BTS, BLACKPINK, AND THE GLOBAL K-POP PHENOMENON: A DEEP DIVE INTO SONGS, THAT MEANS, AND CULTURAL AFFECT

Introduction K-Pop (Korean Pop) has taken the whole world by storm, with its vibrant blend of catchy tunes, amazing choreography, and visually placing aesthetics. Two groups which have considerably contributed to this wave are BTS and BLACKPINK. Both teams have amassed an incredible number of followers worldwide, getting to be domestic names not on