Military service is compulsory in South Korea and many deem it unfair that the band’s members have been allowed to put it off.
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How the Korean Wave Has Taken India by Storm
How K-pop and K-dramas are India by storm, resulting in Korean becoming the fastest growing foreign language in India on Duolingo.
Where Socio-Economic Class Meets K-pop
How the K-pop industry is becoming increasingly elite and exclusive.
BTS Rally Youth to ‘Welcome Change’ at UN Assembly
The K-pop idols' 'Permission to Dance' video, recorded in the General Assembly hall, racked up more than ten million views on the UN’s YouTube channel.
‘They Portray Gender Neutrality’: Turkish Government Sees K-Pop as a Threat
For religious conservatives in the country, South Korean music has a bad influence on youth. But should it be censored?
Beyonce, Taylor Swift Make Grammy History as Women Dominate Big Prizes
Beyonce’s four Grammys on Sunday – two of them shared with best new artist winner Megan Thee Stallion – took her total career wins to 28, surpassing the previous …
Defending K-Pop in Manipur
The 'culture saviours' are eager to lampoon K-pop, yet what they are actually rallying against is a space that has no place for toxic masculinity.
BTS New Album ‘BE’ Delivers Comfort to Fans in a Locked Down World
The album is a reminder to everyone that they are not alone in feeling the way they do.
The Joy of Watching K-Dramas With My Parents
With minimal displays of affection or violence, designer clothes and beautiful romantic lines, K-dramas have provided a respite from the real world.