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‘Now, We Are Breaking Up’: Fashion Quotes from Each Episode

‘Now, We Are Breaking Up’, which marks Song Hye Kyo’s return to the K-drama scene since her last drama Boyfriend/Encounter, has been one of my favorite dramas of…

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Review: ‘Lilac’ by IU

Musically, the chorus is a delight. At first listen it isn’t as catchy as one would hope, but after a couple of listens I’ve been hooked. The chorus…

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No, the Grammys wasn’t ‘cruel’ to not give BTS an award

Tania Herman’s new SCMP opinion piece (‘In tokenising BTS, the Grammys were not only crude but cruel – it needs the K-pop kings more than they need awards’)…

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Death Note: First Impressions (Episode 1-2)

Spoilers ahead! Perhaps one of the most famous anime in history, Death Note presents the audience with a simple but intriguing premise: Shinigami, or the Grim Reaper, drops…

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First Impressions: Mushoku Tensei (Jobless Reincarnation), Episodes 1-2

Despite the fact that this season of anime is packed full of shows with tremendous followings – Attack on Titan (The Final Season), Re Zero (Season 2), and…

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First Look: She Would Never Know

Alternative Title: Sunbae, Don’t Put that Lipstick On. Spoilers ahead! I was quite excited for this drama, because both my parents had recommended it (and my dad is…

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Character Thoughts: Pakunoda (Hunter x Hunter)

Pakunoda. This show really has a way of making villains seem sympathetic as we get to know them. I just finished Season 3 of Hunter x Hunter (yes,…

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Hunter x Hunter: First Impressions

Don’t get fooled by its childish appearances – the anime is a rich and moving tale that will delight all audiences. A couple years ago I was looking…

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