POP CULTURE
Rapper VannDa Is a New Voice From Cambodia’s New Generation
“I think Khmer music is on the right path,” VannDa said. “And for me, I feel that we do not have more time to wait. We must go.”
88rising on That Coachella Set and the Community That Made It Happen
Anything seems to be possible for the team that keeps their feet on the ground and their head in the clouds.
This is Julia Fox’s World – We’re Just Living in It
She’s an It-Girl in the most faithful sense – ascending out of the blue to become a defining figure of this particularly lawless era of pop culture.
In Japan’s Oscar-Nominated ‘Drive My Car,’ Silence Is the Loudest Character
Clocking in at just under three hours, Best Picture nominee “Drive My Car” is a medley of roaring silence and quiet exchanges.
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Studio Ghibli
Navigating Hayao Miyazaki’s world can be overwhelming, but we got you covered.
BIBI Is Following K-Pop’s Success, but Charting Her Own Path
The South Korean singer-songwriter is living the best of both the underground and pop scenes.
Why Do Fans Send Rice to Their K-Pop Idols?
Donated by K-pop fans, rice wreaths are a common way to show support for idols. But not everyone—not even fans themselves—know exactly why.
Epik High’s Tablo Talks About the Rumor That Changed His Life
Korean hip-hop star Tablo was at the height of his career, then a trivial accusation about his past exploded into an international obsession.
People Who Have Used Drugs Reflect on ‘Euphoria’
“When I saw that episode of Rue breaking things in the house, saying hurtful things to her mom and pushing her, that was just too real.”
Why K-Pop Fans Are Buying, Trading, and Selling Photos of Their Idols
Here’s a closer look at the K-pop photocard phenomenon.
The Fan Translators Behind K-Pop’s Worldwide Success
Next time you read translations, you know who to thank.
Why You Feel Like You’re Friends With Your Favorite Celebrities
Parasocial relationships are mostly virtual, but the emotions attached to them can be very real.