by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Adam Levine’s “Lost Stars” from the Begin Again soundtrack has become a national sensation in Korea in recent months, leading numerous K-pop artists including ZE:A’s Kevin, […]
Category: Music
Producer Glen Choi’s Music Makes K-pop Fans “Go Crazy!”
by REERA YOO It’s no secret that the K-pop industry thrives on the good looks and talents of hundreds of teen idol groups. But where did the term “idol” […]
2NE1’s Dara and Steven Yeun Collaborate in Comedy Skit
by REERA YOO 2NE1’s Dara becomes Walking Dead‘s Steven Yeun’s girlfriend in a hilarious a comedy mini-series titled, “What’s Eating Steven Yeun?” Produced by Be FUNNY Studios, the mini-series follows […]
K-Pop Group Under Scrutiny For Wearing Nazi-Like Symbol
by STEVE HAN Oftentimes, any public figure wearing the symbol of the infamous Rising Sun flag will infuriate Koreans as they have argued for decades that the symbol, which […]
EXCLUSIVE DEAL: 40% Off Tickets for AOMG Concert in L.A.
If you live in Los Angeles, you have plenty of places to be out and about on Friday nights. Allow us to present a very good reason to drop those […]
Win a Pair of Tickets to AOMG’s L.A. Concert This Friday
Do you have plans for this upcoming Friday night? Cancel them. AOMG is kicking off their U.S. tour in Los Angeles at the Belasco Theater, and we want to […]
[VIDEO] John Cho Dances to “Bar Bar Bar” Again, This Time in a Power Ranger Costume
by REERA YOO Halloween may be over, but this video of John Cho dancing to Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar” in a Power Ranger costume is a priceless treat. […]
Shin Hae-chul’s Autopsy Results Revealed
by REERA YOO On Nov. 3, South Korean forensic officers announced the results of their first autopsy on Shin Hae-chul and revealed that they found a 0.3 cm hole […]
Adam Warrock Rap-A-Thon Revisted
by JONATHAN CHA On October 18th, Eugene Ahn, also known by his rap moniker, Adam WarRock, participated in a 24-hour Rap-A-Thon to raise awareness and funds for the survivors […]
South Korean Rock Icon Shin Hae-chul Passes Away
by REERA YOO Shin Hae-chul, a veteran singer and rock icon of the Korean music scene, tragically passed away on Monday at 8:19 p.m. KST after suffering a cardiac […]
Far East Movement Releases K-Town Mini-Doc Ahead of New EP
by JAMES S. KIM Far East Movement has been touring all over the world and the United States in recent years, but they’re bringing their music back home to […]
[VIDEO] John Cho of ‘Selfie’ Dances to Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar”
by REERA YOO In the latest episode of ABC’s sitcom Selfie, John Cho busted out his K-pop dance moves to Crayon Pop’s viral song “Bar Bar Bar.” Cho’s character Henry […]
K-pop Concert Planner Found Dead in Apparent Suicide After 16 Die
KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean man involved in planning an outdoor pop concert where 16 people were killed after falling through a ventilation grate […]
Ladies’ Code’s Fatal Accident Likely Caused by Speeding, Not Vehicle Defect
by REERA YOO On Oct. 20, Yongin Seobu Police Station released the results of the detailed analysis submitted by the National Institute of Scientific Investigation (NISI) and confirmed that Ladies’ […]
Hana Kim Sings About Saving Innocents in New Single ‘Heaven Sees Me’
by REERA YOO On Wednesday, Los Angeles indie artist Hana Kim released a powerful and poignant song “Heaven Sees Me,” which sheds light on the atrocities of human trafficking. […]
