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23Nov
Upcoming Artists from YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment has had a great year so far. It all started with 2NE1 in the beginning of the year that made a huge hit.Ā Ā After that, Taeyang, AKMU, and Epik High all made it on the top charts. With having hits from all these artists, you can... Read More
23Nov
Top Korean Variety Shows
Running Man First aired on July 11, 2010. The show is considered as urban action variety and there hadnāt been a show like this before so the idea was very unique and it instantly became a hit. The members and guests have to complete missions to... Read More
6Nov
Korean Language Learning Just a Source Away
With peopleās thirst for K-Pop and K-Dramas comes a need to want to learn Korean. Besides recruiting the help of native Korean speakers, perhaps the best way to learn is through being forced to do it by living in Korea. Many of us Koreaboos may... Read More
3Nov
Incheon International Airport, currently rated the best airport in the world
If youāre ever planning to visit Korea – youāre likely to come through Incheon International Airport if youāre travelling from outside Asia.Ā In this article, I provide info on the best rated airport in the world, why and when the... Read More
3Nov
Traditional and Modern Ghost Tales from China
China and Hong Kong have a rich history of ghost stories that have been around for centuries. Even today, some of these stories live on and others have been added. Today, many in China have claimed to experience some paranormal occurrences while... Read More
3Nov
The Hauntings of Korea
Like Japan, Korea also has its share of tales of things that go bump in the night.Ā Whether youāre studying for an exam or taking a soothing dip, you better always keep an eye out for some ghosts and spirits because some may intend to kill! Mul... Read More
3Nov
Five Japanese Urban Legends to Keep You Up at Night
Halloween is here again, and most countries have urban legends or ghost stories that may spook those who are weak at heart. Over the years, Japan has been known for their haunts and horrors, and the world knows them best for their spooktacular... Read More
8Oct
āTatā is the Story (The Sequel)
Tattoos, in many cases, are cool. On some idols, tattoos look great even if theyāre fake. Zelo (L) and Himchan’s (R) tattoos were a result of Henna art. In Himchan’s image, you can see it being applied/via TS Entertainment and Twicsy... Read More
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