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South Korea K-pop Stars ‘Newjeans’ Court Controversy With Racy Lyrics
The new all-girl pop group is being criticized for sexually suggestive lyrics. The group’s management agency insists some of the lyrics are being deliberately misinterpreted.
Rethinking K-pop Industry’s Silence During the Black Lives Matter Movement
The K-pop industry has generally tried to stay apolitical, but its expanding American fan base has encouraged some K-pop stars to express their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
K-pop's Dark and Tragic Underbelly
Stars of the South Korean music genre have massive fan followings around the world. But K-pop's industry pressures and social media take a heavy toll on its so-called idols, as a series of recent deaths reveals.
Will We See More Taiwanese Faces in K-Pop?
What's more attractive to young Taiwanese music talents - South Korea or Taiwan?
K-Pop, BTS and Breaking America
The Korean boy band BTS is the advance guard of what could well be a K-pop invasion of the West.
Week in Focus: South Korea Jails Park for 24 Years; Sumo Discrimination
A weekly roundup of the most important news from around the region in the week beginning April 1.
If South Korea's Pop Culture Can Make It, What About Hong Kong?
If Hong Kong’s popular culture was once a sharp sword, does its society have any interest in sharpening the rusty weapon?
MAMA and Hong Kong's Role in Spreading South Korea's Popular Culture
To the surprise of many, Hong Kong also has an unique and critical role in spreading South Korean popular culture.
Thai PM Assassination Plot; First Tibetan Self-Immolation of 2017; Indonesia Ride-Sharing Crackdown; K-Pop Looks Past China
Asia Morning Update: A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
China Squeezes South Korea Entertainers over Defense Issue
South Koreans are once again losing out to China.