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Bias Tracker: Odd Coverage Of 2PM’s Nichkhun’s CF By Soompi Reveals Anti-Japan Bias

Bias Tracker: Odd Coverage Of 2PM’s Nichkhun’s CF By Soompi Reveals Anti-Japan Bias

IATFB February 22, 2012 17

A few people on staff have been monitoring a disturbing trend for a while now, but it never became so apparent as it did when the controversy over 2PM‘s Nichkhun‘s Thai commercial was covered

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Versus: Soompi’s Site Design Avoids Disaster But Has Significant Problems

Versus: Soompi’s Site Design Avoids Disaster But Has Significant Problems

Fobio February 17, 2012 7

Ah, Soompi. This brings back nostalgic memories of trolling their forums for shits and giggles during my younger days. But that’s a story for another time. Today, I am here to critique Soompi’s layout. To

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T-ara reveal themselves to be Japanese sleeper agents, unleash attack on France

T-ara reveal themselves to be Japanese sleeper agents, unleash attack on France

IATFB February 16, 2012 6

T-ara, henceforth known as Evil Traitors To Glorious Korea (ETTGK), appeared in France a while ago and greeted reporters with French and…Japanese. Last week, T-ara flew to Paris, France, with other K-pop stars to

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IU probably isn’t going to be the next Jeremy Lin

IU probably isn’t going to be the next Jeremy Lin

IATFB February 15, 2012 6

Not as if she hasn’t fallen before, but this time she did so in the context of athletics

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Ask Asian Junkie: What do you think about allkpop threatening to shut their forums down?

Ask Asian Junkie: What do you think about allkpop threatening to shut their forums down?

IATFB February 13, 2012 11

Don’t call it a comeback. Hey there Asian Junkie! I’m really enjoying the editorials on your site so far! Both troll and serious. I wanna fuck you too. Anyway, my question concerns 6Theory and

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Around The Web: J-Pop Infographic + Block B Review

Around The Web: J-Pop Infographic + Block B Review

IATFB February 13, 2012 0

Arama They Didn’t: J-pop’s response to the epic K-pop infographic by Soompi. — McRoth’s Residence: Block B‘s “Welcome To The Block” is reviewed, but not by IMMATOP, because he’s a lazy fuck. :-x

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SMAP’s Masahiro Nakai trolls all over LMFAO’s stage

SMAP’s Masahiro Nakai trolls all over LMFAO’s stage

IATFB February 9, 2012 1

One of the most glorious things to happen in 2012 so far

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BEAST’s Yoseob looks set to star in Korean version of “Brokeback Mountain”

BEAST’s Yoseob looks set to star in Korean version of “Brokeback Mountain”

AIYA! TUC February 8, 2012 15

It has recently been reported that BEAST‘s Yoseob will be shooting it up as the star of the Korean rendition of the homoerotic romance film, “Brokeback Mountain“. In light of this stimulating news, Yoseob

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Critical Eye: Fixing The Issues With allkpop’s Video Player

Critical Eye: Fixing The Issues With allkpop’s Video Player

IATFB February 8, 2012 2

I previously wrote about my dislike for allkpop‘s new video player and the response was basically consensus agreement, so suffice to say the move was popular with basically nobody. In fact, it motivated a

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Stellar’s comeback teaser for “U.F.O” features a stellar panty shot

Stellar’s comeback teaser for “U.F.O” features a stellar panty shot

IATFB February 6, 2012 12

I’m sure it was completely unintentional and a grave mistake. :-x

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TEEN TOP’s C.A.P thanks male fans for win, finds out female fans are allowed to vote

TEEN TOP’s C.A.P thanks male fans for win, finds out female fans are allowed to vote

IATFB February 6, 2012 10

As if winning their first music program award earlier this week wasn’t enough, TEEN TOP scored a surprise win at SBS‘s “Inkigayo” to notch their second music program win. However, while the rest of

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Around The Web: K-pop Infographic + Strategies Of Wonder Girls & SNSD In America

Around The Web: K-pop Infographic + Strategies Of Wonder Girls & SNSD In America

IATFB February 3, 2012 22

Soompi: Awesome infographic on K-pop. —– The Atlantic: Patrick St. Michel makes a solid argument regarding K-pop’s marketing strategies in America. The forecast is more favorable for Wonder Girls, who mirror Pink Lady’s appropriateness

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In Defense Of: allkpop & Soompi’s Coverage Of T-ara’s Hwayoung’s Nipslip

In Defense Of: allkpop & Soompi’s Coverage Of T-ara’s Hwayoung’s Nipslip

IATFB January 31, 2012 7

As things usually are in the K-pop fandom, the reactions to the news of T-ara‘s Hwayoung‘s nipslip were rational and reasoned. While most of my criticism has been directed at the mainstream media so

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Critical Eye: allkpop’s New Video Player Is Counterproductive

Critical Eye: allkpop’s New Video Player Is Counterproductive

IATFB January 30, 2012 20

When it comes to video posts, I generally prefer visiting allkpop over Soompi for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is because allkpop is usually first to the punch, but also

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Ask Asian Junkie: Is K-Pop In Japan Set Up For Failure Or Expansion?

Ask Asian Junkie: Is K-Pop In Japan Set Up For Failure Or Expansion?

IATFB January 28, 2012 30

Discussions about K-pop in the Japanese market are never dull, primarily because International fans are a passionate bunch with many having their loyalties already cemented. It’s been interesting for me to observe, because while

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