What subjects can stir up sentiments as strong as the issue of censorship in music? It is an issue you are either rabidly in favor of or doggedly oppose. The middle ground is lonely territory. It is an issue that has raged in K-pop almost before K-pop came into being. Its latest victim: girl group… Continue reading Opinion: Why Censoring K-pop Lyrics Is a Farce
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April 2015 CFs: Song Triplets, Super Junior, Amber and More!
April has brought us another bounty of CFs filled with eye candy and cuteness. There are a great variety of advertisements to enjoy this month. We have cosmetics for K-Beauty aficionados, motor vehicles for car lovers, useful apps for Seoulites, and more! Be sure to comment which ones are your favorites in the comments below!
Epik High Has a Wild Parade in Manila
Epik High made waves in the Philippines last April 18 at the SM Skydome for the Manila leg of their “Epik High Parade” tour! Fans went wild when the group made their way to the stage. They opened the show with a mix of old and new, starting with “Encore” and following it up with… Continue reading Epik High Has a Wild Parade in Manila
9 Times “Running Man” Impressed You With Their Spot-on Transformations
As fans of Korean entertainment, we are no strangers to strange fashion choices, cross-dressing, and cosplaying of various iconic figures in pop culture. Remember when Super Junior did this? (via Tresor Studio) What makes these get-ups even funnier is when a group of people run with a theme, which is what happens often on the… Continue reading 9 Times “Running Man” Impressed You With Their Spot-on Transformations
12 Male Idols Who Look Even Hotter With Glasses
Nowadays, glasses are a must-have accessory worn by everyone from nerds to fashionistas. That being the case, you can be sure that K-pop artists are also in on the trend by wearing the thick-framed, hipster glasses popular today. Some people, like Chanyeol of EXO, are well-known for wearing glasses almost all the time (and looking… Continue reading 12 Male Idols Who Look Even Hotter With Glasses
The Scent of First Crushes in “The Girl Who Sees Smells” Episodes 5 and 6
We’re six episodes into “The Girl Who Sees Smells” now and if you hadn’t already been hooked into the plot and characters yet like me, then this week is the point of no return, because they sure know how to snag someone’s attention! Just like in previous episodes, this week was packed full of development,… Continue reading The Scent of First Crushes in “The Girl Who Sees Smells” Episodes 5 and 6
“Angry Mom” Episode 10 — Violent Conflict and Heartwarming Courage
In the first few episodes of “Angry Mom,” Go Bok Dong seemed like a fairly straightforward villain, albeit a pitiable one. He was an enforcer for the adults terrorizing Ah Ran (Kim Yoo Jung), and although he was clearly being pressured, he obeyed his orders, even though they led to Yi Kyung’s death. But as… Continue reading “Angry Mom” Episode 10 — Violent Conflict and Heartwarming Courage
5 Reasons to Watch “Running Man”: The Rundown
The Basics Air Date: Every Sunday on SBS at 6:10 p.m. with run time of ~75minutes. Part of SBS’ Sunday variety umbrella program, “Good Sunday.” Premiere Date: July 11, 2010 Current episode: Episode 242 broadcast on April 12, 2015 Format: In the beginning, the show was dubbed a “urban action variety” reality TV show in which… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Watch “Running Man”: The Rundown
K-Drama Trend: Mental and Cognitive Disorders
Once upon a time (actually not too long ago), K-dramas were all about the supernatural stuff. There were aliens (“My Love from the Stars“), time travel (“Dr. Jin,” “Rooftop Prince“), mermaids (“Surplus Princess“), body switching (“Secret Garden“), and other out-of-this-world plot themes. Recently, though, the trend has shifted to fit the following theme: Real mental… Continue reading K-Drama Trend: Mental and Cognitive Disorders
The 10 Most Memorable K-Pop Dance Moves: Girl Group Edition
The K-pop world is jam-packed with all-singing, all-dancing girl groups. And although attracting attention is not too difficult, retaining it can be a real challenge. But every now and then an act develops a piece of choreography that really stands out and has the power to live on in the memory. In case you missed… Continue reading The 10 Most Memorable K-Pop Dance Moves: Girl Group Edition