2014 in Review: The Good, The Bad, The WTH?

2014 has been one heck of a year, to put it mildly. We’ve laughed, cried, and been furious and vastly disappointed. There has been good music, and there has been awful music. We’ve gained biases (oh, Ahn Jae-hyun, Lee Jong-suk and Kim Woo-bin)(and Park ChanYeol and Song JaeRim), and perhaps even written some off for … Continue reading →

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2013 in Review: Rookie Reserves

“Rookie Reserves” are rookie artists I feel were either good, great, or have massive potential, but weren’t nominated for a MAMA. Once again this year, there were a massive amount of rookie groups that debuted. When doing this list, I think of artists that quickly jump to my mind. This means they were memorable for … Continue reading →

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2013 in Review: Embracing Your Inner Creeper

K-Pop is rife with trends and common threads (read: every MV seemingly using the same set and props). In 2013, we saw a trend pop up in MVs: the supernatural and disturbing. From vampires, to voodoo, to eerie living dolls, kpop artists have embraced their inner creepiness, in some rather artful ways. (Warning: Slight overuse of … Continue reading →

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Rookie Spotlight: Ladies’ Code

In this new series, we will be spotlighting rookie groups who have left a strong and favorable impression.  Since rookies haven’t released much by the way of singles/albums/MVs, these spotlights will be short and a way to recognize the members and familiarize yourself with the groups. Today, the spotlight is on vocal girl group, Ladies’ … Continue reading →

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Rookie Spotlight: LC9

In this new series, we will be spotlighting rookie groups who have left a strong and favorable impression.  Since rookies haven’t released much by the way of singles/albums/MVs, these spotlights will be short and a way to recognize the members and familiarize yourself with the groups. This week’s rookie is new boy group, LC9!! Name: … Continue reading →

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2012 in Review: Male Rookie Reserves

You may be wondering why I’m calling these gentlemen “Rookie Reserves.”  These artists are rookies I feel were either good, great, or have massive potential, but weren’t nominated for a MAMA.  Those who were nominated were: BAP, EXO, Busker Busker, Ulala Session, and John Park. That’s why those five will not be on this list.  … Continue reading →

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2012 in Review: Female Rookie Reserves

You may be wondering why I’m calling these lovely ladies “Rookie Reserves.”  These artists are rookies I feel were either good, great, or have massive potential, but weren’t nominated for a MAMA.  Those who were nominated were: AOA, SPICA, Ailee, JUNIEL, and HELLOVENUS. That’s why those five will not be on this list.  I’m also … Continue reading →

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