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Most Influential Video Game Characters

In the history of video games, there have been many leading characters. Which ones are the most iconic? Check out our top 15 picks in video game history!

The Top 5 Console RPGs

Which Japanese RPGs are the greatest? Are the best ones just from the Final Fantasy series? We have our 5 favorite JRPGs of all time. Check them out and see if you agree with us!

dear8lue's Top 5 Asian Movies You May Not Have Seen

Many best-of lists have the most popular choices on them. Yet, the most known movies aren't always the true masterpieces. Take a look at five underrated, true gems of Asian cinema.

Behind the K-pop Scenes: Part 2

How is the life of a K-pop star? Many fans just see the fame, pretty faces, and money. Yet, it’s not all fun and glamour. Read on to find out what’s behind the K-pop scenes, part 2.

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May 14th, 2012

Just got back from the Seoul 2012 Dream Concert here in Seoul. Preparing a huge report and the video footage we filmed at the Hallyu event. Stay tuned this weekend for our coverage.

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K-pop Charts: April 2012 — 5th week

30. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 향수 (Hyangsoo)
29. 존 박 John Park - Falling
28. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 골목길 어귀에서 (At The Entrace To The Alley)
27. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 전활 거네 (Calling You)
26. 2AM - 내꺼였는데 You Were Mine
25. 양요섭 Yoseob (비스트 BEAST) & 정은지 Eunji (에이핑크 APINK) - Love Day
24. Miss A - Touch
23. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 꽃송이가 (The Flower)
22. 빅뱅 Bigbang- Bad Boy
21. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 외로움 증폭장치 (브래드 드럼 한판 쉬기) Loneliness Amplifier
20. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 여수 밤바다 (Yeoseo Night Sea)
19. 수펄스 (Superals) - Fame
18. 김수현 Kim Soo Hyun - 그대 한 사람 Youre The Only One
17. 빅뱅 Bigbang - Blue
16. 가인 Gain - 너만은 모르길 For You Not To Know
15. 백지영 Baek Ji Young - 한참 지나서 After A Long Time
14. 씨엔블루 (CNBLUE) - 아직 사랑한다 Still in love
13. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 첫사랑 (First Love)
12. 에일리 Ailee - Heaven
11. 린 (LYn) - 곰인형 Teddy Bear (Feat. 해금)
10. 신화 Shinhwa - Venus
09. 박지민 (Park Ji Min) - Over The Rainbow
08. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 이상형 Ideal Type
07. 샤이니 (SHINee) - Sherlockㆍ셜록 (Clue + Note)
06. 빅뱅 Bigbang - Fantastic Baby
05. 용감한 녀석들 (Brave Guys) - 기다려 그리고 준비해 (Wait And Be Ready)
04. 2AM - 너도 나처럼 I Wonder If U Hurt Like Me
03. 버스커 버스커 (Busker Busker) - 벚꽃 엔딩 (Cherry Blossom Ending)
02. 태연 Taeyeon (소녀시대 SNSD ) - 미치게 보고싶은 (Missing You Like Crazy)
01. 씨엔블루 (CNBLUE) - Hey You

Featured Artist: Ailee

Korean-American Ailee is one of 2012's surprise artists in K-pop. Before she made it big in Korea, she gained internet fame through her Youtube channel. Now she has signed on with YMC Entertainment and has already starred in the drama Dream High 2. With her new album Heaven peaking at number 6 a couple weeks ago (she is currently number 12), the feature looks nothing but up for this starlet.

J-pop Charts: April 2012 — 5th week

30. Arashi - "Wild at Heart"
29. NMB48 - Junjou U-19 (純情U-19)
28. Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Kakato de Ai wo Uchinarase
27. 2AM - Denwa ni Denai Kimi ni
26. Denki Groove - SHAMEFUL
25. Maiko Fujita - Nee
24. DECO 27 - Yume Yume feat. Miku Hatsune
23. Naozumi Takahashi - Daroi
22. KARA - Speed Up
21. Masaharu Fukuyama - Ikiteru Ikiteru
20. Morning Musume - Renai Hunter
19. Kiyoshi Hikawa - Sakura
18. Kaori Mizumori - Hitori Nagaragawa
17. Sexy Zone - Lady Diamond
16. B'z - GO FOR IT, BABY – Kioku no Sanmyaku
15. Perfume - Spring of Life
14. GRANRODEO - Can Do
13. Root 5 - Mikatsuki Hime (三日月姫)
12. E-Girls - One Two Three
11. Kalafina - To the Beginning
10. F.T. Island - NEVERLAND
09. Kibou Yamamoto - THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA MASTER 005
08. Yuka Otsubo - THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA MASTER 003
07. Shiori Hayami - THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA MASTER 004
06. Ayaka Fukuhara - THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA MASTER 001
05. SUPER GIRLS - 1,000,000 Smile (1,000,000☆スマイル)
04. Hiromi Igarashi - THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA MASTER 002
03. C-ute - Kimi wa Jitensha Watashi wa Densha de Kitaku
02. Infinite - Be Mine （リード曲）
01. Mr. Children - Inori ~Namida no Kidou

Featured Artist: Perfume

The ladies from Hiroshima have sure grown up. Debuting in 2001 at the age of 13, these girls have made electro-pop popular in Japan. Their influence is even strong outside their country. These girls are so popular that during last year's Korean MNET awards, they had the most applause from the audience and were the fan favorites. They are currently at number 15 with single Spring of Life.

So You Want To Be A Japanese Superhero: Part 1

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Raymaru
Categories: Tokusatsu

The world needs your help! Are you ready for the responsibility?

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Where Are They Now: Jun Ji-hyun

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Jangta
Categories: Movies • Movies of Korea • Where Are They Now

Taking a look at what happened to Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun.

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Where Are They Now: MC Mong

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jangta
Categories: Music • Music of Korea • Where Are They Now

Taking a look at what happened to Korean hip-hop singer MC Mong.

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Five Japanese Musicians Worth Your Time

Posted on May 2, 2012 by noko
Categories: Music • Music of Japan

Looking for Japanese music artists? Then check out these five underrated, yet talented artists.

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The Notable News

Posted on May 2, 2012 by noko
Categories: Music • Music of Japan

Check out the notable NEWS, a catchy, premiere J-pop boy band!

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Review of Angelbeats!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Hai
Categories: Anime • Anime of Japan

Taking a look at the anime Angelbeats!

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dear8lue’s Top 5 Asian Movies You May Not Have Seen

Posted on April 26, 2012 by dear8lue
Categories: Movies • Movies of Japan • Movies of Korea

Many best-of lists have the most popular choices on them, yet we go against that trend. Take a look at five underrated, true gems of Asian cinema.

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