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21Sep
Mountain Climbing in Korea
Mountain climbing or hiking is one of my oldest hobbies and probably the most relaxing way to spend my free time. For this article, I will be inserting some of what Iâve personally experienced as a frequent hiker. I donât recall exactly when it... Read More
13Sep
Review: The Girl with Seven Names
On July 2, 2015, Hyeonseo Leeâs book, The Girl with Seven Names, hit bookshelves and quickly captivated readers. The memoir focuses on Leeâs journey from North Koreaâs Ryanggang Province to coping with life as a defector in China and beyond.... Read More
13Sep
Onward Korea! Getting to Know NYC-Based Group EXP
EXP (left to right): Frankie, Sime, Koki, Hunter, David, and Tarion /Cr. EXP, Facebook In early 2015, the K-Pop world was turned upside down when news spread that a group of Americans would be working toward entering the Asian music scene with their... Read More
7Sep
Five Indonesian Gems
Five Indonesian Gems Indonesia is one of Asiaâs most magnificent countries full of natural wonder and adventure for backpackers, honeymooners, surfers, or anyone looking for new experiences. Part of the excitement lies in the countryâs many... Read More
2Sep
KCrush interview with a Foxtrot and Latin musician/singer, Luis Kim
KCrush interview with a Foxtrot and Latin musician/singer, Luis Kim Luis Kim is a Korean foxtrot and latin pop singer who released his debut album, âPlatonic Loveâ in 2007. Other than being a singer and performer, for the past years Luis has... Read More
2Sep
Letâs Cook: Tapa (The Philippines)
Letâs Cook: Tapa (The Philippines) Tapa is a Filipino dish made from cured meat like venison, mutton, and beef. Tapa is part of the dish tapsilog which is made of tapa (the meat), Sinangag(fried rice), and itlog (eggs). Tapa is a dried meat that... Read More
27Aug
GOT7’s Hot Summer Comeback
In a summer full of comebacks and debuts, GOT7âs 4th Korean release has stood out the most for many. After waiting 7 long months and spending time on Japanese releases, GOT7 returned with â? ??(Just Right)â. The music video was released on... Read More
23Aug
Increasing Popularity of Kpop, but lack of meaningful subtitles
One of the most interesting shows from the Korean entertainment industry of late is The Genius. It is a game of strategies, alliance, double-cross, and more, which runs every week eliminating one contestant each week through a regular match and then... Read More
20Aug
A KCrush interview with the unique and talented singer, Anda
Anda, who was formerly known as Andamiro, is a Korean singer, model and actress who made her debut as a Korean pop singer in April of 2012. Anda dreamt of being a performer since her early teens so she experienced countless auditions until she... Read More
18Aug
Amazing Dance, Splendid Movement
The Big Bang concert is hitting Los Angeles area again in just over a month from now. The Kpop popularity is soaring with splashes from both boy bands and girl groups left and right. In their dashing movements are some of the amazing skills that we... Read More
7Aug
PLAY K-POP Museum: A new interactive way of experiencing K-pop
Jeju Islandâs largest resort, âJungmun Resortâ has created an entertainment and media tech museum called, âPLAY K-POPâ for K-pop lovers and enthusiasts. The museum was launched on June 25th of this year and this kind of concept of... Read More
1Aug
MV Review: Gu Hara âChoco Chip Cookiesâ ft. Giriboy
KARAâs Gu Hara made her solo debut July 13 with âChoco Chip Cookies.â The song is about a couple who enjoy making and sharing cookies with each other. Given the sweetness of Haraâs vocals and the trackâs soft music, the songâon the... Read More
26Jul
BTS Full Concert Review – 2015 Dallas
In what was one of the most highly anticipated KPOP concerts to ever take place in Dallas, BTS (ë°Šíěë ë¨) brought the house down with a 24 song long set... Read More
24Jul
A Kcrush interview with a very promising K-pop girl group, âBerry Goodâ
âBerry Goodâ is a five-member K-pop girl group who announced their debut on May 22th of 2014 by releasing their first single, âLove Letter.â The group... Read More
21Jul
2PM No.5 a Snooze-Worthy Album
2PM made their return June 5 with No. 5, an album that focuses on their more mature sound. 2PMâs vocals did improve as there are stronger... Read More
19Jul
Korean Festivals To Attend This Summer
If you are in Korea from June to August and know which festivals or events to attend, the summer season can provide immense fun and entertainment you... Read More
18Jul
BTSâ The Red Bullet Concert Cut Short, Hi-Touch Canceled in NYC
On Thursday July 16, 2015, BTS held their first US concert for their 2015 Red Bullet tour at Best Buy Theater in New York City. According to fan... Read More
17Jul
Flashback Friday: HAM
For foreigners, 2009 was one of the better K-Pop years. With debuts by After School, 2NE1, 4Minute, T-ara, f(x), BEAST, Secret, MBLAQ, and Rainbow, it was... Read More
17Jul
Flashback Friday,: KARAâs debut song âBreak Itâ
For this weekâs Flashback Friday, we revisit 2007 to explore KARAâs debut song âBreak Itâ from their first album The First Blooming. When they debuted,... Read More
16Jul