Daniel Anderson
@danzstan.bsky.social
Culture & Entertainment Journalist writing about K-pop and AAPI stories | Bylines: Rolling Stone Korea, NME, GRAMMY, Genius, ELLE SG, Timid Magazine, JoySauce. | IG: danzstan
Seattle | Chinese adoptee
Seattle | Chinese adoptee
Forgot about my account here but loved chatting about the music of K-pop Demon Hunters for Genius.
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Inside ‘KPop Demon Hunters’: Songwriter Danny Chung Explains How He Helped Bring The Characters to Life
Chung co-wrote “How It’s Done” and “Soda Pop.”
genius.com
July 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Forgot about my account here but loved chatting about the music of K-pop Demon Hunters for Genius.
genius.com/a/danny-chun...
genius.com/a/danny-chun...
Interviewed boy group EVNNE for Rolling Stone Korea about their album "Hot Mess." Article is available in both English and Korean.
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April 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Interviewed boy group EVNNE for Rolling Stone Korea about their album "Hot Mess." Article is available in both English and Korean.
rollingstone.co.kr/music/music-...
rollingstone.co.kr/music/music-...
I caught up with K-pop star Kevin Woo about his new single "Phoenix," his recent and upcoming projects like Seoul Switch from Liann Kaye and K-pops! from Anderson .Paak, and the strength and resilience of the LA community!
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롤링스톤 코리아
음악, 정치, 대중문화 격주지, 인터넷 잡지 Rolling Stone
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March 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I caught up with K-pop star Kevin Woo about his new single "Phoenix," his recent and upcoming projects like Seoul Switch from Liann Kaye and K-pops! from Anderson .Paak, and the strength and resilience of the LA community!
rollingstone.co.kr/main/$/21659
rollingstone.co.kr/main/$/21659
Jisoo Is Leading With Love
The BLACKPINK member released the cinematic ‘Amortage’ last week.
genius.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
And wrote about NewJeans "How Sweet" and LE SSERAFIM's "1-800-HOT N FUN" for NME's Best K-pop songs of 2024. I really love the list this year and agree with many of the choices!
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www.nme.com/lists/end-of...
THE 25 BEST K-POP SONGS OF 2024 | NME.com
For a third year running, girl groups were the talk of the town – it's no surprise they rule NME's list of the 25 best K-pop songs of 2024
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December 11, 2024 at 4:12 PM
And wrote about NewJeans "How Sweet" and LE SSERAFIM's "1-800-HOT N FUN" for NME's Best K-pop songs of 2024. I really love the list this year and agree with many of the choices!
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www.nme.com/lists/end-of...
Contributed an entry for NME's Best K-dramas of 2024 list!
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I think my personal favorites this year were Pyramid Game & A Shop for Killers.
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I think my personal favorites this year were Pyramid Game & A Shop for Killers.
THE 10 BEST KOREAN DRAMAS OF 2024 | NME.com
From raunchy period pieces to heartwarming romcoms, NME presents the best Korean dramas of 2024 that are worth your screentime
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December 11, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Contributed an entry for NME's Best K-dramas of 2024 list!
www.nme.com/lists/end-of...
I think my personal favorites this year were Pyramid Game & A Shop for Killers.
www.nme.com/lists/end-of...
I think my personal favorites this year were Pyramid Game & A Shop for Killers.
ROSÉ - stay a little longer (official audio)
YouTube video by ROSÉ
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December 6, 2024 at 5:44 AM
My interview with ATEEZ for Genius! Go check out Golden Hour pt. 2
#kpop #ateez
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#kpop #ateez
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ATEEZ Are Growing, Evolving, and Recognizing Their Value
The K-pop boy band explores these themes on its ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ EP series.
genius.com
December 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM
My interview with ATEEZ for Genius! Go check out Golden Hour pt. 2
#kpop #ateez
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#kpop #ateez
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Reposted by Daniel Anderson
👇In my article, I wrote about the relevance of the Gwangju Uprising in South Korea's democracy. BTS' J-hope references his hometown in MA CITY, where he raps 062 (Gwangju's area code) & 518 (May 18, 1980), which was the start of the uprising. Daegu-born Suga also referenced Gwangju in "518-062."
