Photo courtesy of Dispatch, Wikipedia The KPOP industry is often criticized for its roots in soft power/Hallyu wave, and its source of funding leads to idols being categorized as products of a monetized system; the value of their talents and artistry constantly being overlooked. Time and time again, I’ve […]
Author: CELINE PANIS-PARDO
KPOP group ENHYPEN releases anticipated album
Photo courtesy of Bella Poarch, Wikipedia Formed through the KPOP reality survival show “I-LAND,” boy group ENHYPEN debuted on Nov. 30 under BELIFT LAB, the joint entertainment company between BigHit Entertainment and CJ ENM, with a six song record breaking album. In just two days after release, the music […]
Nathy Peluso explains political message in “Sana Sana”
Argentinian singer Nathy Peluso’s recent COLOR Studios YouTube performance of her new song “Sana Sana”–from her new debut album “Calambre”–has received quite a bit of mixed reviews. I had not known of the artist nor the song beforehand. I actually only found it because my Twitter timeline was full of […]
BLACKPINK’s first album exceeds expectations
Photo courtesy of Newsenstar1, Wikipedia After long anticipation, K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has finally dropped their first full studio album, “The Album.” The group released two singles prior to the albums release: “How You Like That,” June 26, and their collaboration with Selena Gomez, “Ice Cream” on August 28. […]