Although BTS has achieved worldwide success, their songs are not exempt from being banned from Korean broadcast should they not be deemed appropriate. These 13 BTS songs have been banned from public broadcasts for various reasons, with one additional track added that was banned from gyms in Seoul. 1. “Can You Turn Off Your Cell Phone?” Released […]
TikTok rolls out a new feature that lets you find songs by singing or humming them
TikTok is looking to take on YouTube Music and Shazam with a new feature called “Sound Search,” which lets you find a sound by singing, humming or playing it. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that the feature is available to some users in select regions and is not yet widely available. Sound Search offers another […]
The Most Legendary Bridges In K-Pop Songs, According To Fans
The bridge of a song is often its emotional peak, adding a change in melody that can make a track unforgettable. In K-Pop, a well-done bridge can instantly hook a listener and elevate it to legendary status. Check out the best bridges among K-Pop songs according to fans below. 25. DRAMA – AESPA 24. HOT […]
5+ Controversial K-Pop Songs That Misuse AAVE
AAVE, or African-American Vernacular English, is an English dialect spoken by the Black community in the United States. Yet, it’s often mislabeled as Gen-Z or TikTok slang. It’s frequently appropriated by non-Americans attempting to sound “American” or “hip.” The misusage of AAVE can be considered offensive (usage, in general, can be regarded as cultural appropriation), […]
8 K-Pop Songs you Should NOT Show To Non-K-Pop Fans
It can be an intimidating task to try and figure out what the best songs would be to introduce your non-K-Pop fans to the music genre. Not everyone is super open to the experimental nature of many K-Pop songs, so it’s generally considered “safer” to go with songs that are more easy-listening or generic than […]