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

Introduction K-Pop (Korean Pop) has taken the world by storm, with its vibrant combination of catchy tunes, remarkable choreography, and visually hanging aesthetics. Two groups that have appreciably contributed to this wave are BTS and BLACKPINK. Both teams have amassed a lot of admirers throughout the world, turning out to be home names not just i