[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] 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] The “I Need Oppa No Matter What!” Female Character Trope Needs to Go
More than just being a third-rate, convenient, superficial, and mostly unnecessary, this female character trope is also a wasted opportunity.
Mix beauty and wealth with a dollop of...
[Opinion] A Response to Han Seo-hee’s Post on Transgender People
Han Seo-hee, former trainee involved in the marijuana case with Big Bang's T.O.P, recently sparked another controversy with her recent SNS post.
As an outspoken self-labeled feminist, Han is...
[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] Can Jay Park Be the First Asian-American Hip-Hop Music Mogul?
In a recent interview with MTV, musician and businessman Jay Park hints that he is looking to be the first Asian-American hip-hop music mogul. As a pioneer...
[Opinion] Mnet’s Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Does Not Represent Asia
The award show could be hosted on every continent and still fail. Simply put, the Mnet Asian Music Awards is not really for Asia and doesn't represent...