[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] History of Kpop Boy Groups From 1990s
Kpop has come a long way over the years to become globally recognized in 2019. Looking back from the first generation of idols from the 1990s to...
[Opinion] Are K-Pop Achievements ‘Fake News’?
The past year and a half have been good for Korean popular music. In 2017, general fans of K-pop and boy group BTS saw the group invited...
[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] Is It Time for ‘Ai-Tainment’ and Celebrity AI?
The future is here whether you're ready for it or not.
Back in late June, SM Entertainment teamed up with ObEN, an artificial intelligence company that uses technology...
[OPINION] Who Created Today’s Seungri?
Who exactly is Seungri, the hallyu star currently surrounded by various controversies in Korea?
Right now, whenever a Korean individual or Kpop fan hears or reads the 2...
[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] Mnet’s ‘PRODUCE 101’ Series Represent the Bitter Reality of Korean Society
Everyone will probably agree that ‘PRODUCE 101’ series is one of the most sensational survival programs that Mnet ever invented.
The idea of forming a group that satisfied...
[Opinion] What Is SM Entertainment Doing With Post-Army Super Junior?
Super Junior's post-army comeback was highly anticipated and fulfilled many fans' expectations and desires. Sleek dance moves, a mature concept, and an addictive song.
However, with every comeback,...