96 - The Rise of BTS

This week, we're unpacking one of the biggest moments in BTS history: all seven members simultaneously announced they would not be submitting their music to this year's Grammys. We dive into their powerful statement, the controversy surrounding the Recording Academy's new "Best A ...  Show more

This week on Stanning BTS, Kayla and Bethany recap BTS’s unforgettable and iconic performance at the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show. They lit it up like Dynamite! Then we unpack BTS's brand-new "Normal" music video, discussing everything from the promotional rollout and teaser camp ...  Show more

BTS is the focus of the latest episode of the Pop Shop Podcast, as the Pop Shop team dives into why the South Korean group became the breakout stars for the K-pop genre in the U.S. Billboard contributor and K-pop expert Jeff Benjamin joins the show to discuss all things BTS and K ...  Show more

How should we listen to K-pop? This music has become a global phenomenon, charting on the Billboard Hot 100, taking over social media feeds, and touring the world. In particular, the group BTS has captured the ears of millions, building an Army of fans along the way. As uninitiat ...  Show more

In the wake of Rolling Stone's BTS cover-story package, Seoul-based music journalist Youngdae Kim, author of the book 'BTS: The Review,' joins host Brian Hiatt to tell the story of how they became the world's biggest band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com ...  Show more

It's the story of how artists from a small, somewhat unexpected country became global music sensations, amassing devoted fans and making billions in the process. In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise of K-Pop, the strategic role of the Korean government, and the global ...  Show more