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This is Notes on K-pop, an upcoming newsletter by Tamar Herman full of musings on K-pop & then some. I’m looking forward to sharing ideas and thoughts with you!
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In Conversation: AtHeart on their Time Travel Project, collaboration, and inspiration
As we all know, nostalgia is in. It's unavoidable in 2026 as the zeitgeist loves the looks of yesteryear, the sound of a decade or two ago, and we're seeing an abundance of remakes. For AtHeart, there's been an immense focus on reimagining the
Notes on KCON LA 2026
I’ve been to many KCON LAs, beginning going over a decade ago and only missing one since. I’ve covered KCON for Billboard, Forbes, Grammy.com, and other outlets. This year was the first time in years where I just went to exist, and enjoy, and it led to
In Conversation: dodree on blending traditional arts with K-pop
The fusion of traditional Korean culture and popular culture via K-pop has been around for years, with acts like VIXX, BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, and Oneus incorporating elements and aesthetic of traditional Korean culture and music. Now there's dodree, a duo featuring members NaYeongjoo and LeeSonghyun, who
In 2026, K-pop is Revisiting The Album
It’s officially halfway through 2026, and I’m starting to think that this is K-pop’s Year of the Albums. Every year, there are good releases. Usually, we as humanity focus on the singles. The songs that are the primary focus of an artist’s promotional cycle. The