Setting the record straight episode 5: BTS’ ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ Review
On the fifth episode of Setting the Record Straight, co-hosts Jack Graves and MJ Harris share their thoughts on Map of the Soul: 7, the latest album by K-pop sensation, BTS.
The Clog’s ultimate Spotify playlist of K-pop songs
Here, we’ve described our top five on our ultimate K-pop playlist, but there are so many more K-pop songs for you to check out!
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The pros and cons of breaking up
When we considered doing long distance, I was reluctant. I didn’t want us to waste each other’s time in pursuit of an empty “maybe.”
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Hey, Cube Entertainment? We’ve got beef
Work in Progress
I love music enough to create it, to write about it, to critique it, to consume it at all hours. It’s exciting to see K-pop rapidly grow in popularity, inspiring non-Korean fans to become acquainted with a culture they may not have known much about otherwise.
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In conversation with actor Emily Brown: Navigating the stage in a time of representation
The role that lightning-struck Brown was that of Maria in a production of “West Side Story” her senior year of high school.
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A who’s who guide to BTS, the K-pop boy band breaking out in America
Korean pop music, or K-pop, has finally made its way to America — and it’s here to stay. Although Korean groups such as Wonder Girls and EXO have previously tried to break into the American music industry, Bangtan Sonyeondan, or BTS, has been the K-pop group to make its mark, specifically with its 2018 album Love
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The most surprising thing about the recent BTS album is that it was successful
BTS’ latest, Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear,’ the last of a triptych of albums, is not what we would expect for its triumphant American breakthrough.
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Glimpse into the I-House community
We at the Clog had the pleasure of catching a glimpse into the seemingly insular community at the International House. They were having their weekly coffee hour and the featured country was Korea. With K-pop blasting in the background and eager revelers crowding around the calligraphy table, I-House proved anything
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Seventeen’s unique artistry shines in K-pop world
Just four months ago, Korean boy group Seventeen debuted with an EP that shot to Billboard’s international chart’s top 10. Already, the band is back with its second EP, Boys Be, and in the short time that’s passed, the members of Seventeen have evolved into mature artists with a unique
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Tunesday: A tour through K-pop
A rising star in global charts, Korean music is quickly becoming a more international scene. Getting into K-pop can involve a lot of work, so if you need a quick tour of some of the best songs the industry has to offer, take a break from studying and browse through
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