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Kim Jong-un (born 8 January 1982 or 1984) is the Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea and supreme leader of North Korea. He is the second child of the former country’s leader, Kim Jong-il and Ko Yong-hui, a Japanese-born dancer who was Kim Jong-il’s mistress. Scarce information on Kim Jong-un’s life comes from North Korean defectors and those who encountered him duringRead more

Unlike other sports, golf is a sport that does not restrict itself to a standardized playing area but in fact involves different terrains with obstacles to overcome in every course. Although largely male dominated, women have made a huge impact in world rankings. Following is a list of the world’s top five female Asian golfers.Read more

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Over the past three years, health and fitness trends in the Philippines did not change significantly in terms of its overall target.  According to two out of the top five HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) in the country, Filipinos are going for a healthier change.  Let’s look at what these trends are. A rise in theRead more

First Annual WAXACON is Coming Up: Here’s What You Can’t Miss The first-ever WAXACON is slated for November 18th and 19th in Waxahachie, Texas. Dubbed “your friendly neighborhood comic con”, the highly anticipated event is drawing in guests from around the country. Since this year marks the very first WAXACON, many people are wondering whatRead more

Although the name Vinicius (Vinny Precious) sounds very fresh to most k-pop followers, Vinicius is famous as a South Korean music producer already for a while. In 2010, he produced Jazzy Ivy’s album “Ill Vibrative Motif LP” and became a producer since then. In 2016, together with Junbeck, lanca and Cokejazz, Vinicius works as aRead more

20. Okja Okja is a science-fiction and drama film that was launched in 2017. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, the story is about a little girl (young Mija) and her big animal friend Okja, which is a superpig. One day, her pig is taken by multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation and shipped to New York. Mija, withoutRead more

AAA (triple A), is a Japanese mixed-gender group with six members. They debuted with originally 8 members in September 2005 under the record label Avex Trax, which belongs to Avex Group, one of the biggest entertainment companies in Japan. Since their first release “Blood on Fire”, they have received numerous recognitions including seven continuous yearsRead more

Samsung Group began as a trade business in 1938, and has evolved into the largest Korean business conglomerate, today. Samsung is comprised of several businesses; most of them united under the same brand, which includes insurance, securities, retail, electronics industry, construction, shipbuilding and etc. Jae Yong Lee – a.k.a. Jay. Y. Lee – is theRead more

There are many Asian movies that have been on the top of the chart at Netflix Asian shows. Asian movies are full of drama and loved by the people worldwide. On the basis of different categories we have differentiated some of the movies and created a list of top 20 Asian movies made for NetflixRead more

Previously known as Rocket Diary, We Are The Night is a South Korean all-male band who reformed themselves in 2012.  To emphasize their transition from rock music to electronic pop, or EP, for short, the group traded in the use of their electronic guitars and crash cymbals for lighter equipment, like an IMac computer, for example, inRead more

The Philippines is a country in South East Asia. Historically called the Pearl of the Orient, the country has a rich culture that resulted from a fusion of many different foreign influences. Seven thousand and a hundred islands compose the Philippines. With these many islands to explore, travel would definitely be at the top ofRead more

Hwang Chi Yeul is a South Korean singer who was born in 1982, the third of December in Gumi, North Gyeongsang province of South Korea. In his teenage years Hwang Chi Yeul was obsessed with dance especially B-boying; however, he always wanted to be a singer.  In the ninth month of 2004, he moved toRead more

Aliife is the first French pop band that draws its identity from Asian pop which is characterized by dynamic sounds. Nonetheless, the band gathers influence from worldwide pop music as well.  Regardless of the fact that Aliife might enjoy presenting their music of the South Korean origin, popular K-pop, or Japanese J-pop which has aRead more

Born with the name, Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado, from Puerto Rico, Ozuna is a Reggaeton and Trap singer. The name Ozuna is a common Spanish surname, which this singer chose as his stage name.  His launch to fame took place via Youtube with the music video, No Quiere Enamorarse Remix.  Of Dominican descent, Ozuna was born on March 13, 1992Read more

