A Taste from the Baker King
If you've been watching the "National Drama" Baker King, Kim Tak-gu (aka Bread, Love, and Dreams) which has been approaching 50% viewership in rati…
Culture
Seoul Students Leave School at an Alarming Rate
16,255 to be exact. Not all to become idols I presume, but still something to worry about for a country well known for its educational system. Source: www.koreatimes.co.kr
K-Pop Abroad: Japan and the USA
It seems that as of late, Korean music companies have turned their eyes across the pond and are trying to get K-pop noticed outside of Asia. SM T…
Op-Ed: Young Girls and Plastic Surgery
When one delves into Kpop culture a debate on plastic surgery isn't far behind. This Opinion Editorial deals specifically with young girls and women ge…
Color me (not) surprised
I never look forward to reporting or reading stories like these. Group BEAST’s member Lee Kikwang transforms into an African American, causing lau…
A Note to Idol Managers…
...This mostly pertains to your abuse of female fans. Yes, I'm talking to you, managers of Beast, 2pm, SHINee, DBSK and any other idol group whose …
Who Wants Some Black Genes?
What defines talent? Is it physical and mental strength? Is it powerful emotions? Is it charm, energy, and beauty? All of the above? Well, apparently i…
Crashing Onto Your Shores
For us non-Koreans (and maybe some Koreans alike): In a country where you would have to buy airplane tickets to see your favourite idols in thei…
A Flawed Media System
Once again, the power of netizens is an extremely scary force to have to reckon with. It would barely be a first to hear of a Korean celebrity tear…