On February 27, BLACKPINK’s Jennie hosted her Rubify Listening Party in partnership with Spotify at Hyundai Card UNDERSTAGE in Seoul. The event was split into two sessions, allowing 200 lucky fans to experience all 15…
Author: Harper West
Harper West covers K‑pop culture, comeback schedules, and fan trends. When not writing, Harper is digging through stage cams and chart updates.
SM’s Hearts2Hearts Faces Plagiarism Claims Before Debut—Is It Just a Trend?
Even before making their official debut, SM Entertainment’s upcoming girl group Hearts2Hearts (H2H) is caught up in a plagiarism debate. The controversy erupted after their promotional content for a CF deal with MegaCoffee showcased a…
GOT7’s BamBam and (G)I-DLE’s Minnie Redefine K-Pop Friendships with Their Sibling-Like Bond
K-Pop idols often share close friendships, but it’s rare to see male and female idols publicly interacting due to fan expectations. However, GOT7’s BamBam and (G)I-DLE’s Minnie have broken the norm, proving that platonic friendships…
PLAVE Makes History as First Virtual Idol Group on Billboard’s Global 200
On February 19, Billboard announced that PLAVE’s latest song, Dash, secured the 195th spot on the Global 200 chart. This marks the first time a virtual idol group has ever made it onto this prestigious…
Super Junior’s 2019 Cover of ‘Ahora Te Puedes Marchar’ Goes Viral Amid Selena Gomez’s Spanish Controversy
For K-pop group Super Junior, going viral is nothing new. But this time, it’s not for a new song or comeback—it’s for a 2019 cover of a classic Latin hit that has resurfaced amid the…
K-Pop’s Work Hour Debate: Balancing Dreams and Rights
The ongoing debate over teen idols’ working hours in South Korea’s entertainment industry has reached new heights as the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) formally opposed proposed legal amendments seeking to reduce the work hours…
Lee Young Ji Challenges Toxic Beauty Standards in K-Pop
The K-pop industry is often known for its strict beauty standards, but rapper and variety show queen Lee Young Ji is taking a stand. In a recent interview with Billboard Arabia, Young Ji spoke about…
K Pop Trainee Systems Breaking Dreams Before They Start
The entertainment industry, especially in K-Pop, has long been admired for its polished performers and world-class productions. Behind every successful idol are often years of rigorous training in trainee programs run by major entertainment companies.…
K Pop Fan Culture Encouraging Unhealthy Industry Standards
Entertainment world thrives on the relationship between artists and their fans. However, in recent years, some aspects of fan culture have contributed to unhealthy standards within the industry, particularly in music, movies, and K-pop. These…