On April 19th B.A.P attacked Chicago for the first time. This stop of their Live on Earth tour did a fantastic job showcasing B.A.P’s powerful talent, delighting all of the 3,000 fans in attendance. I had a wonderful time taking pictures and enjoying the awesome performances. I hope you also enjoy […]
Last week I had a wonderful experience at the Boyfriend Showcase in Chicago! First of all, as a big fan of Boyfriend I was overjoyed when I found out they were coming to my hometown. But not only did I get to see them live in concert, I […]
I’ve been listening to lots of great new(ish) songs and I wanted to share my current playlist with you all. It’s not super exciting, mostly just a mix of new releases since January. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy! Some: Soyu x Junggigo This song and music video combination […]
Seriously, this guy can cry. I can’t help but feel my own heart scream in agony whenever Kim Soo Hyun lets the tears fall. When it comes to crying scenes, Kim Soo Hyun wins them all. Man from the Stars sure has taken full advantage of Kim Soo […]
It’s a new year and I can’t help but be excited for all the great things 2014 will bring to the Korean entertainment world. I’ve created this list of my hopes and dreams for the coming year. We’ll have to wait and see if 2014 will deliver! In […]
Merry Christmas Everyone! December is a busy month for most Korean celebrities. Not only is releasing a Christmas music video very popular, but many artists will also hold year-end concerts. This means fans all around the world get extra special presents all month long! The Internet is buzzing […]
I have some really exciting news! My sister and I won 2nd place in the KBS World “I’m Korea’s Biggest Fan” video contest! We entered a few months ago with a series of videos and I’m pleased to announce that K-pop on a $20 Budget was one of […]
During a live performance of Madly on Inkigayo, FT Islands’s Lee Hongki had a bit of an issue. He belted out his beautiful notes just like normal, but you’ll notice that his hand never strayed away from his, uh, front. What could be the issue? Well, it turns […]
Just when I thought Taeyang’s Ringa Linga dance couldn’t get any better, this video turned up. It’s so awesome! This Taekwondo studio took the original choreography and added their own twists, flips, and kicks. The result is spectacular. These guys are amazing. Such precision and skill! I guess […]
When I think of baseball hats, I used to think of sports. In America, if someone wears a hat outside of winter it’s usually to support a particular sports team. There is a reason we call them baseball caps after all. Thank you Korea for dispensing my ignorance. […]
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