Korean entertainment conglomerate CJ ENM has revealed its second lineup of K-pop stars for this year’s KCON LA, which will take place July 26th through July 28th at the Crypto.com Arena, LA Convention Center and Gilbert Lindsay Plaza in Los Angeles.
Read MoreSouth Korea has a rich history with rock that dates back to the 1950s, and its deep and varied rock scene shouldn't be ignored. If you’re new to Korean rock, read on for 10 established and up-and-coming bands to add to your playlist.
Read MoreI got to contribute to Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Songs in the History of Korean Pop Music!
Read MoreFrom K-indie rock bands to K-pop silent discos, enjoy a slice of Korea without leaving NYC.
Read MoreWhat exactly is K-pop? Internationally — and especially in the West — the term has become synonymous with girl groups and boy bands (“idol groups” in K-pop lexicon). But some Korean music industry executives argue that the genre should have a broader definition.
Read MoreAespa is, quite literally, taking K-pop to the next level. The powerhouse girl group — whose name combines the words “avatar,” “experience” and “aspect” — is the first K-pop act to include both human and virtual members.
Read MoreK-pop idols like BTS and BLACKPINK may have taken over the world, but in South Korea, another kind of music has captured legions of listeners for decades: Korean indie rock.
Read MoreBand Nah’s “Spotlight” (from the hit K-drama Yumi’s Cells) is one of my favorite songs, but I couldn’t find a decent English translation of the lyrics online, so I came up with my own!
Read More“Envy None” exemplifies Chang’s subtle creativity, masterful wordplay and distinctive flow that have endeared him to many Koreans.
Read MoreOne of K-pop's earliest girl groups, and part of its so-called "first generation" of artists, Fin.K.L broke into the music scene in the late 1990s when Korean music executives were trying to figure out what K-pop should look and sound like.
Read MoreBut with global demand for Korean pop culture at an all-time high, it feels like South Korea is kind of losing control over its cultural narrative.
Read MoreWhether you’re curious what other titles your favorite stage performers have starred in or are looking for new multi-hyphenate artists to stan, this thorough (but definitely not exhaustive) collection has suggestions for every K-pop fan. So order some chimaek and settle in.
Read More“Midnight” by Korean-American singer-songwriter and producer Chancellor is quite possibly the grooviest yet most underrated bop of 2021.
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