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A recent industry conversation, spurred by the pre-release of KiiiKiii’s "Candy Pink Magic Hole Flip Phone," has brought into sharp focus the enduring and evolving relationship between K-pop and telecommunication technology. This discussion has prompted a reflective journey through K-pop’s extensive catalog, recalling iconic phone company collaborations like BigBang and 2NE1’s "Lollipop," alongside other memorable, ... Read more

The transition of leadership in South Korea between 2012 and 2013 marked a significant juncture in the nation’s democratic history, characterized by the election of Park Geun-hye as the country’s first female head of state. Representing the conservative New Frontier Party—subsequently known as the Saenuri Party and formerly the Grand National Party—Park secured the presidency ... Read more