What exactly is K-pop? Internationally — and especially in the West — the term has become synonymous with girl groups and boy bands (“idol groups” in K-pop lexicon). But some Korean music industry ...

“Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades. But in recent years, it has exploded in popularity in Southern California. The biggest fans? Immigrant seniors. Today, we talk about ...

Fans of one of the most famous Trot performers, Lim Young Woong, gather at the Dolby Theater to see Lim in concert in Los Angeles in February. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Eunice Kim, a ...

The biggest K-pop stars overseas are BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids and aespa — but not in Korea. Here, the throne is taken by ...

K-Pop Dreaming, is about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles. Host Vivian Yoon takes listeners on a journey from ...

The birth of modern K-pop is often dated to 1992, when Seo Taiji and Boys, a dance-oriented trio led by an ex-metalhead, performed their song “I Know” on the South Korean network MBC. Not only did the ...

"I sincerely hope that peace will come as soon as possible to Ukraine and Russia, so that their people can enjoy happy daily lives singing 'K-Trot' songs." It was revealed on the 19th that a rookie ...