ONEUS kicked off their K-pop career in stunning fashion, wowing with the dynamic “Valkyrie“ in early 2019. Since then, I’ve felt that their singles run has slowly declined in quality, …
Read More »[Review] TOO from ‘World Klass’ debut with promising “Magnolia” that lacks ambition
New boy group TOO has a cool-sounding (and completely ridiculous) name. TOO stands for “Ten Oriented Orchestra,” which makes me imagine some super ambitious, symphonic performance group. In reality, the …
Read More »CJ E&M employees say they’re being forced to come to work despite what company claims
CJ E&M recently confirmed that one of their producers contracted COVID-19 while in vacation in New York, and as a result they have shut down operations, or at least that’s …
Read More »CUBE co-founder Hong Seong Sung leaves company following conflict with largest shareholder
Following comments by Cube Entertainment co-founder Hong Seong Sung a couple days ago comparing new management of the company to “thugs”, he has now announced his departure from the company …
Read More »[Review] EXO’s Suho falls into generic trappings with “Let’s Love”
So … the EXO solos haven’t exactly panned out the way I would have hoped. So far, it’s been an unending stream of ballads and mid-tempos, each blending into the …
Read More »YGE alleged to have bribed reporter $80,000+ to stop reports on Seungri
As if there isn’t enough mess involving YG Entertainment, SBS has obtained testimony that YGE bribed a reporter to keep Seungri‘s drunk driving and drug cases under wraps. Similar allegations …
Read More »Dreamcatcher do special “Scream” dance video using past choreos & outfits, “Black Or White” practice, “Jazz Bar” performance
While I have some concerns about when exactly Dreamcatcher rest, I also have a deep appreciation for the constant stream of content they provide. As this come back winds down, …
Read More »CUBE founder claims new largest shareholder doing things even ‘thugs’ wouldn’t following exec changes
Back in February, VT GMP bought over 30% of Cube Entertainment‘s shares to become the company’s largest stakeholder. A month later, the CEO was ousted and new co-CEOs were appointed …
Read More »Choi Jong Hoon sentenced to probation on charges of attempted bribery and sharing illegal footage
Former FT Island member Choi Jong Hoon is already due to serve five years in prison for his role in multiple gang rapes, and it was recently announced that he …
Read More »[Review] WINNER’s “Hold” aims for fun but ends up rather forgettable
I fondly remember watching YG Entertainment’s Who Is Next variety show back in 2013. At the time, I was a supporter of Team B, who would eventually go on to …
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