Joelle’s Top 50 K-Pop Songs for 2014: 50-41

So long, farewell! We’re now saying goodnight to 2014, and what a year it’s been! 2014 brought us a lot of thrills and chills in the music industry. Despite the highs and lows, the music never stopped. The year brought us some amazing albums...

20Dec

Looking back on the K-dramas from the beginning of the ‘Hallyu’ era

Most K-drama fans would agree that once you start watching K-drama that suits your taste, it’s difficult to drop watching halfway through when the storyline unfolds. Some writers would even go as far is re-writing the storyline at the last...

17Dec

B.A.P’s Schedule Since 2012

B.A.P’s Schedule Since 2012 By Vocal & Visual & TIVOLI April 01 2014 – Oct 30 2014 20140403 JAPAN 3RD SINGLE “NO MERCY” Release event in Fukuoka 20140404 JAPAN 3RD SINGLE “NO MERCY” Release event in Osaka 20140405 JAPAN...

17Dec

B.A.P Lawsuit: TS Official Statement, B.A.P-Camp Responds

On December 5, 2014, TS Entertainment finally released an official response regarding the lawsuit B.A.P filed against them for “slave contracts.” The statement released by TS states how they tried to contact B.A.P members and their families and...

16Dec

Top 5 Korean Hobbies

Top 5 Korean Hobbies Koreans enjoy a lot of things Americans are into. There is not much of a difference besides maybe one or two things. Koreans love to exercise, eat, and watch TV, just like anyone else in other countries. Out of these five lists,...

13Dec

Christmas Playlist Recommendations

December is here, and that means the holidays are just days away! Throughout the year, the Asian music scene brings listeners’ bubbly sounds and memorable pop and rock hits, but what about during the holidays and winter months? Asian artists do...

13Dec

Korea’s Highest Rated Coffee Brands

Korea’s coffee industry is growing rapidly each day. The market has been incredibly high for the past few years. It’s no longer about business people drinking coffee in the morning from lack of sleep; now everyone, including students enjoy...

10Dec

He Jie

He Jie (also known as Angel He) is a chinese mandopop singer, who became famous after the singing competition Super Girl, in 2005, placing in the 4th place. He Jie is signed under the record label, Huayei Media. As of right now, the singer has a...

3Dec

B.A.P Files Lawsuit Against TS Entertainment: What We Know

On November 26, 2014, X-Sports News reported all six members of B.A.P filed a lawsuit against TS Entertainment. Many fans and the media were surprised, but the news was not shocking. Since May 2014, there were rumors B.A.P were working on a lawsuit...

3Dec

Lotte Mixed Soda has Some Pops and Fizzles

When trying Asian foods, some may gravitate toward sweets over the actual foods in order to work up some bravery before trying real meals. That’s okay; people have their quirks. If you’re a person who can relate, then Japan is the place to go if...

30Nov

Album Review: MC Mong Miss Me or Diss Me

Following a nearly five-year hiatus, MC Mong made his return November 3 with his full-length album Miss Me or Diss Me. Since its release, the title song earned wins on Music Core and Inkigayo, the latter win causing a weird silence to befall the...

26Nov

VIXX Dazzled, Limelight Fizzled at Chicago VIXX ShowcaseVIXX Chicago Set List

On a drizzly, dreary Saturday November 22, VIXX stopped by Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana for one of two U.S stops. For a month leading up to the concert, excited fans gathered on the Chicago VIXX!!!! Facebook fan page to discuss their...

26Nov

Korean Weddings

Weddings are meaningful and beautiful in many countries, but besides the dress and the party, the traditions are even lovelier. Korea has many wedding traditions that are sweet and meaningful (and maybe even a little bit stressful) that the bride...

26Nov

Review: Zico’s “Tough Cookie” (ft. Don Mills)

On November 6, Block B’s Zico released his solo single “Tough Cookie.” The song and MV caused a rift between fans due to its polarizing rap. It’s catchy-though-over-processed bridge leads to a repetitive chorus, but the lyrics cover a lot...

23Nov

Most Overplayed Dramas Of All Time

It’s been a while since these dramas were aired on TV. Most of them were aired 4-5 years ago and some even up to 10 years. As the number of years goes up, you can really see some major differences within the scenes and storylines. Back then love...

Joelle’s Top 50 K-Pop Songs for 2014: 50-41