We all know that hackneyed phrase: damned if you do, damned if you don’t. In other words, no matter what you decide to do, you’re doing something wrong. Though the idiom has its roots in early-nineteenth century evangelism, it’s an appropriate quote to describe the curiously widespread epidemic engulfing the K-pop industry. For example, we… Continue reading Idols Just Can’t Win: Unrelenting Double Standards in K-Pop
Tag: Brown Eyed Girls
Jo Kwon and Ga In Meet Again as Opponents on “Sugar Man”
2AM‘s Jo Kwon and Brown Eyed Girls member Ga In reunite on this week’s episode of JTBC‘s “Sugar Man”! However, the pair are on the show as opponents, which is a far cry from when they appeared on “We Got Married” as virtual husband and wife and became known as the fan-favorite “Adam Couple.” “Is… Continue reading Jo Kwon and Ga In Meet Again as Opponents on “Sugar Man”
10 of the Most Essential K-Pop Albums of 2015
The year 2015 has come and gone pretty quickly, but it has left us with some quite outstanding musical releases. So as we get ready to say goodbye to the year that was, there is no better time to look back over some of the most memorable K-pop EP and LP releases the year has had… Continue reading 10 of the Most Essential K-Pop Albums of 2015
Jo Kwon and Brown Eyed Girls to Appear on “Sugar Man”
Jo Kwon and Brown Eyed Girls will soon make an appearance on “Sugar Man.” According to an insider, Jo Kwon and Brown Eyed Girls took part in the recent filming of “Sugar Man,” which is scheduled to be aired on December 15. While it is not yet revealed who the sugar man (featured artist) will… Continue reading Jo Kwon and Brown Eyed Girls to Appear on “Sugar Man”
8 Female K-Pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence
It’s time for part two of the great stage presence debate, Soompiers! The boys have already had their turn, but now it’s time to switch our discussion to the girls. Stage presence is easy to define — it just means a performer’s ability to engage an audience. Of course, it gets a bit trickier when… Continue reading 8 Female K-Pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – November Week 4
After spending the last three weeks at No. 2 and 3, IU’s “Twenty-Three” finally moves up to No. 1 this week. It is IU’s first No. 1 song in nearly two years. Her last was “Friday” from early 2014. In capturing the top spot this week, IU ended the dominance of SM Entertainment’s female artists… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – November Week 4
iKON Wins on “Inkigayo,” Performances From VIXX, iKON, EXID, B.A.P, and More
Last week’s “Inkigayo” did not air in respect to the passing of former South Korean president Kim Young Sam. The weekly music show from SBS returns this week, airing performances there were supposed to air last week. It was iKON versus EXID versus Dynamic Duo for first place this week, with iKON’s “Apology” winning with… Continue reading iKON Wins on “Inkigayo,” Performances From VIXX, iKON, EXID, B.A.P, and More
Watch: “Music Core” 11.28.15: 9MUSES, April, B.A.P and More!
♬ Hot♡3 – B.A.P 『Young, Wild & Free』 – VIXX 『Chained up』 – Dynamic Duo 『Jam』 ♬ Sound♡HOLIC – TWICE 『Like OOH-AHH』 ♬ Super♡Rookie – UP10TION 『Catch me!』 ♬ Heart♡Attack – Brown Eyed Girls 『Brave New World』 – Seo In Young 『Shout it out』 – 9MUSES 『Sleepless Night』 – Lush 『Why don’t you lay off』… Continue reading Watch: “Music Core” 11.28.15: 9MUSES, April, B.A.P and More!
Narsha Talks About Her Worst Ex-Boyfriend
Narsha of Brown Eyed Girls was one of the guests of the November 25 episode of “Radio Star.” Hong Yoon Hwa, who was another guest on the show, talked about her ex-boyfriend on the show, and Narsha started by saying, “Well, I think what he did is cute, compared to my ex-boyfriend.” She then added, “One… Continue reading Narsha Talks About Her Worst Ex-Boyfriend
Brown Eyed Girls’ Narsha Explains Why Being an Experienced Artist at Music Shows is Tough
When Brown Eyed Girls‘ Narsha appears as a guest on November 25’s episode of “Radio Star,” she shares one of the difficult parts of being a sunbae in her field. Brown Eyed Girls debuted back in 2006, and they recently made a comeback with their sixth album “Basic” after a two-year hiatus. The hosts of… Continue reading Brown Eyed Girls’ Narsha Explains Why Being an Experienced Artist at Music Shows is Tough