Daydreams to Screentime

A Brief History of K-Pop From Basement Jams to Global Beats        Though the musical roots of K-POP can date back to the 1950s - 1960's, K-POP has expanded 4 decades later to the 1990s with the "idol group" system, where each person goes through training. They had to train their voices, remember dance choreographies with the good old muscle memory, and of course, they got to have the stage presence.      This type of training ensures these kinds of idol performers are excellent and extraordinary, not just singers. But it isn't just about catchy tunes and flashy performances, it boasts a diverse musical spectrum, encompassing everything from the sweet sugary sounds of "bubblegum pop”, to the dark and edgy vibes of concept-driven groups.      This type of variety ensures there's something for everyone, making K-POP a global phenomenon that has not only transcended language and cultural barriers but has also transcended as a symb...

TWICE comes back together in “ONE SPARK” TWICE has BLOOM in ONE SPARK with their 13 th mini-album; With YOU-th (from top left: jeongyeon, sana, mina, momo, dahyun.  from bottom left: nayeon, jihyo, chaeyoung, and tzuyu)      Together since 2015, 7 full albums, and 13 mini-albums later, TWICE has become one of the most beloved and popular K-POP girl group worldwide. TWICE was the first female K-Pop group to play the North American stadium, and the first-ever girl group to play SoFi Stadium.        In 2020, TWICE achieved their first rankings on the Billboard 200 and Artist 100 charts with their mini album MORE & MORE.      In 2023, they were the first K-Pop act honored at the prestigious Billboard Women in Music Awards, where they received the "Breakthrough Award."      On November 1st, 2023, TWICE started their preparations for their newest comeback.      On February 2nd, TWICE came out w...