CULTURE

The K-pop superstars’ new album, “Arirang,” comes with huge commercial expectations. The group made room for artistic experimentation, too.The K-pop superstars’ new album, “Arirang,” comes with huge commercial expectations. The group made room for artistic experimentation, too. Read More

A work about gay visibility avoids statements, yet remains powerful. A dancer appears just once a day, showing the political valence of absence.A work about gay visibility avoids statements, yet remains powerful. A dancer appears just once a day, showing the political valence of absence. Read More

In a country with little knowledge of the American TV institution, the show landed in a new light. An American and a British critic found plenty to enjoy.In a country with little knowledge of the American TV institution, the show landed in a new light. An American and a British critic found plenty to enjoy. Read

A new tour featuring New Edition and Boyz II Men is also a showcase for the influential work of their longtime choreographer, Brooke Payne.A new tour featuring New Edition and Boyz II Men is also a showcase for the influential work of their longtime choreographer, Brooke Payne. Read More

Buff, waxed or otherwise, thousands answered an open casting call to become the next “Baywatch” discovery — or just “Drowning Swimmer No. 2.”Buff, waxed or otherwise, thousands answered an open casting call to become the next “Baywatch” discovery — or just “Drowning Swimmer No. 2.” Read More

The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars.The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars. Read

The concert in Seoul’s historic center was a grand homecoming for a pivotal force of South Korean soft power. RM, the group’s leader, performed through an ankle injury.The concert in Seoul’s historic center was a grand homecoming for a pivotal force of South Korean soft power. RM, the group’s leader, performed through an ankle injury. Read

St. Vincent teams with a 60-piece orchestra, and Squarepusher replaces one by playing all the parts himself.St. Vincent teams with a 60-piece orchestra, and Squarepusher replaces one by playing all the parts himself. Read More

The actor, who died on Friday, was a fan favorite on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” even as his character mixed quiet heroism with hostility toward the show’s women.The actor, who died on Friday, was a fan favorite on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” even as his character mixed quiet heroism with hostility toward the show’s women. Read

The New York Philharmonic’s next music leader, slowly revealing facets of his personality, used his latest visit to showcase his political conscience.The New York Philharmonic’s next music leader, slowly revealing facets of his personality, used his latest visit to showcase his political conscience. Read More