Category: K-Pop Culture
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BTS x BLACKPINK collab in 2026? This harsh reality behind the rumor fans don’t want to hear
RM and Suga turning up at BLACKPINK’s Deadline tour lit a new fire under BTS and BLACKPINK collab rumors in 2026. As Arirang and Deadline near, what really stands between ARMYBLINK dreams and a Bangpink track?
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The Korean Love Calendar: From Valentine’s to Black Day Noodles
In South Korea, Valentine’s Day flips the script as women hand chocolates to men and singles mark Black Day with noodles. How did this three step love calendar emerge?
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This 2027 K-pop mega-festival South Korea is quietly planning could unite every idol on one stage and shake up the industry
South Korea is planning a historic large-scale K-pop festival for late 2027, bringing together artists from every agency. What does this state-backed mega show mean for BTS, Hallyu and global soft power?
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BABYMONSTER shocks North America: this worrying YouTube surge tied to a tour film reveals an unexpected rise
Just 1 year and 9 months after debut, BABYMONSTER is releasing a North American tour documentary while racing past 11 million YouTube subscribers. How did YG’s newest girl group go from rookie trainees to arena stages so quickly?
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NewJeans and Y2K K-pop: how this glittery comeback hides tech fears and a fight over stolen style
From Seoul stages to TikTok feeds, Gen Z idols are reviving Y2K K-pop with low-rise looks and soft R&B hooks. But behind the glitter sits a deeper story about technology, nostalgia and Black creativity.
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If you stan BTS or NewJeans, this guide to the 5 K-pop generations shows where your faves belong
From Seo Taiji’s 1990s rap-dance revolution to today’s TikTok idols, K-pop generations keep reshaping sound, style and fandom worldwide. What really separates the five eras?