[OPINION] Korean Music Awards Have Successfully Lost Both Prestige and Reason for Existence
On August 30, 2018, Genie Music made a grandeur announcement that the music platform has collaborated with broadcasting station MBC Plus to launch its own music awards....
[Opinion] The Definition of What a Successful K-Pop Group Is Has Evolved
In 2018 especially, the definition of what it means to be a successful K-pop group or artist has evolved to include the western music market. However, with...
[OPINION] Before PSY and BTS, there was Wonder Girls
Living in America, I had never felt more global presence of K-Pop before. Until PSY brought “Gangnam Style” and made everyone dance on their own invisible horses,...
[Opinion] What Is SM Entertainment Doing With Post-Army Super Junior?
Super Junior's post-army comeback was highly anticipated and fulfilled many fans' expectations and desires. Sleek dance moves, a mature concept, and an addictive song.
However, with every comeback,...
[OPINION] The Rise of Female-Centric Films in South Korea
It’s been exactly one year since the start of #MeToo Movement, when the sexual misconduct and rape allegations against American film producer Harvey Weinstein came to light...
[Opinion] Dating as a K-Pop Star Is A Risky Business Move
Dating and finding someone to spend the rest of your life with is a desire that most have, but when you're a K-pop star it seems like...
[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] Freezing Real-Time Charts Has Been an Eye-Opener
Once the Gaon Chart Policy Commission implemented a new policy that freezes real-time streaming charts overnight, it revealed the significance of those hours for idol fandoms.
BLACKPINK's comeback...
[OPINION] Has “K” in K-pop Lost Its Meaning?
Recently, a girl group named IZ*ONE officially made their debut, after spending restless nights competing against one another in a survival program “Produce 48” on Mnet. The...
[Opinion] The Slippery Slope of Military Exemptions for Idols
The triumph of Korea's soccer and baseball teams at their year's Asian Games ignited celebrations across the nation. However, the teams' win also sparked something else: debate.
The...