Posts tagged ‘2PM’

Socio-Cultural
25 20120129_seoulbeats_yg_audition

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

25 20120106_seoulbeats_2008SBSGayoDaejun

SB Exchange #4: Gayo Daejuns, past and present

This week on SB Exchange, I thought it would be a good opportunity to look at the Gayo Daejuns, or…Read More

25 20120106_seoulbeats_dbsk

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

25 20120104_seoulbeats_exo_kai

Where’s the originality, SM?

I’ve never really been impressed with SM Entertainment, but I will admit to liking many of their artists and songs.…Read More

25 20120103_seoulbeats_snsd

Highlights of the MBC Gayo Daejun Part 2

And we bring you part two of our highlights of the MBC Gayo Daejun for 2011! Once again, Gil and…Read More

25 20120104_seoulbeats_mbcgayoahinee

Highlights of the MBC Gayo Daejun Part 1

The last of the big three music festivals of 2011 was the MBC Gayo Daejun. SBS had messy performances, KBS…Read More

25 20111231_seoulbeats_kbs music festival

2011 KBS Music Festival: Performance Highlights

For KBS Gayo Daejun, the year-end music festival was another fun way to bring the music of 2011 to a…Read More

Socio-Cultural
25 20111228_seoulbeats_SHINee

K-pop Merchandising: Exploiting the Consumer

Not that long ago, idol group SHINee released a photo book, filled with tips and information regarding the city of…Read More

25 20111229_seoulbeats_2ne1

Music Groups: Is The West So Over It?

While I was scavenging the internet for MTV IGGY Best Band In The World fancam videos, I came across one…Read More

25 20111229_seoulbeats_gayodaejun

Thoughts on 2011 SBS Gayo Daejun Act 2

Act 2 started out with a collaboration between 2PM and Kara. It was cute and it brought back some 1990s,…Read More