[Editorial] Tao’s EXO Departure: an open discussion
Back in May 2014, EXO member Kris filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment in order…
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OpEd: Old vs New Kpop groups and their fandoms
The past year has been a true rainbow of concepts and styles in the ever…
[OP-ED] Amber Liu: A refreshing perspective in the world of K-Pop
When you consider the term ‘female K-Pop idol’, what sort of image comes to mind?…
Op Ed: EXO at Heathrow and general fan etiquette
Earlier this month there was a big commotion, as rumours got out certain members of…
[EDITORIAL] Should male K-Pop group members enlist in the military together?
Before exploring this debate, it is important to clarify that a man or a woman’s…
[EDITORIAL] A.KOR’s Kemy: A justified fandom backlash?
A few months back, rookie girl group member Kemy got herself into some considerable trouble…
[EDITORIAL] Can a famous boss damage a group’s brand?
Back when 5 member boy group MBLAQ where about to debut in 2009, there was…
[EDITORIAL] Directed Reality: The Good, The Bad, and The Truly Ugly
Reality TV, a programming genre with the purpose of documenting unscripted and real moments. For…
[OP-ED] Ageing idols and ageism
Are Kpop fans very fickle on what is classified as old age? This short editorial…
[OP ED] The rising cost of fandom
It’s a thrilling moment for every K-pop fan. As soon as the tour ticket fever…