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Korea

Pop Culture8 min

The five generations of K-pop: from Seo Taiji to NewJeans

A complete guide to the five generations of K-pop. From Seo Taiji and Boys to NewJeans, a look back at thirty years of Korean pop evolution: key artists, innovations and global impact.

July 1, 2026Read

Korea

Arts6 min

Pansori: Korea's opera of a single breath

Discovering pansori, the Korean epic chant: the singer and his drum, han, the great tales, the UNESCO listing and its surprising revival.

June 8, 2026Read

Korea

Arts5 min

Samulnori: when four drums become a storm

History and meaning of samulnori, Korean percussion: four instruments, the peasant roots of pungmul, cosmic symbolism and the move from street to stage.

June 6, 2026Read

Korea

Pop Culture5 min

K-pop: the history and backstage of the Korean industry

The history of K-pop: from Seo Taiji to global idols, the agency system, the fandoms, Korean soft power and the hidden side of a finely tuned industry.

April 5, 2026Read