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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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.
K-Pop’s Most Poppin’ Year: The Best K-Pop Albums of 2020
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.
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.
It’s a Hallyu Summer! | Events to Look Forward to in K-Entertainment
From KCON:TACT to SEVENTEEN, there’s a plethora of K-pop events gracing Summer 2020 line-ups, ready to fill our multi-fandom hearts!
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.
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’.
TXT Closes Their Impressive Dream Chapter with Second Mini Album, ‘ETERNITY’
TOMORROW X TOGETHER is back with their sophomore EP, The Dream Chapter: ETERNITY, continuing their story set to powerful tunes that further solidify the group’s signature sound.
Chicken Noodle Soup for the Musical Soul: 7 Sensational Song Re-Imaginings
Like “Ghetto Superstar” giving “Islands in the Stream” a hip-hop makeover in 1998, these tracks not only sample the tunes that came before, but steer them on a fast-moving vehicle into the modern day.
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.