The World Waited, BTS Delivered with Arirang

The break is totally over. 아리랑 고개를 드디어 넘어간다! From city skies to cinemas to amusement rides, BTS is once again taking over. They’ve launched Netflix titles, a sold-out world tour, even an instant noodle brand—it’s hard to keep up. But in late March came the big moment that cut through all the noise: the…

Don’t Panic! BTS is Taking a Well Deserved Break

BTS will be taking a break from working and performing as a band. The K-pop stars made the big announcement this summer during their FESTA dinner, part of their 9th anniversary celebration. Members RM, Jimin, J-Hope, V, Jungkook, Jin and Suga told fans that an extended break would give them time to pursue solo projects as well as get some much-needed rest. The BTS Phenomenon…

Late to the ARMY Party: Confession of a BTS Obsession

“Sometimes there is a whole universe alongside your own, bursting with color you’re too stubborn to see, bouncing with joy you think is for someone else, with a beat you thought you were finished dancing to.”~ Dave Holmes, The Boundless Optimism of BTS, Esquire Magazine, November 2020 I don’t remember fangirling when I was younger.…

Kpop 101: Your Guide to Kpop!

What is Kpop? It is hard to define “Kpop” as a single genre of music because it is influenced by many different styles and genres of music, including experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, electronic dance, and even folk, country, and classical music.  It is referred to globally as Kpop because it was generated…