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Chandran Nair on White Privilege in International Relations

Chandran Nair on White Privilege in International Relations

By Shannon Tiezzi
“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.'”
K-pop Fandom’s Climate Change Rebellion

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?

How South Korean Soldiers and YouTube Catapulted a K-Pop Girl Group to Fame

How South Korean Soldiers and YouTube Catapulted a K-Pop Girl Group to Fame

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

Why Did Thousands of K-Pop Songs Disappear From Spotify?

Why Did Thousands of K-Pop Songs Disappear From Spotify?

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

Korean American K-pop Stars Promote Mental Health Awareness

Korean American K-pop Stars Promote Mental Health Awareness

By Associated Press
Many recording artists struggle to cope with the trappings of fame, made more difficult by the perception of mental health as taboo topic.
Korean Super Group BTS Faces Uproar in China Over War Comments

Korean Super Group BTS Faces Uproar in China Over War Comments

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

South Korea’s Emperor of Trot Goes Viral

South Korea’s Emperor of Trot Goes Viral

By Jenna Gibson
73-year-old superstar Na Hoon-a captured South Korea's attention with a rare TV concert.
The Political Activism of K-pop Stans

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. 

K-pop Leads With ‘Contactless’ Concerts

K-pop Leads With ‘Contactless’ Concerts

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

Globalizing the Korean Concert Industry

Globalizing the Korean Concert Industry

By Layne Vandenberg
The Korean music industry has evolved from an afterthought to a staple destination for Western artists.

Who Is Behind K-pop’s Viral Choreography?

Who Is Behind K-pop’s Viral Choreography?

By Layne Vandenberg
The minds behind K-pop dance choreography, one of K-pop’s most iconic features, deserve formal recognition. 
K-Pop Suicides Point to a Need for Industry Reforms

K-Pop Suicides Point to a Need for Industry Reforms

By Justin Fendos
The K-pop industry has some serious soul searching to do.

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