Vernon Says K-Pop & Pop Sound the Same… He’s Missing Something | BTS Chris Brown Backlash, TUIDE, ALD1 + More

Is K-pop really becoming indistinguishable from Western pop? Vernon recently spoke about the similarities between the two, and while I understand his point, I think there are some pretty important nuances missing from that conversation, especially when you look at the history of K-pop and Black American music.

I also get into the increasingly repetitive Stray Kids-coded soundscape popping up across from NEXZ, from the deep husky voices to nonsense hooks and production gimmicks, and why acknowledging similarities between artists shouldn't automatically be treated as an insult.

Elsewhere, I discuss the Hearts2Hearts wig controversy and apologies, the backlash surrounding BTS attending Chris Brown's concert, ALD1's mini album finally convincing me they can make GOOD music, TUIDE's promising highlight medley and the latest statement from Gunil's lawyers,