To All the Produce 48 Trainees I’ve Loved Before

Now that we have that final twelve, I believe it’s time for an ode to all the girls we’ve lost in the meantime — or, at least, the ones I care about.

10 YouTube Trends That are Staples in K-Pop Stan Culture

by choiyujins

December 2, 2018 - Updated on January 1, 2020

K-Pop stan YouTube is a great, albeit not very stimulating place. International fans flock there by the monotonous millions to stream music videos and leave annoying comments underneath them. And when they're not doing that, they're sifting through the thousands of fan videos that litter the platform. Some types of ...

REVIEW | (G)I-DLE Is Ready to Be Alone in Their Latest Single ‘HANN’

by Sakura Harano

August 26, 2018

Release Date: August 14, 2018 Tracklist: HANN (Alone) Total Runtime: 00:03:26 Recommended for: Who liked LATATA but also like songs with a deeper tone NOT recommended for: Who are looking for (G)I-DLE to switch things up (G)I-DLE is back and better than ever with their new release 'HANN'. HANN is the first digital single ...

Meet the Newest Female Rapper, ARTLOVER

by Sakura Harano

February 17, 2018 - Updated on May 2, 2018

Korean Female Rapper “ARTLOVER” unveils debut track “Want U Back” South Korean native and London based K-pop prodigy ARTLOVER has announced the release of her debut single “Want U Back” available on all digital retailers March 2. With a background as a make-up artist serving clients such as ELLE, Vogue ...

Album Review: B.A.P – Ego

by coconut water

December 31, 2017

Release Date: December 13, 2017 Tracklist: Hands Up Moondance Think Hole Total Runtime: 0:10:28 Recommended for: Those looking for a high-energy album, loyal fans. NOT recommended for: Those expecting Noir level quality. B.A.P has managed to balance a world tour with the release of three new single albums this year: Rose (March), Blue (September), and ...

The Ultimate Autumn K-Pop Playlist

by coconut water

October 31, 2017

Ah, fall. The leaves are changing, the temperatures dropping. We're now in the season where we no longer feel the need to blast Red Velvet's Red Flavor on a beach, but not quite at the point where we start whipping out Ailee's I Will Go To You Like The First ...

Oh! Press Talk: Boy Group vs Girl Group Choreography

by Rinne

October 23, 2017 - Updated on August 31, 2019

One of the major hallmarks of Korean pop music is the art of the music video, typically punctured with intricate choreography and mind-blowing visual experimentation. The choreography, more than anything, usually takes center stage as it also permeates into live performances - which often set the Korean music scene apart ...

Album Review: PRISTIN – The 2nd Mini Album ‘SCHXXL OUT’

by Rinne

September 8, 2017

Release Date: August 23, 2017 Tracklist: WE ARE PRISTIN WE LIKE ALOHA 티나 (TINA) 너 말야 너 Total Runtime: 00:15:20 Recommended for: HIghs and perhaps I.O.I fans specifically, and girl group fans in general. NOT recommended for: LOws, and those who are tired of the same old girl group tracks. Pledis Entertainment's all-action ...

Album Review: ONF-ON/OFF

by sunmo

August 18, 2017

Release date: August 2nd, 2017 Tracklist: 1. ON/OFF 2. Difficult 3. If We Dream 4. Original 5. Cat's Waltz Total Runtime: 00:16:39 Recommended for: Fans of upbeat and energetic music Not recommended for: Those who enjoy hip-hop tracks WM's new boy group ONF has burst onto the music scene with their ...

Single Review: Gugudan 5959/OGUOGU – ICE CHU

by Rinne

August 13, 2017

Release Date: August 10, 2017 Tracklist: ICE CHU ICE CHU (inst.) Total Runtime: 00:06:30 Recommended for: Dear Friend's (Gugudan's fan-club name), lovers of bright, cute and unique concepts. NOT recommended for: anyone who is tired of the aforementioned concept/style. Gugudan 5959 (or Gugudan OGUOGU) is the group's first sub-unit, consisting of maknae line ...