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…

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 …

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…

Bringing it Back to Old School

Amongst all the fervor for young, fresh faces of K-pop groups, there are the longings for the legendary artists who made the genre a phenomenon. Many i…

Buzz Returns to Make Your Heart Cry

Korean rock band Buzz returned early June with digital single, Buzz Return. The single package has title track, "My Heart Is Crying," along with its in…