Browse through your Facebook newsfeed, and chances are, you will see some fake news. These news site links can be easily shared, or worse, people will read only the sensationalized, clickbait — sometimes outright false — headlines and will not bother examining the details. It’s the two-fold power of any kind of media (print, TV, or digital):… Continue reading First Impressions: “Distorted” Is A Thrilling War Of Integrity And Corruption
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First Impressions: “School 2017” Invites You To Take A Peek Inside The World Of Today’s Teenagers
Just a few days ago, the Wall Street Journal released a telling article entitled, “What’s a College Degree Worth? Not Much for Young South Koreans.” The piece explains how university students struggle in looking for decent jobs, despite coming from prestigious schools and having amazing credentials. This sad and alarming reality in South Korea brings… Continue reading First Impressions: “School 2017” Invites You To Take A Peek Inside The World Of Today’s Teenagers
The Original Unnie: 8 Reasons Why We Love Lee Hyori
Fresh from her four-year hiatus, Lee Hyori is back with her new album “Seoul.” In K-pop, it’s hard to stay relevant, especially with the influx of new and competitive girl and boy groups that keep getting younger and younger. But for exactly these reasons, Hyori still remains the most anticipated queen, a complete entertainer who did… Continue reading The Original Unnie: 8 Reasons Why We Love Lee Hyori
Different Faces, One Class Act: Im Siwan’s 6 Most Iconic Roles
Im Siwan is probably one of those gems from the pool of K-pop idols who has found their true calling in acting. Of course, he’s well-remembered and loved for debuting under the group ZE:A in 2010 (which also has skilled actors like Park Hyung Sik and Kim Dong Jun). At first glance, Siwan looks like your… Continue reading Different Faces, One Class Act: Im Siwan’s 6 Most Iconic Roles
7 Reasons Why Kim Chungha Could Become The Next Big K-Pop Star
K-pop is one of those industries that is incredibly fast paced when it comes to producing new idols who promise to be different. Just like in fashion, one day you’re in, and the next day you could be out; only a few stand out either by sheer talent or charisma. Every now and then, we hear about rookies… Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Kim Chungha Could Become The Next Big K-Pop Star
From Co-Worker To Couple: Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk’s Best Modeling Moments
Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk are probably this generation’s ideal onscreen couple that has come to life. Thanks to the success of “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo,” they were able to take their popularity to the next level. Many fans were quick to notice the pair’s obvious chemistry, so much so that their… Continue reading From Co-Worker To Couple: Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk’s Best Modeling Moments
8 Reasons To Watch “Suspicious Partner”
If you haven’t jumped on the “Suspicious Partner” train yet, now’s the right time to catch on, because the drama is rapidly approaching its climax and you wouldn’t want to miss it. When the drama first aired, it promised to be a combination of both lighthearted romance and crime, but as it moved along, viewers got more than… Continue reading 8 Reasons To Watch “Suspicious Partner”
8 Things About 4Minute We Will Always Miss Dearly
It’s another case of K-pop’s most regrettable “what ifs” — What if 4Minute stayed together as a group? How would they have celebrated their anniversary? It would have been the group’s eighth year this past week since they debuted in June 2009, but much to their fans’ dismay, they decided to disband, and each member… Continue reading 8 Things About 4Minute We Will Always Miss Dearly
10 Unexpected Styles That BTS Flawlessly Pulls Off
When BTS stepped out on the red carpet of the Billboard Music Awards, no less than Vogue called them “The Best Dressed Boy Band.” Even if they were all dressed in suits from designer label Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, you could still see each member’s swag shining through. When they first debuted, they started out with… Continue reading 10 Unexpected Styles That BTS Flawlessly Pulls Off
7 Actresses Whose K-Drama Outfits Have Blessed Us With All The Fashion Inspiration We Need
Dramas are fun to watch in general, but they’re even more fun to watch when the outfits of the characters define who they are and amplify their personalities. It adds to the appeal of every scene, and if the stylist is good, then the looks follow the mood of the situation, whether it’s gloomy, happy,… Continue reading 7 Actresses Whose K-Drama Outfits Have Blessed Us With All The Fashion Inspiration We Need