In 2021, Aria was Gauthami, a dorky teenager on a year-long break from studies. Then she decided to audition online to be a K-Pop idol. "When I first introduced my dream to my family over dinner, ...

If you’re wondering what it takes to become a K-pop star, watching Apple TV+’s new eye-opening documentary K-Pop Idols might be a great place to start—just don’t expect to walk away with a K-pop ...

K-pop’s upbeat music and imagery contrasted with rigorous training systems for its artists makes stories about the “dark side” of the industry irresistible. Apple TV+’s new six-part docuseries “K-Pop ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. In the past week, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack earned ...

Being a K-pop idol isn’t easy—on top of being able to sing and rap, idols are also expected to dance and give a great performance in front of live audiences. There’s a certain level of athleticism ...