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Pop Idols
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.
May 08, 2021
How Chinese Fans Enforce Chinese Nationalism on the World
By Siru Chen
Chinese fans are quick to call out idols for crossing political red lines -- and those norms are being internalized in the global pop culture industry.
December 24, 2010
Japan Loves Its Leggy, Cool K-Pop
Female Korean pop groups are taking off overseas—especially in Japan. Is K-Pop success thanks to more leg…and talent?
June 16, 2010
K-Pop Propaganda
South Korea may use their girl pop groups as a form of ‘warfare’ against the North.
March 05, 2010
A Boy Band Bravo
When pop celebrities step out of the mould, it can be simply swoon-worthy.
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