G-Dragon - 'One of a Kind': Semiotic and Lyrical Analysis

[On UnitedKpop too! - read it here]

G-Dragon finally made his long-awaited comeback with the release of the song and music video 'One Of A Kind'.
I am a big fan of GD and I was really excited to see what he would come out with. One of the things I like about YG Entertainment is their ridiculous extravagance and creativity in their productions - and GD is probably the craziest of all in this respect.
Honestly, I was not sure what to make of the song and MV at first, it was all a bit shocking. However, it took just a couple more watches before I began to love it.

I think this may have been because it initially comes across as nothing but sheer arrogance in both the images that are presented and the small amount of English lyrics given.
After looking at the English translation of the lyrics though, I began to see things a little differently...

SO, here is a semiotic and lyrical analysis of G-Dragon's latest offering! (Yep. I'm a geek).

'Gangnam Style' Goes Global: What can this mean for the future of Hallyu?

[Originally for UnitedKpop - read it here]
 

You will probably had to have been living under a rock for the last month or so if you have not managed to come across K-pop singer PSY’s summer smash single ‘Gangnam Style’.

ALBUM REVIEW: BoA - 'Only One'

[Originally for UnitedKpop - read original here].
BoA is an extremely well-known name on the K-pop scene, with many referring to her as the ‘Queen of Korean Pop’. She has been doing her thing for twelve years and has still remained one of the most familiar faces of the genre.

Get The K-pop Look: SISTAR - 'Loving U' MV and 'Lead Me' Live Performance

[Originally written for and featured on the UnitedKpop website. My first "Get the K-pop Look" article! - read it here]

SISTAR have made an explosive summer comeback this year, pulling off an incredibly simple yet feminine style to match the hottest season of the year. Here are a few suggestions for any readers that would like to mimic their bright and energetic style.

Don’t worry, all from affordable British fashion chains!

LOOK ONE: 'Loving U' MV: Casual Beach Style