Music

GD & TOP To Make Comeback With BIGBANG Release

July 28, 2015 Laura Kelly

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We’ve spoken before about our massive love for the duo GD & TOP. For those that don’t know, GD & TOP is a side project by BIGBANG members G-Dragon and T.O.P. Their last album together was released in 2010, and received positive feedback from both fans and critics alike, however no word has been said since about the […]

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Top 10 Sexiest Female K-Pop MVs

July 24, 2015 KpopIreland

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A few days ago, a popular girl group called Stellar released their music video for their new song ‘Vibrato’. It has now become the centre of a debate over whether K-pop videos are becoming too provocative, as Stellar have sexy choreography and a lot of symbolism relating to female genitals. Many people are supportive of […]

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K-Pop Boyband Infinite Release 360 VR Music Video

July 17, 2015 KpopIreland

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Today, Woollim Entertainment in Korea released K-pop boy group Infinite’s new song ‘Bad’, with a very unique music video. This is the first K-pop MV that uses 360 VR, so you can interact with the video, move it around and look at it from different angles (and sometimes use it to focus on your favourite […]

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Culture

Introducing Kpop Ireland!

July 17, 2015 KpopIreland

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Hello Arcadians! I’m Carrie Moon, founder of Kpop Ireland – the largest community of Kpop fans in Ireland. I’ll tell you a little bit about us, but first, I want to say thanks to The Arcade for letting us come aboard! It’s wonderful to be able to join up with an already awesome community! Kpop […]

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Culture

ArcadeCon Day 3: Out With A Bang

July 5, 2015 Jack Dempsey

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The weekend so far has sped by so fast at ArcadeCon 2015 that you would be forgiven for thinking you’ve taken an impromptu trip in the TARDIS. Or at least you would if it wasn’t for the momentum in the air, the one that reminds you that staff, guests and attendees alike haven’t been off their […]

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Gif Essay: Why K-Pop Is Both Good And Bad For You

June 20, 2015 Laura Kelly

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Fandoms can be a dangerous thing. You start off totally innocent: “I’ll just play this one little game!” or “I’ll just listen to this one song!” or “I suppose watching that one episode of Princess Hours won’t hurt!” Then, before you know it, you’re frantically searching for not only a Korean language class so you can […]

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A Newbie’s Guide To K-Pop

June 20, 2015 Laura Kelly

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Have you listened to every song in the charts and found nothing you enjoy? Have you ever spent hours in a music store only to leave empty handed and yearning for something new? Something that you may or may not even understand the lyrics of? Then it’s about time you tried K-Pop, my friend! In […]

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A Newbie's Guide To K-Pop

June 20, 2015 Laura Kelly

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Have you listened to every song in the charts and found nothing you enjoy? Have you ever spent hours in a music store only to leave empty handed and yearning for something new? Something that you may or may not even understand the lyrics of? Then it’s about time you tried K-Pop, my friend! In […]

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Big Bang "Made" Trailer Released

April 17, 2015 Laura Kelly

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K-pop idols Big Bang made news of their comeback on April 1st this month, sending fans of the band into an utter frenzy of excitement. The band announced their new world tour, beginning in Seoul and travelling across the globe to yet unconfirmed locations. The trailer for the tour, now called “Made” can be seen […]

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Big Bang “Made” Trailer Released

April 17, 2015 Laura Kelly

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K-pop idols Big Bang made news of their comeback on April 1st this month, sending fans of the band into an utter frenzy of excitement. The band announced their new world tour, beginning in Seoul and travelling across the globe to yet unconfirmed locations. The trailer for the tour, now called “Made” can be seen […]

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