4th December 2023 – (Tokyo) Once Asia’s undisputed music king, Japan’s pop industry has ceded significant ground to the K-pop explosion. While J-pop dominated regionally in the 90’s, it has since stagnated as Korea’s music scene roared to global prominence. Understanding K-pop’s ascendance reveals much about the cultural flow between two music powerhouses. Modern K-pop … Continue reading Number_i’s mission: Restore J-Pop’s former glory