Korean Pop Culture Archives

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Soaring Success for Rising Star K-Pop Artists

9 October 2024Carla Squires

K-pop artists ILLIT and NewJeans have been making waves in the international music scene with their latest achievements. ILLIT has received a prestigious nomination for Best Asia Act at the upcoming music awards, showcasing their rapid rise to fame since their debut just seven months ago. With their hit single “Magnetic,” ILLIT became the first […]

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The Expanding Boundaries of Korean Celebrities

14 July 2024Zevan Ford

Korean celebrities navigate through a complex web of moral codes and expectations. Recent incident involving a member of Red Velvet, Seulgi, highlighted the scrutiny faced by stars like her. Instead of focusing on a shoe-switching controversy, let’s delve into the broader issue. The pressure on K-pop idols goes beyond the performance stage. Seulgi’s airport mishap […]