K-Pop Songs Are Made By “Songwriting Camps” With Hundreds Of People—Here’s What The Process Is Like
Did you know that K-Pop songs are made by teams composed of up to hundreds of members? According to renowned producer Ryan Jhun in an interview with The Korea Herald, they call these teams “songwriting camps.” His team alone has over 700 songwriters working together, the most in Korea. Having produced songs for top stars like IU […]
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Made A 180 Degree Style Change Just A Few Hours After His Legendary Cartier Appearance, And He Rocked Both Looks
SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu is a certified visual! No matter what he’s wearing, he always manages to catch everyone’s attention. This happened when he attended the Cartier event on October 6. Dressed head to toe in a bright red suit and accessorizing with a slightly curled hairstyle, he was hard to look away from! Phone cameras captured […]
K-Pop And Dinosaurs: How “Jurassic Park” Changed The Korean Entertainment Industry
There’s no denying that the Hallyu wave has brought global attention to South Korea. South Korea’s films, television series, food, music, skincare, and the like have all become international sensations. The term Hallyu (Korean wave), which was coined by the Chinese media in 2000 to describe the onslaught of Korean dramas and pop songs there, […]
The Dramatic Rise And Fall Of Uptown — Korea’s Pioneering Co-Ed Hip-Hop Group
The Korean hip-hop (K-hip-hop) scene in Korea is something that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, though fans of the sub-genre know it has its roots going back to the late 80s. Acts like Seo Taiji and The Boys and DJ DOC helped grow the sub-genre which led to a massive surge […]
First Nations ATINYs Express Concern Over Culturally Insensitive Comment Made By ATEEZ’s Yunho
First Nations ATINYs are expressing concern over a comment made by ATEEZ‘s Yunho that is considered culturally insensitive. ATEEZ’s Yunho | @ateez_official_/Instagram In the most recent episode of ATEEZ’s show Curse Of The Money Hole, Yunho (as well as the host of the show) reportedly made a joke in which he made inappropriate use of […]
The Story Of A Poor Boy From Korea Who Became A World Famous K-Pop Idol
This poor boy is now one of the most famous celebrities in the world, but to get to where he is today he had to overcome struggles and heartbreak. His first sacrifice came at the tender age of 13, when he decided to move out on his own to save his struggling family. His family […]
BTS Made An Unexpected Cameo In K-Drama “Business Proposal,” But There’s More To Come
SBS‘s web-comic adapted K-Drama Business Proposal has stolen viewers’ hearts, including BTS‘s maknae Jungkook! From left: Kim Min Gue as Cha Sung Hoon, Seol In Ah as Jin Young Seo, Kim Sejeong as Shin Ha Ri, and Ahn Hyo Seop as Kang Tae Moo in “Business Proposal.” | SBS BTS’s Jungkook If you’re new to […]
10 Best Korean Movies on Netflix Right Now
The explosive growth in the popularity of Korean pop culture has made Korean movies on Netflix a must have genre for this leading streaming platform. From nostalgic classics to slick modern dystopian thrillers, some very entertaining Korean movies are now available for free viewing with a Netflix membership. Korean filmmakers always seem to know how […]
Korean Actress Youn Yuh Jung Nominated For Best Supporting Actress By The Academy Awards
Korean Actress Youn Yuh Jung has made history as the first-ever Korean actress to be nominated for an academy award in a supporting role. On March 15 local time, The Academy Awards revealed the list of nominations for this year’s Oscar, and among them was the Korean actress Youn Yuh Jung. She has been nominated […]