Recent Posts in ‘Op-Ed’
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
Real Life: I’m Avoiding K-Pop And Didn’t Even Know It
One of my personal resolutions for the new year is something I like to call “new year, new attitude.” This…Read More
SNL Korea Thinks Blackface is Funny.. I’m Not Laughing
Recently tvN’s SNL Korea did a sketch that aired Dec. 31st depicting three women imitating the Dream Girls. No harm,…Read More
Is MBLAQ Due For Another Shot At Glory?
In a K-pop world filled with formulaic pop music, I have somehow come to appreciate MBLAQ. For one, they are…Read More
It’s All About The Music, Baby: Best/Worst Albums of 2011
The full-length album is a dying artform in K-pop; today's market seems to thrive on smaller-sized media …Read More
Taemin on Immortal Song: Why People Need to Relax
‘Immortal Song 2′, we’ve all heard of it haven’t we? It’s the ever anticipated variety show, where different singers compete…Read More
Your OTP Is Not Real: Why Idol “Shipping” Has No Place In K-pop
It can be argued that the phenomenon of “shipping” — the fan-devised romantic pairing of one or more people or…Read More
SM Global Audition: Only Asians Need Apply?
Beginning in January 2012, SM Entertainment will be hosting a global audition in Korea, China, Japan, Canada, and the United…Read More
