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Hot Girl Summer Anthems

For this week's Ladies Corner, let's channel our energy into six new hits that empower us to become our best selves!

Ladies CornerSofia GomezJuly 26, 2022ITZY, Kang Soyeon, XG, Hyolyn, HEIZE, aespa, Girl GroupsComment

Best of July B-Sides

July 2022 has brought us more K-Pop releases, from comebacks and debuts to new and exciting sub-units from veteran groups.

B-Side TracksCourtney WillisJuly 25, 2022SF9, CHOBOM, P1Harmony, Kim ChunghaComment

History of K-Pop: Chungha

Potentially one of the most successful solo artists in the Korean music scene, Chungha is one of the former I.O.I members that managed to take her success in the group and continue to grow into her solo career.

History of K-Pop, Monthly ColumnsRoxanne WilsonJuly 24, 2022Kim Chungha, SoloistsComment

K-Drama Review: A Gentleman’s Dignity

After last month's review of Boys Over Flowers sparked a debate on whether or not it aged well, this month I decided to go back to a less controversial, fun drama that focuses on an older generation.

K-DramasSara LayneJuly 23, 2022Kang Haneul, K-DramaComment

Hello, Xdinary Heroes!

Xdinary Heroes has made their long-awaited and highly anticipated comeback, a long seven months after the release of their addictive debut single “Happy Death Day” in December.

New ReleaseCourtney WillisJuly 22, 2022Xdinary Heroes, JYP Entertainment, BandsComment

BLITZERS Returns with the Energetic “Hit The Bass”

BLITZERS continues to blaze the trail through the K-Pop world with their third mini-album WIN-DOW and title track “Hit The Bass!”

New ReleaseRoxanne WilsonJuly 22, 2022BLITZERS, Boy GroupsComment

T-ARA Becomes John Travolta Wannabes for “Roly Poly”

Bubbling up as the girl group with addictive, dance-along singles, T-ARA solidified themselves as hit-making K-Pop princesses with the career-defining “Roly Poly.”

Artist HighlightDominique J.July 22, 2022T-ara, Girl GroupsComment

STAYC Returns to Summer with “BEAUTIFUL MONSTER”

STAYC is back with their third single album WE NEED LOVE, an album consisting of three tracks that delve into different types of love.

New ReleaseNicole N.July 21, 2022STAYC, Girl GroupsComment

Summer with K-R&B

For this week's Throwback Thursday we will be taking a look at some songs that will relax you and bring you into the feel of a warm summer’s day.

Throwback ThursdayEmily BJuly 21, 2022Loco, Crush, Jackson Wang, DPR Live, K-hiphop/R&BComment

Hyolyn Keeps Cool in iCE

It’s certainly been a hot summer. Thankfully Hyolyn is here to cool us down with iCE, her third mini-album featuring her latest title track, “NO THANKS.”

ReviewSofia GomezJuly 20, 2022Hyolyn, SoloistsComment

HallyuPopFest London 2022

Four years after its launch in Singapore in 2018, July 9-10, 2022 saw HallyuPopFest make its triumphant debut in the UK, bringing some of K-Pop’s most iconic and up-and-coming acts to London’s OVO Arena Wembley.

EventsNicole N. & Courtney WillisJuly 20, 2022Sam Kim, P1Harmony, ONEUS, Everglow, ASTRO, Hwasa, Paul Kim, Weeekly, CRAVITY, CIX, Kep1er, SF9, EXOComment

The Summer of SECTOR 17

Only two months since their last release, Face the Sun, SEVENTEEN is back for the summer with their repackaged album SECTOR 17.

New ReleaseKelly SipkoJuly 20, 2022SEVENTEEN, Boy Groups, HYBEComment

CHECKMATE! ITZY Wins It All With New Album

Titled CHECKMATE, ITZY unleashes a new mini-album filled with sass, attitude, and confidence.

New ReleaseJ. VentinillaJuly 17, 2022ITZY, JYP Entertainment, Girl GroupsComment

Jack In The Box and the Reinvention of j-hope

One of the main facets that sets BTS’s j-hope apart from his industry peers is his carefully crafted image.

ReviewKelly SipkoJuly 17, 2022J-Hope, BTS, SoloistsComment

ZICO’s Back!

While we wait patiently for his new project, let’s look back at some of our favorite ZICO releases to get hype for his post-military career.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonJuly 17, 2022Zico, K-hiphop/R&B, SoloistsComment

Review: Shark: The Beginning

Stories like this one have a strong tendency for fights, a training arc, and any successes rooted in the power of friendship—which is a tried-and-true recipe for having a good time.

K-MoviesOmaniJuly 16, 2022Kim Minsuk, Jung WonchangComment