Recent Posts in ‘Op-Ed’
Coming to America: SNSD vs. Wonder Girls
In his 1981 classic tribute to the American immigrant, singer-songwriter Neil Diamond wrote the words, “Got a dream to take them…Read More
Counterpoint: K-pop In Japan: No Special Treatment
Within the past few years, the word “Hallyu” has become a used and abused term, to the point where the…Read More
The Western Perspective: Not Always a Bad Thing
To the K-pop initiate, fascination with South Korean Pop and fascination with South Korean culture often quickly become one and the…Read More
Girls Bring the Boys Out: The Appeal of Boy Groups
The beginning of a new year has brought a new direction in K-pop. This doesn’t only mean the possible integration…Read More
Are Music Videos Getting Out Of Control?
Until recently, I never thought of K-pop music videos being much more than extended photoshoots for the songs; probably because…Read More
Counterpoint: “Kids React” and Cultural Ignorance in America
Like most things K-poppy that somehow make an escape to the "outside world", the recent "Kids React" video on K-pop…Read More
All The Single Ladies: Return Of The Female Soloists
For the last few years, K-pop has been strongly dominated by girl groups and boy groups, with almost nothing in-between.…Read More
The DJ Is Underwhelming
The Wonder Girls tore through their Korean promotions — dropping a sizzling album, and performing the heck out of their…Read More
Move Over Big 3: It’s the Little Man’s Time to Shine!
Okay, not really. SM, YG , and JYP Entertainment, are probably going to be in the game for a long time…Read More
Was 2008 really that great?
I’ll stick with you baby for a thousand years Nothing’s gonna touch you in these golden years – David Bowie,…Read More
