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Today’s Ask Asian Junkie will be short, because I don’t think the answer is that complicated, but it gives me the chance to make a minor point about other companies and their futures. Do you think it’s time for SME and YGE to start investing in the development of a new top-tier idol groups for their respective companies? Aren’t SNSD, ... Read More »

Ask Asian Junkie tackles a rather … uh … controversial topic today, which, if nothing else, should make the comment section interesting. How do you feel about the whole “Asians who want pale skin and double eyelids are trying to be white” stereotype? Okay, let’s not beat around the bush here. Whenever anybody asks this question, they are referring to ... Read More »

Ask Asian Junkie gets a question on MAMA today and expands the topic to Korean music awards, in general. So I have this weird conspiratorial feeling about MAMA. The voting system has no logic and the registration is easily manipulated. This award is considered one of the most prestigious awards or some shit and I have my doubts that it’s ... Read More »

One of my favorite targets on Asian Junkie are the mentally unstable, delusional teenagers that make me fear for the future of humanity, so I found this question that turned the spotlight around on me to be interesting. Would you say that at one point in your life you might have been a crazy fan? If yes, how did you ... Read More »

Ask Asian Junkie is back after an extended layoff due to this thing called a life … and laziness and apathy and putting it off to catch up on shit like “Homeland“. Fucks given? Zero. Okay bitch, I’m doing Ask Asian Junkie. Who are your favorite groups? MOTHERFUCKER YOU AREN’T DOING ME A FAVOR GET IT STRAIGHT To be frank, ... Read More »

Why? Because I’ve been busy with multiple real-life work projects, you ungrateful motherfuckers. Not to worry though, with the new month here, I’ve finished, and I’ll soon be back to terrorize you all with my nonsensical fuck shit, maybe as early as tomorrow. Then you will all regret asking why I haven’t been writing as much. I love penis. ===== ... Read More »

A question about why fans worship idols comes up basically every time a major scandal happens, so I figured it would be an appropriate topic for Ask Asian Junkie. Can you provide your synopsis on why people tend to worship celebrities (flaws and all)? The short version? People are fucking delusional. Add in the fact that they’re generally emotionally and ... Read More »

Overlooked in all the recent scandals within K-pop is JYJ‘s ongoing battle (yes, still) with SM Entertainment, so I thought I would take a question on it for Ask Asian Junkie. Read this article: http://www.allkpop.com/2012/07/court-ruling-for-jyj-vs-sm-entertainment-delayed-to-august Don’t tell me what to do. Rebecca Soni farts in your general direction. JYJ’s lawsuit with SM Entertainment has been postponed to August. If the ... Read More »

A question about government and their role in industry on Asian Junkie? You better believe it. Do you think that the entertain industry should be self-regulating or is it necessary that it be government-regulated? Generally speaking, I’m a believer in letting private entities be, whether it’s companies or people. I’m a believer in independence, basically. That said, you lose that ... Read More »

Ask Asian Junkie is back and I’ll be answering questions and stuff. To start things off, here’s a question that people who are into dark humor are sure to love. Which idol group member do you think would be the most likely to go berserk and kill the rest of the their group? I completely agree with McRoth’s answer that ... Read More »

I’ve gotten multiple questions on the topic of idols transitioning into respected celebrities, so I thought it would be worth addressing in Ask Asian Junkie. Do you think it’s possible for a K-pop group to outgrow their idol image, like with Justin Timberlake, while simultaneously having their fanbase change as well? Of course. Basically, this is a question about whether ... Read More »

Ask Asian Junkie is back after a bit of a hiatus, so we’re going to ease back into things with a simple question. Why do people focus on “the face” of the group even if they aren’t the most talented or interesting member? Uh … because everybody loves beautiful people? I know I do and I bet you do as ... Read More »

Who are the Asian Junkie staff? Today’s Ask Asian Junkie provides clarity … sorta. Hello, time for a serious question: are you a boy or a girl? Thank you! Asian Junkie’s staff is currently made up of seven people, but your question acts as if we are one person. So to answer your question accurately, I acted as if we ... Read More »

Ask Asian Junkie looks into why Korean companies don’t debut more solo idols. I know the training systems are expensive, so wouldn’t it be cheaper to train one artist that is good in all areas rather than a group full of mediocre people like the Wonder Girls’ Sohee? Damn son, that shit is cold blooded, singling out Sohee of the ... Read More »

Ask Asian Junkie has a rather interesting question today, as the person asks why the hell Korea loves their damn idols so much. Why is Korea so hell bent on proving that K-pop is taking over Japan and China and the world? Why are idols a matter of pride to Korea? Oh boy, here we go. So much goes into ... Read More »