For Koreans, becoming a K-pop idol is said to be harder than winning the lottery. For those outside Korea, the path to stardom in the genre may seem even rarer—though soon, industry executives and ...
A new Apple TV+ documentary series, “K-pop Idols,” offers an intimate look at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversity while grappling with challenges in a field that demands perfection. SEOUL, ...
Hybe officially establishes its fifth overseas unit in India as part of its strategy to expand and globalize its K-pop idol nurturing system. South Korean entertainment powerhouse Hybe has established ...
It wasn’t until she discovered K-pop idol Kai that Stephanie Choi, a postdoctoral associate in UB’s Asia Research Institute, became a “true fan” of K-pop music. “Isn’t K-pop for teenagers?” she ...