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June K. Park
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‘Chill Kill’ Review: A Smothering in Red Velvet’s Talented Vocals and Rich Storytelling
“Chill Kill” is a dynamic album that features the depth of Red Velvet’s abilities as multidimensional artists who showcase their full Red Velvet capabilities.
‘SELF’ Review: A Self-reflective and Healing Return for K-Pop Legends Apink
On “SELF,” Apink demonstrates their masterful execution of meaningful lyrics and powerhouse vocals asserting their status as K-pop legends.
‘28 Reasons’ Review: Seulgi’s Solo Artistry is the Past, Present, and Future of K-Pop
With the release of her long-awaited solo debut album, “28 Reasons,” the world can experience Seulgi as just Seulgi for the first time, and what a joy it is. Through six beautifully curated and crafted tracks, Seulgi has embraced her darker, mysterious side to capture listeners in a musical journey that challenges them to reflect on the complex coexistence of good and evil.
“The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm” Review: With New Rhythms Come the New Queens of Spring
Red Velvet’s “The ReVe Festival 2022 — Feel My Rhythm,” does more than just highlight fun rhythms like the title suggests; it features six eccentric songs that work together to make one of Red Velvet’s most cohesive, sonically pleasing albums to date.
‘Queendom’ Review: A Solid but Safe Return of the K-Pop Queens
“Queendom” may not feature the experimentation and creativity that marked Red Velvet’s past work but still promises more to come from these queens of K-pop.
What The Hell Happened: BTS and McDonald’s Collaborate on the ‘BTS Meal’
Move over Travis Scott Burger, there’s a new collaboration in town. Who better to become the next face of a global, viral campaign than the insanely popular K-pop powerhouse — BTS?
‘Night in Paradise’ Review: A Gangster Film that Relies Too Much on Shock Value
Despite the masterful cinematography that elegantly captures the irony between the serene ocean view setting and the violent, gory shootouts, “Night in Paradise” scrambles to rely on its ghastly shock value to tell an otherwise dull story of Korean mobsters.
‘LILAC’ Review: A Whimsical Farewell to IU’s Roaring 20s
Nearly 13 years into her career, IU continues to amaze her fans, redefining what it means to be a K-pop singer, songwriter, and producer.
Madeline A. Smith ’14: From Experimenting at Harvard to Breaking Glass Ceilings on Broadway
“I hope that whatever story or experience I have can be a little bit more accessible to students,” Smith said.
Spotify and Kakao’s Showdown Extends Beyond Just Some K-pop Songs
The showdown between Spotify and Kakao is part of a much larger problem in the music industry — who gets to control what music streams and what doesn’t?
Why Fashion is More Than Just ‘Looking Cute’: OFA Hosts Chromat Founder Becca McCharen-Tran
McCharen-Tran’s fashion label is dedicated to creating “future-forward bodywear,” especially inclusive swimwear for every type of body.
‘Friday (Remix)’ Review: A Chaotic Hyperpop Meme Revival for 2021
The new version of "Friday" turns the original bubblegum pop song upside down to create the ideal glorious and chaotic hyperpop meme for 2021.
