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BoA (left), Eunhyuk (middle), and Woo-young (right) pose for the SMF poster

SMF judges face heavy criticism

Erin J Choi, Reporter | Sep 29, 2022

Street Man Fighter (SMF) is the male version of the previously successful Street Woman Fighter (SWF) Korean reality show from Mnet. The show features 8 male dance crews competing for the title of the best...

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‘Andor’ premiers on Disney Plus

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Sep 29, 2022

“Andor,” the newest “Star Wars” TV show, premiered on Disney Plus on Sept. 21 to positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Starring Diego Luna in the titular role, the series serves as a...

Source: Amazon Prime Video

“The Rings of Power” overtaken by racist trolls

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Sep 19, 2022

“The Rings of Power,” a spinoff fantasy show to the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, aired Sept. 1 on Amazon Prime Video and received racially charged criticism targeting people of color (POC) from...

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Squid Game sweeps Emmys

Andrew Shin, Reporter | Sep 19, 2022

At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony on Sept. 12, Korean Netflix show “Squid Game”, directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, won six Emmys and was nominated for another eight, becoming the first non-English...

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Social media platforms ban Andrew Tate

Joseph Chun, Design & Production Editor | Sep 1, 2022

Viral influencer Andrew Tate was banned from Facebook and Instagram on Aug. 20 for violating social media regulations. TikTok followed Meta’s ban decision later on the same day. His two YouTube accounts...

“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” receives mixed feedback on its depiction of autism

“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” receives mixed feedback on its depiction of autism

Danny Donghyun Han, Managing Editor | Sep 1, 2022

Korean drama series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” premiered July 29. Woo Young Woo, the main character, goes through various hardships trying to become a lawyer in a society biased against autism.  The...

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Negative reviews meet BLACKPINK’s ‘Pink Venom’

Chelsea Kim, Reporter | Aug 30, 2022

BLACKPINK’s newest song, “Pink Venom,” was released on Aug. 19, and fans have been publicly voicing their dissatisfaction through social media platforms, stating that the song was not worth the two-year...

Source: Space.com

‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ brings mixed reactions

Joseph Chun, Design & Production Editor | May 27, 2022

DISCLAIMER: This article includes spoilers of “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” On May 4, Marvel fans were finally bestowed with “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” a sequel...

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Met Gala celebrates Gilded Glamour

Jack Lee, Reporter | May 19, 2022

On May 2, the Met Gala, an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, was held in New York City. The theme of this year’s event was the Gilded Glamor, a reference...

Source: Newsweek

Johnny Depp persists in fight against Amber Heard

Isabelle Lee, Reporter | May 19, 2022

On April 12, lawyers began their opening statements for Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against Amber Heard at the Fairfax County Courthouse in Virginia. The trial, which was broadcasted through Court...

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Yoo Quiz on the Block controversially features Yoon Seok Yeol

Paul Moon, Managing Editor | May 19, 2022

On April 20, the famous Korean talk show Yoo Quiz on the Block broadcasted an episode that had its main guest as President-elect Yoon Seok Yeol. Immediately following the announcement that Yoon would...

Source: New York Times

The Kardashians return to reality TV

Isabelle Lee, Reporter | Apr 28, 2022

On April 14, Hulu aired the pilot episode of “The Kardashians,” after America’s favorite TV family signed a lucrative 9-figure contract with Disney. The contract followed the Kardashian family’s...