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Asia 24/7, Shout Out

[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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Features/Series, Music

What I’m Listening To: April 2018

The month of April saw the release of the first batch of summer jams, and some chill numbers. Plus a bop that made it’s way back into my rotation for ‘Back For Me.’ Artist: Penomeco | Album: Good Morning (Single) | Release: March 22, 2018 Good Morning ft. 카더가든 (Car, the garden) Penomeco goes on trip down memory lane with single “Good Morning.” With this single … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: April 2018

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Music, Reviews, We've Got Stuff To Say

[Review] Taemin’s Debut Is Perfect For Him

Back in August, SHINee’s maknae, Taemin made his solo debut with the release of his first mini-album. It included tracks by labelmate Changmin of TVXQ (“ACE”) and bandmate, Jonghyun of SHINee (“Pretty Boy” ft. Kai of EXO-K). The first track on the album is “Ace,” a good song, with a very nice flow, a strong dance routine, and fluid lyrics. DBSK’s Changmin showed surprisingly good writing skills, while Taemin successfully brought this ballad to life. Title song … Continue reading [Review] Taemin’s Debut Is Perfect For Him

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Features/Series, Kpopper's Guide to Konversion, Music

[Series] The Kpopper’s Guide to Konversion: To Disband or Not to Disband- DBSK Edition

*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * Disbanded groups. This is a super tricky topic when it comes to konverting. Personally, I think it’s not the best idea to introduce a konvertee to a group that is no longer together, and making … Continue reading [Series] The Kpopper’s Guide to Konversion: To Disband or Not to Disband- DBSK Edition

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Asia 24/7, Shout Out

The Year’s Best 2014 [Halfway Roundup]: #8

*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * # : Spellbound by DBSK Album: The 7th Album Repackage ‘Spellbound’ | Release: February 27, 2014 | [Listen] “I really love the smooth jazz sounds … Continue reading The Year’s Best 2014 [Halfway Roundup]: #8

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Features/Series, Kpopper's Guide to Konversion, Music

[Series] The Kpopper’s Guide to Konversion: 5 Types of K-Songs to AVOID

*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * I was sitting around one day thinking about Kpop, as I usually do during my free time, and I was reflecting back on how I even got involved with this crazy roller coaster of a … Continue reading [Series] The Kpopper’s Guide to Konversion: 5 Types of K-Songs to AVOID

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Asia 24/7, Guest Blogging

[Guest Blogger Week] The Kpop Writers’ Workshop: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T: From Artist to CEO

*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * by Ciara of The Kpop Writers’ Workshop & newest writer for Asia 24/7 What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the … Continue reading [Guest Blogger Week] The Kpop Writers’ Workshop: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T: From Artist to CEO

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