What Makes a K-pop Group Endure?

In the past couple of years, several successful groups have reached the ten-year milestone in their careers. This calls for an identification of the se…

Kangin and His Toxic Relationship with Alcohol

It hasn’t been long since Kangin was in the spotlight of the Korean media. Just last year, Kangin found himself involved in his second DUI incident. Ye…

Best of Weekly Music Shows: 11/6 – 11/12

Welcome back to another installment of Best of Weekly Music Shows! This week featured an amazing week of comebacks including Monsta X, EXID, Block B, a…

Super Junior’s “Play” Is Senseless Funk at its Best

It would be a bit of an understatement to say Super Junior has had it rough in the months leading up to their comeback. Back in 2016, Kangin was embroi…

Super Junior Returns with “One More Chance”

It’s been two years since Super Junior has released their previous album, and fans are eagerly looking forward to their long-awaited comeback. They hav…

The Controversy of the Choi Family and Their Dog

The past week has seen Siwon, his family and their dog being wrapped up in a lot of controversy. Bugsy, the Chois’ French Bulldog, was shown to bite th…

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Brazen Red

Welcome back to another installment of For Your Viewing Pleasure, where we take time out of the week to curate a set of photos from the K-pop landscape…

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Fall/Winter 2017 Men’s Edition

Welcome back to For Your Viewing Pleasure, where we take time out of the week to curate a set of photos from the K-pop landscape. Fall is in the air…

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…

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…