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Korean Pop and the Japan Otaku

Korean Pop and the Japan Otaku

Danny Choo wrote a post a while ago about his new found love for K-Pop (or Korean Pop) whilst studying Korean. It inspired me to write this post about my own love for K-Pop. I’m in a love triangle between Korean and Japanese culture. ^^ He wrote about the hottest K-Pop Girl Group, Kara (카라), and [...]

BIG BANG’s “Number 1″

BIG BANG’s “Number 1″

BIG BANG (빅뱅)? Who the heck are they? BIG BANG is the biggest boy band act in Korea at the moment. They released their first album in 2007, and just recently released their second album, “Remember”. Korea isn’t the only place where they’re a hit… They returned to Japan for their single, “Number 1″ off [...]

My Sassy Girl: A Poorman’s Version of the Original

My Sassy Girl: A Poorman’s Version of the Original

If you’re a fan of Korean movies and keep up with the latest releases, then you know about My Sassy Girl (엽기적인 그녀). It’s the best movie ever made about two strangers who fall in love with each other after an unlikely encounter. That very same movie was remade for American audiences and eventually was [...]

Japanese and Korean Music You Should Hear

Japanese and Korean Music You Should Hear

Tired of listening to Utada Hikaru and BoA? Gackt or Seo Tai-ji? Make room on your iPod for Japanese and Korean indie MP3s! For Japanese indie music, check out Muzie (Japanese Only). If you know a little Japanese or can read past the Engrish text, they have a featured artist page. One of my [...]