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Why Korean Shows Overuse Subtitles? I Blame Infinite Challenge
Many of my friends asked me why Korean shows use so many crazy subtitles. My immediate answer was because of audio issues– inaudible or incomprehensible audio. Then, it made me question myself, what...
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Psy Drops New Single ‘Gentleman’_Review Part1
Another mega-hit could be difficult, but well done indeed– especially under the enormous pressure and high expectations after the ridiculously phenomenal hit, Gangnam Style. -Rising Fast: Only about 24...
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Psy Drops New Single ‘Gentleman’_Review Part2
Continues from Part 1. (also published in the Asian Correspondent site) 2) Adaptation of Abracadabra dance: Yes, it is that dance routine the Brown Eyed Girls rocked back in 2010. Gain rose as a new...
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Why Korean Soap Opera Sucks, Yet Popular_Part 1
This would be the best joke I’ve ever seen made about South Korean soap opera: American Soap : Doctors cure disease, Lawyers handle legal stuff, Detectives catch criminals Japanese Soap: Doctors give...
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Why Korean Soap Opera Sucks, Yet Popular_Part 2
(Continues from Part 1) 3) Die or Work, The Industry Issues It is hardly news that for TV industry people, deadline is ‘when you get things done’, but the work hour for South Korean TV crews is just...
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Dispatch, the Owner of K-Pop Pandora’s Box
A relatively new entertainment news outlet, Dispatch, has become K-pop stars’ biggest nightmare. If you have been obsessively following K-pop news for a while, you must have caught the name “Dispatch”...
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Why Korean Net Users Hate T-ARA So Much? Part 1
There is no reason in hating someone, but people always come up with a list of rational explanations reasoning their strong emotion. Popular girl group, T-ARA has become one of the most hated girl...
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Why Korean Net Users Hate T-ARA So Much? Part 2
Continues from Part 1. Failure to perceive the gravity of the issue has fueled the already heightened hostility against the group. A writer at Donga Newspaper wrote in his/her blog [ko] that Kim’s...
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4 Minutes ‘What’s Your name?’: Vibrant, Unique, Yet Cluttered
*Outfits/Style: This would the most vivid, vibrant, funky and wild looks 4 Minutes has ever pulled off so far. Especially the Jackson Pollock-ish paint splashed patterns in their shirts perfectly...
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SECRET’s ‘Yoo-Hoo’: Catchy and Seasonal Song, But Formulaic Video
My first impression to the music video was ‘Wow. This is so seasonal.’ and the second thing I noticed is that even though it was my very first time listening to the song, my head was filled with its...
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