The New York Times – Music:
Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and more will perform in a new tournament festivity. Soccer purists aren’t singing praises.
Category: K-Pop
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Justin Bieber and Burna Boy Join Inaugural World Cup Halftime Show
The New York Times – Music:
The artists will perform with Madonna, Shakira and BTS in the first-ever halftime show for a World Cup final. The aim is to replicate the cultural sway of the Super Bowl.
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Justin Bieber and Burna Boy Join Inaugural World Cup Halftime Show
The New York Times – Music:
The artists will perform with Madonna, Shakira and BTS in the first-ever halftime show for a World Cup final. The aim is to replicate the cultural sway of the Super Bowl.
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Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’
The New York Times – Music:
Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.
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How Will BTS Endure a Grueling World Tour? We Asked Their Ex-Trainer.
The New York Times – Music:
K-pop stars must develop stamina and prevent injuries while also maintaining the lithe physique their industry demands, the band’s former trainer says.
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South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars
The New York Times – Music:
South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.
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The BTS Connection With Howard University
The New York Times – Music:
In promoting its new album, the K-pop superstars looked back to a late-19th-century moment featuring the unofficial anthem Arirang for inspiration.
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The BTS Connection With Howard University
The New York Times – Music:
In promoting its new album, the K-pop superstars looked back to a late-19th-century moment featuring the unofficial anthem Arirang for inspiration.
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The BTS Connection With Howard University
The New York Times – Music:
In promoting its new album, the K-pop superstars looked back to a late-19th-century moment featuring the unofficial anthem Arirang for inspiration.