Category: Features

8 K-Pop Boy Bands That Deserve More Popularity

Competition is fierce out there in the K-pop world today! There are so many rookies trying to debut that most people resort to other tactics to ensure they get the spotlight. For girls, that often means a super sexy concept. For guys, it often means showing your abs during some amazing choreography. We all know groups… Continue reading 8 K-Pop Boy Bands That Deserve More Popularity

Top K-Drama Moments of the Week: October 12–18

It’s a small batch of top K-drama moments, but it has almost everything that many drama viewers would like: romance for all ages, girlmance, dance competition, and a creepy ghost! Let’s get to it! 1. “Twenty Again” (Episode 16): A Comfy Ending No Ra had her most comfortable ending to her journey, snuggling up for an… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments of the Week: October 12–18

4 Reasons You’ll Be Loving “D-Day”

I have a confession: I am very obsessed with the latest medical drama in town starring Kim Young Kwang, Jung So Min, Ha Seok Jin, and Yoon Joo Hee and I am not afraid to show it. “D-Day” is a disaster medical drama depicting what would happen if a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Seoul. Why… Continue reading 4 Reasons You’ll Be Loving “D-Day”

Opinion: The Fetishization of the K-Pop Boy Band

Any K-pop fan’s instinctive reaction to the idea of fetishization is that it is something that other fans do, or that other groups indulge in. But whatever group you are a fan of, you can bet there is a hater or an anti-fan somewhere who thinks your favorite group is morally corrupt fetishizers, while theirs… Continue reading Opinion: The Fetishization of the K-Pop Boy Band

October 2015 CFs: Lee Min Ho, Shin Min Ah, iKON, and More

With the weather getting brisk and chilly, October has brought us plenty of outdoor clothing CFs (commercial films) featuring your favorite top stars. Although they are essentially selling similar products, each CF has a different theme and concept. Check out our October CFs and let us know which ones are your favorites in the comments… Continue reading October 2015 CFs: Lee Min Ho, Shin Min Ah, iKON, and More

9 Perfectly Drama-tic Costumes for Halloween

It’s that time of year again, for Halloween if you’re in the U.S. or for Halloween-themed parties if you’re elsewhere. And what does Halloween require from you? A costume. A costume that is both unique (nothing is worse than a copy-cat costume situation) but also shows off your unique interests (because Halloween means you can… Continue reading 9 Perfectly Drama-tic Costumes for Halloween

10 Things We Learned About BIGBANG From Their “MADE” Tour in Sydney

Hello Asia! has been focusing on the best in Asian Music and Culture since 2012. Based in Australia, HA! brings their unique perspective to events from Korea to Hong Kong, Japan to Taiwan and the greater Asian region. Edited by Australian industry veteran Johnny Au, Hello Asia! is one of the region’s most read digital… Continue reading 10 Things We Learned About BIGBANG From Their “MADE” Tour in Sydney

Top K-Drama Moments of the Week: October 5–11

Romance forges ahead for many of our current favorite K-drama characters while a new show brings on an inspiring male lead. 1. “Twenty Again” (Episode 14): Romance is cure Who needs a doctor when you have the sweetest man to take care of you? Ha No Ra has gotten sick and falls asleep at Hyun… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments of the Week: October 5–11

VOTE! Young Guys or Mature Men: Which K-Pop Idols Do Sexy Better?

Let’s get down to business, Soompiers. It’s time to talk about some of the sexiest guys out there in the K-pop world! Back in the day, there weren’t as many K-pop groups in the industry and their careers didn’t last as long either. Now, however, we have a huge selection of artists and bands. Some of them… Continue reading VOTE! Young Guys or Mature Men: Which K-Pop Idols Do Sexy Better?