Unpacking K-pop in America: The Subversive Potential of Male K-pop Idols’ Soft Masculinity
K-Pop
Through an in-depth analysis of American fans of K-pop boy bands, this study explores the racial implication of the popularity of male K-pop idols whose performance of masculinity is different from hegemonic masculinity in the United States.
Jeehyun Jenny Lee, Rachel Kar Yee Lee, Ji Hoon Park
2019
Until “Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)” met BTS
Official Content
This article considers BTS's remix of "Savage Love" (originally by Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685).
Ilkwon Kang
2020
V: “I have a desire to perfect one cool thing about myself”
Official Content
BTS Butter album release interview.
Kang, M.
2021
V: “I hope I can convey how free I am”
Official Content
BTS ‘Proof’ release interview.
Kang, M.
2022
V “I wish we were back with ARMY, laughing together”
Official Content
V's comeback interview for the BE album.
Myungseok Kang
2020
"Yet To Come" the single is OUT NOW!
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