TikTok is growing fast as a destination for news, but news and politics accounts make up less than one percent of accounts followed by U.S. adults, the Pew Research Center says. Around half of all TikTok accounts followed by U.S. adults are influencers and creators, the study shows. Plus, content related to news and politics […]
Male Idol’s Most Embarrassing Photo Starts K-Pop’s “Airport Runway” Culture
For Korean celebrities, the airport isn’t just a place for departures and arrivals; It’s also a runway where they show off their visuals, outfits, and even brand sponsorships. And Kim Junsu, whose OG K-Pop legend era as TVXQ began way before the “airport runway” culture was a thing, believes he might have been the one who started […]
Hyolyn’s Latest Comeback Sparks Massive Debate About “Stealing Culture” And “Copying” Tyla
Hyolyn recently teased her new track, “Wait.” The energetic beats and twerking dance moves immediately became a hot topic online. The full MV was released on August 12, 2024. HYOLYN(효린) ‘Wait’ MV Teaserhttps://t.co/v2yhDSf2FK 2024.08.12 6PM(KST)I’ve been waiting too long 👋#HYOLYN #효린 #Wait #8월12일 #놀러올래 #Waitisland #웨잇 pic.twitter.com/BelNtaq1BC — 🌊Hyolyn is back⛱️ (@xhyolynx05) August 9, 2024 […]
“Offensive” Question About Fandom Culture Sparks Heated Debate
An “offensive” question posed by a netizen who did not understand fandom culture sparked a heated debate online. This might offend many people, but since I was young, I never understood the point of stanning celebrities. We’re all human, so why do you have to stan another person? Can someone answer me? – Original poster […]
Male K-Pop Idol Spills The Biggest Culture Difference He Dealt With In Korea
Many K-Pop idol groups have foreign members, and it can be hard to adjust to the culture when they first come to Korea. BM in Washington, D.C., as part of his first concert tour. | @KARD_Official/X It’s also similar for Korean-American idols born or growing up outside Korea. In a recent episode of POP OUT […]