The K-pop DNA
K-pop is no longer just ‘Korean’ pop, but a global phenomenon reaching millions of fans worldwide. Here’s the story of a BTS fan from Malaysia.
K-pop is no longer just ‘Korean’ pop, but a global phenomenon reaching millions of fans worldwide. Here’s the story of a BTS fan from Malaysia.
Don't worry, it has nothing to do with the other N-word. What exactly is K-pop? Why is it so popular? Why is it often hated? Find out more in our 101.
From Marilyn Monroe, Robin Williams to SHINee's Jonghyun, celebrity deaths are juicy material for the media. But it's time we talk about them differently.
Jonghyun’s death raises many questions of social importance: about the K-pop industry, depression, and suicide as a health risk in South Korea.
"Adding Memories" is a cafe in Jongno, Seoul, catering mostly to the elderly crowd. "Their song requests have a different level of longing," the DJ said.
K-pop fans are famous for their impressively coordinated support of idols, including a practice called sumseuming, "streaming music 24/7 as one breathes."
Korean hip hop has been around for over two decades. But too often, the music is limited to imitating the "ghetto music" from the U.S.
When G-Dragon released his latest album in the form of a USB, fans, critics and music sites alike began to weigh in. Can a downloadable link be an album?
“We are recruiting beautiful freshmen.” Idol School is a nurturing ground for aspiring idols, but also a survival show where the most beautiful survive.
A man got caught using a spy camera at a meet and greet of a K-pop group, GFriend. The female idol's reaction is inciting criticism from some fans. Why?
A K-pop girl group spent 100 million won to fix their faces and make two music videos chronicling the "Before vs. After" process.
They pay to create a rainforest and dig wells. They also stalk their idols and compete to see who are better fans. Welcome to the world of K-pop fandom.