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What do you think about the rumored schedule of K-pop debuts & comebacks for 2012?

What do you think about the rumored schedule of K-pop debuts & comebacks for 2012?

IATFB February 22, 2012 0

Assuming this is true (which is admittedly a gigantic assumption), March is packed to shit with activity. Most importantly, EXO finally debuts, which means they can stop releasing 500 fucking teasers. Additionally, and this

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Public Service Announcement: Regarding Politics, Keep Your Idol Desires Out Of It

Public Service Announcement: Regarding Politics, Keep Your Idol Desires Out Of It

IATFB February 21, 2012 6

The labor strike at MBC has continued on into its third week, causing production to stall on popular shows like “We Got Married” and “Infinity Challenge“. Fans of the shows, as you would expect,

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[Review] [Single] Big Bang – “Blue”

[Review] [Single] Big Bang – “Blue”

IMMATOP February 21, 2012 7

Introducing the greatest thing to have graced your ears in the last month: Big Bang‘s lead single, “Blue“! I find it interesting that YG Entertainment is leading their comebacks with ballads. Having been known

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[Review] [Album] miss A – “Touch”

[Review] [Album] miss A – “Touch”

IMMATOP February 21, 2012 6

Boy do I love me some miss A. Something about them suddenly clicked for me last year with their album “A Class“, which I thought was pretty, classy, and extra sassy – just how

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2PM’s Nichkhun realizes his hypocrisy, tones down disrespect towards Block B

2PM’s Nichkhun realizes his hypocrisy, tones down disrespect towards Block B

IATFB February 20, 2012 33

While it’s understandable that 2PM‘s Nichkhun was unhappy with Block B‘s actions in an interview held in Thailand, it was a bit odd that he was so public with his feelings and lecturing in

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Block B probably just destroyed their careers while in Thailand + release apologies

Block B probably just destroyed their careers while in Thailand + release apologies

IATFB February 19, 2012 24

Block B were in Thailand recently, apparently with every intention of sabotaging their careers there, as the members crossed the line between amusing trolling and outright disrespect. The interview begins with the members still

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[Review] [Single] EXID – “Whoz That Girl”

[Review] [Single] EXID – “Whoz That Girl”

IMMATOP February 19, 2012 10

EXID — comprised of Dami, Hae Ryung, Hani, Jung Hwa, LE, and leader Yoo Ji — is this week’s newest addition to the over saturated K-pop scene of girl groups. Created by Shinsadong Tiger,

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In your anger at Jenny Hyun, don’t become what you hate

In your anger at Jenny Hyun, don’t become what you hate

IATFB February 18, 2012 33

As you already know by now, I’m not a fan of Jenny Hyun and her racist ways. While I think she deserves every ounce of criticism launched her way, answering her bigotry with bigotry

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Jang Geun Suk: Sudden respect for him gained … and then flushed down the drain

Jang Geun Suk: Sudden respect for him gained … and then flushed down the drain

IATFB February 18, 2012 10

The ballad of my respect level for Jang Geun Suk, portrayed in real time as I read the article. Actor Jang Geun Suk has once again fallen victim to anti-Hallyu media outlets in Japan,

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Jenny Hyun, songwriter for SNSD & Chocolat, is a racist psychopath

Jenny Hyun, songwriter for SNSD & Chocolat, is a racist psychopath

IATFB February 18, 2012 91

Jenny Hyun, who is a songwriter for SNSD & Chocolat and is an artist herself, recently went on a racist rampage, outing herself as a bigot and mentally unstable as well. While the title

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[Review] [Single] New York Love Diary – “What Should I Do”

[Review] [Single] New York Love Diary – “What Should I Do”

IMMATOP February 17, 2012 0

Indie group New York Love Diary has released the very perky single “What Should I Do” this week, and I think I may be infatuated, you guys. The group revealed “What Should I Do”

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Cho PD calls out the K-pop industry for label buy backs

Cho PD calls out the K-pop industry for label buy backs

IATFB February 16, 2012 13

Cho PD, never one afraid to speak his mind, recently took to task labels who buy back the albums of their artists in order to secure wins on music shows and what not. The

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New video of JYJ’s Yoochun allegedly hitting a female fan emerges, doesn’t look good for him

New video of JYJ’s Yoochun allegedly hitting a female fan emerges, doesn’t look good for him

IATFB February 16, 2012 62

Netizen investigation into accusations that JYJ‘s Yoochun hit a female fan back in 2009 came up with further evidence to provide the court of public opinion, and it seems that the further this goes

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[Review] [Music Video] Flower – Sakura Regret

[Review] [Music Video] Flower – Sakura Regret

IATFB February 16, 2012 0

I’ve been a fan of EXILE for a while now, and my appreciation for their style has translated to enjoying the girl groups associated with them, primarily because they are all unique Japanese idol

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[Review] [Album] Evan – “Trying Not To Remember”

[Review] [Album] Evan – “Trying Not To Remember”

IMMATOP February 16, 2012 0

Need a good album to calm your nerves? Well, you’re in luck because I found one that might do the trick. Ballad singer Yoo Ho Seok – stage name Evan – has been serenading

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