While there had been rumors before of former (G)I-DLE member Soojin returning to entertainment, it’s now confirmed that she will be coming back under BRD Communications with a solo debut …
Read More »[Event] Jay Park makes a splash with successful launch party in LA for Won Soju
Jay Park spared no expense in launching his popular liquor, Won Soju, in LA on September 10th. It was a balmy Sunday night with a slick black carpet for celebs, …
Read More »[Review] Xdinary Heroes breakthrough with the relentlessly aggressive “Break The Brake”
With every Xdinary Heroes release so far, I think I’ve said some variation of “I see the potential, but the execution just isn’t quite there”, as they kind of tip-toed …
Read More »The netizen reaction to FIFTY FIFTY’s health issues reveal sure has been something
Okay, so I’ve made the horrible mistake of reading some comments from international netizens (I know how Korean netizens see it already) on the FIFTY FIFTY contract mess after the …
Read More »[Event] Loossemble bring the joy of a classic fanmeeting to LA on their US Debut Ceremony tour
As with many groups who’ve been through the ringer, we’ve pretty much decided that Loossemble are to be protected at all costs. These young women deserve the support of their …
Read More »FIFTY FIFTY open up about their dangerous health conditions & lack of transparency from ATTRAKT + SIAHN sued for civil damages
FIFTY FIFTY’s contract dispute with ATTRAKT continues on, this time starting with more lawsuit and legal stuff, and ending with perhaps FIFTY FIFTY’s telling the harrowing stories of their health …
Read More »Quick Reviews: TXT deliver a perfectly fine synth-pop track in “Chasing That Feeling”
Following their (successful, IMO) English-language release in “Back For More”, TXT are back for more with their Korean single “Chasing That Feeling“. In a weird twist of fate considering K-pop’s …
Read More »Quick Reviews: IVE trade anthemic for monotonous on “Baddie”
IVE choose to go with three title tracks for their I’VE MINE album, and the first two could generously be described as vibey at best. The assumption (or at least …
Read More »Quick Reviews: Former NMIXX member JINI makes solo debut with “Bad Reputation” and “C’mon”
The reason for former NMIXX member JINI parting ways with both the group and JYP Entertainment might end up as one of those things that’s only spoken about a decade …
Read More »B-Side Spotlight: June 2023 (SHINee, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Fromis 9, Kang Daniel, Taeyong, I.M, TNX, more)
I don’t often describe the world of K-pop as being quiet, but June was definitely a relatively quiet one by normal standards. Sure, we had a couple of absolutely massive …
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