6Dec
Pittsburgh Pirates Infielder Kang Jung-Ho Charged with DUI
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... Read More
5Dec
La Baie’s The Bay: The Dreamy Album You Didn’t Know You Needed
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... Read More
4Dec
2016 MAMA Winners
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... Read More
3Dec
Cooking? Cooking! Asian Cuisine Cookbooks to Inspire Your Inner Iron Chef
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... Read More
2Dec
‘SNL KOREA’S COMEDIAN TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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... Read More
1Dec
Throwback Thursday: K-Pop Songs Time Forgot Part 1
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,... Read More
30Nov
Quickie: Babyz Unite, Donate to Build School in B.A.P’s Name
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... Read More
30Nov
The Scandal that led to South Korean President’s Resignation
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... Read More
29Nov
Crayon-H.O.T? Moon Hee Jun Announces Engagement to Soyul
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... Read More
28Nov
2016 K-Pop Songs that Needed More Attention
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... Read More
28Nov
B.A.P’s Noir Dark, Moody
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... Read More
27Nov
YG Entertainment Announces 2NE1’s Disbandment
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... Read More
27Nov
Nam Taehyun’s Contract Nullified; WINNER to Continue with Four Members
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... Read More
27Nov
Product Review: Elizavecca MilkyPiggy Hell-Pore Mask
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... Read More
25Nov
Commentary: Let One OK Rock Explore, Expand
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... Read More
25Nov
Review: Missha Magic Cushion SPF 50 Foundation
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... Read More
22Nov
Review: Caolion Blackhead O2 Bubble Pore Pack
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... Read More
21Nov
Review: Skinfood Rice Mask Wash-Off
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... Read More
21Nov
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Unveils New Features, Game-Play on Fourth Birthday
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... Read More
11Nov
Korean Medicine
The “hospital” “Teacher, I go hospital”. Upon arrival in Korea, these words filled me with genuine concern. In the states, the hospital is reserved for tests for serious ailments, surgeries, emergency rooms, or admittance for long hospital... Read More
9Nov
