South Korean music

BLACKPINK Announces Release Date for New Album ‘Born Pink’

The K-pop group’s influence reaches far beyond the borders of South Korea, encouraging individuality and bringing happiness to many around the world.…

August 13, 2022

How K-pop Idols Are Affected by South Korea’s Mandatory Military Service

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

As if the country's music industry wasn't competitive enough, members of popular music groups must eventually face the additional challenge of serving in the military.…

January 11, 2022

Korean Language Studies Have Skyrocketed in the Wake of K-Pop

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Hallyu has inspired many young scholars to learn more about Korea beyond what is shown on their screens.…

November 23, 2021

SHINee: The Group That Probably Started All of Your Favorite K-Pop Trends

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While the South Korean boy band has made a name for themselves within the genre, they also paved the way for other bands to do the same.…

November 8, 2021

How K-Pop Redefined Masculinity (But There’s Still a Long Way To Go)

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Korean bands like H.O.T. and BTS have done a lot to normalize 'soft masculinity,' but South Korean culture as a whole remains patriarchal and heteronormative.…

September 16, 2021

K-Pop girl group TWICE may be getting pushed to their limit

Is K-Pop Girl Group TWICE Being Pushed to the Limit?

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

The 'Sixteen' show winners are steadily climbing the charts, but after showing increasing signs of exhaustion, fans are getting worried.…

August 21, 2021

An illustration of the BTS x McDonald's meal.

BTS Continues To Prove Their Global Influence With Their McDonald’s Collaboration

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

While this collab was by no means expected, ARMY fans everywhere were pleasantly surprised and couldn't be more proud of their idols.…

June 14, 2021

An illustration of South Korean singer Baekhyun.

Baekhyun Says Goodbye To His Old Self on His Latest Album, ‘Bambi’

Karen Lu, Yale University

Before his military enlistment, the South Korean star released a sultry, sophisticated EP that signals the start of a new chapter in his career.…

May 7, 2021

Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez for an article on Querencia

No Genre Is Off-Limits in Chungha’s Debut Album, ‘Querencia’

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

From Latin pop to house to rock ballads, the singer and her first full-length album refuse to be put in a box.…

March 3, 2021

Hyukoh Might Be Redefining How Global Audiences See Korean Music

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

While K-pop remains Korea's most popular musical export, this indie rock band is forging the way for a few other styles of music to emerge from the country.…

October 8, 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

Suggestions

Suggestions

South Korean music