Seoul-icon Valley The MAMA awards are coming up, so it’s as good a time as ever to touch on the nominations for OST (that I haven’t already covered) and then …
Read More »Tao confesses to being a mega-simp for IU (probably) on stream
The simulation for 2020 continues to be undefeated as former EXO member Tao confessed that he was like a biggest simp on a livestream for a foreign celebrity, saying that …
Read More »[Review] Dreamcatcher go as heavy as they ever have with “No More”
Dreamcatcher have been drifting from their hard rock formula in Korea to something still unique but a bit more mainstream in their fusion, and it’s hard to blame them as …
Read More »Hyeme confirms retirement, apologizes for making a mess for Black Swan
Following allegations against Black Swan member Hyeme of fraud, DR Music pushed back against the accusations on her behalf. However, they also said she would be exiting the group as …
Read More »[Review] BTS’s “Life Goes On” has admirable sentiment, trite execution
I must admit, I’m shocked at how long BTS’s Dynamite has endured on global charts. I mean, I shouldn’t be surprised. In many ways, the track was a slam dunk …
Read More »Mnet make statement on ‘PD101’ rigging ruling & IZ*ONE, impacted contestants also make statements
Following the court revealing a list of contestants who were eliminated due to manipulation, Mnet has released a statement on the ruling, stating that they accept the decision (no shit) …
Read More »[Review] MOMOLAND deliver solid bubblegum pop (with an odd instrumental touch) on “Ready Or Not”
Though Momoland treated us to Starry Night back in June, it’s been almost a year since their last full-fledged comeback. The group has struggled to rekindle the magic of their …
Read More »[Review] IZ*ONE’s appropriately titled “Beware”
For a group whose music should be conquering Japan, IZ*ONE’s J-pop discography has been very inconsistent. Debut single Suki to Iwasetai was an undisputed triumph, but follow-ups Buenos Aires and Vampire were both marred by awful …
Read More »Big Hit continues to add companies, acquires Zico’s KOZ
Big Hit Entertainment has continued to diversify by acquiring other companies, the latest being KOZ Entertainment, founded by Zico. CEO Yoo Seung Hyun of KOZ Entertainment shared, “The philosophy of …
Read More »12 ‘PD101’ contestants impacted by vote rigging revealed by court
The vote manipulation case has already resulted in jail sentences a fines for those involved in it, but the ‘Produce 101’ mess isn’t done yet as the courts recently released …
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