26Sep
SGC Super Live in Seoul
On Saturday 13th September, I headed off to Kintex in Ilsan to attend a fashion show, plus to see some of the big names in K-pop perform live. ((Kintex stands for Korean International Exhibition Center and Ilsan is in Northern Province of... Read More
26Sep
An Open Letter To The K-pop Industry
Dear K-Pop Industry and Fans, Let me start by stating the obvious: It hasn’t been a good year for you. 2014 is going to go down as one of your darkest years. To be honest, it’s for good reason. I’ve been a fan of your artists since the late... Read More
22Sep
Interview With The New Starlet Singer-Songwriter, Dabit
Introducing a newcomer singer-songwriter, Dabit Dabit is a Korean-American who was born and raised in the State of Ohio. Dabit’s real name is David Kim and his Korean name is Jungwook Kim. Dabit’s name was an... Read More
22Sep
MuzikAzia Shows Promise
On September 13, 2014, Muzik MuzikAzia is a new Spotify-type site that focuses solely on Asian music./via MuzikAzia’s Facebook. Azia, a new music streaming service specifically for Asian music, officially opened. Described as Spotify for... Read More
22Sep
Pretty And & End Album has Some Strengths, Kinks
The queens are back! After some time away, T-ara has made their triumphant return to the K-Pop scene with And & End, an album that shows some signature tunes and musical growth. But, the album is not without controversy as it seems T-ara is... Read More
18Sep
Teen Top Review
TEEN TOP’s EXITO Worth it Even for a Non-Fan I need to get this out of the way: I am not a fan of TEEN TOP. Save for “Supa Luv,” “To You,” and “Rocking,” their music isn’t my style. However, teasers for EXITO caught my attention... Read More
18Sep
Nightlife in Seoul
Nightlife in Seoul – Where To Be In Seoul At Night One of the defining characteristics of the nightlife in Seoul, in my opinion, would be that you can always find something to eat, drink or do. And, another great thing is that the city is pretty... Read More
14Sep
The Studio Ghibli Story
Studio Ghibli, Inc. is a Japanese studio founded on June 5, 1985, in Tokyo, Japan. The studio is known for producing animation movies, short-films, anime series, stage productions, music vídeos, exhibitions, TV commercials, etc. Ghibli was... Read More
10Sep
Chuseok 101
Happy Chuseok everyone! Today is supposed to be a day of family and happiness in Korea. Hopefully, for many, it is a happy day full of food and joy, although we know some recent events may not make it so. While Chuseok festivities go on in Korea,... Read More
10Sep
Misheard Lyrics
Misheard Adventures Part One K-Pop brings a lot of joy, but sometimes the lyrics cause a pause to say “what?” Misheard lyrics are common when listening to music since my ears don’t work. Checking my Kiss This Guy profile provides a slice... Read More
10Sep
“Tat” is the Story Part One
Even in 2014, tattoos are considered taboo in South Korea. For parts of the 20th Century, tattoos were only worn by gangs and the Korean mob, sending the message that tattoos are not an art form but a sign that someone should not be trusted.... Read More
9Sep
Aki and the Fox a Return to Simpler Times
Some children’s books today rely on bathroom humor in order to be entertaining to young readers. This is a sad testament of where books have headed the past few years. But, that’s how the times have changed and keep changing. Sometimes it is... Read More
9Sep
Ridiculous Bans
On September 4, KBS already announced that 2PM’s upcoming single “Go Crazy” is already banned due to “inappropriate lyrics.” Never mind how a tracklist wasn’t shared with the public yet or how audio teasers were not released until... Read More
7Sep
Ladies’ Code’s RiSe Passes Away
At 10:10am September 7, 2014, another tragedy struck as Ladies’ Code’s RiSe passed away. She turned 23 August 16. RiSe sustained critical injuries from the September 3, 2014, accident that took fellow Ladies’ Code member EunB’s life. Doctors... Read More
3Sep
[BREAKING] Ladies’ Code EunB Passes Away Following Tragic Accident
In a world full of aegyo, happiness, and hard-working performers, it’s difficult to announce when tragedy strikes the K-Pop world. Sadly, today, there is tragic news to report as Ladies’ Code’s EunB passed away following a tragic vehicle... Read More
26Aug
Candy Review
Who doesn’t love candy? Sweet, tasty candy is what is right in the world sometimes. In Korea, they seem to feel the same way I do about candy, so they blessed us with pumpkin caramel chews which sound promising and delightful just... Read More
25Aug
My Friend Is A Super EXO Fan
Today, I would like to introduce you to Grace, who is a great friend of mine and I’m going to be interviewing her about her favorite Kpop idol group. Before we get to the interview, I want to talk more about her, so it kind of gives you an... Read More
23Aug
Underrated Talent Shouldn’t Go Unnoticed
The K-Pop industry is dominated by many big names like Girl’s Generation, Big Bang, Super Junior, SHINee, 2NE1, and many others dominating fans and the media. All the while, groups with potential who lack a big name company or are victims of poor... Read More
22Aug
[BREAKING] Kim Hyun Joong Accused of Alleged Assault
Korean news portal Naver reports that on August 22, 2014, singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong was accused of allegedly assaulting his girlfriend of two years. He is currently facing a lawsuit for assault and battery. Acquaintances of the woman known... Read More
12Aug
K-Pop Covers You Need to Hear Now
K-Pop has been breaking barriers in almost every country over the past few years, and with good reason. Catchy songs, enjoyable dances, and all the hard work idols put into performances all help with K-Pop’s appeal. But, K-Pop artists have tried... Read More
5Aug
