[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

[Shout Out To 2016] TOP 50 Favourite Songs of 2016: #50 To #41

What would a Shout Out To 2016 be without a best songs list? So of course, here is is a collection of songs that have a permanent place on my playlist that I think everyone should include on theirs! Look for ‘One To Watch’ next to artists I think are…well are one to watch. They had a great year in 2016 and I think they … Continue reading [Shout Out To 2016] TOP 50 Favourite Songs of 2016: #50 To #41

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

Let’s Talk About Why Tiffany’s Flag Scandal Calls For SOME Anger But NOT A Witch Hunt

On August 15th (Korea National Liberation Day, the day Korea was liberated from Japanese occupation) Tiffany of Girls’ Generation, who was in Japan for the group’s tour, posted a group photo to her instagram with members Soo Young and Yuri and in the caption put a Japanese flag emoji with a heart emoji. Then on SnapChat she posted a photo with a geotag filter which featured … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Why Tiffany’s Flag Scandal Calls For SOME Anger But NOT A Witch Hunt

What’s A Seven Letter Word For Petty?

TIFFANY! SNSD’s Tiffany who just made her solo debut, was being interviewed about said debut when she was asked about her former group mate Jessica and her upcoming solo debut, and this was her response: Q. The former member of Girls’ Generation Jessica will release her solo album a week later. What do you think about it? Tiffany: You know, these days there are many … Continue reading What’s A Seven Letter Word For Petty?

Profound Thoughts: TaeTiSeo Releases “Dear Santa,” Are Neither Mariah Carey Nor EXO

Of course no one can do Christmas better than Mariah Carey, but EXO came incredibly close. And perhaps, had this been released before EXO’s Christmas album I’d like it more. Basically this was a basic conclusion to a basic year for SNSD. Continue reading Profound Thoughts: TaeTiSeo Releases “Dear Santa,” Are Neither Mariah Carey Nor EXO

KhunFany is No More. JYP Doesn’t Miss A Beat

It was confirmed by both Nichkhun and Tiffany’s agencies that the two are no longer an item. While it’s good news for some, and bad news for others, for JYP it’s an golden opportunity for 2pm promotion: “It is true that the two recently broke up. The reason they broke up is a personal matter, so there was no mention of it. Nichkhun is currently … Continue reading KhunFany is No More. JYP Doesn’t Miss A Beat

[Review] TaeTiSeo Follows The Same Old, Same Old Routine With “Holler”

Girls’ Generation’s sole sub-unit group, TaeTiSeo, has retuned after 2 years with their 2nd mini album “Holler.” The SM trio is back again looking perfect and sounding perfect, with a title song not unlike their 2012 hit “Twinkle,” that displays no effort to set themselves apart from the main group. The girls make no attempt to experiment with their sound, vocal ability, or even image with “Holler,” but rather … Continue reading [Review] TaeTiSeo Follows The Same Old, Same Old Routine With “Holler”

[GIF Appreciation] 16 Kpop Kings & Queens of Resting Bitch Face

Resting Bitch Face: a person, usually a girl, who naturally looks mean when her face is expressionless, without meaning to. As someone one accused of looking, mad, mean, upset and sad because of her RBF, I can understand and sympathize with all those who suffer through being accused of being angry when in fact their just loving life! Check out this list of Kpop artist who join me in … Continue reading [GIF Appreciation] 16 Kpop Kings & Queens of Resting Bitch Face

[K-Style Fridays] Who Wore It Better?: Balmain Mini Edition

This week on ‘Who Wore It Better?’ we’ve got a fashion face offs in Balmain mini dresses! First up we have actress Jun Jin Hyun and singer BoA up against each other in this Balmain Denim Mini Dress. We spotted Jun Ji Hyun wearing this dress in Harper’s Bazaar China’s May 2014 issue. BoA wore the dress to the premiere of her movie Make Your Move.   Our next … Continue reading [K-Style Fridays] Who Wore It Better?: Balmain Mini Edition

[GG vs. 21 Week] Review: GG’s “Mr. Mr.” Album is Enjoyable

It’s finally here! Girls’ Generation‘s new mini album “Mr. Mr.” is out and I am quite excited to review this mini album. It’s been almost a year since we’ve had Korean music released from this group, as in all 9 members. While there has been a mixed response to this mini album, I honestly enjoyed most of it. Music is subjective of course, but hey … Continue reading [GG vs. 21 Week] Review: GG’s “Mr. Mr.” Album is Enjoyable

Girls’ Generation’s Boy Turns Into a “Mr.Mr.” for Upcoming Comeback

After almost a year since their release of “I Got A Boy“, Girls’ Generation are back with their new teaser for “Mr.Mr.” It seems that this comeback will definitely be along the lines of “Run Devil Run” and “The Boys” rather than “I Got A Boy.” The concept itself seems like a more mature version of the group and I wonder if this comeback will … Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Boy Turns Into a “Mr.Mr.” for Upcoming Comeback

K-Idol Worship: Nine Muses Loses Two Members, Surprise Comebacks from BtoB & Noh Ji Hoon, Bang Yong Guk on Instagram & More

  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * January 26 YG announces 2014 plans for the agency. He will be debuting 4 new groups while Big Bang will be … Continue reading K-Idol Worship: Nine Muses Loses Two Members, Surprise Comebacks from BtoB & Noh Ji Hoon, Bang Yong Guk on Instagram & More

K-Idol Worship: Duke’s Kim Ji Hoon Passes Away, Kangta to Make Comeback, YG To Debut Unit BH & More

  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * December 8 Amanda Seyfried sings “Growl” to get some Korean fans Jiyoung of Kara for High Cut, Vol. 114, see here … Continue reading K-Idol Worship: Duke’s Kim Ji Hoon Passes Away, Kangta to Make Comeback, YG To Debut Unit BH & More