K-Pop’s Legacy Needs to Acknowledge Its Black Origins
Nowhere is Black culture as apparent yet unacknowledged as it is in K-pop.
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7 Things to Love about BTS’ Map of the Soul: 7
With Lucky Number 7 on their side, the album is a beautiful milestone for BTS that’s chock-full of heart and meaning; making points on love, loss, and a society that could stand to chill.
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.
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.
Baekhyun Drops the Sweet Sounds of Second Solo EP, ‘Delight’
Baekhyun dances effortlessly over the sophomore slump with the release of his second solo mini album, ‘Delight’.
Into the K-Verse: Storytellers of K-Pop
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.
BLACKPINK Gives Their Best Confidence and Lovesickness on ‘THE ALBUM’
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.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER Turns the World Upside Down with Comeback Single ‘Run Away’
Premiering powerful choreography and melodious vocals in the second installment of The Dream Chapter series, TXT returns with otherworldly visuals and a narrative fit for enchanting.
TXT Brings MAGIC to The Dream Chapter
TXT releases The Dream Chapter: MAGIC, their first full-length studio album and a strong follow-up to their debut EP, The Dream Chapter: STAR.
BTS B-Side “Black Swan” Sheds Light on the Darkness of Passion
BTS has released “Black Swan” from their upcoming album ‘Map of the Soul: 7,’ a haunting and heart-wrenchingly relatable track that doesn’t hold back any punches.