Published Articles: K-pop and Black Lives Matter: A Movement by the Fans or the Famous?
K-pop and Black Lives Matter: A Movement by the Fans or the Famous?
Summary: In June 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement found an unlikely ally in K-pop fans. Korean music lovers quickly mobilized to drown out the movement's opponents on digital platforms such as Twitter with a slew of K-pop dance videos, memes, and promotion materials. The powerful display caused individuals and news industries to ask, "What's K-pop got to do with politics?" In this article, I weigh the roles the K-pop industry and its fanbase played in June's politically-charged digital takedown.
This article was originally published on October 1, 2020 through NOVAsia.com (link), Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies' student-run magazine.
Alternative Link: (http://novasiagsis.com/k-pop-and-black-lives-matter-amovement-by-the-fans-or-the-famous/)
Below, an Instagram post from the rapper Ph1 showing his label's support for Black Lives Matter.