Tag: K-pop

What makes BTS stand out?

The South Korean boy band BTS, short for Bangtan Sonyeondan or Beyond the Scene, has been killing it in the music industry since their debut in June of 2013. They kicked off their careers as a relatively small K-pop group, but their new single “Dynamite,” released in August, hit number one in the...

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Hooked on the musical revolution

With over 674 million views on YouTube and a number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it seems that “Gangnam Style” might be bringing in a new type of pop music. “I think it’s opening doors,” said University of Toronto professor Ken McLeod. Despite this, Korean pop doesn’t seem to be reaching...

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