The singer Crush apologized for a “misunderstanding” after the exchange, which highlights what experts call K-pop’s uneasy relationship with Black culture.
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Emmy Success for ‘Squid Game’ Is Hailed in South Korea
After the dystopian Netflix drama picked up multiple wins, Koreans celebrated the awards as the latest example of their country’s rise as a cultural powerhouse.
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RM, BTS Leader, Embraces New Role: Art Patron
The BTS leader has been championing canonical artists from his native South Korea — studying their work, buying it and sometimes talking to it. “I feel like they’re watching me,” he said.
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Why Pop’s Biggest Stars Are Staying Put for Long Residencies
Extended runs in one venue, once associated with legacy acts, have become popular with stars including Harry Styles and BTS, lowering bills and building hype as touring costs rise.
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BTS Says It’s Taking a Break, but Promises It’s Not Permanent
Members of the K-pop juggernaut said in a video conversation that they wanted time to explore their individual artistic identities.