Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. "KPop Demon Hunters" doesn't sound like the type of movie to give its viewers chills, deeply communicate a heartfelt message or break Netflix and Spotify records. The majority of times I have mentioned it to friends, their … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is Phenomenal
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Fetishization of Korean Culture: What K-pop Fails to Reveal
Art by Ally Armstrong With K-pop becoming a global phenomenon — thanks to the prominence of several Korean artists such as Psy and BTS — Korean culture has flourished in many industries. However, the ever-growing genre of music has also caused many individuals to essentially fetishize Korean culture — failing to look beyond K-pop's triumph and into the more … [Read more...] about Fetishization of Korean Culture: What K-pop Fails to Reveal
BTS Breaks Records and Makes History
Photo courtesy of Big Hit EntertainmentThere's a new invasion of the music industry, and it's not the British.BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys or Beyond the Scene, is a South Korean male pop group that made headlines in May for winning the Billboard Music Award for Top Social Artist. They were the first Korean group to be nominated for and win a Billboard Music Award.Formed in … [Read more...] about BTS Breaks Records and Makes History