BuzzBeats #13: K-Pop Limbo, Comeback or Break Up

Welcome back to another episode of Buzzbeats. We're close to hitting the midway point of the year and while we're sure of groups that have disbanded…

“Run, Big Bang Scout” Brings YouTube into the K-pop Streaming Craze

YouTube is the mecca of content when it comes to K-pop fans. There is where we can watch variety shows, dramas, and music videos. There are fancams gal…

How to Fix YG Entertainment

To Anyone at YG Entertainment, I know this may come off as petty. After all, YG has accomplished so much and is a clear leader in the entertainment …

History of K-pop: Top Hits of 2016

2016 was a rough year for much of the world, and tough in many ways for K-poppers as well. We lost a few great, spectacular, legendary groups, watched …

History of K-pop: 2006, Emotional Ballads and High-Kicking Dancing

A few days ago, I discussed the introduction of the very first K-pop idol groups -- H.O.T and Keep Six. 1996 was a year of change, of transition, but t…

Music and Lyrics: All the Fxxks to Give

Spencer W. Kimball once said “Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express itself forcefully”. Well, no disrespect to Spencer W. Kimball, but f…

SB End-of-Year Review, 2016: Veteran and Rookie Comebacks Alike Impress

There's nothing that excites K-pop fans more than the announcement of a comeback. In 2016, we fans were a bit spoiled with the sheer amount of comeback…

SBS Gayo Daejeon 2016: A Promising Lineup Doesn’t Fully Deliver

SBS held their annual Gayo Daejeon show on the 26th, which was hosted by MCs Baekhyun, Yuri, and Yoo Hee-yeol, and was jam-packed with spectacular perf…

Big Bang Tries to Have It MADE

Big Bang promised their fans one final album as five before T.O.P enlists and after a year of waiting, we finally, finally have MADE: the Full Album. F…

Roundtable: Dealing with Music Disappointment

Some people love an artist unconditionally. To them, their group or bias cannot do any wrong and everything they put out is wonderful. Truthfully that …