K-pop Throwback: Luna’s “Free Somebody” is the Best of Both Worlds
One piece of K-pop trivia that is often thrown around is the tale of how Luna auditioned for SM as a dancer. The juxtaposition of this factoid wit…
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K-pop Throwback: “The Chaser” Shows Infinite Possibilities
If there is one thing I've learned about K-pop videos, it's that they have a flair for going overboard on the visuals. Sometimes, there's so much that …
K-pop Throwback: Death Can Be Beautiful in 2NE1’s “It Hurts (Slow)”
Barring my own thoughts on 2NE1, no one can deny both their influence and their impact on K-pop since their debut in 2009. With the passing of their si…
K-pop Throwback: “Juliette” Turns Draupadi For Shinee
It’s been a long journey for Shinee in the K-pop industry. From clueless teenagers running after noonas in “Replay” to noonas running after clueless me…
K-pop Throwback: Stars Are Born with “Trouble Maker”
On May 8, the K-pop world saw the solo debut of Hyunseung of Beast. However, this isn't the first time Hyunseung has done promotions outside of his gro…
Throwback: Big Bang Gets Their Start with “Lies”
Can you still think of Big Bang without colorful hair extensions, symbolic props and crazy fashion styles that will leave you wondering for days? I wou…
K-pop Throwback: Back To Shinhwa’s Roots With “T.O.P”
Welcome to the next edition of K-pop Throwback, where we visit a veteran idol group's boyish past. Touted endlessly as the longest-surviving-intact ido…
K-pop Throwback: KARA Starts a Dance Phenomenon with “Mister”
KARA is a group that has been present in K-pop in all its various forms for a very long time and on the 29th March the group is going to celebrate its …
K-pop Throwback: CN Blue Set Monster Rookie Standard With “I’m a Loner”
To commemorate CN Blue’s fifth anniversary and to celebrate Yonghwa’s upcoming solo debut, we’ve decided to dedicate our next K-pop Throwback article t…
K-pop Throwback: Eleven Years Since TVXQ in “Hug”
Welcome to this edition of K-pop Throwback! On the 26th of December, TVXQ celebrated their 11th anniversary with their career still going strong, which…