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.
Queer Romance: How Asian Boys’ Love Dramas Have Taken India by Storm
Fandom for BL shows in India has been blowing up since 2020. Here's why.
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.
Netflix Movie on Blackpink Ignores the Dark Side of the K-Pop Scene
'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky' is about the extremely successful girl band from South Korea that has skyrocketed to fame in recent years.
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.