“Why are K-pop groups so large? The answer lies somewhere within the popularity of super-size groups, the growth of trends in casting, subunits, and survival shows, and the shifting roles within groups over time. We’ve seen that group sizes aren’t arbitrary—in fact, they were developed over three decades of refinement and reinvention.”
I’m starting off the K-pop week with this very informative article, as the BLACKPINK documentary is set to premiere this Wednesday.
Yes, BLACKPINK is in your area.