Why the BTS ‘Break’ Isn’t That Big of a Surprise
While fans around the world expressed shock at the announcement, some pointed to signs that the break was a long time coming for the boy band.
Here’s How I Became the First K-pop Idol From India
From being raised in a small Indian town to flying to Seoul on her first international flight, Sriya Lenka’s journey into the world of K-pop is an ode to the power of ambition.
88rising on That Coachella Set and the Community That Made It Happen
Anything seems to be possible for the team that keeps their feet on the ground and their head in the clouds.
Woosung on His New EP ‘MOTH’ and What’s Next for The Rose
“MOTH” isn’t Woosung’s first solo project but it is, in a way, a metamorphosis of its own.
Yuleum Is Korean Hip-Hop’s Next Big Thing. He’s 12 Years Old.
Hip-hop used to be underground in South Korea, now kids are dreaming of making it big as rappers.
BIBI Is Following K-Pop’s Success, but Charting Her Own Path
The South Korean singer-songwriter is living the best of both the underground and pop scenes.
Why Do Fans Send Rice to Their K-Pop Idols?
Donated by K-pop fans, rice wreaths are a common way to show support for idols. But not everyone—not even fans themselves—know exactly why.
Epik High’s Tablo Talks About the Rumor That Changed His Life
Korean hip-hop star Tablo was at the height of his career, then a trivial accusation about his past exploded into an international obsession.
Why K-Pop Fans Are Buying, Trading, and Selling Photos of Their Idols
Here’s a closer look at the K-pop photocard phenomenon.
The Fan Translators Behind K-Pop’s Worldwide Success
Next time you read translations, you know who to thank.
Why You Feel Like You’re Friends With Your Favorite Celebrities
Parasocial relationships are mostly virtual, but the emotions attached to them can be very real.
I Trained With BTS. Here’s What It’s Like to Be So Close to Making It.
“I would be lying if I said that I didn’t envy them. But I’m not jealous of their money or their fame.”