Part 4: Wonder Girls

Wonder Girls (from left to right: Yubin, Yeeun, Sunmi, Hyerim)

Our first group featured in this series, here we turn our attention to one of the top acts of the legendary 2nd generation of K-Pop. In a generation topped by …

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Part 3: Rain

Rain, real name Jung Ji-Hoon

Intro

One of K-Pop’s most iconic solo acts at home and abroad, Rain, real name Jung Ji-Hoon, is our focus in this section of K-Pop’s rise in the States. 

Beginning his musical career in 1996, …

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Part 2: JYP

J.Y. Park's Inspirations to Lead & Perform in K-Pop for 25 Years: Exclusive  Interview | Billboard – Billboard
Park Jin-young, Billboard

In the 1990s, K-pop was still in its infancy. As it was attempting to gain a foothold in its home country and continent, there was still an effort to introduce American audiences to the genre. Here, we’ll …

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Part 1: Intro to K-pop in America

K-pop is truly everywhere right now. The genre, tracing its official beginnings in the 90s, has steadily grown in its appeal over the past couple of decades. In this series, I would like to showcase this genre’s growth in the …

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The Axis of Evil and the Allied Help

Dresden

The Axis of Evil have committed horrendous crimes against humanity throughout the course of World War II. Because of these crimes, it makes sense that these nations were severely punished after the war by the victorious Allied Powers. However, …

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“Ready to Be”: TWICE starts their 8th year with a bang

TWICE, captured by Sami Drasin

TWICE, the world-renowned South Korean girl group consisting of members Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu, has recently released their 12th mini-album “Ready to Be” on March 10th. This release, their …

Like..?: the Bronx freshman impresses with her debut EP

Ice Spice’s meteoric rise doesn’t show any sign of stopping soon, as she continues to live up to her title of New York’s princess of rap.

The 23 year old Bronx rapper’s rise in …

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KPOP on Broadway Review: A Dazzling Look Into the Worldwide Sensation

Cast of Broadway's 'KPOP'

If I had to choose a few words to describe the experience of watching KPOP live, I would say it was an incredibly fun party. The energy that emanated from the wonderfully talented cast, consisting of several former K-pop idols …

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Elf (2003): A 21st Century Christmas Classic

Elf, 2003

A story of love, family and the joy of the holiday spirit never gets old. 2003’s “Elf”, directed by Jon Favreau, places Will Ferrell in the titular role of Buddy the Elf, a human who was adopted …

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Maxident: Stray Kids prove that they are here to stay with their second Billboard topping album

Stray Kids, image from JYP Entertainment

Stray Kids, composed of members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N, have been steadily growing their fanbase both at home and internationally. Their first official release, 2018’s I Am

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