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The Dark Side of K-Pop
December 06, 2022

The Dark Side of K-Pop

By Brandon Valeriano and Aleydis Nissen
Beneath the glittering surface image of K-pop idols lies the Dorian Grey-like heart of an industry that abuses and discards its trainees and stars.

Domestic and Global Political Impacts of K-Pop: BoA, BTS, and Beyond
June 28, 2022

Domestic and Global Political Impacts of K-Pop: BoA, BTS, and Beyond

By Jason Bartlett
Korean entertainment, in particular K-Pop, has provided a unique opportunity for Seoul to improve its global standing.
The Global Influence of K-pop: BTS at the White House
June 02, 2022

The Global Influence of K-pop: BTS at the White House

By Brandon Valeriano
American politics has historically leveraged music artists to expand the reach of political messaging.

It’s Time for K-pop Stars to Speak Out on Human Rights
April 18, 2022

It’s Time for K-pop Stars to Speak Out on Human Rights

By Gi-Wook Shin, Haley M. Gordon, and Maleah Webster
With few exceptions, South Korea’s K-pop idols have been conspicuously silent on controversial subjects – including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This Is South Korea’s K-pop Soft Power Moment
February 16, 2022

This Is South Korea’s K-pop Soft Power Moment

By Brandon Valeriano and Aleydis Nissen
K-pop offers something different to the nationalism projected by China and the territorial politics of exclusion. 

K-pop Fandom’s Climate Change Rebellion
December 27, 2021

K-pop Fandom’s Climate Change Rebellion

By Mai Anna Pressley
Socially conscious K-pop fans are demanding more from South Korean entertainment companies. Can this lead to meaningful adoption of environmental policies in the industry?

The Political Activism of K-pop Stans
July 21, 2020

The Political Activism of K-pop Stans

By Layne Vandenberg
K-pop fans are making waves with activism both within the K-pop music industry and in global politics. 
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