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The BTS Fan Base’s Love-Hate Relationship With Streaming Services

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

The K-pop group's loyal fan base, known as the BTS ARMY, has run into some pushback in their quest to pump up views on platforms like YouTube.…

May 18, 2020

Is KAACHI Redefining K-Pop or Corrupting the Genre?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

With British, Spanish and Korean members, the UK band has people everywhere divided on what it means to be a K-pop group.…

May 14, 2020

Loona and Red Velvet Are Shattering Stereotypes for K-pop Girl Groups

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

These two powerhouses have challenged what it means to be a girl group in South Korea.…

February 26, 2020

The Problem With Exoticizing Korean Culture

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

K-pop and K-dramas might be expanding America's cultural horizons, but does it come at a price?…

February 22, 2020

The Korean Music Scene Is More Than K-Pop

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The rich diversity of Korean music isn't limited to the country's most popular musical export.…

February 11, 2020

EXO’s Chen Is Tying the Knot, But Not Everyone Is Happy

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

The K-pop star is facing some extreme backlash from a very rabid fanbase.…

January 25, 2020

The Death of Sulli Exposes the Dark Side of the K-Pop Industry

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Social media bullying and the grueling standards of the South Korean pop music industry could have played a part in the star's untimely passing.…

October 31, 2019

Talk About a Comeback: A Guide to K-pop Album Releases

Alicia Owens, Georgia State University

Following K-pop can be overwhelming, so here’s a breakdown of where and how to get the best content.…

August 27, 2019

What’s Behind K-Pop: The Madness Behind the Beauty

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

It's time to look behind the scenes of this multibillion-dollar industry.…

July 16, 2019

BTS’s FESTA 2019 Is a Celebration of Who They Are and How Far They’ve Come

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

K-pop's biggest stars sit down with each other to remind everyone that they're still normal people.…

June 29, 2019

BTS’s New Track, ‘Dream Glow (Feat. Charli XCX),’ Is a Masterful Promotional Single

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

The song is a perfect introduction to the band's mobile game and its focus on following your dreams.…

June 19, 2019

4 Under-the-Radar K-Pop Groups Perfect for Alternative Tastes

Grace John, Rutgers University

K-pop is great, but some variety certainly wouldn't hurt.…

April 23, 2019

How Japanese/Korean Rapper Chanmina Is Changing the Game

Grace John, Rutgers University

A fierce, multilingual, female rapper? Yes, please.…

March 19, 2019

4 LGBTQ+ Artists Bringing Queer Representation to K-Pop

Grace John, Rutgers University

The k-pop times they are a changin'.…

February 20, 2019

3 Perfect Songs from K-Pop Phenom Seventeen to End the Summer

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Just what you need to revive that carefree energy one last time.…

September 13, 2018

Korea’s Flower Boys Are Breaking Down Masculinity Norms

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Move over machismo, there’s a new type of man in town.…

September 11, 2018

Mamamoo’s Comeback Will Have You Howling at a ‘Red Moon’

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

In the group's newest release, K-pop meets Latin flair meets fiery vocals.…

July 31, 2018

Why Tiffany Young Might Be What Finally Puts K-Pop Over the Edge

Abby Hall, Hollins University

If she can't make it big, K-pop might be in trouble.…

July 10, 2018

With ‘Something New,’ Kim Taeyeon Unveils a More Mature, Darker Side

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

The release lives up to its name, offering listeners a side of the South Korean singer they've never seen before.…

July 1, 2018

The Best K-Pop Songs For Your Next Simping Session

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

It’s simp o’clock somewhere...…

June 12, 2018

Why You Might Feel Like There’s Just Something Magical About K-Pop

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

K-pop is on a level that American pop doesn't even know about.…

May 30, 2018

With ‘Singularity,’ K-Pop Megagroup BTS Tease a Darker, More Sinister Comeback

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Fans point to the song’s parallels to the Greek myth of Narcissus, in which a self-obsessed protagonist commits suicide.…

May 16, 2018

BTS Is a Social Media Success Story

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

BTS's unique use of social media has fostered the growth of a multi-language fan base like nothing that has been seen before.…

May 11, 2018

After ‘Despacito,’ the Number of Bilingual Collaborations Have Skyrocketed

Michele Mendez, Temple University

'Despacito,' aka the prime of 2017 pop culture, has inspired a revolution of bilingual collaborations.…

April 26, 2018

BTS Documentary Series ‘Burn The Stage’ Premieres on YouTube Red

Michele Mendez, Temple University

'Burn the Stage' shows the good, the bad and the ugly of the K-pop industry.…

April 5, 2018

BTS’s J-Hope Tells His Story of Struggle to Success in ‘Hope World’ Mixtape

Michele Mendez, Temple University

In his ‘Hope World’ mixtape, J-Hope tells a compelling story of his rise to fame and success, which came with responsibilities he did not foresee.…

March 7, 2018

K-Pop Acts to Perform at the 2018 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony

Michele Mendez, Temple University

K-Pop fans from around the world are excited to witness Exo and CL perform live at the close of the 2018 Winter Olympics.…

February 21, 2018

Holland Is the First Openly Gay Soloist of South Korea

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

By coming out to the public as a gay artist, Holland head-butts the restrictive social conventions of Korea regarding homosexuality to send a message of hope and acceptance.…

February 20, 2018

Kim Jong-hyun’s Death Proves Mental Health Is a Community Problem

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

The death of SHINee's lead singer, Kim Jong-hyun, reveals where society can improve in terms of addressing depression and mental illness.…

December 23, 2017

BTS Might Be the Group That Finally Propels K-Pop into the Mainstream

Terrica Singletary, Southern New Hampshire University

The seven-member, K-pop boy band recently shocked the world with their upset win at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.…

June 16, 2017