Jakob Dorof
Here’s How Singaporean Duo Tzechar Smash That MFing Genre Button
We talk to the cryptic cultural mish-mashers about art, borders, and corn, plus premiere their latest brilliant audio-visual cut: 'Undulating Currency Mix of Dynasty Legacy.'
2015 Was the Year K-Pop Nailed the Full-Length Album
Following a tumultuous 2014 full of drama and tragedy, the K-pop machine recalibrated and turned its focus back to the music.
The Top 20 K-pop Songs of 2015
Although it was a stellar year for the album, K-pop's greatest strength still lies in the individual song. And boy were there bangers.
Watch CL's Insane Video for New Solo Song "Hello Bitches"
CL is a symbol of the global pop golden age to come. We talk to the Seoul-born superstar about her upcoming solo LP. Hello bitches indeed.
Primary and Suran Just Became South Korea's Catchiest Social Critics
Credit debt, plastic surgery, and the Gangnam lifestyle come under fresh R&B fire. We sat down with Primary and Suran to discuss their hit song and Primary's new album.
K-pop Phenoms 4Minute Return with a New Agenda
"Our secret is we're angry all the time." Oh. And they're swearing off boys. Sounds like a good plan.
The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2014
2014 was undoubtedly K-pop’s bloodiest, drug-hungriest, all-around most combustible year.
The Year In K-pop
Meth busts, accusations of abuse, death, litigation, and tragedy, 2014 was the year K-pop got seriously dark.
How YG Entertainment Owned K-Pop and Crushed 2014
While the competition floundered, the Korean label-turned-conglomerate made it tough to count all the ways they got it right. We talk to YG Entertainment's flagship stars.
A North Korean Feast in Manhattan with Recent Defector Joo Yang
Joo Yang, a 23-year-old defector, has brought along some smuggled ingredients from her home country’s black market.
K-Pop's Winner Are Here to Win It All and They Don't Even Play Sports
New K-Pop export, with one of the most anticipated albums.
South Korea's Culture Is Not to Blame for the Ferry Disaster
The catch-all of “South Korean culture,” or even neo-Confucian obedience, fails to account for what happened.