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K-POP Night Launches at Tulsa's DVL: Dance and Connect!

1/31/2026

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Mindi Launches K-POP Night

A new K-POP night debuts at DVL, a woman-owned venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 30, reflecting the genre's growing popularity.
Mindi Wilkin, owner of DVL, aims to create a community space for K-POP fans to dance and connect.
If successful, the K-POP night may become a monthly offering.
Tickets for K-POP night are $5.
DVL plans additional February events, including Galentine’s and singles nights, to broaden its offerings.

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Kiss Of Life Tours

Kiss Of Life, a K-pop girl group, will launch a fan meeting tour in Asia, starting in Seoul on March 28, with a new album due in April.
The themed tour, titled "Deja Vu," will stop in Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo in June.
A teaser video featuring Kiss Of Life member Julie and actor Han Yeri was released, hinting at the evolving narrative and the ongoing global interest in K-pop.

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Historical Context

Psy's "Gangnam Style," released in July 2012, became the first YouTube video to surpass 1 billion views, significantly boosting K-pop's global presence. This marked a turning point for the genre, which had been gaining traction since the late 2000s with groups like Wonder Girls and BigBang. Today, K-pop continues to thrive, influencing local cultures and fostering international fan connections, as seen in events like those at DVL in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Mindi Launches K-POP Night

A new K-POP night debuts at DVL, a woman-owned venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 30, reflecting the genre's growing popularity.
Mindi Wilkin, owner of DVL, aims to create a community space for K-POP fans to dance and connect.
If successful, the K-POP night may become a monthly offering.
Tickets for K-POP night are $5.
DVL plans additional February events, including Galentine’s and singles nights, to broaden its offerings.

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