[OPINION] Korean Music Awards Have Successfully Lost Both Prestige and Reason for Existence
On August 30, 2018, Genie Music made a grandeur announcement that the music platform has collaborated with broadcasting station MBC Plus to launch its own music awards....
[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] There Is a Secret Behind The New York Times’ Reason for Including ‘Stranger’...
"Stranger" is a great show, but there is a fundamental reason why it stands out -- but The New York Times was scared to say it.
I didn't...
[Opinion] Being a Celebrity Does Not Mean Sacrificing Your Individuality and Humanity
Does celebrity mean that you can't be an individual? On the contrary, it is the one factor that defines and elevates a person to an artist.
Earlier this...
[Opinion] Who Was Jonghyun’s Doctor?
Who was the doctor mentioned in Jonghyun’s suicide letter? The answer is a bit more complicated than a name.
Who was that doctor Jonghyun mentioned in his suicide...
[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] 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] 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,...
[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] 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,...