[OPINION] Long Live, Mukbang
If you watch South Korean TV programs regularly, you know Mukbang is everything. While it started out small with a single host and online audience on internet...
[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] 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] Fans Need to Stop Asking Celebrities to Apologize for Everything
Anyone who is at least familiar with the exciting world of Korean entertainment must have noticed that celebrities seem to get negative backlash easily. As a result,...
[Opinion] The Lurking Legend of K-Pop
Korean popular music, shows, and movie are making waves around the world with the help of fans and large platforms in the U.S. Korean stars have appeared...
[Opinion] GOT7 Risks Becoming Obsolete Under JYP Entertainment
7 for 7 marks the seventh album from the internationally popular boy group, GOT7. This album, its name, concept, and member involvement, illustrates and represent the members,...
[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] Why “Observing” TV Programs Are In Trend Right Now
'Hyori's Bed and Breakfast,' 'I Live Alone,' and 'My Little Old Boy.'
What do these programs have in common?
South Korean TV programs have evolved and passed through many...
[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] 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...