BTS, BLACKPINK, AND THE WORLDWIDE K-POP PHENOMENON: A DEEP DIVE INTO NEW MUSIC, THIS MEANS, AND CULTURAL AFFECT

Introduction K-Pop (Korean Pop) has taken the globe by storm, with its vibrant mixture of catchy tunes, amazing choreography, and visually putting aesthetics. Two groups that have noticeably contributed to this wave are BTS and BLACKPINK. The two teams have amassed countless lovers globally, starting to be household names not just in Korea but acro