An electrifying atmosphere took over the stage as all 17 members of KATALYST took part in their opening number, “Bouncy (K-Hot Chili Peppers)” by boy group ATEEZ. Even for those who weren’t devoted K-pop fans, KATALYST K-Pop was able to capture the audience’s attention with their lively production and eye-catching performances.

In the world of K-pop, one year might as well be one decade. Acts come and go. Groups are at the mercy of the fickleness of fans and the memories of the public with one bad song, or worse, controversy, a one-way ticket into obscurity. For TWICE, this is not the case. The nine-member idol powerhouse has staved off irrelevancy with over eight years’ worth of appealing music, imagery and personalities with the group offering something for everyone. Whether it be the catchy bubble-gum pop sound of “FANCY” from 2019 or a more mature take on love with “Feel Special” later that same year, TWICE’s versatility and diversity in music is proven time and time again with each new release.

On April 16, KATALYST K-Pop put on its latest performance, “OUR_WORLD,” in Emerson Suites set to songs and choreography by popular artists like SEVENTEEN, SHINee and Orange Caramel.

Webtoons, a form of fun and nifty virtual comics designed to be read on the go, have become a fairly regular part of Western pop culture.

“BE” is an emotional and heartwarming album partially inspired by BTS’s “LOVE MYSELF” campaign and the band’s speech at the 75th United Nations General Assembly.

Four young women stand together firmly in front of hundreds of trumpets as brass blares in the background. The words “BLACKPINK in your area” ring out as the scenery quickly shifts to one of a woman...

“For some people, K-pop can be refreshing and new,” Dotten said. “It can be something people find fascinating.”