Produce 101 Season 2 Contestants Come Forward with Sexual Assault

Claims Six male idol trainees who participated in season two of Mnet’s Produce 101 have come forward with allegations that a female entertainment company CEO and her younger sister sexually assaulted them. The unnamed trainees claim the...

3Feb

[UPDATE] Seungri Responds to Burning Sun Controversy; Victim, Family Comes to His Defense

Seungri finally released a statement surrounding the Club Burning Sun controversy. In his February 2, 2019 Instagram message, Seungri wrote: Hello. This is Seungri. I first want to bow my head and sincerely apologize to everyone who felt...

2Feb

Boys Over Flowers

Boys Over Flowers is a 2009 Korean drama based on Japanese shōjo manga Hana Yori Dango, created by Yoko Kamio. It is also...

1Feb

[UPDATE] Club Burning Sun Investigation Continues; YG Releases Statement

Reminder: The situation with this story is fluid and changes constantly. Kcrush America is trying to stay on top of the story as it develops. In addition to the sexual assault claims, Club Burning Sun, a club formerly owned by BIGBANG’s Seungri,...

1Feb

Youthful, Winkle Free, Glowing Skin Thanks To K-Food

Ever heard the phrase ‘you are that which you eat’? Just as you watch the foods you intake for weight loss and health purposes, choosing a particular diet impacts your skin’s wellbeing. For most cultures, the nutritional value of...

31Jan

Club Burning Sun Eclipsed by Drug, Sexual Assault Accusations, Police Cover-Ups

Trigger warning attached for those sensitive to issues of sexual assault. Club Burning Sun, a Seoul nightclub owned by BIGBANG’s Seungri, faces allegations that female patrons have been drugged and sexually assaulted by staffers. However, Burning...

31Jan

“E-Raced?” Nissin Accused of “White-Washing” Naomi Osaka

Nissin, a company known for their ramen noodles, found themselves in hot water recently. The company recently pulled their “Hungry to Win” ad featuring anime versions of tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori. The ad, which is based on the...

31Jan

Naomi Osaka Becomes Japan’s First Tennis Number One, Sparks Debate

The Australian Open marked the dawn of a new tennis era this past weekend. Naomi Osaka, a 21-year-old who is of Haitian-Japanese descent, beat former world number one and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. Osaka’s win is her second Grand...

31Jan

Seungri Resigns Amid Club Burning Sun Controversy

On January 29, 2019, it has been revealed the Big Bang’s Seungri has resigned from his director role at Club Burning Sun. In a KBS News 7 report, Seungri resigned from his directorship position prior the alleged sexual assault claims and patron...

30Jan

History! Alysa Liu Becomes Youngest U.S Figure Skating National Champion

From January 18 to January 27, 2019, the 2019 U.S. Figure Skating Championships were held in Detroit, Michigan. From January 24-27, the senior competition was held with dazzling results and surprises. One of those surprises was 13-year-old Alysa...

30Jan

Brown-Eyed Girls to Make Full Group Comeback

Mystic Entertainment announced that Brown-Eyed Girls (BEG) will be making their first full-group comeback during the first half of 2019. “It’s true that Brown Eyed Girls is preparing an album with the goal of making a comeback in the first half...

30Jan

Spending time with 2PM in 2019

A photo of 2PM from their official twitter account @follow_2PM. From left: Taecyeon, Nichkun, Wooyoung, Junho, Chansung and Jun K. Brainchild of JYP 2PM was the brainchild of Park Jin Young, the superstar and founder of JYP Entertainment, one...

28Jan

Lotte World or Everland Before Winter Ends

Are you planning to spend your remaining Winter vacation enjoying what Korea has to offer? Korean theme parks would still be a choice even during this chilly weather. If you are torn between spending your time either in Lotte World or Everland theme...

25Jan

Simple Korean Pumpkin Rice Cake Recipe

The rice cake has a long history in Korean cuisine, which goes back thousands of years. We’ll be introducing a very simple and basic recipe for baking (actually, steaming) a Korean Pumpkin Rice Cake (호박떡: Hobaktteok) that is made of...

24Jan

Nail Trends to Leave In 2018

Throughout 2018, we have experienced a boom in nail art trends, most of which gained popularity upon being embraced by K-pop idols. The New Year has brought with it exquisite nail art and designs thus demanding a change in its trend. Below are...

Produce 101 Season 2 Contestants Come Forward with Sexual Assault