k-pop
On K-Pop, Black Culture, and Why Idols Need to Keep Speaking Up
The support of K-pop artists who benefit from Black culture is crucial.
By Natasha Mulenga
The BTS Fandom Needs to Check Its Anti-Blackness
Many non-Black people within the fandom still need to confront how systemic racism manifests in online spaces.
By Claire H. Evans
TWICE Talks “MORE & MORE,” Mental Health, and Musical Growth
"It’s not that we want to abandon the familiar, cute and energetic image we already have — we want to take all that, and upgrade ourselves."
By Haeryun Kang
K-Pop Fans Took a Stand Against Dallas Police to Protect Protesters
"Not Kpop stans having the Dallas police department app crash by spamming it with fancams lmfaooo."
By Sara Delgado
Live Concerts May Never Be the Same. K-Pop Points to the Future.
"If you turned off the lights in your room... it felt like you were really there.”
By Crystal Bell
BTS Announces Live-Streamed Concert “Bang Bang Con: The Live”
The event will coincide with the group's seventh anniversary.
By Sara Delgado
IU and Suga's "Eight" Is a Timely Exploration of Longing and Loss
Eternal Sunshine but make it Eternal Sunset.
By Sara Delgado
TWICE's "Seize the Light" Series Is an Up-Close Look at Their Historic Rise
The YouTube Originals series follows their 2019 world tour.
By P. Claire Dodson
CELEBRITY HAIR
Every TWICE Member Revealed New Hair Colors on TikTok
Colors of the rainbow, quite literally!
By Audrey Noble
K-Pop Fans Are Dressing as Their Favorite Albums During Isolation
The trend is a way to bring fans together during a time of insularity.
By Tamar Herman
Loving K-Pop Reminds Me of the Bollywood Films I Grew Up With
As a kid I learned Bollywood film choreos — now, I practice intricate dances to SEVENTEEN.
By Anjana Pawa
BTS’s “Boy With Luv” One Year Later: A Pop Hit With a Vital Impact
Like an iceberg, what we see or hear first with BTS is just a fraction of what lies beneath.
By Lucy Ford
GOT7’s JB Revealed What Body Modifications Mean to Him
The star is discussing all things piercings and tattoos.
By Michelle Li
How to Give Yourself a K-Pop Hair Makeover at Home
Here’s everything you need to know if you’re contemplating a colorful hairdo.
By Soey Kim
Former Monsta X Member Wonho Is Embarking on a Solo Career
The musician has signed to Highline Entertainment.
By Sara Delgado
K-Pop Quintet ITZY Are Different. Deal With It.
ITZY reflects on their milestone year since debut.
By L. Singh
SuperM Talks Iconic “All That!” Performance — and That Fake Fight
"We don’t actually ever fight, so that scene was a bit funny for us."
By Elizabeth de Luna
K-Pop Star Jaejoong Lied About Having COVID-19 for April Fools' Day
Heavy backlash from fans has ensued.
By Lauren Rearick