By Kristine Kwak
08.04.2020 - 12:19 / billboard.com
With numerous K-pop acts making waves on charts, and artists coming out of the South Korean music world signing with major labels in the U.S., there has never been a better time to get into the genre.
But as important as the music is, the fandom element of the K-pop-loving lifestyle is just as important for many fans.Though it’s impossible to learn everything overnight that you'll need to know as a diehard K-pop fan, take this quick A-Z crash course in K-pop verbiage to prepare yourself before
.By Kristine Kwak
The year is far from over, but there have already been so many amazing K-Pop album and EP releases in 2020.
The King: Eternal Monarch aired its third and fourth episodes. Goes without saying, the K-Drama became the talk of the (Twitter) town soon after both the episodes aired.
Chandler announced the future air dates for their Animal Planet special, and Australia will view their wedding last!
Social distancing is seemingly becoming the new norm but luckily, you don’t need to leave your home for entertainment. Thanks to the multiple streaming services, some of the biggest movies of the last year are now available to watch from the comfort form your own home.
BTS is already plotting their latest comeback.
Who would have thought Tiger JK's tweet supporting BTS could invite so much trouble? Earlier this week, the South Korean rapper shared a screenshot of a report praising the Bantan Boys. The Economist shared an Instagram post talking about the renowned South Korean band.
Yo, Dream! Fans of NCT Dream, the youth-oriented K-pop act can look forward to a new album, Reload, from the act on April 29, as well as some exciting changes to their lineup following its release.On Monday night (April 13, April 14 in South Korea), the team’s company SM Entertainment announced that NCT Dream’s new album will be the last with the current lineup as Dream will shift away from its current, age-based rotational system.
TWICE‘s Jihyo takes over the cover of Allure‘s new Global Beauty Issue for May 2020.
An animated movie about cultural appropriation? Hollywood is increasingly hip to the idea.
Big day for the #Bonghive! Director Bong Joon Ho's Best Picture winner Parasite is now available to stream on Hulu as of Wednesday, April 8. Hulu will be the exclusive subscription streaming home of the South Korean smash, as part of distributor Neon's pact with the streaming service.
Parasite is now streaming!
(G)I-DLE is ready to take over!
You've got plenty of free time at home while social distancing amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, so there’s no better time to take a deep dive into the world of K-pop. With something for everyone (and then some) the South Korean popular music industry is full of diverse, genre-defying artists, with new music exploring the realms of popdom each and every day.There's so much to choose from that it may be hard to get started on your journey into the land of K-pop.