Is it an Idol? Asian Pop Culture Overthought. Friday, June 10, 2011. Feminism in idoldom, as inspired by Nishino Kana? Being immersed in the world of idols often makes you blinds you to how strictly the gender lines are drawn in the idol world- specifically, the female. 160;side of the idol world. Idols under the Hello! Umbrella typically depict a very limited set of professions. When was the last time you saw your favorite idol depicted as one of the following- a nurse, a waitress, or a stewardess? .

Sounds like music, reads like words. Top ten albums of 2017. When NPR posted their 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women list. Earlier this year, Ann Powers summed up the struggle. Another way to look at a list is as the beginning of new conversation. Despite its sometimes cookie-cutter, personality-void vocals,. As the ultimate symbol of a broad se.

Fanboy and Fangirl Pick Best Kpop Songs for America. With so many artists tackling the Japanese market this year, other artists have tried or plan to make the bold step by breaking into the seemingly impenetrable American music industry. American mainstream music currently consists of upbeat, catchy pop and dance songs with a sprinkling of memorable slower-tempo songs.

By the Brown Eyed Girls, then the 2AM ad 2PM parody of the same song. Not surprisingly, this left me with a weirded out impression of K-pop. I decided to look up the original song.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013. As you may have seen on Twitter, yes, we are in the process of making a comeback! Weve regrouped, roped in a willing guest panelist, and are off channeling lulz into our writing.

A Fight Worth Fighting For.