As summer approaches, a series of large-scale K-Pop-related performances and events are taking place both domestically and internationally from May to June, raising excitement among K-Pop fans.…
미성년자를 대상으로 하는 오디션 프로그램 논란, 배우 김수현의 미성년자 연애 스캔들, NewJeans 다니엘의 연습생 시스템 비판 등 K-pop 산업의 구조적 문제들이 잇따라 수면 위로 떠올랐다.
MBN’s idol audition program for participants under 15 years old, titled ‘UNDER15,’ is receiving severe criticism globally due to concerns over the sexualization and exploitation of children.…
K-Pop’s internationalization is advancing at a rapid pace. As global major entertainment companies launch artists of various nationalities and strengthen local strategies, K-Pop has transitioned from an industry centered…
The “Trot Dolls” (a fusion of trot and idol), who are leading the new generation of trot survival programs, are penetrating the K-POP scene through bold genre expansions.…
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