SNUPER (which means “Higher than Super”) is a Korean boy band formed by Widmay Entertainment in the year of 2015, as the first pop group from the label. The six members of SNUPER who are called Suhyun, Sang-il, Taewoong, Woosung, Sangho and Sebin made their officially debut on November 16, 2015 with their first single,Read more

GBoySWAG, also known as DJ Goo Goo, is a Taiwanese artist. A former member of bands before launching his solo career in 2016, he depicts the Taiwanese electronic pop-music. Aside from being a drummer to his former bands, Da Bones, 88balaz, he was most popularly known for being the DJ of Magic Power, a bandRead more

The Year of the Ox is a rap duo which has Korean roots; it is made up of two hip hop artists whose origin is Virginia, U.S.A; these artists are Lyricks and JL. Both John Lee whose stage name is ‘JL’ and Rick Lee whose stage name is ‘Lyricks’ are Korean-American rappers. These two artistsRead more

Tem5ive, a shortened name for Five System, is an all-Filipina K-pop group.  Though all of the girls are Filipinos and originate from the Philippines, they have decided to break into the Korean music industry and internationally.  The group is made up of 5 girls, who made their career debut in November 2016.  Sarah, Rayna, Robie,Read more

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In 2003, Park Shin Hye stared in her first K-Drama titled “Stairway to Heaven” where she played the teen version of the lead roll, which catapulted her on to becoming a household name.  Her first movie roll was a horror film “Evil Twin” in 2007, then “Cyrano Agency” in 2010, believed to be a slowRead more

Photo credit: Ye Ryu Lotte World Tower is a 123-floored skyscraper located in Seoul, Korea. This tower opened to the public on April 3rd of 2017 and is the tallest building – not just in Asia – but out of all the OECD countries. It currently holds the title of being the 5th tallest building inRead more

How Seo Taji and Boys changed the World of Korean pop during the 90s Seo Taiji and Boys (서태지와 아이들) is an extremely successful Korean pop/rock group, active from 1992 to 1996. I prepared this article especially because this year would mark their 25th anniversary. Seo Taiji and Boys are very much credited for changing the KoreanRead more

France is probably the country in Europe which has the most K-pop fans. Last month, BTS was named the most popular K-Pop group in France. La Monde reported that several French students missed their graduation test, the Baccalauréat, just to see the group. We got in touch with Paris is our Seoul, which is aRead more

As my plane took off from LAX, I felt a wave of emotions. What was I thinking? Did I just make the biggest mistake of my life? I had just quit my job and sold most of my possessions. I was now heading to the other side of the world. Next stop: Seoul, South Korea.Read more

Becoming the “Bests” Dalian Wanda Group (Wanda), built in 1988, is now one of the biggest companies in China. This 29-year old group ranked No.385 on Fortune Global 500 and No.42 on Chinese Companies 500 in 2016 with a total asset of $116.8 billion. In 2016, Wanda had a yearly turnover of $37.4 billion. ItsRead more

SISTAR – We Will Miss The Summer Queens The last 7 years seems to have gone too fast for Sistar. With every comeback making the top music charts, they became one of Korea’s best girl groups. The group itself was very well kept together, and all four members were on good terms, so disbanding wasRead more

Did you know that Koreans are the only race in Asia that has a long history of using metal chopsticks? Here, you will find out why Koreans use metal chopsticks rather than chopsticks made of bamboo or other kinds of wood like other Asian countries. The practice of using utensils is said to go backRead more

We are excited to introduce Dreamcatcher, a Korean girl group signed under Happy Face Entertainment, based in Seoul, Korea. The group consists of seven females: JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon. The members officially debuted as Dreamcatcher on January 13, 2017 with an album that goes extremely well with their single title: Nightmare. In caseRead more

