I admit that I wasn’t a huge listener of MBLAQ when they first debuted with ‘Oh Yeah’. I started listening to them when they released ‘G.O.O.D Luv’ which was such a nice mid tempo pop song. Continue reading MBLAQ Cry
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GD&Top Vol 1
Happy New Year guys! So this is my first post of 2011! By now I’m sure majority of K-pop fans have heard of G-Dragon and TOP’s project group, GD&TOP. How clever of YG to keep us fans satisfied while Big Bang prepares for their impending comeback.
Welcome Melody!
Hey! Arie J here and I’m happy to announce the partnership on Bump This and Earcandy Express! Bump This editor, Melody isn’t new to the site as she worked on the special collaboration post for SHINee’s Lucifer album. She will have her own reviews featured on the site titled ‘Melody Says’ so check it out. Make sure you support her awesome site dedicated to Asian entertainment news.
Top Kpop MVs 2010
I watched a lot of MV’s during the year and some were good, some were bad and some were hilarious. Here’s my list of video’s that were pure awesomeness. Continue reading Top Kpop MVs 2010
Ga In step 2/4
Ga In is the second member of  Brown Eyed Girls to go solo. step 2/4 is her debut mini album. While her other solo member, Narsha, went for more of a pop sound, Ga In’s debut mini album is heavily influenced with elements of Latin music and dance. Continue reading Ga In step 2/4
After School Because of You
After school impressed with their second single, 너 때문ì—/Because of You. This was my favorite song of 2009 and the best single from the group. Continue reading After School Because of You
Giveaway Winner
Hello all! It’s Arie J and I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Hanukah or whatever you celebrate. Also, I decided to end the giveaway a little bit earlier and announce the winner. Continue reading Giveaway Winner
2010 in Music: Arie’s Top Songs Part II
This is a continuation of part one. This is a condensed version because I don’t remember all the songs I like and I’m too lazy to try to remember them. Continue reading 2010 in Music: Arie’s Top Songs Part II
After School Bang!
After School just keeps getting new members with every new single! So they added Lizzy and Nana during their Bang! promotions. I still don’t really get their relevance in After School, but the new members plus Raina made a sub group, Orange Caramel. Continue reading After School Bang!
4Minute Hit Your Heart

4minute released their second mini album, Hit Your Heart in the summer this year. I was preoccupied with other music to really focus on idol groups, but I started recently listening to some of the songs on here and decided to review it. Continue reading 4Minute Hit Your Heart
G.NA Draw G’s First Breath
Cube Entertainment’s first solo artist, G.NA definitely sparked some interest in me when she released I’ll Back Off So You Can Live. She has a really good voice and it’s rare to find that in an idol. *requested by miss_vicky Continue reading G.NA Draw G’s First Breath
4minute For Muzik
4minute debuted last year with the ‘candy funk’ image. They were quickly compared to 2NE1 for their style, but I mean everybody had the same sound and style last year. Continue reading 4minute For Muzik