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The Ballad Queen is Looking for a Good Boy

It’s been three years since Baek Ji Young has put out a promotional dance track, and this time around, our…Read More

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SB Comments of the Week (5/13-5/19)

Hello there, ducklings! This week, we waded into a pool of topics which included athletes in Korean pop culture, the…Read More

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Side B: Digging a Little Deeper With SHINee

In their four years of existence, there has been little reason to doubt that SHINee is a group that produces…Read More

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Infinitized: The Chaser of None

Adding to the plethora of comebacks and debuts, Infinite has returned with their new album, Infinitize, and the music video…Read More

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It’s Always the Quiet Ones: The Appeal of Introverted Idols

It’s no secret that much of our favorite K-pop idols’ “personalities” are carefully crafted by their entertainment company to appeal…Read More

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A “Beautiful Night” with Ulala Session

For those of you who had been six months waiting for Ulala Session‘s album, rejoice — it’s finally here! The…Read More

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All About the Hair

There are many things about K-pop that stand out compared to other genres of music: aegyo, the idol system, its…Read More

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Mighty Mouth’s “Bad Boy” is Very Nice

K-hiphop duo Mighty Mouth released a new single dubiously entitled “Bad Boy.” The song features singer Soya, who has worked…Read More

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Live-time Hijinks

A lot of K-pop is about perfection and its attainment thereof. It can be seen in every aspect of the…Read More

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Don’t Stop the Music!

Mainstream music, be it Korean, Canadian or French, at some point suffers an identity crisis. The reinforcement of the word…Read More