Keyword: Snsd Bully

Hello Venus Finally Returns with ?What Are You Doing Today??

183 days ago - I don’t get it. Prior to its latest release, Hello ... I don’t get it. Prior to its latest release, Hello Venus has released just one MV and promoted two singles since it debuted with “Venus” in May, and yet it’s considered to be amongst the best debuts of the year as evident in the many year-end polls floating around, even garnering nominations for best rookie girl group from Mnet Asian Music Awards and Seoul Music Awards

The Black Ocean of My Seoul

215 days ago - Black oceans are to K-pop what the mad woman in the ... Black oceans are to K-pop what the mad woman in the attic is to classic literature; nobody knows quite what it is only that nobody wants to talk about it. Eventually the term sparks your interest and you do a quick Google, fit the pieces together and lose a little more faith in humanity

Is It Too Soon for T-ara to Come Back?

280 days ago - Pretty much nobody in the world of K-entertainment ... bullying, and unprofessional conduct, member Hwayoung‘s contract was officially terminated while what was left of the group suffered the aftershocks of being mired in controversy.  Endorsement deals were slashed, variety show appearances were cut, internet cafes were dismantled literally overnight, and concerts were cancelled; Eunjung was removed from her lead role in SBS‘ drama Five Fingers,

T-ara Gives Robots And Dolls Some ?Sexy Love?

284 days ago - If an award for resilience could be given for K-pop ... bullying debacle, and having performances cancelled in the wake of it, they have seemingly re-emerged unscathed within months. And what better way to show the K-pop Universe they are pleased to be back than with an up-tempo singl

More Than Cosmetics and Coffee: Issues Idols Should Put Their Faces On

298 days ago - Inside the K-pop world, fans like you and I know all ... Inside the K-pop world, fans like you and I know all too well how our favorite idols and their faces make big headlines for appearing on spreads and covers for major fashion magazines and make big bucks on advertising deals on CFs, endorsements, and billboards, aside from making infectious and addicting pop music

Idols and Endorsements: the More, the Merrier?

314 days ago - Ever since their “Alone” promotions and ... Ever since their “Alone” promotions and the recent success of “Loving U,” Sistar has been on the screen not only for music shows, but as endorsers for a variety of products. Their new status is set to guarantee them a place in everyone’s heart for the time being

High School with an H from Horror: Revisiting the Whispering Corridors

335 days ago - Korean high-schools schools nest the territory of the ... Korean high-schools schools nest the territory of the living dead in the Whispering Corridors saga. With the ever-growing interest paid to the Asian cinematography in the 90′s, the horror world started anew, with the Korean film industry being no exception

SB Comments of the Week (3/18-3/24)

451 days ago - Hey there Seoulmates! It’s been a great week ... Korean high-schools schools nest the territory of the living dead in the Whispering Corridors saga. With the ever-growing interest paid to the Asian cinematography in the 90′s, the horror world started anew, with the Korean film industry being no exception

THE WAY OF THE KWON

505 days ago - It’s that time of year again! Shops are full ... snsd albums on repeat! It’s the last big day of the year on every SONEs calander… It’s time to celebrate our Black Pearl Kwon Yul’s birthday! *throws pink confetti in the air*Forget “The Way of the Ninja”… here at snsdKorean, we now bring you “THE WAY