7 Super Junior Songs Showcasing Different Shades Of Love
Love is a timeless subject for nearly every form of known media but many of the most famous renditions have come in the form of music. The range of emotions from the first little stirrings…
OPINION: Should K-pop Artists Speak Up About Black Lives Matter?
We are at a time where tensions are high and justice and equality are being demanded. The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has been growing throughout the United States and embraced around the world. As…
15 Times EXO’s Xiumin Proved He Is K-pop’s King Of Colored Hair
One of the things that first fascinated me with K-pop were the brightly colored clothes and even brighter colored hair. I loved the entire aesthetic of K-pop back in its classic days of electronic-based music…
[OPINION] Turning A Blind Eye: Abuse Within The K-pop Industry
Welcome to the newest opinion article here on What The Kpop. This week’s topic is on abuse within the K-pop industry and was written by author Kyeong Jun. If you have thoughts on this topic,…
7 Ways Red Velvet And Super Junior Prove How Close They Are
We all love entertainment companies where the artists get along really well, but we especially love companies where the artists actually feel like friends and family! At SM Entertainment, one of the most famous companies…
5 Hidden K-pop Gems You Might Have Missed In 2018
It has been another great year for K-pop, and we are never short of amazing releases. Some tracks were overshadowed by title tracks, while some were just hidden behind the flood of releases. Nevertheless, all…
5 Super Junior Songs That Will Make You Fall In Love All Over Again
Super Junior has been in the game for an impressive number of years now! Debuting in 2005, the group has explored various genres, experimented with different concepts and sub-units, and ventured into fields that go…
10 Of The Best Moments From 10 Years With SHINee
*This article was originally published for SHINee’s anniversary in 2017 but has been updated/changed to reflect current times. May 25th, 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the legendary Kpop band SHINee! It’s hard to believe,…
Fangirls vs. Female Artists: Why Kpop Fans Engage In Body Shaming
The typical Korean beauty standard has given women, both Korean and non-Koreans, a bit of stress— especially for the female Kpop fan. The V-line face and the S-line body type with pale skin and round…
Fall Out Boy X RM: Just A Fad Or The Sign Of Something Big?
Check out the newest article in our category! See why author Kyeong Jun has reservations about Kpop idols collaborating with Western audiences. Leading up to the release of their newest album Mania, American band Fall…