Category: Features

The 8 Emotional Stages of Ticketing for K-Pop Concerts

There’s nothing quite like the experience of ticketing for a K-pop concert. While ticketing for any concert has its stresses, if you’re an international fan ticketing for a rare tour outside of Korea, the stakes of ticketing are raised to Hunger Games-level, which doesn’t necessarily bring out the best in us… And even if you’re… Continue reading The 8 Emotional Stages of Ticketing for K-Pop Concerts

8 Inspirational K-Pop Songs That Will Brighten Your Day

With everything that’s going on in the world, it can sometimes be a bit difficult to keep your head up and stay positive. Luckily, there are a few K-pop songs that specialize in both raising your spirits and keeping you entertained. We’ve rounded up a few of them. In no particular order, here are eight… Continue reading 8 Inspirational K-Pop Songs That Will Brighten Your Day

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 3

Gary scores his first solo No. 1 song on our chart with “Lonely Night,” moving up 14 spots from outside of the top 10 all the way to No. 1. Gary hit No. 1 before with LeeSsang but this is the first time he did it as a solo artist. Inspired by the hit drama… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 3

K-Pop Idols That Look So Alike They Could Be Related

For many people, K-pop idols often all look the same. However, true doppelgängers are quite hard to find. But it should be acknowledged that there are some individuals who bear resemblances to one another. Not carbon copies of each other, but similar enough for them to pass as siblings or relatives. Perhaps they share a… Continue reading K-Pop Idols That Look So Alike They Could Be Related

9 Precious Moments You Might Have Missed at the 25th Seoul Music Awards

1. iKON’s Bobby fanboys BTS. Bobby dancing during BTS’s performance of “Dope.” 2. iKON’s Bobby also rocks out to SHINee. 3. Ailee and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon fangirls BoA. 4. SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo’s dramatic eye makeup. 5. BTS’s Jimin and Suga were beacons of orange and blue. 6. Although already very visible, Jimin made sure he could be seen… Continue reading 9 Precious Moments You Might Have Missed at the 25th Seoul Music Awards

5 Times INFINITE Stole Hearts in Los Angeles

INFINITE is legendary for their live performances — from performing acappella when the background music dies to having some of the best MR lives. We were lucky enough to attend their INFINITE Effect show in Los Angeles and trust me, they lived up to that legendary status. Not only did they sing live the entire show, we… Continue reading 5 Times INFINITE Stole Hearts in Los Angeles

Top 15 K-Celebrity Squad Goals to Admire

Friendships among K-pop idols are truly admirable. Given their hectic schedules, our favorite idols still make time to hang out with friends in the entertainment industry — even going beyond their groups, agencies, and fields. As popularized by Taylor Swift herself, #SquadGoals is an aspirational term and hashtag used to describe what you’d like your group… Continue reading Top 15 K-Celebrity Squad Goals to Admire

5 Typical K-Drama Romance Plots You Hate But Love

What’s a good romance without a little bit of cliché? If you’ve seen a lot of K-dramas, chances are you’ve noticed a pattern between a few of them and their romance plots. And while the romances may sometimes be a little too familiar, that doesn’t make them tug any less at our heartstrings. Here are… Continue reading 5 Typical K-Drama Romance Plots You Hate But Love