[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] EXO Needs to Comeback With All Members Before Enlistment
Eight members of EXO have participated in the group's past few comebacks. Lay, the ninth and last Chinese member, has been missing in action for promotions or...
[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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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...
[Opinion] Five Trends K-pop Needs to Lose for the New Year
The hectic year has come to an end.
In 2017, K-pop groups such as BTS and TWICE saw huge growth in popularity in both domestic and overseas markets....