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These Are The Main Reasons Why BTS Is A World Phenomenal According To A Korean Professor

Professor Choi Jae Boong shared facts about what made BTS become one of the most successful K-pop group.

Here's What JOOX Has To Say About The Rise Of K-pop Culture In Southeast Asia

JOOX is a music platform that supports and inputs K-pop tracks since its launch.

Fans Demand YG Entertainment To Protect BIGBANG

The VIPs urged BIGBANG's management, YG Entertainment, to fully support and protect BIGBANG at all times.

Here's Why Lee Min Ho's Recent Drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch' Had Low Ratings In Korea And On Netflix

Lee Min Ho's most anticipated return on the small screen has trended on the internet before the actual airing of his drama, "The King: Eternal Monarch." However, it seemed that the frenzy died down during the run of the series.

Was Taylor Swift Behind Kanye West's Alleged Removal From the 2024 Super Bowl

Former NFL star Brandon Marshall has ignited speculation with his claim that Taylor Swift was behind Kanye West's alleged removal from the 2024 Super Bowl at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.

Jimmy Buffett's Quiet Battle: Legendary Singer's Cause of Death Revealed

Novavax COVID vaccine is nearing approval – but what impact will it have?

Calling children ‘vectors’ during COVID-19 is turning into discrimination

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K-popnomics: How Indonesia and other nations can learn from Korean pop music industry

Americans have Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and Bon Jovi. On the other side of the world, South Koreans have equally big names like BTS, Hyuna and Girls’ Generation.

By Tommy Soesmanto

K-pop fans are creative, dedicated and social - we should take them seriously

The phenomenal success of K-pop (Korean pop music) and its biggest export bands such as BTS, EXO, Blackpink, MONSTA X and Red Velvet can largely be credited to their highly active and dedicated fandom.

By Joanna Elfving-Hwang

How South Korean boy band BTS became a K-pop hit by fighting for social rights

Since bursting onto the music scene five years ago, South Korean boy band BTS (“Bangtan Sonyeondan”, “Bulletproof Boys Scouts”) has become an incredible force for good. This year alone, the collective – which consists of members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook – has won several awards for their fan engagement, while tickets for their world tour sold out in minutes.

By Aleydis Nissen

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BTS: everything you need to know about the astounding success of the world’s favourite K-Pop band

South Korean boy band BTS are in the middle of a sell-out world tour, performing to tens of thousands of people in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and France. But in case you’ve missed their meteoric rise, here’s what you need to know about the latest K-Pop phenomenon.

By Stephanie Dennison, Stefania Pozzi

Explainer: what is K-pop and J-pop?

While the average listener may now be familiar with K-pop as a novel genre of global pop, K-pop’s precursor – and sometimes rival – J(apan)-pop is less well known.

By Rosemary Overell

An Oscar for Parasite? The global rise of South Korean film

The international success of Parasite, the black comedy thriller by Bong Joon-ho, has been rather spectacular. It started with a slew of early season awards, including the prestigious Palme d'Or (by unanimous vote) at Cannes.

By Agata Lulkowska

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