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.
Category: South Korea
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She’s Blazing a Trail for a Traditional Korean Zither in Jazz
The New York Times – Music:
The Seoul-born gayageum player DoYeon Kim has become an in-demand collaborator for some of the biggest innovators in improvised music.
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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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5 Takeaways From Netflix’s ‘BTS: The Return’ Documentary
The New York Times – Music:
Netflix’s documentary about the superstar K-pop group’s comeback after a four-year hiatus showcases its creative process, brotherhood and anxieties about fame.
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K-Pop’s BTS Returns to the Stage
The New York Times – Music:
The group’s first concert in nearly four years — held in the historic center of Seoul — was heavy on songs from its new album. They also played a few old hits.
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The director of the Netflix livestream is a veteran of the Oscars and the Super Bowl.
The New York Times – Music:
Hamish Hamilton, a multiple-time Emmy and BAFTA winner, is directing the Netflix broadcast of BTS’s comeback concert on Saturday.
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Why BTS Is Promoting Its New Album, ‘Arirang,’ in Korea Before Hitting the Road
The New York Times – Music:
The last time BTS released an album, it kicked off with appearances in New York before Seoul. This time it’s the other way around.
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These BTS Fans Waited 15 Hours to See Their Idols
The New York Times – Music:
Those without tickets arrived at the venue before the sun rose on Saturday to stake out areas that offered unobstructed views of the stage.