K-pop

Review: Anthology Album Proof Tells Us Where BTS Has Been But Leaves Their Future Uncertain (TIME)

Everyone relax: K-pop superfans say BTS hiatus is NBD (The Guardian)

The Best K-Pop B-Sides of 2021   (MTV News)

The Best K-Pop B-Sides of 2020   (MTV News)

The Black Creatives and Fans Holding K-pop Accountable   (The Guardian)

Why Are K-Pop Groups So Big? A Data Visualization   (The Pudding)

How ATEEZ Became Unstoppable   (MTV News)

How This Self-Taught Producer is Crafting K-Pop's New Sound   (MTV News)

ENHYPEN Take Us Inside Their Camera Roll   (Teen Vogue)

LOONA Takes Orbits Behind the Scenes of EP “[12:00]”   (Teen Vogue)

Social media trends

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The "Expert" YouTube Reactors Changing The Genre  (MTV News)

NCT 127 Did a "Kick It" Challenge Started by Three Chicago Teens  (Teen Vogue)

The Rise of the Eating Disorder Recovery Influencer  (DAZED)

Fandom

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The Joy & Rage of Being Black In Fandom Right Now   (Refinery29)

10 Years of Justin Bieber: Fans Reflect on How Beliebing Changed Their Life   (MTV News)

How Fans Grieve the Death of a K-pop Idol   (MTV News)

Everything Else​

How the Pandemic is Affecting US Guide Dogs and Their Owners   (The Guardian)

Casey Neistat’s Escape from New York Robs the City of its Best Brand Ambassador (FFWD by Medium)

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