Why Filipino Gen Z can’t get enough of K-pop (and what it means for their mental health)

Step into any café, jeepney, or TikTok scroll, and you’ll hear the unmistakable beat of K-pop.

From BTS and Blackpink to Stray Kids, Seventeen, and NewJeans, Korean pop culture has swept through the Philippines like a musical monsoon—stylish, synchronized, and unstoppable.

Spotify reports that the Philippines ranks among the world’s top five countries for K-pop streaming, with millions of daily plays. Filipino fans don’t just listen; they live the experience—learning choreography, collecting merchandise, joining fandom groups, and even celebrating idols’ birthdays as community events.

But beyond the glitter and glamour lies a deeper question: Why does K-pop resonate so powerfully with Filipino Gen Z—and is this global obsession actually helping or harming their mental health?

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