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.
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5 Latinx Artists You Need to Know About
From hard rock to R&B and beyond, these Latinx artists display a wide variety of musical styles, but they have one thing in common: their top-notch artistic talent.
International K-Pop Fans Bring Older K-Pop Generations Back into Relevance
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.
9 Versatile Artists Who Made a Name Outside of K-Pop
From Jackson Wang to KARD’s BM, these multitalented individuals have made names for themselves outside of the world of K-pop.
Mili: Indie Icons Bringing Music and Magic
If you want to immerse yourself in a realm of magic, mystery, and madness, then Mili is the band for you!
Eden Kai Talks ‘Terrace House’ Memories, New Music, and What He’s Learned Along the Way
Offcultured chats with multifaceted musician and ‘Terrace House: Aloha State’ star Eden Kai on his music career, how he’s kept busy since the pandemic, and its impact on musicians and the AAPI community.
10 Asian-American Male Soloists You Need to Listen to Now
With the ever-rising popularity of K-pop, Asian music artists are becoming more visible in the Western music industry. Here are 10 Asian-American male solo artists you need to be listening to if you aren’t already!
11 Amazing AAPI Women in Music You Need to Hear
Being part of the AAPI community, musicians are often left out of the conversation. To be a woman of the AAPI community, the underrepresentation is even greater. Check out these incredible AAPI women in music with amazing stories to share!
9 AAPI Music Groups to Amplify Your Playlist
Far East Movement’s 2010 single, “Like a G6,” made them the first ever Asian-American group to earn #1 on the Billboard charts! Besides the usual bands you may listen to, here are 9 more AAPI groups to consider adding to your playlist.
Boys World Is the Future of Girl Groups We Need
If you haven’t heard Boys World yet, it’s time to put them on your playlists. The dynamic pop quintet takes everything we love about girl groups and brings it into the present.