Author: Denise Coley
Welcome to our December edition of “What’s in Our Beauty Bag?” December is the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, so it’s time to take extra care of our skin. In our November edition, we recommended skincare products for extra moisture, so this month, we’re all about protecting hair. Let’s keep static and dryness away with some our favorite products!*Komenuka Bijin Natural Rice Bran Moisturizing Hair Shampoo and ConditionerBijin’s natural rice bran shampoo and conditioner is Ph-balanced, paraben-free, and safe for color-treated hair. The scent is clean with a hint of oatmeal, so it’s not overpowering or odorous. The…
A still of Jonghyun from his solo MV – Shinin.This December 18th, 2018, marks the one year anniversary of Kim Jonghyun’s passing. Best known as the former main vocalist of Kpop boy band SHINee, he was also a prolific singer-songwriter, solo artiste, record producer, radio host, and author. Since his shocking death late last year, there have been numerous articles detailing the incident, his alleged depression, his achievements and accomplishments as a gifted performer and music creator and the impact he has had on highlighting the pressures of the Kpop industry and the importance of addressing mental health issues. Even…
On December 7, 2018, it was revealed that BTS won the Time Magazine’s Reader’s Poll vote for Person-of-the-Year. BTS, who debuted in 2013 with “No More Dream” under Big Hit Entertainment, have earned worldwide fame and recognition steadily since 2015 when they released their Most Beautiful Moment in Life Part 1 EP. 2017 and 2018 marked the group’s most successful years so far as they’ve been recognized by the several award shows (Billboard; Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico; Radio Disney Music Awards; Shorty Awards; Teen Choice Awards; YouTube Awards; Yinyuetai V Chart Awards; iHeartRadio Music Awards;…
“A thriller” normally refers to a movie genre which involves elements of suspense, tension, black humor, mystery, crime, shocking twists and endings that capture, excite and perplex its audience. For this article, I’ve introduced just 5 Korean movies that I’ve watched and enjoyed over the years that fall in the category of any or all of the elements just mentioned. The three of these listed movies are well-known and commercially successful mega-hits, while the other two failed to become as big. However, I would not hesitate to recommend any of these movies. *All the listed movies are not suitable for viewers under…
Stills of HISTORY from their 2016 Queen MV. From Left to right: Sihyoung, Yijeong, Dokyun, Kyungil and Jaeho. HISTORY – Their story This five member group featuring Kim Sihyoung, Jang Yijeong, Na Dokyun, Song Kyungil and Kim Jaeho, was the first male idol group formed under Loen Entertainment (now known as Fave Entertainment), the same agency which brought us IU. They debuted in April 2013 with a teaser featuring IU followed by singles ‘Dreamer’ and ‘Tell Me Love’ in the same year. After eight singles and four EP albums, their final album ‘Him’ released in 2016, represented the peak…
The K-Pop industry will be bidding farewell to yet another artiste set to fulfill his military duty for a short period. On 4th December, Jaehyo’s agency Seven Seasons confirmed to the public regarding his decision of going into public service, which will run for two years. This will be after Jaehyo completes his basic training scheduled to start the 20th December at the new soldier recruit training center. Jaehyo was evaluated for alternative military duty owing it to health issues. In its statement, Block B’s agency asserted that since the artist opted to enlist without raising much attention, he would engage in…
(From left to right, Jeonggyu, Taeyoung, Hangyeom, 2Soul, Hyun) Seven O’Clock (Hangul: 세븐어클락) is a K-pop boy group formed by Staro Entertainment and KDH Entertainment in 2017. The group made their debut in March of the same year with their first single, Echo (시계바늘) from their first album, Butterfly Effect. (The band also goes by the name, SOC as their abbreviation.) In September 2018, it was officially announced that former member, Vaan departed from the group and that the remaining Seven O’Clock members will be managed by a new management company, Forest Network. Forest Network was founded in 2018 by…
While figure skating has declined in popularity over the years due to corrupt judging, changes in scoring, focus on jumps over artistry, and an overall lack of liveliness (how many times do we have to listen to “Swan Lake” or selections from Carmen?), there are skaters that do manage to save the sport from completely slipping into oblivion thanks to their skill and likeable personalities. Recent-era skaters like Yuzuru Hanyu, Nathan Chen, Evgenia Medvedeva, Shoma Uno, Javier Fernandez, and Alina Zagitova are household names in the Figure Skating world with good reason. Now, another name is looking to join the…
Life’s tough, and in today’s overly political and problematic society, it’s easy to feel burdened by all the negativity society has to offer. Let’s take a load off and spend five minutes together looking at cute animals just because we need something to distract us sometimes. While we’re here, let’s take some time to learn about these adorable critters. Asiatic Black Bear Known as the Himalayan Black Bear, the Asiatic Black Bear can be found in Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, the Himalayas, and parts of South Korea, North Korea, Japan, and China. The bear’s most recognizable feature is the white…
