The panto is back and better than ever
In 2020, the Joburg Theatre pantomime had to be postponed due to the pandemic. However after a year of no pantomime, the show is...
In Conversation with Kpop4Planet on Kpop and Climate Change
Cop26, one of the world’s largest climate change conferences is taking place in Glasgow. Thousands of politicians, business people and activists gather to...
The K-Pop Files: Rocket Punch Drop Acoustic Version of ‘Ring Ring’
On July 15, Rocket Punch, the six-member K-pop girl group released an acoustic version of their latest song Ring Ring. The song is available...
The K-pop files: Bling Bling on the release of their new...
K-pop is ruling the music charts. From the amazing album production to the perfect dance moves and all-round great performance, the K-pop industry has...
Contentious Chinese cotton sparks celebs’ brand boycott
Lay Zhang, Jackson Wang and Wang Yibo are three well-known celebrities from China and Hong Kong. But in March, the trio made headlines for...
The List: Korean content everyone needs to watch
As the world locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic and people were stuck home, many turned to online streaming for comfort. And so...
20 K-pop songs to jam through the holidays
2020 has been a difficult one but that hasn’t stopped the K-pop industry. Many groups from the industry have released inspirational, soothing, beautiful and...
Thoughts we had while watching BTS Life Goes On
On Friday morning, Korean superstars BTS released their much anticipated album BE along with the title track music video, Life Goes On. With this...
Chatting Korean beauty standards and K-pop with Frances Cha
“I would live your life so much better than you if I had your face…” muses a character in Frances Cha’s debut novel If...
A list: Good examples of mental health representation in pop culture
Mental health representation in popular culture is often inaccurate and stigmatising. Instead of creating understanding and empathy, the representation oftentimes reinforces dangerous stereotypes. However,...
How Korean boyband BTS created a social movement
There’s an adage among the ARMY, the fans of Korean group, BTS, “You only find BTS when you need them.” It’s something most fans...
#TheCriticalStans2.0 Ep 1: What’s the deal with Stan?
"We stan" is something that's often used on social media to show appreciation to someone or something. But what exactly does it mean to...
The Critical Stans 2.0 Launches
The Daily Vox launches its weekly podcast The Critical Stans 2.0!
During the 2018 World Cup The Critical Stans launched hosted by FATIMA MOOSA and...
8 Songs To Celebrate EXO’s 8th Anniversary
One of the biggest groups in the K-pop industry, EXO celebrated its eighth anniversary on April 8. The group might be a few members...
BTS Map Of The Soul 7 Is ARMY’s Delight
It’s time. BTS has finally made a comeback.
South Korean group Bangtan Sonyeondan released their seventh studio album ‘Map of the Soul 7’ on February...
All The Times K-pop Put Us Through The Most In 2019
With its beautiful aesthetic, the Korean entertainment industry provides hours of endless entertainment and joy to millions. It’s one of South Korea’s most powerful...
The K-pop Tracks We’re Jamming To This Summer
There’s nothing quite like Dezemba in South Africa. It’s the one month of the year we go all out and unwind in style. There’s...
EXO Are Back And We’re Obsessed
K-pop group EXO made their much-awaited comeback with a sixth album called Obsession on November 27. It’s been more than a year since the...
In Photos: South Africa Celebrates Korean Food And Culture
South Africans got a taste of Korean culture at the 2019 Korean Film and Food Festival held in Pretoria on October 19. From delicious...
Everything You Need To Know About K-Pop Group SuperM
SuperM trended worldwide as the new "super" k-pop group launched. The K-pop industry has a new boy group as of October 4. Launched by...