Kicking off their global tour in the South Korean city of Incheon, the five members of K-pop boy band Cortis saunter onto stage in casual, streetwear-inspired outfits, exuding an effortlessly cool vibe. “Put your phone down,” one of the members bellows. Piercing screams erupt. A sea of illuminated screens flickers back. “I told you, put
K-pop’s biggest stars, from BTS to Seventeen, have danced routines that Youngjun Choi choreographed. Now, the top choreographer is betting that AI can help anyone with an idea, a phone, and no dance training to create the next hit K-pop dance. It all started six years ago when Choi met Joon Jung, then a dancer
Growing up in a military family, Yeon-su was taught that the South was the enemy. When she escaped, she tried to stay away from South Korean culture. But music found its way into his life. He achieved it in 2011, before BTS debuted, before K-pop became a global sensation. Now, even listening to or watching
K-pop idols often dress in luxury clothing from brand deals, but the reality of their careers can seem quite bleak. Hyebin, the leader of six-member girl group Momoland, took to Instagram this week to dispel the illusion that every K-pop idol makes cash. “It’s been more than 10 years since I became an idol,” he