When an idol group debuts there are many things a company must handle such as fashion and KPOP fashion has definitely changed over the past few years. If you look back as far as 1990, there will be a huge difference than from today’s fashion forward looks. Let’s start out with one of the firstRead more

ASTRO are aiming for fans hearts in their newest title track ‘Baby’. The music video starts out with Astro opening up a shop called ‘D. Store’ with a visible sign that says Astro x Aroha. The music starts with a light and fresh beat, perfect for summer. The colors in the video are also veryRead more

Pho This dish needs no introduction. Pho has been the primary iconic dish that sneaks into one’s mind when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. What kind of Vietnamese meal would it be if Pho is not mentioned? It is next to impossible to walk a block in Vietnam’s major cities without encountering a Pho stand.Read more

BTS’ nomination and subsequent win of Billboard’s ‘Top Social Artist’ award definitely has made waves in media in America. It has been said that all attention is good attention but how true is that? Let’s take a look at the pros first. This is obviously a big award for BTS and their fanbase. BTS brokeRead more

Rice, a simple and delicious food, is a main staple for more than half of the population in the world. There are over 40,000 varieties of rice. Every country has its own varieties because of the differences in the way of planting and many environmental conditions such as temperature, water and soil. International classification hasRead more

If you are visiting an Asian country and you see a lot of people wearing facemasks in public, do not be surprised… do not panic either. Since early 20th century, due to several outbreaks of infectious diseases such as 1918 (the Spanish flu) and 1968 flu pandemics (the Hong Kong flu), facemask started to appear. TheRead more

Spicy Green Papaya Salad – Tam Mak Huong The name itself may sound like it is a weird combination, but having fruits involved in a tasty salad is no new combination. In fact, numerous European cuisines also utilized fruits in the same manner. It is all about accessibility when it comes to cooking. And thisRead more

Warning: Some YouTube comments contain course language that may not be suitable for some readers. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, there’s a group trying to break into the K-Pop world called EXP Edition (formerly EXP). The Columbia University thesis project by Bora Kim has been generating buzz since 2015 when news broke that aRead more

Like any music genre, there are some K-Pop tracks that are not original and are remade. While some songs are from other Korean artists, others may be from international artists. It’s fun to see each artist adds their own unique flavor to old tracks. Here are eleven Western songs and their Korean remakes.* Which doRead more

China, being the most populated country in the world, never runs out of talent in any field. Bboying is not an exception. With its rich gymnastic achievements and history, Chinese bboys adopted an unique style that showcases their understanding of the human physique. However, developing such style is no walk in the park. Although ChinaRead more

For some reason, fans have become obsessed with the idea of their favorites winning on music shows and have begun to idealize the concept. The highly sought after win for some means a group has ‘made it’ and have lowered their risk of forced disbandment. Others have pure intentions, like wanting to give their favoriteRead more

With so many comebacks, the music charts are becoming more competitive. Despite the large fandom, it all comes down to which music is more appealing to hear without the age gap. Due to kpop being popular among all age groups, songs with high quality and catchy rhythms seem to win the battle. The recent successfulRead more

On April 12, 2017, B.A.P brought their Party Baby Tour to the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago. The colorful spectacular showed the fun and sensual sides to B.A.P through a medley of songs that had the fanbase pumped despite the empty seats that dotted the venue. Even though the venue wasn’t as full as it was inRead more

Asian tourism is getting more and more popular, as it offers foreigners totally different experiences with affordable budgets. It may be useful to learn local customs before visiting a country. Reasons are various: for a more comfortable trip, to show respect to local people and avoid any kind of unnecessary conflicts. Every Asian country isRead more

Netflix is the movie lovers’ paradise because they can find the best of the best. In this article we talk about the best 15 Asian movies on Netflix. Fist of legend: The movie takes place before the outbreak of World War 2 as the Japanese troops threaten the existence of one of the masters ofRead more

