Provided without comment. Netizen Buzz: You know how 2013 has already been dubbed the year of scandals? Well, Korean netizens seem to think it’s not a coincidence, apparently because their government is trying to hide their own movements with the distraction of entertainment scandals. I’m not one for conspiracy theories, and normally I wouldn’t even mention it, but Netizen Buzz ... Read More »
Category Archives: Around The Web
Feed SubscriptionAround The Web: Korean Netizens & allkpop, K-Pop Smut, Chad Future
Netizen Buzz: They explore what Korean netizens think of allkpop and are right on point. You should read it for perspective. I’m far from an allkpop apologist, but there’s a reason why I generally see segments of Korean netizens as a bit insane, especially when it comes to their thoughts on foreigners, even if those foreigners are Korean by blood. ... Read More »
Around The Web: Galaxy Express @ SXSW + Giveaway
McRoth’s Residence: IMMATOP has an exclusive interview up with Korean rock band Galaxy Express as they venture to America for SXSW 2012. McRoth’s Residence: A Galaxy Express giveaway, bitches! Go get it! Read More »
Around The Web: J-Pop Infographic + Block B Review
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 Read More »
Around The Web: K-Pop Infographic + Strategies Of Wonder Girls & SNSD In America
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 for the time, as their new American single “The DJ Is Mine” features several dubstep-aping portions. Although watching the trailer for their movie can prompt cringes, ... Read More »
Around The Web: F.T. Island, Sunny Hill, And Baby Soul & Yoo Jia
McRoth’s Residence: Review of Sunny Hill‘s “The Grasshoppers”. McRoth’s Residence: Review of F.T. Island‘s “Distance”. McRoth’s Residence: Review of Baby Soul & Yoo Jia‘s “She’s A Flirt”. Read More »
Around The Web: K-Pop Year In Review
McRoth’s Residence: Best Mini-Album Of 2011 – Reader’s Choice – 2NE1 – “Second Mini-Album” McRoth’s Residence: Best Mini-Album Of 2011 – W&Whale – “Circussss” —– McRoth’s Residence: Best Album Of 2011 – Reader’s Choice – Navi – “Hello” McRoth’s Residence: Best Album Of 2011 – One Way – “Rainy Days” —– McRoth’s Residence: Top K-pop Songs Of 2011 Read More »
Around The Web: Infinite, TRAX, After School Reviews + Boyband Mashup
McRoth’s Residence: A music video mashup featuring the boys of K-pop! —– McRoth’s Residence: IMMATOP reviews Infinite‘s “White Confession” single. McRoth’s Residence: drowningn00b reviews TRAX‘s “Blind” album. McRoth’s Residence: drowningn00b reviews After School‘s “Diva” and “Bang!” Japanese singles. —– Anti K-pop Fangirl: While giving his thoughts on New.F.O, he mentions that he thought I was trolling him. It’s called a ... Read More »
Around The Web: Girl Group Music Video Mashups
McRoth’s Residence: Trying his hand at video editing? Yup. Check out the two parts of his girl group music video mashup. — Amped Asia: Five Asian Americans who made it in Asia. — Anti K-pop Fangirl: I’m sorry, but the video is hilarious. :o Read More »
Around The Web: Debut Music Videos + Send Me Your Picture If You’re Hot
American K-pop Fans: Remember the debut music videos of your favorite idols? I honestly forgot a bunch of them, but I managed to catch up due to the girls at AKPF. Honestly, certain ones were shocking. —– Soompi: If you’re hot, Soompi wants to make you a celebrity. However, if you’re a hot female, I’d rather you just send me ... Read More »
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