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

Introduction K-Pop (Korean Pop) has taken the entire world by storm, with its vibrant combination of catchy tunes, amazing choreography, and visually putting aesthetics. Two teams that have drastically contributed to this wave are BTS and BLACKPINK. The two groups have amassed millions of admirers globally, becoming domestic names not just in Korea