The K-pop DNA
K-pop is no longer just ‘Korean’ pop, but a global phenomenon reaching millions of fans worldwide. Here’s the story of a BTS fan from Malaysia.
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“Icon of Debt”: S Korea’s Most Sought-After Celebrity
Lee Sang-min was once a convicted criminal with over six million dollars in debt. Now he is making a huge comeback as a star and S Korea's "icon of debt."
K-Pop And the Spy Camera Incident: Always Smile At the Customer!
A man got caught using a spy camera at a meet and greet of a K-pop group, GFriend. The female idol's reaction is inciting criticism from some fans. Why?
Sulli and K-Pop’s Lolita Hypocrisy
K-pop thrives on the Lolita Complex while pretending its stars are sexless. One female idol, Sulli, is claiming sexual agency with astute use of Instagram.
Samsung Sex Scandal: Illustrating Prostitution as Social Norm
Videos allegedly show Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee paying for sex with prostitutes. Extraordinary or mundane? The sex industry is omnipresent in South Korea.