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Viral Today, Forgotten Tomorrow: A X:IN and Kasteye Case Study
A deep dive into what causes longevity, and why X:IN and Kasteye missed the mark.
Mar 83 min read


RWBY: Thoughts, Takes, Tangents
Just a bunch of random takes about RWBY. Ranging from the poor power system to relationships.
Feb 185 min read


Enhypen Ranking: Title Tracks + Best B Sides
Ranking all title tracks and b sides, and commentary about their newer music.
Feb 11 min read


Fanfic Isn’t the Problem. Forgetting It’s Fiction Is.
Exploring the separation between fantasy and reality in fanfiction
Jan 182 min read


A Guide to I-dle: Cube's Financial Reliance
How Cube's growing financial dependency on I-dle's success influenced their decision to stay at Cube, and influenced their re brand during their "We Are" comeback.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Blending In vs. Standing Out: Soloists and Group Idols
Everything from how groups vs soloists are chosen, to how idols go from being in a group, to going solo later in their career.
Dec 14, 20254 min read


Stop Babying Idols: Let Them Be Adults
Why the infantilization of idols is weird, why it is perpetuated, and why it needs to be stopped.
Nov 29, 20252 min read


When Kpop Steals Childhoods
Everything wrong with having kids involved in the Kpop industry. Starting with their trainee period, to debut.
Nov 11, 20253 min read


W Korea Breast Cancer Charity - What Happened?
Summarizing the disappointment fans had with the W Korea breast cancer charity event, and the behavior of celebrities attending.
Oct 26, 20252 min read


A Guide to Mamamoo Part 3: Where Are We Now
Why did Mamamoo disappear, and what can we expect in the future from them as a group?
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Dreamcatcher Guide Part 2: The Members
A very brief introduction to the members, with some key facts about each.
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Kpop’s 7 Year Curse Explained
If you’re new to kpop, you might have come across the term “7 year curse”, but what does it really mean, and what does it entail?
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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