A group pic of LEDApple from their 2011 AllKpop interview. The lineup at the time comprised (standing from left to right): Hanbyul, Kwangyeon, Kyumin, (sitting from left to right): Jun, Hyoseok and KeonU. From LEDApple to LEDT LEDApple was a five member music group formed in 2010 by StarKim Entertainment. The group sought to capture audiences and differentiate themselves from other idol groups with members that were able to play instruments as an idol rock band. The group’s unusual name was inspired by Led Zeppelin and their aspiration to provide performances that shine like the brightness of LED lights…
Fashion trends are changing from season to season. Each and every season is different and those who are following fashion trends even just a little bit, know what we are talking about. Every new season brings something new. It may be some new color that will be trending that year, some piece of clothing, or special type of footwear. Although there are so many things that were fashionable and trending this year, one, in particular, dominated the accessories fashion department. Different from all the previous seasons, the hat has returned in the fashion eye on a big door. All year…
Shila Amzah (born NurShahila binti Amir Amzah) will be releasing her first Malaysian album since 2013 before the end of the year, and instead of rejoicing, fans of the 28-year-old songstress are criticizing her over the title of her lead single. The track, titled “Bodoh,” is about a couple that breaks up after one of them cheats. “The song is dedicated to those who are cheated and those who cheated on their partners. We are stupid for trusting the person who cheated on us, and he or she is stupid for leaving us,” Amzah said. Even with the explanation, it didn’t…
On November 22, 2018, Block-B’s leader, Zico, announced he left Block-B. He also departed Seven Seasons after five years with the agency. In September, Ilgan Sports reported that Zico intended to leave the group and company when his contract ended, a rumor that Seven Seasons neither confirmed nor denied. The remaining Block-B members—P.O, Taeil, B-Bomb, Jaehyo, U-Kwon, and Park Kyung—resigned with the agency. Seven Seasons addressed Zico’s departure in a statement shared on their website. Hello, this is Seven Seasons. We and Zico have ultimately agreed to the end of his exclusive contract of the past five years. The other six Block…
The fashion game is a big thing. As a department of art, fashion has always been an industry that has seen many changes, influences and is the easiest one to show your creativity. From street fashion to high fashion, the world is obsessed about nice garments and accessories. With the rise of the social media platforms, now each and every piece of clothing is closer to you than ever. Following fashion trends, finding inspiration and creativity has never been easier. People want to be nicely dressed, depending on their budget of course. Every day there is some new blogger or…
Kim Gun-mo is a Korean singer-songwriter and pop icon, born in 1968 in Busan and raised in Seoul, Korea. For many years, due to his soulful
We love our beauty products here at KCrush, so we attempt to try different products whenever we can. When a need for mascara arose, an Etude House product was a natural choice, especially since Etude House is a favorite brand not only for some of us but for other Korean beauty lovers. The Lash Perm Curl Fix mascara sounded like a great option because it claims to address several problem areas while providing benefits many mascara-lovers look for including: A clump-free formula Long-lasting curl Water, sweat, and sebum-proof formula Long-wear Reading what the mascara does makes it seem like a Holy…
In an age where the LGBTQA+ community is making its mark in the mainstream world, the community should also have films and representation that does them justice. Blush (Barash), an Israeli film directed and written by Michal Vinik, is not that film. Instead of a feel-good film that focuses on the positives within the LGBTQA+ community, the film is a messy mish-mosh of drugs, parties, and shaky “artistic” cinematography (which also includes nudity) that attempts to be edgy. Instead, the infuriating 2015 film throws away its female characters in favor of faux, stereotypical indie-film fodder that proves that just because…
Weeks after it was finally announced that HyunA and Cube Entertainment terminated their exclusive contract, E’Dawn is also out of the company
Chie Izuno works full time at an office Branch. Though she’s 30, she’s very young at heart and kind of innocent. She tries hard to go into the dating field but finds herself struggling due to her weight and self-esteem issues. She meets up with one of the company’s investors, Jin Harada, a super sucessful and young business man. However Jin has a severe lack of social skills. Chie strives to make a deal with Jin in order to aide her in her goal to lose weight and gain confidence, she tells Jin she can help him with his own…
When it comes to the movie industry, the Chinese do it differently. Each show is unique in its own way and there is nothing similar to the Western type of production. With a high-rising entertainment industry, the Asian countries are rapidly becoming strong rivals to Hollywood, especially when it comes to producing shows that are appealing to the wide and mass audiences. One particular Asian country that is making a boom in this department is China. Seeing the potential of this particular country in the production of the TV shows, Netlifx saw the opportunity to embrace this expanding trend and…