Articles posted in the ‘Korea’ category

Nov
13
Kids and businessmen alike rock out to No Brain

No Brain’s latest album is big news but it’s their humorously cool, new music video that’s really rockin’.

Korean punk rockers No Brain released their 6th studio …

Oct
17
Outsider – speed rap extraordinaire

Saying that Outsider can rap fast is an understatement. I’ve almost never heard syllables spouted off so rapidly.

Outsider (아웃사이) may be Korea’s fastest rapper and he …

Sep
25
Namolla Family’s “I Love You”

I can’t help but love “I Love You” by Namolla Family.

“I Love You” (사랑해요, Saranghaeyo) by Namolla Family (나몰라 패밀리, I Don’t Know Family) featuring Kim …

Sep
23
Much love between Korean leaders?

Believe it or not, this isn’t actually a photo from the inter-Korean summit…that’s next month. But, awww it looks like Kim Jong Il and Roh Moo-hyun are …

Sep
18
Skull is “Here to Stay”…but military service may await

Skull hase been living up to his second single’s title “Here to Stay” while his other single still holds it down on the charts. But the “powerful …

Sep
17
Wheesung’s Eternal Essence of Music

After 2 years, Korean R&B star Wheesung (휘성) is back with his highly-anticipated 5th album, Eternal Essence of Music, which is his first release since signing with a new record label (Orange Shock).

Sep
15
Need help typing Korean? SP is here to (try to) help

SparkPlugged’s quick guide to typing Korean

It’s one thing to write Korean but if you’re like me, you want to be able to type it.

The problem:

Sep
12
Samsung releases first flash hard drives

Imagine if your PC had no hard disc drive. Instead, the hard drive would be a large flash memory chip.

I was recently amazed by Micro SD …

Sep
3
Get “refreshed” with Viva Soul

Mix hip-hop with some neo-soul flavoring and chill it down a bit and you’ll get something really cool and exclusive.

Viva Soul is a Korean hybrid hip-hop …

Aug
18
SG Wannabe vs. Super Kidd: “Saldaga”

Take one of Korea’s top ballad groups, one of their biggest hits, and let an up-and-coming indie band put their own spin on it and what do …