TROUBLE Channels Vintage Ayumi Hamasaki

2018 marks the 20th anniversary since Ayumi Hamasaki’s debut on the J-Pop scene. On August 15, Hamasaki released her seventh EP (her 18th studio album overall), TROUBLE. TROUBLE is her first release since 2016’s M(a)de in Japan as well as her...

27Aug

What’s in Our Beauty Bag?

Sometimes, life sucks. However, one guaranteed way to feel better about some of life’s little problems is to get all dolled up or even just pamper ourselves and wash away the stressors of day. We at Kcrush love our beauty products, and we also...

27Aug

[BREAKING] Bang Yongguk Leaves TS Entertainment

In news that is both a positive and a negative, B.A.P’s leader, Bang Yong Guk, has left TS Entertainment. Bang Yong Guk has been with TS Entertainment since August 12, 2011; his exclusive contract ended August 19, 2018. In a statement, TS...

27Aug

KCRUSH Interview with Singer-songwriter, Alisha Jiyoung

*Could you briefly introduce yourself to our readers? (Please tell us a little about our early life/background, your career path and etc.) Hi, I’m Alisha. I was born in Virginia, but I moved to Seoul when I was little. I grew up living back...

20Aug

Captivating Breadwinner a Story of Hope, Perseverance

In 2017, Cartoon Saloon released the stunning Breadwinner, a story about a young girl trying to survive in Taliban-ruled Kabul, Afghanistan. Based on the Deborah Ellis book of the same name, the Nora Twomey (The Secret of Kells) directed...

20Aug

(G)I-dle’s “Hann” Shows Group is Here to Stay

On August 14, 2018, female rookie group, (G)I-dle released their second single, “Hann” (Alone). When the Cube Entertainment group debuted May 2, 2018 with the I Am EP and lead single “Latata,” (G)I-dle—made up of members Miyeon, Minnie,...

13Aug

The Beauty Inside: A Lacking Film about an Old Cliché

The Beauty Inside: A Lacking Film about an Old Cliché In 2015, Yong Film and Next Entertainment World released The Beauty Inside, a film based on the 2012 book, Every Day. The plot follows Woo-Jin (played by multiple actors and actresses throughout...

13Aug

Meet Kpop’s Best Absolute Perfect – B.A.P.

The recent America-based activities of Kpop giants BTS and GOT7 has catapulted Kpop into the limelight for mainstream American music fans, giving a taste of what South Korea has to offer. To that end, we take a look at another male Kpop group...

6Aug

Relatable Club Friday Brings Relationships Front and Center

Often, many dramas featuring couples always end up with happily-ever-afters, so it is refreshing to encounter a drama where everything doesn’t end up rosy or where some relationships end up making the viewer angry over some of the choices people...

30Jul

KCRUSH Interview with Korean Singer-Songwriter, Call Lee

Would you introduce yourself to our readers? Hello, KCRUSH America! This is Call Lee and I’m in love with R&B. Tell us about your current interests and hobbies. I’m very much immersed with ASMR these days. Because I suffer from...

30Jul

The Great Seungri All Hype, Lacks Greatness

Rule number one: If you’re going to name your album “Great” anything, you better make sure it lives up to the name. BIGBANG’s Seungri, who’s had two solid EPs in V.V.I.P (2011) and Let’s Talk About Love (2013), made his recent solo...

29Jul

Spectrum’s Kim Dong Yoon Passes Away

On July 27, 2018, Kim Dong Yoon, a member of the rookie group Spectrum passed away. His agency, WYNN Entertainment, confirmed the news. WYNN Entertainment released a statement on the group’s fancafe following media reports of Kim’s passing....

23Jul

Tragedy: Kazakh Figure Skater, Denis Ten, Murdered

Denis Ten performs “The Greatest Showman” during his Denis and Friends show in June 2018. Photo provided by @akk_Tang on Twitter. Thank you for allowing us to us to use your photo. Almaty, Kazakhstan: On Tuesday July 19, 2018, Olympic...

23Jul

KCrush Interview with budding Singer-songwriter, Carmine

Would you please introduce yourself to our readers? Hello, I’m Carmine. I am a rapper, singer and songwriter. I started using the name, “Carmine” when I released my first mix tape, OWN. Last year in 2017, I also released a single which...

18Jul

Who Said What Wednesday

Red house – 긴 밤 (Endless night) MV English Subbed This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy....

TROUBLE Channels Vintage Ayumi Hamasaki