It wasn't hard for fans and critics to see exactly what the
#Grammys
were up to — milking
#BTS
' massive viewership power for all it was worth — and were not happy about it.
It’s a right of passage to be imitated by SNL, but the promo for
#BTSxSNL
not only reinforces tired stereotypes about female fans. It also once again gets this important fact about
#ARMY
completely wrong,
@nbmorin
writes.
#BTS
.
@bts_twt
’s new album teaser is a nod to the group’s past and growth since their debut. But leader RM acknowledges that even after graduating Skool, many of our same struggles with self-perception and identity persist.
#MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_PERSONA
#BTS
“Nobody asks why Ariana Grande, Beyoncé or the Jonas Brothers are popular. They don’t need to defend themselves or explain why people like them. So,
@bts_twt
don’t need to either.”
#BTS
#BTS_Butter
“This
#BBMAs
nomination shows that fans care about
@bts_twt
’s music as much as their personalities. When the industry truly understands that, it’s a stepping stone to more respect from the industry & critics,”
@nbmorin
writes.
#BTS
#BTSBillboardTopGroup
Happy 5-year anniversary
@NCTsmtown_127
! To celebrate, we’re reminiscing about their captivating Neo City tour, where the guys described to us the impact their mothers have had on them both on and offstage. 🥺🌱
#NCT
#NCT127
#5th_anniversary_NCT127
“We don’t want to change our identity or our genuineness to get the number one,” said
@bts_twt
’s RM. "Like if we sing suddenly in full English, and change all these other things, then that’s not BTS.”
#MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_PERSONA
#BTS
"
@bts_twt
’s meticulously designed
#LoveYourselfTear
album is being recognized as an extension of their artistry and illuminates a vital but seldom talked-about tradition in the Korean music industry: album art.”
#BTSxGrammys
Eryn Gilchrist, 28, said she was "horrified and ashamed" by Republican candidate Leslie Gibson's comments about
@Emma4Change
so she decided to run against him.
“We want to be remembered as a team that not only makes good music, but makes the kind of music that really influences and helps people,” says
@Stray_Kids
. Meet the K-pop group empowering the new generation.
#StrayKids
#STAY
#스트레이키즈
#UNVEILTOUR
Wonder what it feels like when
#SEVENTEEN
performs? “It feels kind of like being possessed.”
@pledis_17
reflect on their strengths, producing their own work, and staying true to their signature style.
.
@NCTsmtown_127
has always embraced what makes them different. And ahead of their first solo U.S. tour, the band revealed they have their fans — and a few special women — to thank for their confidence.
#NEOCITYinUSA
#NCT127inUSA
“When we first debuted I was just receiving love, and now I feel like I can finally properly give that love back,” says
@OfficialMonstaX
Minhyuk 🖤
#MONSTAX
#몬스타엑스
Twitch streamer
@fuslie
proves being yourself is never out of character. The
@100Thieves
creator tells Refinery29 about her Grand Theft Auto V roleplay as April Fooze, being an advocate for women in gaming, her success, and more:
“With every barrier they break, they reinforce the bridges they’ve built,”
@nbmorin
writes. “
#BTS
doesn’t just top charts — they move culture, and make the world feel a little smaller.” 💜
#BTS_BE
#방탄소년단
With
#BTS
’ Map of the Soul: Persona,
@bts_twt
makes it clear they aren’t trying to just fit in, and if they do reach to even higher heights, it will be on their own terms,
@nbmorin
writes in her review.
#ARMY
aren’t just dedicated fans of
@BTS_twt
. They’re also the world’s best detectives. Here’s what they’ve uncovered so far about the themes of
#BTS
’s newest album, "Map of the Soul: Persona."
#BTS
fans believe that the VMAs new best K-Pop category is poorly disguised as xenophobia that ghettoizes the South Korean artists so that they can’t compete for the top awards of the night.
It can be hard to wrap your head around the insane amount of hard work that goes into
#Kpop
training.
@ATEEZofficial
reveal just what it means to put in the time and finally start to see success — and why it makes them emotional.
#ATEEZ
#ATINY
Perhaps this self-confidence and comfort is what enables
#MONSTAX
to be comfortable playing with the spectrum of their masculinity — the hard and the soft.
"Top tax rates used to be much higher, with top earners paying a 91% rate under President Eisenhower. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, the rate was around 70%, like
@AOC
's proposal."
