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The totally not hardcore or insane fans of Kim Hyun Joong have asked what the difference is between his case and Lee Jung Hee‘s. so you guys having reasonable takes …
Read More »Ask Asian Junkie: Difference between Lee Jung Hee & Kim Hyun Joong?
Boys Republic In The UK: A K-pop concert eye-opener … for the worse
I was asked by the wonderful team at Beyond Hallyu to join them on a wild adventure to see Boys Republic. Admittedly, I didn’t know much information about them, nor …
Read More »Ask Asian Junkie: How many idols are forced to follow group members on social media?
Ask Asian Junkie answers only the most relevant and pressing questions, giving concrete facts as responses … or complete speculation. How many idols do you think are forced to follow …
Read More »[Interview] Juck Juck Grunzie on their origins, their sound, and playing Glastonbury
Juck Juck Grunzie is a psychedelic noise-rock band that hails from Seoul, South Korea, and the band consists of four members: Lee Ahreum on the vocals and synthesizer, Ham Jeehye …
Read More »Ask Asian Junkie: What is that “bba sae” song I hear on shows all the time?
I still swear that I will get this feature back to normal when I have more time, but for now, I feel I have to answer at least this question …
Read More »[Interview] Rock ‘N’ Roll Radio talks repping Korea, recording in France, and new material
The Midem Festival took place last weekend June 5-8 in Cannes, France, and it welcomed a wonderful selection of Asian artists to perform in the festival portion of their music …
Read More »Interview With MFBTY: Trio talk ‘WondaLand’, getting blacklisted, idols, reality shows, and more
MFBTY recently dropped their first album, “WondaLand“, and Asian Junkie had the opportunity to talk with Tiger JK, Yoon Mi Rae, and Bizzy about a variety of topics, ranging from …
Read More »SXSW 2015: A Night Out With ‘K-Pop’ – The Barberettes, EE, Hitchhiker, Crayon Pop, Epik High
View image | gettyimages.com Just after 7:00 PM Thursday night, fans scrambled their way inside Elysium, packing themselves at center stage just in time to catch Korean band Eastern Sidekick …
Read More »SXSW 2015: Perfume Wows With Cinematic Opening, Perform “STORY” & Past Hits
Not even a forecast of showers could have deterred Perfume‘s dedicated fans on the Tuesday night of March 17, as they showed up in hoards to see the J-pop sensation …
Read More »SXSW 2015: Interview With The Eclectic Electronic Experience Of EE
SXSW — a convergence of interactive, film, and music conferences and festivals held annually in Austin, TX — began this weekend. This year marks South Korea’s biggest showing in the …
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