There are a lot of cowboys and cowgirls in K-pop these days, and it’s clear that the Wild West is a major music video theme this year. From dance parties in desert towns to high-fashion cowboy looks, K-pop-meets-Wild-West is the winning combo we never knew we needed — but are so glad we got. It’s also not a… Continue reading K-Pop Meets Cowboy: 10 Wild West Themed K-Pop MVs You’ll Love
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QUIZ: Are You More Jang Man Wol From “Hotel Del Luna,” Or Go Moon Young From “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”?
Jang Man Wol (IU) and Go Moon Young (Seo Ye Ji) have a lot in common: both are moody, self-centered, high-fashion female leads of two incredibly successful fantasy dramas. (Who doesn’t love “Hotel Del Luna” or “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”?). These tsundere ladies both have good buried deep under their prickly exteriors, which are often… Continue reading QUIZ: Are You More Jang Man Wol From “Hotel Del Luna,” Or Go Moon Young From “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”?
Fairytale Fashion: Inside Seo Ye Ji’s Style From “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”
tvN’s “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” has quickly become a K-drama for the ages: it has an all-star cast and a plot that explores important issues of mental health in a wonderfully healing, heartfelt way. But there’s no denying another reason why this drama is topping everyone’s lists of faves: female lead Go Moon Young’s… Continue reading Fairytale Fashion: Inside Seo Ye Ji’s Style From “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay”
QUIZ: Which Recent Female K-Pop Hit Should Be Your Anthem?
Can you believe how many epic releases by female K-pop artists there have been recently? From our favorite girl groups to new subunits to amazing solo content, the ladies of K-pop have been crushing it these days and slaying our summer. Are there so many girl crush hits that you can’t choose a fave? Do you want… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Recent Female K-Pop Hit Should Be Your Anthem?
QUIZ: How Well Do You Remember “Hotel Del Luna”?
It’s been a whole year since our favorite hotelier power couple captured our hearts in one of the most touching, magical, and aesthetic K-dramas in K-drama history. “Hotel Del Luna” premiered on July 13, 2019, and it was pretty unforgettable — but do you think you remember all the details of the drama? The bittersweet romance, the poignant ghost… Continue reading QUIZ: How Well Do You Remember “Hotel Del Luna”?
Unleashed: 12 Animal-Inspired K-Pop Tracks That Embrace The Wild Side
There are plenty of songs that draw inspiration from the animal kingdom, and animal metaphors are common in lyrics and symbolism. While many songs in K-pop draw on imagery of birds for freedom, or cats for sexiness, a few K-pop artists have taken the animal theme to the next level, daring to embrace their truly wild side. These artists not only… Continue reading Unleashed: 12 Animal-Inspired K-Pop Tracks That Embrace The Wild Side
QUIZ: Can You Guess The PENTAGON MV From A Single Screenshot?
PENTAGON is one of the most versatile K-pop groups out there, with music videos that cover a whole range of concepts, from bright and cheerful to their recent bold and powerful comeback “Basquiat.” You might think you know their MVs well, but have you been paying attention to all the little details? There’s only one way to find out:… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Guess The PENTAGON MV From A Single Screenshot?
17 K-Pop Songs From The First Half Of 2020 That Deserve More Recognition
We’re just reaching the halfway point of 2020, and it’s been quite an eventful year. It’s difficult enough in a normal year to keep up with the endless stream of new releases in K-pop, but with all the chaos that 2020 has thrown at us so far, it’s even more possible that you might have missed some hidden gems… Continue reading 17 K-Pop Songs From The First Half Of 2020 That Deserve More Recognition
Seeing Double: 14 K-Pop MVs That Play With The Motif Of Mirror Image
Mirrors are a fairly common prop in K-pop music videos; after all, who wouldn’t want to see multiple images of an idol in one shot? But what happens when the reflection in the mirror does something unexpected? When the mirror shows someone a different version of themselves, doesn’t reflect reality, or even reveals something scary? Some K-pop music videos have really embraced… Continue reading Seeing Double: 14 K-Pop MVs That Play With The Motif Of Mirror Image
QUIZ: What Kind Of Bender From “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Would You Be, Based On Your Taste In K-Pop?
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, many of us tuned in to what has become one of the most widely-loved (non-K-drama) shows ever to grace our televisions. And these days, it seems like a lot of us have been re-watching “Avatar: The Last Airbender”! It may technically be a kid’s show, but “Avatar” has so many important messages and… Continue reading QUIZ: What Kind Of Bender From “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Would You Be, Based On Your Taste In K-Pop?