Not what investors wanted to hear. Yesterday, Spotify announced significant improvements to its free tier service, including on-demand song playback. Now, investors have responded to the news. Spotify’s stock went down 1.5% yesterday….
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Doubling down on Bluetooth speakers. Ikea will bring two Bluetooth speaker models to the US and the UK. Called the Ikea ENEBY, the speakers measure 20 x 20 or 30 x 30 and come in white, gray, or black. This marks the first time that the Swe…
Koreans Can’t Wear Dreadlocks? EXO’s Kai Accused of ‘Cultural Appropriation’
Who says Kpop stars can’t sport dreadlocks, or whatever hairstyle they please? As EXO’s popularity surges in the United States and elsewhere, some prickly issues surrounding ‘cultural appropriation’ are surfacing. On its face, it all sounds absurd. Why can’t a Kpop group dress, dance, and act however they want? And, for that matter, why can’t any group —from […]
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PSY Congratulates BTS for Following In His Footsteps
PSY put South Korea on the map. Now, the ‘King of Kpop’ is paving the way for the next generation of emerging performers, starting with BTS. When it comes to Kpop, there may never be a superstar as big as PSY. The ‘Elvis of Korea’ has garnered more YouTube views than most labels, with billions […]
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Why I Didn’t Kill Myself After Spending 5 Hours at an EXO Kpop Concert
There wasn’t an earplug that could save me from the hours of relentless, high-pitched screaming. I saw a girl crying in the presence of an EXO ‘idol’. The threat of trampling hovered at any moment. Here’s why I decided not to commit suicide and soldier through my first Kpop performance. “Do you like Kpop?” I turned […]
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Are BTS ARMYs Too Cheap to Buy a Times Square Billboard?
That’s the taunt after EXO fans dropped millions on a splashy Times Square billboard. Can ARMYs match that spending power, or all they all talk? It was the ultimate statement by one of the most dedicated fanbases in the world. In celebration of EXO’s fifth birthday, a massive group of EXO-L reserved multiple Times Square advertisements. […]
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G-Dragon ‘Cry for Help’ Puts Big Bang VIPs on Suicide Alert
A troubling post from Big Bang leader G-Dragon is creating concern among dedicated VIPs. Is one of Kpop’s biggest superstars suffering from depression and burnout? That’s a serious concern after a cryptic, ‘cry for help’ Instagram post emerged from Big Bang leader G-Dragon on Wednesday. The post features a dark image of what appears to be […]
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‘Low Life’ BTS Fans Accused of Ruining KCON ’17 In Mexico
Did the BTS ‘ARMY’ just ruin KCON Mexico? That’s the accusation following a series of ugly incidents at the Kpop festival. Are BTS fans becoming too unruly and out-of-control? That is a serious question after ugly incidents emerged at KCON ’17 in Mexico City last weekend. The event, one of Mexico’s first glimpses at Kpop culture, found BTS […]
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Big Bang Crushes Rival BTS With 7 Million YouTube Followers
Who’s the biggest Kpop group in the land? Big Bang has just surpassed 7 million YouTube followers, a record for a Kpop group. The figure is more than double that of rival BTS. Kpop is now one of the most explosive genres on YouTube, thanks to an increasingly global fanbase. Just this morning, Korean superstars […]
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Kpop Group Mamamoo Apologizes for ‘Blackface’ Music Video
Here’s one way to introduce yourself to America. Now, Kpop girl group Mamamoo is profusely apologizing for dressing up in ‘blackface’ costumes. Kpop foursome Mamamoo is now on the defensive after filming an over-the-top ‘blackface’ video. The video surfaced at a sold-out show in Seoul, and immediately plunged the group into a massive online controversy. […]
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