PinnedMagda SzymanskainThe Riff10 Pop Songs That Became Mega-Hits In South Korea But You Have Never Heard OfIt’s safe to say K-pop’s rapid rise in the western sphere has turned the music industry upside down. Journalists, music executives and…11 min read·Feb 18, 2021--1--1
PinnedMagda SzymanskainThe Mystery BoxJapan’s elite government worker is found dead in the open seaAn elite government employee is found dead in Tsushima Strait. Was he a spy?8 min read·Feb 10, 2021----
Magda SzymanskainThe RiffThe Great One Direction ConspiracyA story of fake beards, Tumblr and the greatest villain of all time: One Direction’s management.11 min read·Jun 13, 2022--1--1
Magda SzymanskainThe RiffRock Is Dead. That’s What It Deserves.Does anyone remember Machine Gun Kelly used to be a rapper? Megan Fox’s beau and Eminem’s past adversary started off as a rapper before…8 min read·Mar 23, 2022--7--7
Magda SzymanskainThe RiffThe Rise and Fall of AKB48: Japan’s Biggest Girl GroupIs it the end for the group’s Cinderella formula?12 min read·Mar 9, 2022--2--2
Magda SzymanskaFrom Cakeverse to Hanahaki: Why are Tropes so Prevalent in Fanfiction?And what are the similarities between them?9 min read·Feb 15, 2022--2--2
Magda SzymanskaSnowdrop: The Good, The Bad & ControversyFrom one of the most anticipated show in South Korea to most controversial one. Was Snowdrop any good?11 min read·Feb 4, 2022--1--1
Magda SzymanskainTHAT WAS HOT7 Reality TV Stars Who Tried to Make It as SingersFrom Paris Hilton to Kim Kardashian. Who is the best singer of them all?11 min read·Dec 3, 2021--1--1
Magda Szymanska7 years running: Will K-Pop Giant Twice Ever Go Solo?The Suzy curse is no longer an explanation.9 min read·Nov 23, 2021--1--1
Magda SzymanskainTHAT WAS HOTSangwoo from Seoul UniversityWhy “Squid Game” loves to remind us of Sangwoo’s academic background.4 min read·Oct 13, 2021----