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Breaking: Former Monsta X Member Wonho Has Been Cleared Of All Dr...

In this time of uncertainty and turmoil around the world comes a glimmer of good news for fans of beloved Korean group Monsta X. According to a press relea

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Harry Styles Literally Drowns In His Feelings In “Falling&#...

In Harry Styles’ latest album, Fine Line, he downs in his feelings as he sings about the joys and pains of having and losing love. But the newest mu

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The Best Part Of BTS On Carpool Karaoke Isn’t Even James Co...

James Corden had a packed car for his drive to work, but thankfully even the worst LA traffic couldn’t dull the energy of commuting with BTS. The Lat

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BTS Reveal What Matters Most To Them In The Lyrics For “ON&...

BTS leader RM summed up the theme of their newest album, Map of the Soul: 7 best during the septet’s appearance on the Today Show in New York City. &

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When Is Ozark Season 3 Coming Out?

For those hungry for more of Ozark, you’re in luck: Netflix’s gritty take on Breaking Bad is coming back for a third season on March 27. The pl

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Stray Kids & Their Fans Are Growing Up Together

Adulthood has its side effects.

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Thirsty “Fancams” Are Taking Over Twitter & We Have K...

Among the eruption of excitement online following Korean film Parasite‘s historic Oscars run on Sunday, a particular trend took over social media tha

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ITZY Are K-Pop’s Newest Queens Of Confidence

Of the many things we’d like to leave behind in the last decade, the K-pop “factory girls” mentality — exhibited by The New Yorker’s John Seabroo

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A Few Things About BTS’ “Black Swan” The Intern...

With every new release, Korean superstars BTS seem to become more candid about their biggest joys and most profound fears. With their new single, “Bl

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Parasite Just Became The First-Ever Korean Best Picture No...

The Oscars may still be so white, but thanks to director Bong Joon-ho and the cast of Korean thriller and class satire Parasite, the ceremony will be just

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Breaking Down BTS Rapper Suga’s Message In Powerful “Interlude: S...

“I’m afraid, flying high is terrifying. No one told me how lonely it is up here.” If you ever had any doubts that Korean group BTS weren’t self-awa

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Red Velvet Just Beat Destiny’s Child For This Title

Sometimes going psycho can pay off. At least it does in the case of K-pop stars Red Velvet. The five-member powerhouse under SM Entertainment released thei

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The Best K-Pop Songs Of 2019

Korean artists made some of the most creative tracks this year. These are a few of our favorites.

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The Harry Styles Album Is Wrecking The Internet

For the countless Harry Styles fans of the world, Christmas has officially come early. The high-wasted pants aficionado released his second album, Fine Lin

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Perfume, The Biggest Girl Group in Japan, Can See The Future

Refinery29 spoke to the J-pop sensation about finding the humanity and beauty in technology, and having a strong, lifelong female support system.

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

It’s easy to get lost in the expansive, hypnotic world that unfolds in “sage,” the newest single for rookie K-pop group OnlyOneOf. The song is set to

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

In 2019, South Korean group BTS continued to slash through records with ease and sell out stadiums across the world. Their most recent EP, Map of the Soul:

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SuperM Aim to Conquer America By Staying Korean

A monolithic coliseum, intimidating and gleaming in the sun, materializes in the desert like a mirage. Inside, seven men clad in black and metallics stand

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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

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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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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

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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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