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Mark

A firm believer in laughter is the best medicine...and I rarey get sick ;)

Author: Mark

Oct 12

Is KARD Breaking K-pop? The Wild KARD Tour in San Francisco

Aug 28

Me Like Pristin’s Sophomore Effort, “We Like”

Aug 7

A Comprehensive Guide to the Best X-Curves in K-pop

Jun 9

The Rule of One, or How Sistar’s Disbandment was Written in the Cosmos

May 12

Psy Tropes on Full Display in “New Face” MV

May 1

Is Sulli a Symbol of Sexual Liberation or Internalized Oppression?

Apr 5

Rough Translation: Blackface Makes a Comeback with “Nick Fury” (Featuring Henry)

Apr 1

How to Fix Pristin

Mar 28

Join the Seoulbeats Writing Team!

Mar 25

10 Things BgA Got Right in Comeback MV “Who’s It Gonna Be”

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AniLumi on Taemin’s “Criminal” is Alluring in its Loftiness: “Really thoughtful review, thank you so much!!! I appreciate how detailed this is. This is my favorite comeback from Taemin…” Sep 20, 19:56
mugimarumaru on “Back Door” is Stray Kids at Their Most Refined Yet: “Well put! It’s really great that Stray Kids’ sound fills a certain niche that other boy groups hasn’t quite monopolized…” Sep 20, 15:53
Bantu-hime on Side B: Got7’s Playful Earworms: ““Run Away” “Time Out” and “Love You Better” are the diamonds in the rubble of music produced by any JYPE…” Sep 14, 14:21
EMorgan's Drafts on A.C.E’s “Favorite Boys” is Musically Fantastic but Visually Appropriative: “Disclaimer: I know pretty much nothing about Korean/Chinese culture. I initially thought that the visuals were supposed to be inspired…” Sep 8, 21:54
Mukta Gadgil on K-Pop Indie Gem: Standing Egg: “If you’re looking for an oasis among the overproduced music that’s become the norm, check out Standing Egg. Their coffee…” Sep 8, 14:59