Recent Posts in ‘Op-Ed’

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Another Kind of Girl Power – A Response

So the lovely Ashley of Seoulbeats wrote this great post suggesting that Miss A offers a different, and possibly more…Read More

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What’s in a Name?

That which we call a Love Song by any other name would sound as sweet... or would it?…Read More

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Diet Up!

Some idols are proud of it, some deny it, but they all do it.…Read More

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Is There Any Gold at the End of the “Rainbow?”

Rainbow is promoting a new single from their repackaged album, entitled ‘Sweet Dreams.’ It has a new MV with it,…Read More

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f(x)’s “Hot Summer” will be a remake. Bad idea? Probably.

  SM Entertainment’s resident funky fresh girl group, f(x), will be returning next week with their follow-up single, “Hot Summer.”…Read More

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K-pop in social media: You’re doing it wrong

Unless you’re a K-pop fan living in Asia where the effects of Hallyu are visible in the local culture, chances…Read More

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So Teddy and Rania are kaput. Now what?

Teddy Riley has announced to Korean media that his professional relationship with Rania has come to an end, so now…Read More

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Fans love oppa, but oppa is uncomfortable with such feelings

At the risk of sounding like a grumpy party pooper, I must admit that I’ve never understood the hype behind…Read More

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But why is Yunho moonwalking on ice?

Look, I know it’s hard to satisfy TV watchers who constantly want more variety on television and bigger and grander…Read More

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Music Review: “Virgin” – After School

Heyo! I’m finally back from the pits of finals  - congratulations to those who have finished, and a big ‘hwaiting’…Read More