Spotlight: Random Mr. Capable, Kang Gary

Kang Hee-gun has had a lot of identities over his career: a boxer, a dancer, a member of Leessang. But as of the last seven years, he has been Running …

History of K-pop: 2015, Old Faces Return, and New Faces Make History

Yesterday and the day before, I told you the story of K-pop of years past. Looking back on the music and groups of 2005 and 1995 is always a fun exerci…

History of K-pop: 2005, The year of the soloists, Epik High, and the Second Generation

Yesterday I introduced you to the beginning of K-pop with the President of Culture's old and influential group Seo Taiji and the Boys. We learned Papa …

From “2002” to the Present, Gary Continues to Impress

Since last year's Mr. Gae, Gary from Leessang has continued to release more solo work. He collaborated with Jung-in on a couple of singles -- even winn…

5 Things I LOVED in K-pop: 1/21 – 1/27

The last week in K-pop brought new songs from MFBTY and LeeSsang among others and BoA created a "Disturbance" with her new MV starring SHINee's Taemin …

Member Changes in Variety: Can They Recover?

Leessang members Gary and Gil recently announced that they were going to lift their brief hiatus from variety. For all of those unaware of the whole pr…

Artist-Owned Companies: Do They Work?

Sometimes it's hard working under a company, especially one that has enough backing to influence significantly the actions of a group. Just ask Jung Yo…

5 Things I LOVED in K-pop: 5/21 – 5/27

In the US, it was the Memorial Day weekend-- a time where we remember those that paid the ultimate price in protecting the freedoms that we sometimes t…

Leessang, Waiting for “Someday”

Everyone's favorite hip-hop duo Leessang has just dropped their 8th full-length album Unplugged to celebrate their 10 year anniversary, and their music…

Leessang Finds It Hard to Be Humble

Leessang is a duo group that debuted back in 2002, whose unique style as well as their collaborations with a series of artists such as Drunken Tiger,…