Produce 101 is back with Season 2! If Season 1 was all about forming a girl group, Season 2 is all about a male idol group. Looking back to Season 1, so many were against Mnet running another audition show (former shows: Unpretty Rapstar, Show Me the Money, The Voice of Korea, Superstar K, etc.).Read more

We at Kcrush enjoy introducing you to products and services that help you to get to know Korea even better, especially in the world of music and beauty! This is why we’re excited to introduce you to Inspire Me Korea, a subscription service shipping adorable gift boxes filled with Korean goodies to people who enjoyRead more

With the social and technological progress, the demand of entertainment is growing at a rapid speed. Games, considered as a very important way of entertainment, has a large group of loyal fans. This includes many Korean celebrities, who are under a lot of pressure. It is said that South Korea has a much higher rateRead more

Six Bomb’s “Becoming Prettier” a Failed Gimmick If you’re a nugu girl group, what would you do to try to gain relevance in a cutthroat K-Pop industry? Naturally, many would “train harder” or “release better music” or “come out with better concepts to get noticed.” If you’re Six Bomb, a group that debuted in 2012Read more

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Lives Up to Hype On March 3, 2017, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U. Months prior, Nintendo hyped and teased the game in spectacular fashion, appeasing the appetite of gamers and longtime Zelda fans alike. Nintendo delivered as theRead more

The Korean-Cuban history is still nowadays, a subject which is not widely spread, although these two nations share in common, an important past. It all starts in 1905, when 1,033 Koreans left their home to Mexico to search for a better life. They set sail from Incheon in South Korea, arriving in Mexico’s Yucatan afterRead more

Taiwan is an archipelago resides across from China. Though small, it packs quite an impact on the international bboy scene. While its Asian competitors, such as Korea and Japan, have undergone what we refer to the “phoenix” metaphor years ago, Taiwan has just begun to experience its boom. Unlike Korea, which is now known asRead more

Top 5 Fashion Trends in China “Your fashion style defines who you are.” If we give fashion a definition, it can be divided into 18 different styles under 5 catalogs: Liberal, Classical, Casual, Natural and Regional Styles. The top 5 fashion trends nowadays in China, among a total of 18 styles which include Hippie, Bohemia, Gothic,Read more

Being a big fan of SHINee for about 8 years now I was very excited hearing about their upcoming concert. The atmosphere was great from waiting outside talking with more Shawols (SHINee fanbase name) till in our seats moving our heads to the music. The following songs were played at the concert in order below:Read more

VARSITY is a new K-Pop group consisting of 12 gentlemen including 7 Korean and 5 Chinese (one of them is a Chinese-American hybrid). Recently launched on January 3, 2017, VARSITY works under a joint partnership with both Korean Global K Center Entertainment (GKC) and Chinese Hi Media Ltd. To make their debut more official, theyRead more

Top 5 Chinese Pop Artists Chinese Pop has taken in a lot of influence from the American and western countries. It is a reflection of the growth of culture, economy and politics, which has a very strong national feature. These top 5 Chinese Pop artists that I am going to recommend, no matter where theyRead more

As a country with over 5000 years of history, China has always been a mysterious existence for the rest of the world, the flying Kong Fu, the Chinese food, the culture and the old architecture has attracted millions and millions of tourists every year. Here I am going to recommend you the top 5 placesRead more

By Drew Farmer Twitter: @DrewMFarmer Manny Ramirez is like the old west gunslinger unable to put away his gun and holster. The baseball great who rose to prominence with the Cleveland Indians before becoming a household name as a member of the Boston Red Sox is at it again; only this time on the otherRead more

The National Basketball Association, also called the NBA, is a professional basketball league in the U.S. The best basketball players in the world all strut their stuff here.  It is also considered the sport of giants with an average height of players being 6 ft 7 (2m 01).   NBA teams now pick players from countriesRead more

No other country in the world has left their mark in the international bboy scene as colorful as Japan. Originally outshone by their Korean counterparts, the Japanese bboys broke the blight and have outdone other international competitions in recent years. With their creative style and explosive dynamics, Japanese bboys are a force to be reckonedRead more

