Is K-pop’s ‘universe’ building still worth it?
In universe building, groups weave unique, attractive narratives for their images and albums when making a debut or comeback.
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Blackpink makes new record with “Pink Venom” music video
The video logged 90.4 million views in 24 hours when it was unveiled – a record for a music video from a female artist, and the third-highest in the world.
Enter stage right: Musical theatre holds opportunities for K-pop idols
Defying any doubts about her pop music background, Mamamoo‘s lead vocalist Solar proved herself in the titular role of “Mata Hari”, a highly-acclaimed musical.
The Life List: 8 things to know about Extraordinary Attorney Woo star Park Eun-bin
Despite shooting to fame via Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the 29-year-old star actually made her debut at the mere age of five.
Sadness overload: The tricky art of ‘sinpa’ tear-jerkers
The use of sinpa, the overly-emotional and dramatic scenes that Korean films and dramas employ, is often ridiculed, but box office scores indicate that it sells.
Why play-to-own is the next space to watch in Indonesia’s crypto gaming ecosystem
By rewarding engagement with tokens and tokenized game pieces, a player develops an understanding of the game while building true ownership.
8 podcasts worth listening to while driving
From 90's music dissected to a daily discussion of stoicism, here are 8 podcasts recommended by Inquirer staff to help pass time the next time you find yourself middle of a…
K-pop invasion: From a local trend to a global phenomenon, and beyond
K-pop has spread around the world since the early 2000s, starting in the Japanese music market and spreading into East Asian countries until the mid-2010s.
From ‘Shiri’ to ‘Parasite,’ Korean films came a long way
Around 2010, major Korean directors who gained global recognition expanded their global fanbase further by doing projects in the US with Hollywood star actors.
Deepika Padukone ranks on top the latest survey
Post her latest direct-to-digital release, Gehraiyaan, the multi-talented superstar made a lasting impact on the audience as Alisha.