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The singer and rapper’s edgy new sound and assertive lyrics that are helping to shed any preconceived perceptions of K-pop for good
How seven young superstars rewrote music-biz rules and became the biggest band in the world
The nine active members of the K-pop group on how they manage to stay as fresh as ever
“We must stand against racial discrimination,” the K-pop group tweeted. “We condemn violence”
The track, which features Puerto Rican rapper Guaynaa, marks the first time a K-pop act has released a song sung entirely in Spanish
The members of the decade-spanning group discuss their new album and how they’ve managed to stay productive.
The superstar group beat out Kanye West, Beyonce and Drake for the most mentions on the social media platform in 2020
With a unique visual identity and songs that span genres from swing to funk, the 13-member boy band prove that bigger really is better
The Chinese superstar talks to Rolling Stone about his artistry, experimentation, new music, and how he decided to bring "China to the world."
Groups like BTS and Blackpink are not the entirety of Korean music — but their global influence is reshaping Korean culture itself. What’s gained and lost from this cultural feedback loop?
