KPop Trainees, Debts, and Contracts!- Survivor Guide to the Strange World of KPop
A common misperception among Western fans is that famous Kpop idols must make loads of money. A hit song or two and you should be set for a long time, right? However, this is the furthest thing from reality.
See, the Kpop world has a concept called “trainee debt” that … Read More “KPop Trainees, Debts, and Contracts!- Survivor Guide to the Strange World of KPop”
Let’s Be Friends!- KPop Edition
In celebration of International Best Friends Day, let’s talk about friendships within the often cruel and hectic world of Kpop. Fans of any groups are always quick to say “OMG, they’re the best of friends”, even for huge groups such as NCT. Yet this clearly is not true. Research has … Read More “Let’s Be Friends!- KPop Edition”
25 but looks younger? The Korean Age system and an explanation why such a “crazy system” exist
Have you ever met an asian? Well I am certain you have because quite frankly we reproduce like rabbits (hello China!). But have you ever met a person from South Korea? Have you ever ask about their age and then say “man you look TOTALLY YOUNGER THAN YOUR AGE”. Well … Read More “25 but looks younger? The Korean Age system and an explanation why such a “crazy system” exist”
Update on the Website: The Sections of KPop Biographies
Oh yes, not really ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, but it’s news about this website instead! KPop Biographies which gives you profile and stories and overviews about the BIGGEST KPOP GROUP ever since Gen 2 just got a massive update! If you guys haven’t swung over there lately, uh only 3 have complete … Read More “Update on the Website: The Sections of KPop Biographies”
Roy Kim gets a Georgetown Degree (in addition to his MAYBE “Get Out of Jail Free”)
Let’s be honest the threee amigoes that started the whole Burning Sun Scandal, filming girls without their consent, doing DRUGS with Actress A (whose identity is still unknown but a couple (like big couple) netcitizens it’s the Hallyu Star that doesn’t have that much of a pristine image Han Hyo … Read More “Roy Kim gets a Georgetown Degree (in addition to his MAYBE “Get Out of Jail Free”)”
TWICE’s Fancy, a Very Late Review……..
Wow I literally wanted to do a review of the song the instant it came out, 4/22/2019 at 5:00 AM because Korea is 13 hours ahead of the US. TWICE is my favorite KPop girl group of all time and you know this past month have been lit up with … Read More “TWICE’s Fancy, a Very Late Review……..”
You say Forbes, I call BS
I was actually excited to see the Forbes Korea Power Ranking for the year 2019 yesterday. The ranking encompasses the period of March 2018- Febuarary 2019 and it is basically a list to show who had the most influence last year. How the people at Forbes do this is by … Read More “You say Forbes, I call BS”
Burning Sun Scandal speaks to almost every entertainment industry….
From drugs, to money laundering, now to rape, Oppa Seungri is a very scary man. I just find it hilarious that he has been denying these allegations (but we 99% know that he was a part of this whole scheme, probably is the mastermind! That 1% is a KDrama in … Read More “Burning Sun Scandal speaks to almost every entertainment industry….”
The Queens of TWICE finally makes their move
YOU KNOW WHAT I HATE THE MOST. SOMEHOW BEING POPULAR IN AMERICA MEANS YOU ARE THE MOST POPULAR KPOP BAND OUT THERE. People have forgotten the TRUE KWEENS (ahem I think that word connotate for something else so Queen) for Generation 3, that’s right I’m talking about motherfreaking TWICE you … Read More “The Queens of TWICE finally makes their move”
BLACKPINK Performance at Coachella
How can I describe the “historic” Black Pink performance, the first Korean (KPOP) group to perform (surprisingly not BTS) at one of the biggest music festival in the world, Coachella. Frankly my expectations were set on low, seeing how Black Pink has been involve in many “concert” scandal where they … Read More “BLACKPINK Performance at Coachella”