On March 7, 2017, B.A.P and their leader Bang Yongguk, who has been on hiatus for personal health reasons, returned with “Wake Me Up.” Since its release, feedback for the track has been overwhelmingly positive as the song and the Rose single album continues to trend on global iTunes charts. In the United States, itRead more

For those that don’t know, Makestar is a sort of crowdfunding site made for Kpop groups. Companies post a group’s information, usually about a comeback or item for sale, and allow fans to donate money with perks attached to higher donations. Makestar’s home page For example, Stellar, have a project for a ‘Fan Special’ albumsRead more

It seems February was the month of TWICE and BTS. With their songs being monster hits on the charts, it’s easy to overlook some of the other releases. February was a surprisingly strong month for K-Pop artists even though February is typically a ballad month. Let’s look at the ten songs that caught our attention.Read more

Clean It Zero is one of those products that people constantly rave about. From its cleansing abilities to its scent, beauty fanatics consider it a top-notch cleanser that should be a staple in everyone’s makeup drawer. After trying it for the first time, I will agree as I now wonder why it wasn’t a partRead more

JYP Entertainment’s chart-dominating girl group TWICE returned with “Knock Knock” on February 19, 2017. Since its release, “Knock Knock” received 60 perfect all-kills, and the MV became the fastest K-Pop MV to 30 million views on YouTube. With another hit on their hands, TWICE cannot be stopped even though they have many antis and naysayersRead more

For many KPOP fans, attending a fansign is the ultimate goal. For those unaware, a fansign is an event, usually held in Korea or Japan, excluding special events, where fans have the opportunity to talk to their favorite group while getting an album signed personally to them. For foreign fans with limited access to groupsRead more

SF9’s Jaeyoon is being accused of blackface after uploading a photo of his face covered in black paint. The photo was posted to Twitter after a V-App video where members of SF9 painted each other’s faces. The original tweet was posted to SF9’s main twitter account and caption “Everyone, it’s Jaeyoon. Can you….see me? IRead more

On January 17, 2017, CLC released their mini album Crystyle. Unfortunately, the album did not get the love it deserved domestically despite the love and rave reviews many international fans provided. CLC are fiercer and edgier thanks to HyunA (yes, former 4Minute member HyunA) working alongside her hoobaes, but it also means some of the members haveRead more

We at Kcrush are always on the lookout for new products or willing to test any product suggested to us from the beauty world. Etude House recently released their Double Lasting foundation that has gotten some rave reviews from many different YouTube beauty channels including Edward Avila and So Young’s Beauty Room. Etude House states the foundation canRead more

On February 12, 2017, BTS’ repackaged album, You Never Walk Alone, dropped. The album has been breaking and creating records since its release. Before its release, it had over 700,000 preorders. Following the release, BTS became the first K-Pop artist on iTunes top ten albums list, and four of the tracks also topped iTunes lists.Read more

One of the toners we hear a lot about is Etude House’s Wonder Pore Freshener. Beauty bloggers and users alike rave about how clean their skin feels and how pores appeared minimalized. We decided to try the product to see if it’s worth the rave reviews. Packaging The product arrives in a poppy blue boxRead more

Music videos can be defined as “short films which integrate a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic reasons.” I wonder if any of our readers ever experienced feeling particularly inquisitive after watching a music video and wondered about the meaning of its content or storyline, while not being able to clearly figure outRead more

A lot of us makeup-lovers are always on the prowl for a good primer that will help make makeup look flawless and skin look fresh. The Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur primer is a good bet to help create a flawless finish. Let’s look at how well it works! Packaging When the Face Blur arrives,Read more

Following several fan meetings in Asia and Canada, GOT7 brought their Turbulence fan meeting tour to the USA, less than a year after their FLYinUSA concert series. As part of their 5 city tour, GOT7 brought the Rosemont Theater to life on a Wednesday evening. GOT7 started out the show performing two of their slowerRead more

