The Police (and everyone else’s) Blunder in Suwon
disclaimer: i am emotionally activated to say the least–so this entry probably won’t be so controlled and thoughtful. but my personal reactions of rage and grief over this incident and the attitude of...
View ArticleK Celebs Raising Their Voices
I’ve been noticing a great increase in Korean celebs speaking out (from OSEN via Nate, 2012.04.11) to support voting on twitter. In the context of a culture that values mitigated speech and...
View ArticlePride and Humility
I contemplate the idea of humility and what it means often. By myself. And with friends who share my same struggle. Humility is a concept that is valued by two of my most important contexts: as a...
View ArticleThe Lost Monarchy
The King Two Hearts (horrible title to such an interesting drama) is a drama currently airing on Wednesdays and Thursdays at MBC. It’s extremely intriguing in a personal level since I’ve always been...
View ArticleI Got A Boy – SNSD
Before I start exploring my grievances on SNSD’s new single, I wanted to provide some context. I am a (not-so) closet bubblegum kpop fan. I have been since my teenage years when I was a part of the...
View ArticleThrowback 2002: Follow-up on SM Girl Groups
I just wanted to give a balanced exposure to the different SM groups from the past–not all SM girls are marketed as thoughtless dolls. SES released an album in 2002, when the members were about 21 and...
View ArticleSchool 2013: Reflection
Recently, I’ve been obsessing over a Monday-Tuesday drama on KBS called “School 2013”. It’s the fifth season of “School” that had last aired nearly a decade ago, and something about it really captured...
View ArticleKorean Work Ethic and the Quality of Life
In today’s Shinhwa Broadcast episode, the girls of SNSD asked their seniors for advice regarding certain concerns they had as entertainers in the Korean entertainment industry. Mainly, the girls asked...
View ArticleCompilation I: Han
I am hoping to post a 3-4 part series on things that I have been pondering over about certain aspects of Korean culture, Mental health, and the interplay of the two. Not to say that I am an expert in...
View ArticleThe alternative story… (by Got7)
It is not news that South Korea is very fixated on looks and presentation. Just one look at the glossy k-pop scene, and you know what the beauty standards are. My recent visit to Korea earlier this...
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