[Opinion] What’s the Deal With the SpartAce Mania?
The dating rumors between singer Kim Jong-kook and actress Song Ji-hyo have only gotten stronger and more widespread, even after they both denied having any romantic relationship. The...
[OPINION] Why TWICE is Least Likely to Change Their “Cutesy” Concept
On April 9, JYP Entertainment’s girl group TWICE made their first comeback of the year with ‘What is Love?’
Despite all the wishes and requests from k-pop fans...
[Opinion] There Is a Secret Behind The New York Times’ Reason for Including ‘Stranger’...
"Stranger" is a great show, but there is a fundamental reason why it stands out -- but The New York Times was scared to say it.
I didn't...
[OPINION] “The Black Label” was a Win-Win Situation for both JYP and Jeon So-Mi
On August 19, what is possibly the most shocking news in the entertainment industry broke out. Jeon So-Mi, the winner of Mnet’s survival program “Produce 101” and...
[Opinion] SM Entertainment’s ‘Star Date #Irene’ Is a Dangerous Level of Commodification
SM Entertainment's new simulation-based dating game starring Red Velvet's Irene is not only disgusting, but it is also dangerous for both the user and the star herself.
SM Entertainment...
[Opinion] Why the KBS & MBC Strike Won’t End Any Time Soon
Lately, shows like ‘Infinite Challenge’, ‘Happy Together’, ‘Radio Star’, ‘I Live Alone’ and ‘Masked Singer’ have been discontinued.
Why is that the case?
On Sept 4, union members from...
[Opinion] Holika Holika X Jella Collaboration Is a Turning Point for K-Beauty
Earlier this year the Korean cosmetics brand Holika Holika launched one of the deepest foundation shades sold in South Korea. As a result, although the line only...
[Opinion] What’s The Deal With K-Netizens?
Love them, hate them, compliment them, insult them -- the relationship that the international K-pop community has with K-netizens is complicated.
Translations and translators have played a significant...
[Opinion] Thanks China! BTS is Gaining Major Traction in the U.S. Because of You
Send a Love Letter to China if you want to thank someone for BTS making a major drive in the United State’s market.
The decision to install the...
[OPINION] Why South Korea has the Most Established Fandom Culture
South Korea probably has the most established fandom culture in the world. The K-pop fans are no doubt the most dedicated, loyal, supportive, and sometimes, a wee...