Author: Denise Coley
The recent America-based activities of Kpop giants BTS and GOT7 has catapulted Kpop into the limelight for mainstream American music fans, giving a taste of what South Korea has to offer. To that end, we take a look at another male Kpop group – B.A.P. that has captured the attention of international audiences. B.A.P. sporting blonde locks during their debut in 2012. An acronym for Best, Absolute, Perfect, B.A.P. was formed in 2012 comprising 6 members – Yongguk, Himchan, Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup, and Zelo. From the beginning they differentiated themselves from the other typical pretty boy Kpop acts with their…
Often, many dramas featuring couples always end up with happily-ever-afters, so it is refreshing to encounter a drama where everything doesn’t end up rosy or where some relationships end up making the viewer angry over some of the choices people make when pairing off. Club Friday the Series Season 7 (Club Friday) is probably one of the best under-the-radar dramas available on Netflix right now. The Thai drama is a series of short stories that focus on different relationship issues. The premise of the show features people calling the Club Friday radio show (or appearing on the TV show as…
Would you introduce yourself to our readers? Hello, KCRUSH America! This is Call Lee and I’m in love with R&B. Tell us about your current interests and hobbies. I’m very much immersed with ASMR these days. Because I suffer from severe insomnia and stress at times, it has really been effective in helping to soothe my mind. Plus, I am really into cosmetics; you could call me a fanatic since I love make-up so much!! How did you initially start your path in music? I got myself into music as a member of the Elly Gang Crew, which enabled me…
Rule number one: If you’re going to name your album “Great” anything, you better make sure it lives up to the name. BIGBANG’s Seungri, who’s had two solid EPs in V.V.I.P (2011) and Let’s Talk About Love (2013), made his recent solo comeback with The Great Seungri, an album that had minimal teasers as it was about to be released. This should have been a tip-off. Usually, entertainment companies either bombard potential audiences with too many teasers or none at all if a product is low-quality. The Great Seungri is not Seungri’s best effort, nor is it worth the hype it’s been receiving…
On July 27, 2018, Kim Dong Yoon, a member of the rookie group Spectrum passed away. His agency, WYNN Entertainment, confirmed the news. WYNN Entertainment released a statement on the group’s fancafe following media reports of Kim’s passing. Hello, this is WYNN Entertainment. We apologize for the sudden and sad news. On July 27, our company’s artist, Spectrum member Kim Dong Yoon, has left the world. Hit with such sudden, sad news, the deceased’s family, the Spectrum members, and all of the WYNN Entertainment staff are mourning the deceased with heavy hearts. We are in so much pain and so sorry…
Denis Ten performs “The Greatest Showman” during his Denis and Friends show in June 2018. Photo provided by @akk_Tang on Twitter. Thank you for allowing us to us to use your photo. Almaty, Kazakhstan: On Tuesday July 19, 2018, Olympic figure skater, Denis Ten, succumbed to his injuries following a stabbing in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The 25-year-old had many accomplishments throughout his career which made him one of the sport’s most celebrated athletes. Ten has the distinction of being Kazakhstan’s first Olympic medalist. In 2014 during the Sochi Olympics, Ten earned the figure skating bronze medal, standing on the podium alongside Japan’s Yuzuru…
Would you please introduce yourself to our readers? Hello, I’m Carmine. I am a rapper, singer and songwriter. I started using the name, “Carmine” when I released my first mix tape, OWN. Last year in 2017, I also released a single which was titled, “Sorry”. I originally trained to become a producer, so I also arrange songs and make beats myself. How did you start music? When I was a university student, I joined a Hip Hop crew and did busking on streets which I grew to enjoy very much. At the time, I was a rapper and I…
Red house – 긴 밤 (Endless night) MV English Subbed This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
South Korea, widely known and respected for its huge beauty and cosmetic brands has gradually entered the entertainment scene with the country’s styled music genre. With the increasing rise in Korean pop or K-pop, it comes as no surprise that a lot of bands and choreographers are emerging in South Korea. Some of these brands hold a huge fan base and regularly perform in a variety of shows and concerts. When music groups perform to the delight of their fans with an equally well rehearsed and choreographed dance, it’s only natural fans would want to have an idea who is…
