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Jiye Kim

Identity

Taeyong Says Military Service Provided Ample Alone Time That Inspired His New Album

"It was the ocean that provided a sense of healing for me."
Identity

Can I Vent for a Sec: How Do I Stop Comparing Myself to My Friends?

VERIVERY's Kangmin shares his advice on work-life balance, burnout, and more.
Music

Who Decides If BTS’s Album ‘Arirang’ is ‘Korean Enough’?

A Korean artist does not have to be limited to using their country’s traditional instruments and speaking in their own language to be a Korean artist.
Music

On Debut Album, Jin of BTS Is Happy and Here for the Long Haul

He makes good on his prior promise: to continue into eternity with and for those who love him.
Music

On MUSE, Jimin Embarks on a Big Feelings Quest for Love

Check out Jiye Kim's review of MUSE and an exclusive photo of Jimin. 💙
Music

On His New Album, RM Revels in Not Conforming to Expectations

Right Place, Wrong Person is a rollercoaster of soundscapes precisely crafted in order to feel unplanned and unpredictable.
Books

BTS Impart Wisdom on How to Grow as a Person in New Book

These seven takeaways from the new BTS biography will help you learn how to grow as a person and artist.
Music

The Ray of Light in Jin’s Night Sky

As BTS member Jin enlists for his military service, his music is a point of connection for ARMY and himself.
Celebrity Style

OH MY GIRL Turned Our Interview Into a Compliment Session

The group discussed their charms, style, and what type of bread Hyojung dresses like.
Music

On “Jack in the Box,” J-Hope Explores Fire Grounded in Hope

Dive into J-Hope’s solo album as writer Jiye Kim explores themes and common threads throughout his work.
Music

BTS Know Where They're Going. Their Message Is Proof.

Explore BTS’s “Proof” as a symbol for their past, present, and future.
Music

7 Years Ago, RM’s “Voice” Foreshadowed His & BTS’s Impact

RM’s voice always had a direction. But could he have known that his voice would become part of such a powerful dialogue?
Music

The Changing Seasons of Kyuhyun

The balladeer reflects on the musical form and his latest project, “Love Story.”