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8Oct
Adventures in Misheard Lyrics Part 2
In September, we posted some misheard K-Pop lyrics because itās part of the fun of being a K-Pop fan. Of course, ears donāt just get better after one misheard song. So Iām back for some more shenanigans with more songs that you may never hear... Read More
6Oct
Roommate Season 2
Do you enjoy watching variety shows?Ā Ā If so, there is a show called āRoommateā I would like to recommend.Ā Ā You might have already heard of this show because itās been aired for a couple of months and Season 1 has just ended not too long... Read More
2Oct
Jessica, no longer a GG
Things have not been going so smoothly for Girls Generation for the past few months. It was September 29th, when Jessica, the member of Girls Generation posted on Weibo that she is no longer part of the group and that she has been kicked out.Ā She... Read More
1Oct
Kpop Stars and the Holy Grail
The emergence of Kpop stars in the recent years came with some interesting phenomenon.Ā Those who follow Kpop should know that there are four sacred duties, for every Korean national, of which one applies to all male citizensāthat is the duty to... Read More
29Sep
ZE:Aās Lee Hoo Going Against His Company?
Ā A few days ago, the leader of an idol group Lee Hoo decided to stick up for his team members. He wrote on his SNS that his company, Star Empire Entertainment wasnāt paying them what they deserve. He said that out of 10, the company takes seven... Read More
27Sep
Korean Fashion Styles
Korean people are known for their casual, but unique fashion styles.Ā Ā Many have great style and when I was looking through some Korean fashion magazines, I was amazed by the concepts and how much effort is put into every little detail.Ā Ā Have... Read More
27Sep
Movie Theater Movies 2014
There have been numerous movies that were released in 2014 and I would like to introduce you to a couple of my favorites! Hot Young Bloods This movie is set in 1980ās background in Heongseong, South Korea.Ā Ā Young-Sook is the leader of a gang at... Read More
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 hasnāt been a good year for you. 2014 is going to go down as one of your darkest years. To be honest, itās for good reason. Iāve 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 DabitĀ is a Korean-AmericanĀ who was born and raised in the State of Ohio.Ā Ā Dabit’s real name is David Kim and his Korean name is Jungwook Kim.Ā Ā Ā 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.Ā 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
Ā TEEN TOPās 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 āSupa Luv,ā āTo You,ā and āRocking,ā their music isnāt my style.Ā However, teasers for EXITO caught my attention... Read More
18Sep
Nightlife in Seoul
Nightlife in Seoul ā 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.Ā 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.Ā The studio is known for producing animation movies, short-films, anime series, stage productions, music vĆdeos, exhibitions, TV commercials, etc.Ā 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 āwhat?āĀ Misheard lyrics are common when listening to music since my ears donāt work.Ā Checking my Kiss This Guy profile provides a slice... Read More
10Sep
āTatā 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 childrenās 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, thatās how the times have changed and keep changing. Sometimes it is... Read More
9Sep
Ridiculous Bans
Ā On September 4, KBS already announced that 2PMās upcoming single āGo Crazyā is already banned due to āinappropriate lyrics.ā Never mind how a tracklist wasnāt shared with the public yet or how audio teasers were not released until... Read More
7Sep
