Why BTS Became the Breakthrough K-Pop Act in ...

Taylor Swift confirmed Monday (June 1) that she will release the new song "I Knew It, I Knew You" from Toy Story 5 this Friday -- and the news also marks Swift's return to country. On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are discussing everything we know about the so ...  Show more

Drake flooded the zone when he released three new albums -- ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR -- all on May 15, and now he's reaping the chart rewards, debuting in the top three slots on the Billboard 200 albums chart and landing 42 new songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and becomin ...  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

What is K-Pop? Thanks for asking! On October 15th, Big Hit Entertainment debuted on the Korean stock exchange. If you’re not familiar with the company itself, you’re more likely to have heard of BTS, one of the bands they created. In barely 24 hours, the success of the IPO had e ...  Show more

K-Pop has had loyal Korean fanbases for decades and has made a global impact over time. The intimate relationships cultivated between K-Pop idols and their fans speak to the power of this method of entertainment. Daily Show segment producer Sabrina Lee and postdoctoral associate ...  Show more

Now that K-pop is successful on its own terms, the questions it faces are changing. Guest: Billboard's Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activa ...  Show more