BTS and the K-Pop Phenomena
“Are those girls?” “Do you even understand what they are saying?” “They all look the same!” “Oh my gosh, like North Korea?” As a K-pop fan of 10+ years, these questions used to absolutely infuriate and discourage me. My...
Lil Nas X and the Influencer Culture
Let’s get something out of the way really quick: pop culture can be … weird. Really weird. Extra weird. But pop culture is just that, popular. And chances are that your teen engages in pop culture in some form...
Teen Culture Update: Celebrity Drama, Old Town Road, and Learning to be Pro-Life
It’s been a wild spring for teens and summer has made its grand entrance. As I write this blog, the highly anticipated Aladdin remake has already had a successful first weekend (one of a few major summer blockbusters), Miley...