2Oct
[BREAKING] Amuro Namie Retires After 26 Years in Showbiz
On September 16, 2018, one of Japan’s Queens of Pop, Amuro Namie, 41, retired from show business following a successful 26-year career. Amuro, who is considered Japan’s Madonna, is one of the country’s top-selling artists of all-time.... Read More
2Oct
[BREAKING] Former Morning Musume member, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Retires from Entertainment Industry Following Hit-and-Run Accident
After 18 years in the Japanese entertainment industry, former idol Yoshizawa Hitomi, 33, announced on September 29, 2018 that she will be retiring. She made the decision after being indicted September 26, 2018 for a hit-and-run accident that... Read More
24Sep
KCrush Interview with Singer-songwriter, Sophiya (a.k.a Su-jeong Pae)
Sophiya Pae (Su-jeong Pae, 배수정) is a Korean-British singer-songwriter; born and raised in London, England. Sophiya has an impressive educational background and worked as an accountant at a firm in London but decided to pursue her lifelong... Read More
24Sep
Food Vendors in Brunei
Food has a long history in cultures all across Asia and it is no different in Brunei. Street food is considered the window into a country’s culture. Even as cities continue to modernize with new cafes, fast food chains and ethnic eateries; food... Read More
21Sep
Finding KARA in 2018
A promo pic of KARA from http://kara.dspmedia.co.kr/. From left: Park Gyuri, Goo Ha-Ra, Han Seung-yeon and Heo Youngji. A brief history Originally a female Kpop quartet, KARA was formed in 2007 with Park Gyuri, Han Seung-yeon, Kim Sung-hee,... Read More
16Sep
[BREAKING] Cube Entertainment Retracts HyunA and E’Dawn Force-Out for Now
On September 14, 2018, Cube Entertainment CEO, Shin Dae-Nam, announced that HyunA and E’Dawn will stay with the company for now. However, a board meeting will be help to discuss the idols’ futures. The retraction appears to have been made... Read More
14Sep
Unpopular Opinion: Hated Black’s Ending? Well, You’re Wrong
Note: The following post contains spoilers. Even though the drama Black ended in Korea a few months ago, it’s just now on Netflix for international audiences. Since it’s availability on Netflix, K-Drama lovers ignited old arguments regarding... Read More
14Sep
[BREAKING] Conflicting Reports about Chinese Actress Fan Bingbing’s Whereabouts
On September 12, 2018, the mystery surrounding actress, model, and singer Fan Bingbing became more mysterious as reports resurfaced that the actress (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Iron Man 3, I Am Not Madame Bovary) is still missing even though... Read More
11Sep
B.A.P’s Traince On-Hold Due to Himchan Investigation
On September 10, 2018, CableTV FashionN has decided to temporarily delay the debut of B.A.P’s Traince pending the results of the sexual assault accusations against Kim Himchan. The show was scheduled to air September 12 and September 19.... Read More
10Sep
B.A.P’s Himchan Accused of Sexual Harassment; Investigation Ongoing
On September 9, 2018, Seoul Story, Newsen, and TV Report reported that a member of B.A.P allegedly sexually harassed a woman in her 20s during a vacation in Namyang-ju. It was later revealed that the member in question is Kim Himchan. According to... Read More
7Sep
Catching up with Ahn Jae Hyun and Goo Hye Sun
A still of Goo Hye Sun and Ahn Hae Jyun from Newlywed Diary How they started Affectionately known as the Ahn-Goo couple, Ahn Jae Hyun and Goo Hye Sun have been garnering interest from South Korean and international fans alike ever since they... Read More
5Sep
Binge-Worthy Black One of Netflix’s Best Drama Gems
If you love thriller crime dramas with hints of comedy, romance, and fantasy, then Black is one drama worth checking out immediately. If you are a fan of the US TV shows Person of Interest (2011-2016) or Ghost Whisperer (2005-2010), then Black is... Read More
3Sep
Unpopular Opinion: BitHit Should Focus on BTS’ Core Fans Instead of Global Fame
BTS are everywhere. From South Korea to Europe to the United States, it’s hard to go anywhere without running into an A.R.M.Y, BTS’ music, or their faces. Even in the United States, their songs and likeness are featured on products (most... Read More
31Aug
Crazy Rich Asians One of Many Films that Prove Diversity Can Work in Hollywood
Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, Hollywood lacks diversity. It’s rare when films featuring people of color make it past the Indie realm and into the mainstream world. In recent years, several films have made the push to challenge... Read More
29Aug
Flavorless Flavors of Youth Flatter Than a Crepe
Pretty animation cannot save everything… just ask the anthology film Flavors of Youth. The 74-minute anime film comprised of three stories is the product of a collaboration of Japanese studio CoMix Wave Films (the home of the smash-hit, Your Name)... Read More
29Aug
TROUBLE Channels Vintage Ayumi Hamasaki
2018 marks the 20th anniversary since Ayumi Hamasaki’s debut on the J-Pop scene. On August 15, Hamasaki released her seventh EP (her 18th studio album overall), TROUBLE. TROUBLE is her first release since 2016’s M(a)de in Japan as well as her... Read More
27Aug
What’s in Our Beauty Bag?
Sometimes, life sucks. However, one guaranteed way to feel better about some of life’s little problems is to get all dolled up or even just pamper ourselves and wash away the stressors of day. We at Kcrush love our beauty products, and we also... Read More
27Aug
[BREAKING] Bang Yongguk Leaves TS Entertainment
In news that is both a positive and a negative, B.A.P’s leader, Bang Yong Guk, has left TS Entertainment. Bang Yong Guk has been with TS Entertainment since August 12, 2011; his exclusive contract ended August 19, 2018. In a statement, TS... Read More
27Aug
KCRUSH Interview with Singer-songwriter, Alisha Jiyoung
*Could you briefly introduce yourself to our readers? (Please tell us a little about our early life/background, your career path and etc.) Hi, I’m Alisha. I was born in Virginia, but I moved to Seoul when I was little. I grew up living back... Read More
20Aug
Captivating Breadwinner a Story of Hope, Perseverance
In 2017, Cartoon Saloon released the stunning Breadwinner, a story about a young girl trying to survive in Taliban-ruled Kabul, Afghanistan. Based on the Deborah Ellis book of the same name, the Nora Twomey (The Secret of Kells) directed... Read More
20Aug
