South Korean popular culture

Women perform on stage in a pop band. One throws her hand in the air.

Can K-pop stars wield their celebrity to influence climate action?

April 1, 2021Climate Change

K-pop band Blackpink put out a climate change video expressing concern for the environment. Soon after its release, they were named cultural ambassadors to COP26, the upcoming United Nations’ climate talks in Glasgow.

a 65 year old south korean model on the catwalk

‘Don’t ask my age’: Aging South Koreans begin a new chapter on the catwalk, YouTube

June 27, 2019Arts, Culture & Media

black and white photo of three women and a man standing on stage

60 years before BTS, the Kim Sisters were America’s original K-pop stars

May 3, 2019Immigration Rewind

A Korean American singer is defying stereotypes to make it in K-pop

June 4, 2018