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4Dec
2016 MAMA Winners
The Mnet Asian Music AwardsĀ (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-ExpoĀ in Hong KongĀ 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, itās time-consuming, or even not having enough skill to create tasty dishes. Never... Read More
2Dec
‘SNL KOREAāS COMEDIAN TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Shortly after a video of female comedian(s) on SNL KoreaĀ grabbing K-pop group, B1A4Ā membersā private parts (?) was uploaded on 26thĀ 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.Pās Name
B.A.PĀ 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 YonggukāsĀ charitable... Read More
30Nov
The Scandal that led to South Korean Presidentās Resignation
South Koreaās first ever female President, Park Geun-hyeĀ was the first-born to Koreaās third President, Park Chung-Hee, a.k.a the military dictator in Korean history. As the daughter of the Korean President, Park Geun-hyeĀ 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.TāsĀ Moon Hee Jun announced that he is engaged to be married via a letter posted on his fan cafĆ©. 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.Pās 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.Pās growth as artists. The album still has some of... Read More
27Nov
YG Entertainment Announces 2NE1ās 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 Taehyunās Contract Nullified; WINNER to Continue with Four Members
On November 24, 2016, YG Entertainment announced that Nam Taehyunās contract has been nullified and that his now-former group WINNERĀ 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 youāre like me, finding good skincare products that donāt irritate sensitive skin, cause breakouts and other flare-ups is a must and sometimes a daunting task. In previous reviews, KcrushĀ 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 āTaking Offā and āBedroom Warfare.ā 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. Misshaās 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 thatās sure to be a hit in a skincare regimen. The blackhead O2Ā 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, weāre always trying new things to see what works and what doesnāt. In our recent installment, we tried the Skinfood Rice Mask Wash-OffĀ to see if itās worthwhile. Of... Read More
21Nov
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Unveils New Features, Game-Play on Fourth Birthday
Unless youāve been living under a rock, this past year, Nintendo promised upgrades to its aging hit game and Japanese import Animal Crossing: New Leaf.Ā On November 2, 2016, Nintendo finally unveiled the updates in Animal Crossing: New Leaf... Read More
11Nov
Korean Medicine
The āhospitalā āTeacher, I go hospitalā. 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
Korean Wedding Planners and/or Wedding outlets
The number of weddings in the period this year was the lowest since 2004, with 188,200. At this rate, this year may fall short of 2015, which had a record-low 302,828 weddings. Experts say this year’s figure may not reach 300,000. For many... Read More
7Nov
KŠRŠŠN FASHION, CURRŠNTLŠ£ THE HŠTTŠŠ T TRŠND ARŠUND THE WORLD
KŠ¾rŠµŠ° has ŠµŠ°rliŠµr tŠ¾Š¾k thŠµ lŠµŠ°d Š°Ń hŠ°ving thŠµ hŠ¾ttŠµŃt fŠ°ŃhiŠ¾n trŠµnd Š°nd iŃ ŃrŠ¾bŠ°blŃ going tŠ¾ hŠ¾ld that lŠµŠ°d fŠ¾r a vŠµrŃ lŠ¾ng timŠµ. BŠµfŠ¾rŠµ KŠ¾rŠµŠ° tŠ¾Š¾k thŠµ lŠµŠ°d, thŠµ hŠ¾ttŠµŃt fŠ°ŃhiŠ¾n trŠµnd in AŃiŠ°... Read More
18Sep
