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As defined by boy bands like BTS and girl groups like Blackpink, K-pop – gayo – is a Korean musical genre (‘brand’ is better) where Instiz all-kills (chart domination) is essential and daesang ...

On Wednesday (November 30), Spotify launched its anticipated annual Wrapped event, where it shares data of its platform’s most-streamed artists, songs, albums and podcasts – and allows users to have a ...

I’ve done a few posts with some of my favorite kpop songs released in 2022, and now as we approach the final month of 2022, I’ve decided to take a look at everything one last time and put together a ...

From satisfyingly short EPs to in-depth LPs, these releases reached for more than a quick hit single. The K-pop industry is heavily focused on one single per release. Whether it’s an EP, LP, deluxe ...

With mega-watt set design, exquisite choreography, a show-within-a-show storyline and a score that sounds more like a Spotify playlist than a conventional musical’s tunes, “KPOP” is elegant, energetic ...