There are some cultural differences between K-Pop and the cultures from which the genre borrows, sometimes resulting in unintended racism or cultural appropriation. TO1’s Chan | TO1/YouTube Over the years, the words naega and niga have sparked misunderstanding among those who do not listen to K-Pop or speak Korean. Each of the words sounds similar […]
Content Creator Under Fire For Alleged Racism And Xenophobia Toward Popular Korean Group At 2024 Coachella
A content creator is going viral for the wrong reasons. The first weekend of 2024 Coachella (also known as Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival) was held April 12-14 in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. ATEEZ made history as the first K-Pop boy group to perform at the famous music […]
What Does BTS’s RM Think About About Xenophobia, Discrimination, And Masculinity In The Music Industry?
In a past interview with Rolling Stone, RM addressed xenophobia, discrimination, and masculinity; three important issues that affect BTS not only as musicians, but as individuals. BTS When discussing utopian and dystopian futures in the context of today’s world, a world rife with anti-Asian violence and discrimination, RM chose to acknowledge darkness while looking towards the light. RM This is […]