Posts tagged ‘2NE1’
Naega Chae Chalaga: The Culture of Comparing
For as long as I’ve liked K-pop, I’ve been accustomed to comparisons. Not to say that comparisons are exclusive to…Read More
I’m Awesome… and I Know it
Ever needed a moment of motivation? I’m not talking about the sentimental type that pierces the heart, but the type…Read More
K-pop Through the Years: The Best and Worst of Debuts
Since the summer of ’09, K-pop has seen an explosive rise in popularity. What was once simply a small niche…Read More
I Know You’ll be My K-Pop Star
I openly admit that I do not like Korean shows that much because I feel that a lot of the…Read More
The Ups and Downs of Fan Club Names
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” is a rare Shakespearean quote that hasn’t transcended time boundaries,…Read More
Big Bang’s Six Song Strategy
YG has announced that Big Bang are going to have a six title song strong comeback, something not dissimilar to…Read More
Group Names: the Good and the Bad
What first interests you in an idol group? Is it their latest song? Their MV? The good looks of one…Read More
SB Exchange #8: YG Entertainment
For this week’s Exchange, we take a short break from K-pop acts, and instead turn our attention to one of…Read More
K-Pop That Moves The Heart
Typically people link K-pop to sugary goodness, and admittedly a lot of K-pop songs are indeed shallow if not meaningless…Read More
DJ, Put it Back On: A K-pop Field Test
Last night, a friend of mine had a Bring-Your-Own-Music-Friday party, which is essentially a chance to dance, drink, and listen…Read More