"Beyond giving access to so many different shades and colors, I want people to feel like they have a community to turn to and resources that are helpful to them." —
@selenagomez
on her new beauty brand
@rarebeauty
💕
.
@OfficialMonstaX
Wonho has been officially cleared of all drug charges: “We thank all our fans for their unwavering support while the investigation was conducted.”
#Monbebe
#MonstaX
#몬스타엑스
#Wonho
"The premiere episode of I Love New York was seen by 4.4 million viewers. (Kardashians had 1.3 million in its first month.) At the time, ILNY was the 'most-watched show on cable...ILNY even surpassed that week’s opening episode of The Sopranos."
To become a better performer,
@pledis_17
’s Dino (aka The Future Of K-pop) shares some sage advice: “It often isn’t systematic learning that makes you passionate — it’s about immersing yourself.” #세븐틴
#Semicolon
#세미콜론
#SEVENTEEN
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 29-year-old has just become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.
@Ocasio2018
already pulled off a stunning upset earlier this year defeating Joe Crowley, a powerful Democrat. Abby Finkenauer of Iowa could break similar ground tonight.
“Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet,”
@AOC
said in a rallying call for action at the Women's March in New York.
“In your teens and your 20s it’s really important to discover yourself and know who you are —that’s why we feel emphasizing self-love is very important.” -
@ITZYofficial
❄️
#ITZY
#있지
#MIDZY
#믿지
“It doesn’t matter if we grow old and get replaced by a new younger generation. As long as there is still someone talking about us — because they will still remember how we shone so bright,” -
@BLACKPINK
’s Lisa #블랙핑크
#BLACKPINKinYourNetflix
Amira Virgil, a.k.a.
@Xmiramira
, isn't your everyday streamer — she's actually creating a more equitable, more inclusive gaming space through the creation of custom content.
The guys of
@CUBE_PTG
are totally at ease with themselves, which comes through in their music. We talked to
#PENTAGON
about the bravery in letting their creative, quirky selves Shine.✨
"If you’re on top, who cares — someone after you is going to be on top. But when it comes to being healed, that’s some next level stuff. I live and breathe easier because of my work. That’s enough for me.” -
@KARD_Official
’s BM
#KARD
#GUNSHOT
#BM
.
@KamalaHarris
and
@AOC
unveiled The Climate Equity Act which aims to ensure that any measure to fight climate change and its effects benefits low-income communities and other vulnerable populations.
We had a blast asking
@G_I_DLE
questions in this exclusive video interview about everything from their newest
#I_trust
EP, to their favorite pieces of advice, to the books on their nightstands. #여자아이들
#GIDLE
“When you learn languages, you learn different ways to express yourself, so I feel those different expressions come through in what I create,” Ten tells R29's
@nbmorin
.
#TENxREPRESENT
✨
"I've always been afraid to voice how I feel. When I saw Taylor's post, something changed. She gets hate for breathing wrong, so to see her speak so openly & eloquently about what matters to her despite how others might look at her made all the difference"
"Our country is deeply misogynist, and most all of us know that," he said in the debate. "The fact is, strong societies would elect more female leaders. Strong men treat women well for the same reasons."
The charismatic
@P1H_official
shared their most embarrassing moments, irrational fears (ok fine, it turns out they do sometimes get scared), stories about the influential women in their lives, and biggest motivators.✨
@P1H_members
#P1Harmony
#P1H
100+ Amazon workers in Staten Island will walk off the job on Monday to protest what they say is management’s failure to protect employees from COVID-19.
The
@BernieSanders
campaign says that now, every single one of its teams — management, political, policy, organizing, communications, advance, digital, and fundraising — has women, and predominantly women of color, in leadership positions.
Gammy was not about to let Olivia Jade off easy: "I just find it really ironic that she chose three Black women to reach out to for her redemption story."
“The lyrics come from deep inside me as inspiration to others and to myself to be authentic and find strength in being vulnerable,” said
@TiffanyYoung
of her new single
#BornAgain
“I used to think about whether I’m worthy of the fans’ love. Now, I think I deserve their love and I want to give them back the same amount of love” -
@official__wonho
💙
#Wonho
#Wenee
#Love_Synonym
They make about $300,000 a year and they live with two roomates.
*We updated the headline and income information to more accurately reflect the OP's take-home pay.
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#R29Unbothered
IG page to be a space for Black women and by Black women— period. We're so proud of this new series Dear, Black Love.❤️ For more follow