On December 30, 2016, RaNia made their “Start a Fire” comeback with a mix of new and old members and a new name: BP Rania. As many K-Pop fans have surmised over the years, RaNia/BP Rania is a hot mess thanks to the revolving door of members and DR Music’s pitiful management abilities. “Pitiful,” of course,Read more

For those who know her best, Nita Pineda is known as a creative mind capable of great things. Her unique stories and lively artistic style combine not only for reader-entertainment, but for bringing people together. Through her, friendships have been forged over a shared love of storytelling, gaming, and creating art, and through her, someRead more

Time to Say Goodbye: Groups We Lost in 2016 2016 isn’t even over yet, and there are already 28 confirmed disbandments with several others rumored to also be defunct. The year brought us the end of big-named groups like KARA, 4Minute, and 2NE1, as well moderately successful groups like Rainbow, SPEED, and F.Cuz. Here’s the completeRead more

2016 will soon be over and as we look back, it would be safe to claim that this year definitely produced a lot of “ups-and-downs,” politically and socially in Korea. The Korean entertainment industry was no exception. We will reflect just primarily on some of the negative incidences, which hit the headlines on the Korean celebrityRead more

K.A.R.D (pronounced, “Card”) is a Korean co-ed group formed by DSP Media, consists of four members: J.seph, B.M, Somin and Jiwoo. The letters of K.A.R.D each represents a card to a specific group member, which is a pretty interesting concept. Like hidden cards, there will also be featured hidden acts to associate with the group from time to time.Read more

Former Singer On December 7, 2016 at 4:42pm local time, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-661 crashed in the mountains near Havelian, Pakistan, about 64 miles away from Islamabad. The plane, which was carrying 42 passengers, five crew members, and a ground engineer, was en route to Islamabad from Chitral, Pakistan. All 48 people on boardRead more

The East Light is a funky rock, pop and electronic band from South Korea, which made its long awaited debut with their 1st digital single, “HOLLA” on November 3rd of 2016. The debut single, “Holla” (composed and produced by Midas-T) is combination of funky rock and pop that defiantly showcases The East Light members’ ability in handling instruments andRead more

2016 hasn’t been a good year for Kang Jung-Ho as the now-besieged Pittsburgh Pirates infielder found himself in trouble again following an early-morning DUI accident in Seoul, South Korea. Following Kang’s arrest for the accident by the Seoul Gangnam District Police, it is alleged he asked his friend/passenger to lie and state he or she was driving.Read more

While the K-Pop scene is buzzing with excitement and electric dance tracks, sometimes this music isn’t to everyone’s liking. Some fans of the Korean music scene may crave something calmer and more melodic. Popping over to the K-Indie scene, an up-and-coming trio that’s recently started to capture a lot of attention with International fans isRead more

The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) was held December 2, 2016. For the seventh year in a row, the awards were held outside of Korea with the event taking place at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong for the fourth consecutive year. Like with previous years, the event was riddled with poor sound and mistakes (Day6 being called Day8,Read more

Asian food is always appetizing and enjoyable, but some may find it difficult to make. There are many reasons why some deem Asian food inaccessible: Ingredients, it’s time-consuming, or even not having enough skill to create tasty dishes. Never fear! We found some cookbooks that make Asian food accessible for even the novice home cook,Read more

Shortly after a video of female comedian(s) on SNL Korea grabbing K-pop group, B1A4 members’ private parts (?) was uploaded on 26th of October, the fans went livid. So SNL Korea made an apology via Facebook as follows. “Hello, this is SNL Korea. We apologize to the B1A4 members and their fans, if they were disgusted by theRead more

The K-Pop scene is a saturated market that has many big-named groups like BIGBANG, EXO, Super Junior, and SHINHWA among many others. In-between those groups, there are some decent songs from groups and singers that get lost in the competitive fray, have disbanded, or never heard of at all by international fans. Often, these groupsRead more

