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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Quickie: Babyz Unite, Donate to Build School in B.A.P’s Name