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Netizens Reach New Levels Of Stupidity In Criticizing 2AM’s Jo Kwon’s Tweets

IATFB January 23, 2012 9

As you probably have heard, 2PM‘s Junsu‘s father passed away recently, and people have sent out much support to him during what is undoubtedly a tough period in his life. Predictably, his group mates

Why We Should All Cheer For American Idol’s Han Heejun

IATFB January 20, 2012 11

In case you missed it, a previously unknown Korean named Han Heejun got on the American hype machine yesterday after his performance on the Fox talent show, “American Idol“. See the picture? That is

Kim Hee Sun’s Husband Is A Controlling Psychopath And/Or Has A Tiny Penis

IATFB January 20, 2012 2

Is this seriously supposed to reflect positively on him? Actress Kim Hee Sun and her husband, Park Joo Young, made an appearance on tvN’s talk show, “Taxi,” and showed off their deep love for

KOCCA Says America Should Worship K-pop, Korean Media Flips Out Over JYJ’s Yoochun Being Around Ashley Tisdale

IATFB January 20, 2012 18

It figures that perhaps the most painfully arrogant and embarrassingly delusional piece on the Hallyu Wave was written by an Asian American (probably) on a site sponsored by the Korean government… …and boy is

[Review] [Music Video] Baby Soul + Yoo Jia – She’s A Flirt

IATFB January 20, 2012 4

Let’s get this out of the way, there shouldn’t really be a discussion over whether or not they are lesbians in the music video. They are. Regardless of what they intended, that’s what the

Public Service Announcement: Don’t Call A Tour Worldwide If You Visit Two Countries

IATFB January 19, 2012 1

Can companies and artists stop calling their foreign excursions shit like “2012 WORLDWIDE TOUR” when the artists in question are only visiting cities in two countries? Please? There’s nothing more ridiculous than getting fans

K-pop Companies Make Decisions According To Monetary Concerns…Yeah

IATFB January 18, 2012 7

I know what you sarcastic assholes are thinking: “No shit, Captain Obvious.“ However, this article on YG Entertainment‘s decision making process in relation to their stock prices broke it down so thoroughly that I

Comment Of The Day: Free Speech For All…Except When I Don’t Like It

IATFB January 18, 2012 8

The quote comes courtesy of Omona They Didn’t. —– It’s not rare to have people complaining about the United States allowing hate speech, but free speech means all speech, and that’s the way it

[Review] [Music Video] Wonder Girls – The DJ Is Mine

IATFB January 17, 2012 8

As the music video starts, the viewer is immediately met with dubstep and my initial reaction was, “Oh god no, they are going to try to do an American club hit and it’s going

[Review] [Single] SPICA – “Potently”

IMMATOP January 16, 2012 1

This month, B2M Entertainment debuted SPICA, a five member posse comprised of Kim Boa, Kim Bo Hyung, Park Joo Hyun, Park Narae, and Yang Jiwon. Their name is short for “Sonic Princesses Infinitely Creating Anarchy” (lol) and

[Review] [Music Video] SPICA – Potently

IATFB January 16, 2012 7

I don’t normally bother reviewing rookie group music videos, primarily because most of them suck or they end up irrelevant in less than a year. For SPICA though, I’ll make an exception, because they

[Review] [Music Video] NS Yoonji – The Reason I Became A Witch

IATFB January 15, 2012 8

Ever since she debuted, I’ve always liked NS Yoonji, and I don’t think it’s any secret why. She’s gorgeous. More than just looks though, I always thought she had potential, but not as a

[Review] [Music Video] Kikkawa Yuu – Konna Watashi De Yokattara

IATFB January 12, 2012 2

I find it extremely difficult to dislike anything Kikkawa Yuu does. It’s been that way for me since I first discovered her as a part of the Hello! Project Egg and I’m not really

Culture & Society: How About We Not Make “Chinky Eyes” A Thing Of Pride?

DBB January 12, 2012 21

I’ve noticed a disturbing trend emerging in Asian American pop culture recently, one where a slur used against Asians is not only being accepted, but wanting to be owned by Asian Americans themselves. Well,

TEEN TOP’s C.A.P Will Beat His Daughter’s Ass And Worship His Son

IATFB January 12, 2012 19

On the January 5th episode of Mnet Wide‘s “Open Studio” TEEN TOP‘s C.A.P was asked how he’d raise his kids. The answer? Sexism is awesome. Credits: Ripped & Subbed By RISKCAUTION From Asian Junkie

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