015B x 유라(youra) – 나의 머리는 녹색 My Hair Is Green Official M/V English Subbed This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
Netflix has a vast library of K-dramas and J-Dramas worth checking out. One of those dramas is Erased (Boku Dake ga Inai Machi or The Town Where Only I Am Missing), a 12-episode series based on the manga of the same name. For those familiar with the manga, Netflix’s version of Erased is one of many TV and film adaptations. However, it is the best adaptation given how well it follows Kei Sanbe’s manga. The story does not deviate, and key elements—both good and bad—are strongly present. Erased tells the story of Satoru Fujinuma who experiences a phenomenon called “Revival” that…
Overview Chinese Name: 黃景瑜 Star Sign: Sagittarius Nationality: Chinese Pinyin: Huáng Jǐngyú (Mandarin) Born: 30 November 1992 Birthplace: Dandong, Liaoning, China Ethnicity: Han Chinese Zodiac: Monkey Education: Liaodong University Gender: Male Height: 187 cm Weight: 80 kg Occupation: Actor, model Years active: 2013–present Beginnings Huang Jingyu also known as Johnny Huang is a Chinese actor and model. Born on November 30, 1992, Huang Jingyu first started his career as a model before branching into acting. 2013 Starting in 2013, he appeared several times as a model in the Hunan Satellite TV variety show, “I’m a Great Beauty”. 2016 Huang made…
문별 In My Room – [MV] Moon Byul [Eng Sub] This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
The loss of SHINee’s Jonghyun was one of the biggest K-Pop stories of 2017. Over time, the story faded, but that doesn’t mean his loss has been diminished or forgotten. When SHINee made their comeback in May with their first of three releases for their Story of Light EP, fans waited to see how Jonghyun would be honored in the tracks. SHINee didn’t disappoint as Jonghyun’s presence is felt with each title track and MV, from a friendly little fox (a symbol of the afterlife in some East Asian cultures), five trees, and a rising shadow from a well in…
Oh Min has been a dominant driving force in the Korean hair industry as the top hair designer and beauty director, for the last few decades. Since 1984, Oh has worked and directed over 45,000 major fashion shows and events in Korea and various other parts of the world. Oh has worked with the world’s most prominent designers, actors, models and K-pop idols. For this KCrush interview, we wanted to delve deeper into Mr. Oh Min’s fascinating career to discover how he landed his first job in this industry, learn about his fashion insights and so much more. We expect…
[Eng Sub] Onf Complete This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
If you have ever visited Vietnam, you will see that there are so many different kind of flowers there especially in the summer. In big cities like Hanoi or Saigon, you can easily buy a bunch of beautiful flowers on the street from one of those venders but have you ever wondered what the national flower of Vietnam might be? If yes, I do have the answer for you. It’s the Lotus. Yes, you probably heard of it, have seen it and yes, even eaten it but now you know that the Lotus flower is Vietnam’s National Flower. What’s so…
On June 19, 2018, the Korean Broadcast Comedians Association (KBCA) released a statement announcing that 51-year-old gagman and MC, Kim Tae Ho, passed away in a June 17, 2018 arson fire in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. Kim’s younger, unidentified sibling confirmed the news. In the statement, the KBCA said, “The late Kim Tae Ho was in Gunsan for a golf tournament with his friends and they went to a club, where the accident took place. Kim Tae Ho’s younger sibling confirmed to us this morning that he has passed away, and that his body is being transported from Gunsan.” According to…
[Eng Sub] ACE Take Me Higher MV This Wednesday only series will provide English subtitles on select videos. We hope you will enjoy.
Hold up kdrama fans, we’re smack in the middle of 2018 and there’s been a slew of romantic comedies coming out from kdrama land (and they’re still coming!), so let’s take a breather and take a look at the gems among the offerings so far. Completed series: 1. You Drive Me Crazy Summary Friends Eun Seong (Lee Yoo-Young) and Kim Rae Wan (Kim Sun-Ho) have been each other’s support system ever since they met on a train commute during their school years but their long friendship is put to the test after spending a drunken night together. The story explores their…