boy bands, bts, gender roles, k pop, male role models, masculinity

K-Pop and the Masculinity Crisis

K-pop has been a global cultural phenomenon for the past few years. In a world dominated by Hollywood and U.S. pop music, South Korean boy bands carved out their own niche, creating millions of followers. However, K-pop’s rise to popularity has been a hotly debated subject, with some saying that its influence creates a crisis ...