Everyone in K-pop knows the top songs or famous hits that tend to dominate the charts. However, beyond all the amazing title tracks and singles released in the K-pop industry, there are still thousands of wonderful songs that are only well-known in each artists’ fandom. Although certain non-title tracks (such as G-Dragon‘s “Who You?” or EXO‘s “Baby,… Continue reading 12 of the Best Non-Title Tracks in K-Pop
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Top K-Drama Moments From the 3rd Week of August
Another addictive show has made its exit, but not before leaving behind a couple of much-talked about moments. The scenes are in great company, though, courtesy of our other favorite dramas! 1. “Oh My Ghost”: This is the way to close a chapter For two years, Sun Woo’s days felt longer as he waited patiently for his… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the 3rd Week of August
August 2015 CFs: Suzy, Kim Woo Bin, Park Shin Hye, and More
August has gifted us with a variety of enjoyable CFs featuring our favorite stars. This month has been quite diverse and featured many commercials that were filmed earlier yet are being broadcasted more popularly in Korea now. Since the summer heat continues to blaze, many of August’s commercial films feature products perfect for summer. Check… Continue reading August 2015 CFs: Suzy, Kim Woo Bin, Park Shin Hye, and More
4 K-Pop Acts Who Have Completely Reinvented Themselves
What does it take to make a K-pop act press the reset button? Sometimes things aren’t working out as you’d like them to. Sometimes your image just needs a slight rejigging. Sometimes you have to deal with multiple departures or member changes and you need a new sound and look that will differentiate you in… Continue reading 4 K-Pop Acts Who Have Completely Reinvented Themselves
Missing “Oh My Ghost”? Reminisce With a Delicious Porridge Recipe!
Of all the things “Oh My Ghost” did right in its sixteen episode run, ruthlessly teasing us with the occasional glimpse of tantalizing food was definitely one of them. From buckwheat pancakes to burnt rice pollack soup, from chilled overripe cucumber cream pasta to snowing steak, and from eggplant in tomato sauce to spinach Shrek… Continue reading Missing “Oh My Ghost”? Reminisce With a Delicious Porridge Recipe!
The Damaging Cultural Portrayals of the K-Drama Slap
Perhaps there is nothing more vicious than a hard smack across the cheek, delivered in front of a very public sea of onlookers. Which is precisely why it pains me to witness it, particularly in K-dramas where it’s used in such heavy rotation. Honestly, it makes Korea look bad. Now, K-dramas are not indicative of reality, of course,… Continue reading The Damaging Cultural Portrayals of the K-Drama Slap
9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Girls’ Generation
Without a doubt, Girls’ Generation is one of the most influential K-pop groups of all times. After their debut in 2007, they rose to fame and were dubbed “The Nation’s Girl Group.” While you may know their popular songs and have seen them in a variety of programs and dramas, there are some facts that… Continue reading 9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Girls’ Generation
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 4
There are two brand new songs squaring off for No. 1 this week, by the artists who bring back memories of their epic battle on this chart years ago. BIGBANG’s “Let’s Not Fall In Love” defeats Wonder Girls’ “I Feel You” for the top spot. Before we get into the details of these new songs,… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 4
Top K-Drama Moments From the 2nd Week of August
There might not be a wide selection of K-dramas on this list, but we think these exciting moments more than make up for that. Let’s take a gander at the scenes that had us dying from their heart-fluttering romance and the gripping suspense! 1. “The Time We Were Not In Love”: Love to love you, baby… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the 2nd Week of August
5 Unique Korean Mascaras for Flawless Eyelashes
Although there are a lot of steps in applying makeup, I would arguably say that the one thing that makes all the difference is mascara. With a finishing touch, mascara is often used to enhance your eyelashes by adding length and volume. Sometimes, however, the traditional mascara just isn’t enough to bring out the full beauty… Continue reading 5 Unique Korean Mascaras for Flawless Eyelashes