So there’s been rumors going around for a bit that something might be in the works at YG Entertainment in terms of 2NE1 having a 15th anniversary reunion, but it’s …
Read More »[Review] (G)I-DLE deliver a throwback spectacle with “Super Lady”
Following the relative success of “Wife”, which at bare minimum generated a ton of discourse and therefore attention for their comeback, (G)I-DLE‘s title track for their album 2 is now …
Read More »[Review] Ailee brings throwback K-pop energy & a 2NE1 refrain to the table for catchy “RA TA TA”
It felt like it’s been a while since Ailee made a comeback, and indeed it’s been about two years since her last Korean album. Known more for her vocal ability …
Read More »Quick Reviews: (G)I-DLE’s “Allergy” is almost like a modernized 2NE1’s “Ugly”
“Allergy” is the pre-release song for (G)I-DLE‘s upcoming return, and generally it checks off all the boxes in terms of being a pop-rock romp that throws us back to the …
Read More »Korean music critic talks K-pop companies maintaining absolute control over idols/media, having to self-publish for being industry critical
Music critic Hwang Sunyeop recently tried to get an opinion piece published by media outlets, but found them unwilling to publish criticism of the K-pop industry without revising his entire …
Read More »2NE1 reunite (yes, really) and perform “I AM THE BEST” at Coachella 2022
Everybody knew CL would be at Coachella 2022 as a part of 88rising‘s Head In The Clouds Forever set, but in a shocking twist, CL was joined on stage by …
Read More »[Review] How “Lovely”: Minzy returns as a solo, independent artist
Remember how good 2NE1 was? For such a successful group, it’s hard to imagine why none of their members haven’t hit it big as a solo artist yet since their …
Read More »2NE1 actually reunite for their 10th anniversary, do a livestream
When I saw 2NE1 group pictures on my social media timeline talking about their 10th anniversary, I honestly thought it was fans posting past pictures of the good ol’ days …
Read More »This Is So Stupid: Folks, it’s time to ship the Daragon and Namjoon babies #GDSandrajoon
A baby named Cassandra Namjoon made its way to my timeline on Twitter recently, so of course I had to cover this amazing news. People on Twitter are freaking out …
Read More »CL sent a cryptic tweet after Jennie’s solo dropped, and things got messy with fans
About 40 minutes after Jennie‘s solo debut “SOLO” dropped, CL sent out another one of her rather cryptic tweets. +udontsendrabbitstokillatiger+ — CL (@chaelinCL) November 12, 2018 Honestly, I didn’t think …
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