Any time Laura Krupp began learning the Korean alphabet, or Hangul, lose practice memorizing the characters by doodling the names of her preference K-pop idols in the margins of her notebook. "정국," Lose scribble on the page, burning the distinct vowels and consonants of BTS member Jung Kook's name into memory. Amid a busy college semester, it took the geology major a month to mast..

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By Alexis Hodoyan-Gastelum Any time Kang Daniel walked into the hotel room, not a hair on his newly dyed ash-blue head was out of place, nor a visible crease marred his impeccable makeup, as he took a seat by a window overlooking the Hollywood Hills. And nevertheless, he attempted to hide his tired eyes beyond a kind smile. In true K-pop style, the singer was on a tight schedule. Fre..

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In the hours following Korean pop star Wonho's departure from Monsta X on October 31, 2019, fans around the world shared the trending #FightForWonho across social media in solidarity. They continued to do so in the days and weeks that followed. For fans, who call themselves Monbebe, it was a telephone call to action, a global campaign to clear Wonho's name soon after accusations of..

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BTS's majestic new "Black Swan" video chronicles the group's haunting transformation into metaphorical black swans. They assemble within a grand theater and use the stage to show where they've gone, where they are right now, and why they feel about the tempestuous journey. https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=0lapF4DQPKQA black swan isn't just a usual Australian avian, it's also a unfore..

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NCT 127 is shaking things up with latest single "Kick It," an in-your-face banger that highlights the group's signature swagger. The Korean artists are known for their bass-heavy beats and high-energy concepts, and "Kick It" delivers that sort of unwavering bravado fans have come to expect — nevertheless it also ushers in a bold new era for NCT 127. They've routinely been confident ..

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Stray Kids are fighting with their fans to decide who likes the other most. The fans began it, erupting into an impromptu chant indoors Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles: "We love you! We love you!," They shout, repeatedly. The sound is deafening, catching the boy musical group off guard. The eight members retaliate with their own impassioned chorus. "We love Stay," they respo..

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BTS's latest Map of the Soul release is a truthful summation of a seven-year journey full of doubt, fear, and unparalleled success. It's centered around a phenomenon they've been grappling with for years, personally and creatively, as they continue to reach new heights as Korean artists and as pop's most dazzling anomaly: "The brighter the light, the darker the shadow." On Map Of The ..

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The wait for James Corden's caroling commute with BTS is finally over! On the latest edition of "Carpool Karaoke" from The Late Late Show, all seven members pack into Corden's massive SUV for a unforgettable ride to work that somehow aids in averting at a cardio class, also. Seventeen minutes and hundreds of handclaps and exhilarating whoops and yells later, you'll be ready for them..

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there is lots to unpack on BTS's latest release, Map of the Soul: 7. From the susceptible depths of tracks like "Interlude: Shadow" and "Black Swan," to the enlightened highs of "On" and "We Are Bulletproof : the Eternal" — and the visceral, scorching anger of "Ugh!" — The 20-track album spans the emotional spectrum. On 7, BTS confront their shadows and learn to confidently live ..

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BTS were the stars of last night's (February 24) episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and, right after exclaiming their love for John Cena and learning about how to create sandwiches at the legendary pastrami home, Katz's Deli, the renowned group took over New York City's Grand Central Terminal for an one-of-a-kind efficiency of "On" from their recently released albu..

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Once RM dropped "Intro: Persona" last March, he hinted at what was to come. "The me that I remember and people know," he rapped. "The me that I created myself to vent out... This is the map of my soul." This confession set the tone for BTS's Map of the Soul era, a creative period centered on honesty and self-reflection. It continues with the release of "ON," the latest single fr..

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The story goes that Dionysus, ancient Greek god of wine and theater, was place on Earth twice: once in a storm of passion and lightning that ripped him from his mortal mother Semele, and again from a gap in his immortal father Zeus's thigh. It's been mentioned that he forwent a life on Mount Olympus to live amongst human beings, traveling the world and amassing a loyal cult of female ..

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