The 100 Best BTS Songs
Rolling Stone magazine asked me to help update their 2022 ranking of BTS’ best songs. I obliged and added input about the septet’s latest album, “Arirang.”
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‘BTS: The Return’: Six Things We Learned From the Revealing New Documentary
The Netflix film “BTS: The Return” offers insight into the pressures faced by the superstar group as they came back from military service to make their new album, “Arirang.” My latest review for Rolling Stone magazine.
Future 25: TWS Have Retro Vibes, a Feel-Good Pop Sound — and a Megahit
The Korean group TWS is making waves with their “Boyhood Pop” music and their inventive choreography. My profile of the group is featured online and in print in Rolling Stone magazine’s Future 25 issue.
ENHYPEN Share the Secrets of Their Seven Remix Albums: “The Sin : Vanish”
The members of ENHYPEN take us inside the lore and the production styles of their individual takes on “The Sin : Vanish” remixes. I interviewed the Korean group in an exclusive feature article for Rolling Stone magazine.
10 Moments That Defined K-pop’s Huge Year
“Kpop Demon Hunters” ruled the world, Blackpink kept getting bigger, and new artists broke rules. My latest for Rolling Stone magazine.
The 100 Best Albums of 2025
For Rolling Stone’s year-end list of best albums of 2025., I reviewed Hannah Bahng’s “The Misunderstood EP” and Chaeyoung’s “LIL FANTASY vol. 1.”
The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far
I was one of the critics asked to review songs for Rolling Stone’s lastest list: 25 years of classic hits from all over the musical map and every corner of the globe.
TWICE’s Chaeyoung Makes Her Solo Debut with “LIL FANTASY vol.1”
TWICE’s Chaeyoung talks about her debut solo album, “LIL FANTASY vol.1,” plus writing songs for her fellow introverts, working on the hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” and more. My latest exclusive for Rolling Stone magazine.
Hannah Bahng’s Lush, Lowkey Self-Discovery
Korean Australian singer-songwriter Hannah Bahng delivers a great introspective indie-pop on her “The Misunderstood EP.” My latest Rolling Stone review.
Monsta X Celebrate 10 Years Together — and It’s Just the Beginning
For my latest Rolling Stone exclusive, I talked to Monsta X to discuss their new album “The X,” celebrating their 10th anniversary, and their place in K-pop.
Every BTS Solo Song Ranked
Together BTS is a pop music force of nature. As solo artists RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have created an equally amazing catalog. My latest for Rolling Stone magazine.
Being Stray Kids Takes a Lot of Work — and Close Friendships
As they tour U.S. stadiums this summer, the eight-member K-pop superstar group Stray Kids talk about what goes into their intense live concerts, their inventive music, and more. This is my latest exclusive interview for Rolling Stone.
Tablo on His Revealing New Collaboration with BTS’ RM: “It Felt Like a Diary”
Epik High frontman, Tablo, talks about working with RM on “Stop the Rain,” which features highly personal lyrics from both artists: “I didn’t want him to be harmed in any way.” My latest exclusive feature for Rolling Stone.
Future 25: KiiiKiii are K-Pop’s Latest Shining Stars
I wrote about KiiiKiii for Rolling Stone magazine’s annual Future 25 edition, which focuses on new artists who are making a mark in music.
J-Hope on How His Military Service Influenced His New Solo Music: ‘Experiences are Invaluable’
The BTS rapper J-Hope opens up about his new single “Sweet Dreams,” staying in touch with other members, and more in an exclusive Q&A. My exclusive interview for Rolling Stone magazine.
How Hannah Bahng Created Her Own Path
The Korean-Australian singer-songwriter Hannah Bahng is winning fans with her confessional indie-rock songs. My latest exclusive for Rolling Stone.
Big Ocean: Meet the Deaf K-Pop Group That’s Breaking Barriers
Big Ocean’s Hyunjin, Chanyeon, and Jiseok talk about their remarkable journey and what they want to do next. My latest exclusive for Rolling Stone.
Tzuyu Is Ready for Her Solo Moment
Tzuyu — the youngest member of the successful K-pop group TWICE — talks about her first mini-album, “abouTZU.” My exclusive interview for Rolling Stone magazine.
Chung Ha Shares the Next Step in Her Evolution
“I knew that I had to have a comeback eventually, because I had promised my fans that I would,” says the adventurous K-pop star Chung Ha. “This is what I love to do.” My latest exclusive for Rolling Stone.
Sistar19: Inside the K-Pop Duo’s Comeback
Hyolyn and Bora talk about their first new music in seven years, how K-pop has changed over the years, and their dreams for the future. My latest article in Rolling Stone magazine.