K-Pop

With few exceptions, South Korea’s K-pop idols have been conspicuously silent on controversial subjects – including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

K-pop offers something different to the nationalism projected by China and the territorial politics of exclusion. 

“The West harbors an anachronistic sense of superiority over others and retains privileges from its colonial exploits and setting up the 'international rules-based system.'”

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?

Brave Girls hit it big after a viral video popularized a four-year-old song.

Kakao Entertainment and the streaming service were unable to reach a licensing extension -- just as Spotify entered the Korean market.

Many recording artists struggle to cope with the trappings of fame, made more difficult by the perception of mental health as taboo topic.

China’s nationalists bristled at a mention of U.S.-South Korea cooperation in Korean War, fought against China and North Korea.

73-year-old superstar Na Hoon-a captured South Korea's attention with a rare TV concert.

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

K-pop groups are proving that the art of the performance can have a virtual future, even beyond COVID-19 restrictions.