As the K-pop phenomenon continues to sweep across the globe, the New York Times has highlighted a South Korean music group that defies the typical conventions of K-pop. On January 30, The New York Times published an article featuring the musical group Balming Tiger, a South Korean band that diverges from the stereotypical image associated with K-pop. The New York Times introduced the group, stating, "Their music, a fusion of diverse genres from electro to hip-hop, is funky and edgy. Despite deviating from the typical image of K-pop artists, Omega Sapien told the New York Times that, "they claim that label, too. Chanhee, a vocalist working with the group, explained to the New York Times, "Even if we wanted to be like idols, we can’t."

Source: New York Times February 02, 2024 01:30 UTC