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[Shout Out to 2018] Top 100 Songs of 2018 Part 1: 100-51

Qualifications: Released December 10th to December 15th In 2018, social justice and health took center stage in Kpop and Korean Entertainment. The year started in mourning following the suicide of SHINee’s Jonghyun and the passing of Seo Minwoo of 100%. Simultaneously, the #MeToo movement reached South Korea and sparked the reopening of the late actress Jang Ja Yeon’s case that followed her 2009 suicide. We … Continue reading [Shout Out to 2018] Top 100 Songs of 2018 Part 1: 100-51

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Music, Playlists

[Playlist] 57 Korean Songs For Summer ’18

‘Tis the season of beach bods, short shorts, and Summer bops! I am super partial to the EDM/Tropical House songs that signal warm times are back again, so I put together a playlist of 57 Korean songs for you to soak up rays to. I know there are tons of other k-songs that give all the summer vibes that I missed, so feel free to … Continue reading [Playlist] 57 Korean Songs For Summer ’18

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Features/Series, Music

What I’m Listening To: January 2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL! The last few months of 2017 were rough, and for that reason I only managed to muster our end of the year list (which you can find here), so I’m starting off the new year with a pretty jam packed ‘WILT’ list complete with some ‘Back For More’ and ‘Late To The Party’ picks. Let’s get into it shall we? Album: … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: January 2018

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Asia 24/7, Shout Out

[Shout Out To 2017] Top 50 Songs Of 2017

Qualification: Released December 10th 2016-December 15, 2017 My rankings are by no means deep or critical, and depending on my mood they can be drastically different. I mean it started out at 25 and here we are with 50. As with any of these year-end lists it’s a collection of songs I love for one reason or another. So please just enjoy. You can even … Continue reading [Shout Out To 2017] Top 50 Songs Of 2017

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Features/Series, Music

[SUPERSIZED] What I’m Listening To: August/September 2017

‘WILT’ is back and it’s doubled the size. I missed my monthly roundup in August, but this month I’m back with all the albums and songs that have been doing it for me as of late. Now, let’s get into ‘What I’m Listening To.’ Our Twenty Four [ALBUM] Artist: WINNER Purchase on iTunes | Stream on Spotify White Night [ALBUM] Artist: 태양 (Tae Yang) Purchase on … Continue reading [SUPERSIZED] What I’m Listening To: August/September 2017

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Features/Series, Music

What I’m Listening To: July, 2017

My monthly favs list, ‘What I’m Listening To’ is BACK! This month’s ‘WILT’ is coming THRU for you iPods because July was jam PACKED with bops and jams! Also, check out the ‘Back For More’ segment for the songs that are coming back into rotation. Woo Artist: Geeks | Album: Fireworks Purchase on iTunes | Stream on Spotify Paradise ft. Fanxychild Artist: millic | Album: Vida Purchase on iTunes | Stream … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: July, 2017

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Concert Coverage

[REVIEW/RECAP] HyunA Becomes “The Queen” of New York For A Day

HyunA, a former member of girl groups Wonder Girls and 4minute, embarked her first ever U.S tour, which kicked off in February. We attended the New York leg of her tour on March 3rd.   The night opened with a performance of “Roll Deep“ by a dance crew who won a competition for the chance to open for HyunA. After their impeccable cover, the MC for … Continue reading [REVIEW/RECAP] HyunA Becomes “The Queen” of New York For A Day

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Asia 24/7, Shout Out

[Shout Out To 2016] Peeps We Lost In 2016

Kpop has seen a lot of huge groups lose members and/or disband in recent years, but 2016 has seen the largest exodus (see what I did there) with some of the biggest names in Kpop splitting up or going solo. Here is our shout out to all the groups we lost in 2016. 4minute 4minute called it quits this year after shifting the blame for their obvious impending split … Continue reading [Shout Out To 2016] Peeps We Lost In 2016

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Asia 24/7, Asia 24/7 Awards

VOTE In The 2016 A247 Awards

The A247 Awards are officially BACK! Help us give our last and biggest shout out to 2016 by voting to give your biases our unofficial awards! Voting is open starting DECEMBER 1ST at 12AM and allow repeat voting, so you can vote once or ten or even a hundred times for favs! Polls will close on DECEMBER 15TH at 11:59PM, then check in to the site on DECEMBER 22nd for … Continue reading VOTE In The 2016 A247 Awards

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Just For Fun, We've Got Stuff To Say

#KidsTheseDaysWillNeverKnow: The Struggles Of An Old School Kpop Fan

I’ve been listening to Kpop for nearly 10 years now, but the other day I looked around an realized the game has completely changed and I don’t really know when it happened! So, I’m reviving an old, but still relevant and very much hilarious, Twitter trend to let the newer fans of the Hallyu Wave know just how lucky they got it by giving them a glimpse of … Continue reading #KidsTheseDaysWillNeverKnow: The Struggles Of An Old School Kpop Fan

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Music, News

HyunA’s Schedule Gets Freed Up For More Solo & Troublemaker Promotions

4minute is done! CUBE has released an official statement stating: “As the contract end date approaches, the members have been in discussions for renewal, but while the agency tried to persuade them to continue the group, it ended up accepting the decision by the five members that they will not continue as a group…Due to the different opinion of the members, for all intents and purposes, the … Continue reading HyunA’s Schedule Gets Freed Up For More Solo & Troublemaker Promotions

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Just For Fun, Music, We've Got Stuff To Say

Kpop Stars & Their American Pop Counterparts

We’ve all heard our favorite Kpop stars referred to as ‘The Korean’ something. Shisus knows everyone and their mother has been named the “Asian Justin Bieber,” and undoubtedly we’ve all been annoyed or straight up confused by so some of these comparisons. On one hand I agree it’s not exactly fair to compare anyone to Beyoncé or Rihanna or Nicki Minaj because they are their own … Continue reading Kpop Stars & Their American Pop Counterparts

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Music, Playlists

[Playlist] Surviving Winter Storm Jonas

Hello my fellow East Coasters! This playlist is for all of us who are currently cooped up inside as Winter Storm Jonas covers us in a thick layer of snow. Grab yourselves a big mug of hot cocoa, a blanket, sit back and relax to our collection of winter & snow themed K-Songs. 얼음 땡 (Ice Ice) ft. 육지담 (Yuk Ji Dam) First, let’s warm things … Continue reading [Playlist] Surviving Winter Storm Jonas

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