In Culture
What Seoul’s new law for idol trainees means for K-pop
Is Seoul’s new policy for idols and trainees enough to eliminate the extreme beauty standards and unhealthy schedules forced upon them?
In Pop Culture
An ARMY and an EXO-L on fandom beef and the mute button
"Assess if it’s you being hurt or the artist. And go outside. Touch some grass," advises Nathalie Milante to fans who love to start beef
In Culture
From Palestine solidarity to KathNiel, here are the 20 moments in politics and pop culture that defined 2023
2023 was a wild ride for global trends and issues. Here’s a look back.
In Celebrities
Why Kanye West harassing Kim Kardashian is ‘terrifying,’ according to Trevor Noah
“If Kim Kardashian cannot escape this, what chance do normal women have?”
In Pop Culture
My kitty is now an alt TikTok baddie
For the second episode of Please Make My Cats Famous, I made my son look even more of a heartbreaker
In Music
Mckenna Grace’s ‘Autumn Leaves’ is my ‘sad girl fall’ soundtrack
I suddenly feel like I’ve gone through 10 breakups in one year
In Pop Culture
BINI’s comeback single ‘Karera’ is an upbeat self-care anthem
The Nation’s Girl Group is back with a song to ease your worries about what lies ahead
In Music
Post-concert amnesia: Forgetting what’s supposed to be unforgettable
Seeing your favorite idol perform live is an out-of-body experience, tbh