Recent Posts in ‘Socio-Cultural’
Is Fanfiction In K-pop A Force For Good?
We’re a creative bunch, us K-pop fans. Bursting at the seams with home-made music videos, reviews, artwork, and of course,…Read More
Plastic Fantastic: IU’s Face is Real, But Jessica’s May Not Be
Netizens have been buzzing about the plastic as well as the not-so plastic faces of female idols again…Read More
The Connotations of Hot Pants
If you are a resident of our lovely world called K-Pop, I’m sure that you’ve definitely seen it. Be it…Read More
The Road to K-pop Stardom: Auditioning
During my freshman year of high school, a close friend of mine who had just moved from Korea once told me that…Read More
K-pop Voting Frenzy: Why, oh why?
This post isn’t a statement of opinion as much as it is a question. I’ve spent quite some time in…Read More
K-pop and America: Are Pop Groups Coming Back?
As life has taught me, people are not always over things. They just like to take a break from it…Read More
A Closer Look From the Outside: K-pop on Al Jazeera
K-pop has been growing in popularity and notoriety, with K-pop videos getting millions of hits on YouTube and K-pop artists…Read More
K-pop and Asian America
In many ways, the Hallyu phenomenon in America is deeply rooted in financial and economic matters. While the Hallyu effect…Read More
Everyday I’m shufflin’ in K-pop
Following Subi’s article on the emerging dubstep trend, I thought it would be good to take a look at what…Read More
Not Listening to K-Pop: Ignorance or Choice?
At this point in time, Korean entertainment is gaining momentum on the international circuits. Fans from all over the world,…Read More
