[OPINION] Korean Music Awards Have Successfully Lost Both Prestige and Reason for Existence

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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...