B.A.P mean a lot to many of their fans, and these feelings extend past their music as fans appreciate their charitable efforts as well. As the season of giving is upon us, Babyz and Warriorz followed in B.A.P and Bang Yongguk’s charitable footsteps and recently worked diligently to raise money to go toward building a school tentativelyRead more

South Korea’s first ever female President, Park Geun-hye was the first-born to Korea’s third President, Park Chung-Hee, a.k.a the military dictator in Korean history. As the daughter of the Korean President, Park Geun-hye grew up with privileges but on the other hand, she didn’t get to experience what you’d consider a normal childhood. Circumstances got extremely harshRead more

On November 24, 2016, many K-Pop fans were surprised by the news that H.O.T’s Moon Hee Jun announced that he is engaged to be married via a letter posted on his fan café. In the note, Moon states, “Although I’m an adult, after talking about this I think I’m really matured. My fans, I’m getting married.Read more

2016 will go down in K-Pop history as the year of monster rookies, up-and-coming groups, and international stars. For many, this was the year where the K-Pop Star-Power Mantle got passed to groups like TWICE, I.O.I, BLACKPINK, GFRIEND, Mamamoo, and BTS among others who made their voices heard in 2016. The year presented fans withRead more

On November 7, 2016, B.A.P made their fall comeback with their second full-length album, Noir. The album, produced in part by Bang Yongguk who is on hiatus due to a panic disorder, focuses on B.A.P’s growth as artists. The album still has some of their signature sound, but there are smoother performances that highlight theirRead more

On November 24, 2016, YG Entertainment confirmed what many Blackjacks were afraid to admit: 2NE1 disbanded and have actually done so back in May 2016. In April, Minzy departed the group following the end of her contract, but YG stated that 2NE1 would continue as three members with a new song or album scheduled forRead more

On November 24, 2016, YG Entertainment announced that Nam Taehyun’s contract has been nullified and that his now-former group WINNER will continue with four members with no plans to add a replacement for him. In a statement, YG Entertainment sources said, WINNER who had many things planned for them this year had put all their activities onRead more

If you’re like me, finding good skincare products that don’t irritate sensitive skin, cause breakouts and other flare-ups is a must and sometimes a daunting task. In previous reviews, Kcrush discovered some impressive products, while there were others that weren’t so grand. We recently tried Elizavecca MilkyPiggy Hell-Pore, a peel-off mask that promises to remove blackheadsRead more

On November 18, 2016, Fueled by Ramen announced One OK Rock will be releasing a new English-language album, Ambitions, on January 13, 2017. Ahead of the release, the J-Rock group released “Taking Off” and “Bedroom Warfare.” Both songs have been earning praise on different blogs and music sites, but there are many fans who feelRead more

We all want to put our best faces forward. Sometimes we need a little help to make sure our best faces are present and flawless. Missha’s Magic Cushion SPF 50 foundation has the potential to be a strong contender for making someone beautiful as it promises an anti-caking formula, long-term coverage, rich pigments, a flawlessRead more

Continuing with our beauty review series, we have a bubble pore mask by that’s sure to be a hit in a skincare regimen. The blackhead O2 bubble pore pack by Caolion works hard and leaves behind soft, clean-feeling skin. While there are many positives with the mask, there are a few warnings to consider. Packaging TheRead more

In our quest to always find the best beauty products available in Asia, we’re always trying new things to see what works and what doesn’t. In our recent installment, we tried the Skinfood Rice Mask Wash-Off to see if it’s worthwhile. Of course, our results may be different from yours, but it’s fun to try newRead more

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, this past year, Nintendo promised upgrades to its aging hit game and Japanese import Animal Crossing: New Leaf. On November 2, 2016, Nintendo finally unveiled the updates in Animal Crossing: New Leaf Welcome Amiibo. The large-scale update—which can be downloaded on the Nintendo 3DS for game owners or availableRead more