Tanu I. Raj
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TWICE: “Through honesty, we can protect ourselves”
The K-pop group are ready for the next chapter of their illustrious career, but some things won’t change: their commitment to honesty and thirst for creativity

BLACKPINK enter a world-conquering era with unapologetic new single ‘Pink Venom’
Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé are more cavalier and confident than ever on this promising preview of second album ‘Born Pink’

Girls’ Generation – ‘Forever 1’ review: K-pop’s most illustrious girl group prove why they’re timeless and boundless
On their first album in five years, Girls’ Generation keep their classic flavour, but elevate it with new sounds – as expected of a veteran act

STAYC – ‘We Need Love’ review: the momentum falters as fourth-gen K-pop group play it safe
This light-hearted mini-album has its strengths, but feels like a letdown in the context of STAYC’s boundary-pushing discography

Chung Ha – ‘Bare & Rare, Pt. 1’ review: Surprising vulnerability though the songs don’t always stick the landing
The K-pop soloist’s second studio album stumbles occasionally but displays her complexity and commendable desire to grow

‘Alchemy of Souls’ review: an ambitious spell that risks falling flat
This fantasy K-drama boasts a compelling world and mesmerizing CGI, but that might not be enough to make up for its faults

‘Why Her?’ review: Seo Hyun-jin’s triumphant portrayal carries an otherwise bumpy ride
While it promises to be an intense watch, this new K-drama sadly fumbles in more ways than one

‘Eve’ review: an epic tale of revenge that you’re better off missing out on
All the glamour, fashion and bad sex in ‘Eve’ cannot distract from an unoriginal plot executed in the most predictable way

Kang Daniel talks ‘The Story’: “I came to love myself more than anything else”
Kang Daniel unpacks his first full-length album, his growth and the most important thing in his life: happiness

Every SHINee song ranked in order of greatness
We celebrate the iconic boyband’s 14th (!) anniversary and revisit their beloved discography, while looking forward to more

Yerin – ‘Aria’ review: the ex-GFRIEND singer breaks free on her optimistic, albeit sterile, solo debut
While Yerin’s solo debut is a commendable effort, it does leave us wondering whether it’s too unidimensional for a star such as her

‘Woori The Virgin’ review: don’t expect the wild ride that the American version was
The Korean version of 'Jane The Virgin' is an easy, lighthearted watch – even if it does get cringeworthy from time to time