Why K-Pop Tour Planning Keeps Frustrating Fans
High prices, short notice, and strange city choices keep testing global K-pop fans.
Palland Hits Switch as Palworld Faces Nintendo in Court
Palworld’s in court with Nintendo, but its own knock-off just hit Nintendo’s storefront.
U.S. Tariffs Put Pressure on K-pop’s American Fandom
New tariffs are making K-pop albums and merch, threatening fan access and industry growth in the U.S.
Key’s “Hunter”: When the Monster Is You
Key’s latest single turns horror tropes inward for a haunting confrontation with oneself.
Longing and Isolation Collide in Jeon Somi’s “Closer”
When a desire for connection masks feelings of isolation, can longing ever close the gap?
BigHit’s New Boy Group CORTIS Struggles to Define Themselves
Can “GO!” define CORTIS or does it expose the challenge of balancing ambition with having a clear identity?
The 15% Mystery Tax: Nvidia, AMD, and the Shadow Game of U.S.–China AI Policy
Nvidia and AMD will pay 15 % of China AI-chip revenues. What are the risks and absurdities beneath that deal?
Is GTA 6’s Price Even Worth Guessing?
GTA 6’s price isn’t set… yet. Using it as an industry benchmark is a mistake.
EA’s Strange Refusal to Remaster the Dragon Age Trilogy
Why won’t EA let BioWare remaster the Dragon Age trilogy even with eager fans and clear financial upside?