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Songwriter Candace Sosa On The Freedom Of Making K-Pop Music

What That BTS Grammys Snub — & ARMY’s Reaction — Really Reveals

SuperM Aim to Conquer America By Staying Korean

Everything You Need To Know About International Day of the Girl

Let’s be honest: girls should be celebrated all day, every day. But this October, there is a special holiday dedicated to young women, giving us even

by Natalie Morin

Pentagon Isn’t Afraid To Get A Little Weird

Last year, K-pop group Pentagon became a household name in Korea by doing exactly what boy bands are not supposed to do — act uncool. “Shine” is an u

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Here Are The Faces Of Women Fighting Climate Change

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Everything Leaving Netflix in October

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How Rachel Lindsay’s Own Experience Helped Her Be The Perfe...

You may know Rachel Lindsay as America’s former Bachelorette in 2017 (and now wife to her season winner Bryan Abasolo) but now the star has taken on

by Natalie Morin

Up Close & Personal With The Many Sides of Monsta X

Monsta X walk like men who know their power. It’s less of a stroll and more of a glide — controlled but not stiff, oozing confidence and sensuality wit

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The Boyz Reveal The Things That Make Them Fan-Boyz

Every Friday this summer, Refinery29 explores the passionate, rollicking world of fandom. We’ll take a look at how we organize, create, debate and show o

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From Record Players To Camila Cabello: K-Pop Stars Tell Us What T...

K-pop idols have devoted fandoms and communities. But what are they fans of?

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NIKI Wants Asians To Own Their Heritage

A few songs into her set at the Head In The Clouds Festival in early August, Niki Zefanya, who goes by her stage name NIKI, takes a moment to address the 1

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Here's Why The MTV VMA Best K-Pop Category Is Controversial

Many fans feel that segregating Korean artists from the main awards is xenophobic.

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Is That A Joe Alwyn Cameo On Lover?

After months — if not years — of agonizing anticipation and the kind of teasing that Taylor Swift does so well, Lover is finally out. Swift's 18-t

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All The Movies & TV Shows Leaving Netflix in September

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ATEEZ Are Finally Seeing Their Hard Work Pay Off

It’s June 20, and the eight members of South Korean group ATEEZ are freaking out. Dressed in all white, the band just performed their newest tropical-pop

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Meet (G)I-dle, The Women In K-Pop Who Are Unafraid To Grab The Mic

Halfway through South Korean girl group (G)I-dle’s newest music video, “Uh-oh,” the camera pans up to leader and rapper Soyeon, standing alone on a r

by Natalie Morin

K-Pop Group Seventeen Is More Than Just A Number

When it comes to South Korean powerhouse Seventeen, it's easy to become fixated on the numbers. The group has 13 members — you read that right, 13 ?

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RM of BTS' "Seoul Town Road Remix" Is A Clever Take On Lil Nas X'...

The internet threatened to explode when two of the biggest viral chart-toppers came together for the most 2019 collaboration imaginable. BTS' leader a

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Everything Leaving Netflix In August

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Seventeen Just Dropped A Dramatic Teaser, & Here Are Carats' Theo...

Seventeen, the beloved 13-member South Korean group, just dropped the highly-anticipated teaser for what appears to be their rumored August comeback. The v

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Tomorrow X Together Talk Embracing The Awkward Teen Phase & Using...

Tomorrow X Together, which is pronounced “Tomorrow by Together” and often shortened to TXT, felt all eyes on them when they made their debut in

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26 Years Later, Backstreet Boys & *NSYNC Superfans Duke It Out

Every Friday this summer, Refinery29 explores the passionate, rollicking world of fandom. We’ll take a look at how we organize, create, debate and show o

by Natalie Morin

Here's What Real People Think About The U.S. Women's Soccer Team ...

The streets of New York City's Financial District, just around the corner from the Statue of Liberty, were alight with cheers and celebration on Wedne

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K-Pop 101: The Terms You Need To Know Before You Stan

Every Friday this summer, Refinery29 explores at the passionate, rollicking world of fandom. We’ll take a look at how we organize, create, debate and sho

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BTS’ New Bring The Soul: The Movie: Everything You Need ...

A wonderful and not often mentioned part of being a part of ARMY, Korean superstars BTS' fandom, is that you never truly need to worry about feeling w

by Natalie Morin

We Played BTS World, & It's The Game of ARMY's Dreams

Let's be honest — most of BTS' dedicated fandom, called ARMY, already spend their waking hours daydreaming about what it would be like to manag

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BTS Is Teaming Up With UNIQLO For A Collaboration

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All The Movies & TV Shows Leaving Netflix in July

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From Beatlemania To The Beyhive, Here's What A Stan Looked like I...

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