13Mar
B.A.P Awaken Awareness with “Wake Me Up”
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... Read More
5Mar
Opinion: Makestar Fundraising is a Valid Option For Some Groups.
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.... Read More
1Mar
Top 10 Songs of February 2017
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... Read More
1Mar
Beauty Corner: Banila Clean It Zero Makeup Remover
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... Read More
27Feb
Bubbly “Knock Knock” Basic, Charming
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.... Read More
25Feb
Attending and Idol Fansigning
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... Read More
24Feb
SF9’s Jaeyoon is being accused of blackface
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... Read More
21Feb
Crystyle Impressive, Familiar with HyunA Flavoring
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,... Read More
19Feb
Beauty Corner: Etude House Double-Lasting Foundation
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... Read More
19Feb
You Never Walk Alone Not BTS’ Strongest
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... Read More
15Feb
Beauty Corner: Etude House Wonder Pore Freshener
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... Read More
8Feb
Interview with the YouTuber “Dream Teller”
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... Read More
7Feb
Beauty Corner: Etude House Beauty Shot Face Blur
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... Read More
1Feb
GOT7 Warm Up Chicago During TURBULENCEinUSA Tour
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... Read More
1Feb
Unpopular Opinion: DR Music, What is Alex Reid to You?
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... Read More
11Jan
Inside the Artist’s Mind: Androsia Creator Dishes on Her Manga, Inspiration, and Journey
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... Read More
8Jan
Time to Say Goodbye: Groups We Lost in 2016
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... Read More
2Jan
Korean Celebs who didn’t have the Best Year: Recap of Celebrity Mishaps in 2016
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... Read More
14Dec
K.A.R.D: INTRODUCING K-POP’S NEW PACK OF CARDS
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... Read More
9Dec
Pakistan International Airlines Flight Crashes; All On-Board Killed Including
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... Read More
7Dec
