[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] 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] Ya’ Faves Don’t Need to Come to the U.S. to Prove Their Significance
The Bangtan Boys, also known as BTS, have arguably had the best U.S. television and stage debut in K-pop history during a whirlwind week in November. But,...
[Opinion] The Hallyu Ban in China is Dead. The Drones at the Song-Song Wedding...
Over the few weeks Korean media content has consistently found a way past the Hallyu ban that China has had in place for more than a year....
[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] 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] 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] 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] “Mr. Sunshine” Exemplifies the Risky Business of Historical Drama
If you are a true K-drama fanatic, you know that tvN’s newest drama “Mr. Sunshine” is THE talk of the town right now.
From its impressive lineup of...
[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...