Throwback Thursday: Acoustic Setlist

We are definitely in that transition where the temperature is cooling down and it’s starting to become autumn. It’s one step closer to sweater weather and we can all agree we are looking forward to layering our clothing, busting out the hot chocolate and snuggling up in warm sheets. When it comes to doing these particular activities, having a good playlist full of acoustic songs is the best match for this type of weather and season. For this week we are highlighting some of the best acoustic songs to come out of K-Pop!

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Quick Take: Cube Entertainment HyunA & E’Dawn Controversy

Late last night (U.S. time), news broke that Cube Entertainment had removed solo artist HyunA and her boyfriend PENTAGON’s E’Dawn from the agency. The news shocked many fans, as it seemed that the main controversy of their relationship announcement had blown over and was getting ready to fall off of the headlines. No one saw this move coming, and as social media absolutely blew up, more news came out that the two had not been informed by the agency and found out instead from the headlines, as well as a statement of Cube backtracking from the previous release just a few hours after the story broke. Our staff took some time to discuss the issue.

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B-Sides Special: Hwaiting!

I don’t know about everyone else, but the month of August was an absolute struggle to get through. Waking up every day without the base desire to even try to get out of bed for weeks on end isn’t only inconvenient, but it can also be downright devastating if not addressed properly. I’ve compiled a few of my favorite songs K-Pop has to offer that help restore my fighting spirit, and can help you on a hard day too!

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The History Behind the Language: Hangeul

Woven into the Korean language is a history of culture and politics of the far east. Rising from the intersection of a mixing pot of ethnicities, arts, tribes, and peoples, 한국말 (hanguk-mal, spoken Korean language) and 한글 (hangeul, written Korean language), specifically designed with the people and the culture in mind, revolutionized Korea as they made their name in the world.

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