6 Best Articles on K-Pop
The most useful articles on K-Pop from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 K-Pop Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on K-Pop by Refind users in 2024 so far.
- How K-pop Stars Are Leading Vital Mental Health Conversations
- QAnon followers melt down after K-Pop fans take over their hashtag
- How K-pop fans are weaponizing the internet for Black Lives Matter
- Next Stop, K-Pop: A Dizzying Tour of Seoul’s Pop Music Scene
- A K-pop musical is opening on Broadway this year
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on K-Pop—all under 10 minutes.
How K-pop Stars Are Leading Vital Mental Health Conversations
“I tend to think that depression is a natural thing rather than a bad thing,” GOT7 leader Jay B tells Teen Vogue.
QAnon followers melt down after K-Pop fans take over their hashtag
Online trolls and far-right conspiracy theorists learned a valuable lesson this week: Do not upset Korean pop music superfans. On Sunday, K-pop stan Twitter rallied in support of the Black Lives…
How K-pop fans are weaponizing the internet for Black Lives Matter
From K-pop fancams to Disney songs, here are 5 delightful ways protest supporters are weaponizing social media
Can K-Pop Fans Save the Planet?
From fighting deforestation to lobbying in favor of eco-CDs, a small group of activists is harnessing the power of K-pop for good.
A K-pop musical is opening on Broadway this year
The production will star real-life K-pop singer Luna.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on K-Pop.
Next Stop, K-Pop: A Dizzying Tour of Seoul’s Pop Music Scene
In an attempt to connect with his K-Pop-obsessed teenage daughter, writer Eric Weiner books two tickets to the land of BTS: Seoul, South Korea. Here’s what their trip was like.
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