Why Language Matters in K-Pop
The discussion of the rise of English in K-pop songs is more complex—and important—than it may initially seem.
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The discussion of the rise of English in K-pop songs is more complex—and important—than it may initially seem.
Among the many things vying for your attention this week, what made your heart beat? This week, we also welcome new writers to the segment! [Idols/MVs] TXT, Teen Top — TXT‘s Soobin did a K-pop Talk vlive this week and it was such a blast from the past. He mostly played second and third generation stuff, like Teen Top, Sistar, and Block B while he talked about his memories listening to those songs in junior high. It gave me similar flashbacks to my university years when those same songs came out, and I was amazed that I still knew every word to Nillili Mambo. Everyone has div...