Young South Koreans are buying Buddhist merch. Monks and experts hope the buzz will translate into deeper engagement.
Category: K-Pop
The K-Pop Band Big Ocean Is Making Waves With Sign Language
Big Ocean, a boy band whose members are deaf or hard of hearing, has found success with a mix of singing and signing.
K-Pop Singer Taeil Sentenced to 3½-Years in Rape of Tourist
Taeil, a former member of the popular boy band NCT, and two acquaintances were jailed in a case that has provoked anger in South Korea.
BTS Is Back Together. Does It Still Rule K-Pop?
Suga is the last member of the wildly popular band to complete his national service. After more than two years apart, the challenge is to rekindle the magic.
How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse
With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.
BTS Reunion Nears as RM and V Finish Military Service
RM and V emerged from a base in South Korea on Wednesday in fatigues. Three other members of the hugely popular boy band will finish their national service this month.
