST. But i… [JYP Entertainment announces DAY6 member Jae's departure from the band & the agency]( allkpop According to JYP Entertainment on January 1, DAY6 member Jae has decided to leave the band and the agency. Read JYPE's official statement below: "… [Jang Sung Kyu thanks Girls' Generation's YoonA for a thoughtful gift for his wife on New Year's Day]( allkpop Announcer Jang Sung Kyu expressed his gratitude toward his co-MC, Girls' Generation's YoonA, after receiving a thoughtful New Year's Day gift f… [BTS's V surpasses 5 million followers on Spotify]( allkpop BTS's V has racked up another impressive feat on Spotify! On December 31 KST, with only 3 original soundtracks, V has officially surpassed ove… [Netizens say Melon might not represent the general public's picks anymore + Most-streamed male idols and songs all-time]( allkpop Melon is one of the biggest music platforms in Korea and the songs that rank high has been considered as the most popular songs in Korea. However, it… [Girls' Generation's YoonA and 2PM's Junho displayed incredible chemistry together]( allkpop At the '2021 MBC Gayo Daejejeon' that took place on December 31 at 8:40 KST, Girls' Generation's YoonA and 2PM's Junho put on an exceptional collabor… [ITZY announce their first in-person fan meeting, 'ITZY, MIDZY, Fly!']( allkpop ITZY will be greeting fans at their first ever in-person fan meeting since debut, 'ITZY, MIDZY, Fly!' ITZY's 1st official fan meeting 'ITZY, MIDZY,… [BTS' RM personally denies dating rumors]( allkpop BTS' RM personally denied his recent dating rumors.On December 31, RM posted the below Instagram story, stating, "I don't know that person at al… [Korean netizens choose the worst drama of 2021]( allkpop While the year 2021 was filled with amazing K-dramas, there were a few that caused a commotion for negative reasons. Of course, viewers have their p… [See more stories]( If you wish to unsubscribe, [Click Here](