[OPINION] 3 Life Lessons From SBS ‘Master in the House’ That Apply to Everyone
SBS variety show ‘Master in the House’ invites legendary Korean figures to give so-called “life lessons” and advice to the youth community, who may be having doubts...
[Opinion] 2018 in Review: A Year of Dismantlement
From music charts, the "Me Too" movement, to the reopening of old cases, 2018 was a year where established structures of the K-Pop industry began to crumble.
There...
[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...
[Opinion] Jay Park’s Interview With VladTV Epitomizes How the West Gets K-Pop Wrong
VLAD TV's four-part interview with Korean-American artist Jay Park demonstrates the utter failure of western media to properly and respectfully interview those whom they see as part...
[OPINION] Hong Jin-Young Solo Concert & Kim Jong Kook
On January 12, Trot singer Hong Jin-Young held her first solo concert in Los Angeles, California. Highlights were Hong Sun Young's surprise performance, wardrobe malfunction and other...
[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] M Countdown’s Change Is a Step in the Right Direction
The changes implemented by Mnet to their music show M Countdown is a step in the right direction. However, it is just one temporary solution for the...
[OPINION] 2019 Kpop Outlook in the USA
As unbelievable as it may be, the 2010s will soon be over in just 10 short months! Kpop has had exponential growth in the last few years,...
[Opinion] Yes, Song Min-ho Wrote Sexist Lyrics for ‘No Thank You’
Winner’s Song Min-ho is back on the news with more controversy for his “misogynistic” lyrics.
On Oct 23, Epik High released their 9th album, ‘We’ve Done Something Wonderful’....
[OPINION] Why SBS’s ‘Single Wife’ Was Never Really About the Wives
Variety programs have to be able to see the changes in the trend better than any other TV programs, in order to provide the “entertainment” that matches...