The Birth and Death of Cute Boy Groups: Obsolescence of the ‘Noona Fan’ Culture
The term “Noona Fan” has been in the K-pop lexicon for ages, referring to female fans older than the celebrity or idol they’re a fan of.
The term “Noona Fan” has been in the K-pop lexicon for ages, referring to female fans older than the celebrity or idol they’re a fan of.
The end of the 7-Year Curse: Increasing numbers of international K-pop consumers are serving as a profitable market for older K-pop groups to find footing in today’s music scene.
Global fans weigh in on the significance of BTS, connection, and community during one of our toughest years.
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year, but K-pop kept us sane with amazing full-length albums from some of the most prominent groups, including BTS, Twice, and GOT7.
Delivering words of comfort in a world come undone, BTS album ‘BE’ is a beautiful triumph for the long days, offering a glimmer of hope that sunlight is just over the horizon.
The Dream Chapter is officially over as TXT releases ‘Minisode 1: Blue Hour’, an extended play set to bridge the gap between eras for the pop quintet.
BLACKPINK, edgy girl group with a speckled rise to stardom, exudes confidence and power on ‘THE ALBUM’ as they tackle topics of love and haters alike on their first full-length studio project.
Dressed to the nines in 1970s-themed outfits, BTS belts out three stripped versions of their hit songs; including Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Dynamite”.
Don’t sleep on a summer queen! Hyolyn is back with her second mini album, ‘Say My Name’, featuring old favorites and fresh new tracks to savor.
K-pop is taking over the world with its diverse array of music, dance, and visuals. Perhaps one of the biggest appeal factors is the way some groups have created their own intricate fictional universes to back up their discography.