The SB Mixtape: 1/16/2015, Gone But Not Forgotten

2015 is already off to a great start, with multiple disbandments. We've lost Jewelry, Glam and Wonder Boyz -- no telling if there will be more to come.…

The Conclusion of Lee Byung-hun’s Blackmail Scandal

It seems there is finally some resolution to the Lee Byung-hun scandal that erupted in August of 2014. On Thursday January 15, a Seoul court sentenced …

So I Guess This Is Goodbye, GLAM?

GLAM, oh, GLAM. I still remember when you debuted, now two and a half years ago. 2012 wasn't an easy year, but you still managed to garner some attenti…

Blackmailed Lee Byung-hun Seeks Justice

As we witness one Hallyu star become the subject of a police investigation, there is also another under investigation involving a different Hallyu star…

Music & Lyrics: Reflecting on K-pop’s “Mirror” Image

It began with the humble “who is the fairest of them all” and rose to the philosophical and contemplative “in me she has drowned a young girl, and in m…

What’s Your Name?: A Compendium of K-pop Fandoms

In the ever proliferating industry of K-pop, it often gets difficult to keep a track on the exits and the entries of numerous bands; they are here toda…

Midriff Advertising: Empowering Abs and Female “Sexiness”?

It's no secret that abs are central (or should I say ventral?) in the highly calculated regime of "perfect" idol bodies. The near-impossible-to-achieve…

Society According to K-pop

If you’ve been in K-pop long enough, you know that most songs are usually about love. When it comes to love, K-pop has all the bases covered - falling …

SB Midyear Special 2013: Underrated Songs’ Time to Shine

The results for our “Most Underrated Release of 2013” poll are in! Although there were many excellent nominees that deserve more attention from the K-p…

5 Things I LOVED in K-pop: 6/17 – 6/23

It's time for some summer loving and there's been lots to love in the world of Korean Entertainment.  And with every thing new that's starting we also …