Is it a racial slur or is it simply another language? The question has popped up frequently in the context of several Asian languages over the years. And now that Korean pop music has been dominating ...

Korean folklore is filled with magical tales, ancient creatures, and wise lessons passed down for centuries. These stories often blend nature, family, and spirits to teach values and explain the ...

SM Entertainment’s critically renowned K-pop act Red Velvet dropped their “Cosmic” MV, which celebrates the Midsummer festival. The music video showcases a theme inspired by the 2019 movie Midsommar.

K-pop has been blowing up all over the world. Bands like Stray Kids and BTS have ridden a cultural moment called the Korean wave into international prominence. Fans across the globe enjoy the genre’s ...

The birth of modern K-pop is often dated to 1992, when Seo Taiji and Boys, a dance-oriented trio led by an ex-metalhead, performed their song “I Know” on the South Korean network MBC. Not only did the ...

Jazz pianist and vocalist Maria Kim poses for photos during her interview at the Yonhap News Agency headquarters in Seoul on May 20, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- ...