Though South Korea today is known as a democratic nation, this wasn’t the case a century ago. In my latest piece for @teenvogue.bsky.social, I address what happened after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law & offer a brief history of the controversial presidents who came before him.
What to Know About the Martial Law Chaos in South Korea
And why K-pop fans were speaking out about the news.
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December 5, 2024 at 2:06 AM
👇In my article, I wrote about the relevance of the Gwangju Uprising in South Korea's democracy. BTS' J-hope references his hometown in MA CITY, where he raps 062 (Gwangju's area code) & 518 (May 18, 1980), which was the start of the uprising. Daegu-born Suga also referenced Gwangju in "518-062."
Reposted by Daniel Anderson
Had some thoughts on the new NewJeans situation, with the girl group attempting to get their way and change the world while facing an industry behemoth notesonkpop.com/newjeans-nev...
NewJeans Never Die vs. The K-pop Paradigm
What a timeline we’re living in. This year has been full of great music from the world of K-pop, but all of the hits have been simultaneously awash in drama and messiness. Rosé being asked in an inter...
notesonkpop.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Had some thoughts on the new NewJeans situation, with the girl group attempting to get their way and change the world while facing an industry behemoth notesonkpop.com/newjeans-nev...
I cried really hard. Well worth the wait. It's so perfect. And I really needed this right now. Thank you, Rosie.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ1N...
ROSÉ - number one girl (official music video)
YouTube video by ROSÉ
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November 22, 2024 at 5:31 AM
I cried really hard. Well worth the wait. It's so perfect. And I really needed this right now. Thank you, Rosie.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ1N...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ1N...
A roundup of TV and film trailers to get excited for this month and in December.
Which of these titles are you looking forward to?
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#squidgame #kdramas #Moana2 #Sonic3
Which of these titles are you looking forward to?
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#squidgame #kdramas #Moana2 #Sonic3
7 API shows and films we'll be binging this winter
Writer Daniel Anderson offers a roundup of upcoming TV shows and films to help with a little escapism in the foreboding days ahead.
joysauce.com
November 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
A roundup of TV and film trailers to get excited for this month and in December.
Which of these titles are you looking forward to?
joysauce.com/7-api-shows-...
#squidgame #kdramas #Moana2 #Sonic3
Which of these titles are you looking forward to?
joysauce.com/7-api-shows-...
#squidgame #kdramas #Moana2 #Sonic3
Just a quick little write up about Rosé and Bruno Mars' hit APT. I'm excited for "the number one girl" to drop on Nov. 22.
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#kpop #APT #BLACKPINK #brunomars #Rosé
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#kpop #APT #BLACKPINK #brunomars #Rosé
The story behind Rosé's 'APT.'
The meaning behind the K-pop star's collaboration with Bruno Mars, "APT.," and how it's defying many people's expectations.
joysauce.com
November 19, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Just a quick little write up about Rosé and Bruno Mars' hit APT. I'm excited for "the number one girl" to drop on Nov. 22.
joysauce.com/the-abcs-of-...
#kpop #APT #BLACKPINK #brunomars #Rosé
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#kpop #APT #BLACKPINK #brunomars #Rosé
Reposting my interview with Han So Hee for Timid Magazine. Happy So Hee Day!
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#kdrama #hansohee #netflixkr #gyeongseongcreature
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#kdrama #hansohee #netflixkr #gyeongseongcreature
Timid Magazine | Han So-Hee
Timid is an independent lifestyle magazine exploring the honest stories and beauty of the Asian community.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Reposting my interview with Han So Hee for Timid Magazine. Happy So Hee Day!
www.timidmag.com/features/han...
#kdrama #hansohee #netflixkr #gyeongseongcreature
www.timidmag.com/features/han...
#kdrama #hansohee #netflixkr #gyeongseongcreature
Knew nothing about this, but binged the series this weekend because of @katxmoon.bsky.social's fun Qs for TV Guide. And Ryan Eggold.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0qn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0qn...
Cross Cast Plays Would You Rather | Aldis Hodge, Ryan Eggold
YouTube video by TV Guide
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November 18, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Knew nothing about this, but binged the series this weekend because of @katxmoon.bsky.social's fun Qs for TV Guide. And Ryan Eggold.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0qn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0qn...
