Amid Anti-Asian Attacks, Company Pulls BTS Merch Depicting Beaten-Up Members
In the collectible cards, the seven members of the K-pop band BTS were drawn as caricatures with black eyes and stitches.
BTS Didn't Win a Grammy. What Now?
Some say the K-pop boy band’s performance during the Grammy ceremony has a larger impact than a win.
Inside the Bullying Scandal Cancelling South Korean Celebrities
Anonymous testimonies of school violence in the hands of K-pop idols and actors have created a social media firestorm.
Bring Out the Lightsticks, Vanished K-Pop Songs Will Return to Spotify
K-pop fans can start adding back their favorite tracks to Spotify playlists this week.
Why Did Hundreds of K-Pop Songs Suddenly Disappear From Spotify?
The “K-pop purge,” as some fans call it, removed songs by popular artists like IU, MAMAMOO, and Epik High from the streaming platform.
The Guide to Getting Into K-Pop, South Korea’s Record-Breaking Pop Music
So you’re into BTS and BLACKPINK. What’s next? So much more.
These K-Pop Music Videos Were Banned by TV Networks for the Strangest Reasons
For Blackpink's “Kill This Love” music video, the issue centered around a seat belt.
Has K-Pop Fan Fiction Crossed a Line?
For some, fan fiction is all about creative self-expression, but whenever real people are involved, it demands discussions on sexual violence and consent.
Duterte Ally in Hot Water for Naming Political Group After BTS
BTS stans told the politician to stop using the world famous K-Pop group’s name.
New Law Lets K-Pop Stars Defer Military Service
A BTS star will no longer have to serve in the South Korean military by the end of 2021.
Study Uncovers How Much Money K-Pop Fans Spend on Their Favorite Groups
K-pop albums could go for $10 to over $50 and some fans buy multiple copies to collect photo cards typically found in the elaborate packages.
The Best Reactions to BTS’ First Major Grammy Nomination
Fans and music critics say it’s long overdue, while members of BTS couldn’t hold in their excitement in a now-viral reaction video.