EXO’s Suho recently expressed his feelings towards the competition posed by the drama “Queen of Tears” during the production presentation of the new MBN weekend historical series “Missing Crown Prince.” When asked about “Queen of…
Author: Mason Turner
Mason Turner is a dedicated music journalist and critic with a singular focus: the vibrant and ever-evolving world of K-Pop. For the past 5 years, he has immersed himself in the scene, building a reputation for insightful album reviews, thoughtful artist profiles, and sharp analysis of the industry's biggest trends.
Remembering Park Bo Ram Amid Her Tragic Death At 30: A Tribute to a K-Pop Icon
Park Bo Ram, famed for her emotive voice and K-drama OSTs, has passed away at 30, leaving fans in mourning. The cause of her death is currently under investigation. “Park Bo Ram suddenly passed away…
Pentagon’s Kino Announces ‘If This is Love, I Want a Refund’ Track List
Pentagon’s Kino has revealed the tracklist for his upcoming release, “If This is Love, I Want a Refund.” How much are you excited? The teaser image showcases tracks including “Broke My Heart” featuring Lay Bankz,…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Signs With RCA For Her Solo Recordings
Lisa, the breakout singer, dancer, and actress from the immensely popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, has officially inked a deal with RCA Records for her solo endeavors, as announced by the involved parties on Wednesday (April…
SHINee’s Key And Minho Extend Contracts: Commitment to Musical Journey
Key and Minho have decided to extend their journey with SM Entertainment! The agency revealed on April 9th that the talented duo from SHINee, Key and Minho, have chosen to renew their contracts, citing a…
BoA’s Enigmatic Instagram Post: Deciphering the Confusion
On April 6 KST, BoA took to Instagram to share a story update, stirring confusion among her fans. The singer wrote, “Once the contract ends, I can leave, right??” Initially, the post sparked uproar as…
The Era of “2-Minute” Songs: Why K-Pop Songs Have Gotten Shorter?
A notable trend has emerged with a surge in songs lasting around 2 minutes. The prevalence of tracks under 3 minutes among top-ranking idol music signifies a marked departure from longer-form compositions, raising questions about…
BLACKPINK’s Initial Encore Stage Draws Attention Amid ILLIT’s Controversy
Recently, ILLIT, HYBE’s youngest girl group, clinched their maiden music trophy with “Magnetic” and performed an encore on The Show stage. However, the live singing challenge highlighted vocal inconsistencies, particularly among the “Japanese line,” raising…
82MAJOR Announces Official Fan Club Name: 82DE
82MAJOR has bestowed upon their fandom an official identity! The fledgling boy group, having debuted in October, disclosed that their official fan club will bear the moniker “82DE.” Pronounced akin to the English term “attitude,”…