In Defense of YouTubers.

If you went back in time 15 years, and told someone you wanted to be a 'YouTuber', you would probably be met with a look of absolute bewilderment. After all, YouTube didn't even exist back then, let alone the opportunity to make a living off of it.

Yet, here we are, in a world where people are doing just that. People are able to make money from uploading videos of varying content - from 'Vlogs' of their daily life and beauty tips, to DIY tutorials and 'playthroughs' of videogames. The people who create this content and able to make a living off of it are often dubbed 'YouTubers'.

[E-MAG] GET THE LOOK: Jumper Dresses

I wrote this article as part of the UnitedKpop Winter e-magazine 2017. You can read the entire issue here!

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The humble jumper dress – a common item for many a winter wardrobe. On the cover of the magazine, we see singer IU showing us how this piece of clothing can be as stylish and cute as it is comfortable and warm.

[GET THE LOOK] HONEYST - 'Someone To Love' MV

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This week, we are exploring how to get HONEYST’s cute pastel look from their MV for ‘Someone to Love’!

[GET THE LOOK] MONSTA X - 'DRAMARAMA' MV

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Today, we are looking at how to get MONSTA X’s ‘DRAMARAMA’ look!

[GET THE LOOK] PLAYBACK - 'Want You To Say' MV

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Girl group PLAYBACK recently released a music video for ‘Want You To Say’. Let’s see how we can get their look for ourselves!

[GET THE LOOK] BTS - 'DNA' MV

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About a month ago, BTS released an MV for their track ‘DNA’. You will have had to have been living under a rock since then if you have been able to avoid it. It has been hugely successful, and has even been played on BBC Radio 1!

Today, we are looking at how you can re-create the members’ ‘DNA’ style for yourself on the British High Street!

[GET THE LOOK] Bolbbalgan4 - 'Some' MV

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Today, we are looking at how we can ‘Get the Look’ of the lovely ladies of Bolbbalgan4 in their MV ‘Some’!

[GET THE LOOK] ELRIS - 'Pow Pow' MV

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For those unfamiliar, ELRIS are a 5 member girl group that debuted earlier this year. Today, we are looking at how we can 'Get the Look' from their latest MV ‘Pow Pow’!

[VIDEO] A Beginner's Guide to Charlie.

Just something silly and quick I made.
Hope you enjoy and it puts a smile on your face! :P

[GET THE LOOK] Lee Kikwang - 'What You Like' MV

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HIGHLIGHT's Lee Kikwang has made a return to us as a soloist (the first time since his days as AJ), and released an MV for ‘What You Like’!

Let’s see how you can ‘Get the Look’ for yourself.

[VIDEO] Tips to tackle insomnia.

A few tips that will (hopefully) be helpful to those that have trouble sleeping! LUSH Sleepy Body Lotion: https://uk.lush.com/products/sleepy-0 EXTRA: ASMR videos can also be relaxing for many people (good for your 'wind-down period!) It's certainly not for everyone though... I think it's like Marmite - you will either love it or hate it! :P

[MV BREAKDOWN] Zico - 'ANTI' (Feat. G.Soul) MV

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For this MV Breakdown, we will be exploring Zico’s video for ‘ANTI’.

Before we delve into this music video though, it is important that we familiarize ourselves with the lyrics, which are much entwined with the video’s symbolism.

[GET THE LOOK] OGUOGU - 'ICE CHU' MV

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A sub-unit of Gugudan have recently debuted, called OGUOGU, and they have treated us to a wonderfully colourful and surreal music video for ‘ICE CHU’! Today we are exploring how to get their crazy look!

[GET THE LOOK] AKMU - 'DINOSAUR' Live Performance

Today, rather than an MV, we are looking at how to ‘get the look’ from a live performance.

[GET THE LOOK] K.A.R.D - 'Hola Hola' MV

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K.A.R.D recently released an MV entitled ‘Hola Hola’ - showing the group enjoying a summer holiday together. Today, we are exploring how you can get this light and breezy look for yourself!

[E-MAG ARTICLE] Get The Cover Look: Denim Jacket Special!

[This article is from the Summer 2017 UnitedKpop E-Magazine. You can read it here].

On the front cover of this summer edition of the UnitedKpop E-Magazine, we have V from BTS showing us a cool and casual beach look.

[E-MAG ARTICLE] K-Pop Beach Looks!

[This article is from the Summer 2017 UnitedKpop E-Magazine. You can read it here].

Summer is here! Meaning we can flock to the beaches either at home or abroad, enjoy the warm weather and perhaps an ice cream (or twenty)!

If you are looking for some beachwear inspiration, why not check out the looks of some of our favourite K-Pop idols and see if their style (swim)suits your taste?

[GET THE LOOK] BoA - 'CAMO' MV

BoA is known as a pioneer on the modern K-Pop scene, and with her career now in its seventeenth year, she is indeed quite the veteran!

Today, we are checking out her recent music video release for ‘CAMO’ to supply us with some fashion ideas.

[VIDEO #9] Teenager Techniques of Avoidance.

Since working with teenagers in an education setting, I've noticed how many techniques they have to avoid doing work!

Do you remember using any yourself?!

This is just a bit of fun, and I hope you will find it at least mildly entertaining! :P

[GET THE LOOK] BLACKPINK - 'AS IF IT'S YOUR LAST' MV

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BLACKPINK have made a comeback with ‘AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST’, and we are using their MV as style inspiration today!

[OP-ED] PRISTIN's Kyla: The issue of getting hate for weight

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Recently, Kyla - the youngest member of rookie girl group PRISTIN, came under fire for her weight. She received quite a lot of criticism over Twitter in particular, to the point where her brother stepped in to defend her.

There have also been reports of fans becoming silent whenever Kyla’s parts come up during live performances.

[VIDEO] Acceptance & negative emotion.

Discussing how recent events made me think about acceptance, negative emotions and re-assessing how I deal with them.

I hope it can also help people who watch consider how they deal with these things, and maybe help them be less harsh on themselves!

Acceptance doesn't mean you cannot feel sad, frustrated or upset ever again.

Thanks for watching! :)

[GET THE LOOK] WJSN (Cosmic Girls) - 'HAPPY' MV

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Today, we are checking out how to get WJSN (Cosmic Girls)’ super sporty look from their recently released MV 'HAPPY'!

[VIDEO] Tips on Self-Care.

A brief description of 'self-care', and a few basic tips.
I hope you find it helpful! :)

"Self care is care provided “for you, by you.” It’s about identifying our own needs and taking steps to meet them. It is taking the time to do some of the activities that nurture you. Self care is about taking proper care of yourself and treating yourself as kindly as you treat others."
- [Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre: http://www.fgwrc.ca/uploads/ck/files/...]

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Caruzmatic - "Headspace - #60SecondSocialAction":
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[MV BREAKDOWN] JOO - ‘어느 늦은 아침 (Late in the Morning)’ MV

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Today, we will be exploring female singer JOO’s latest MV called ‘Late in the Morning’.

This ballad has a video starring INFINITE member Minseok, and it really tugs at your heartstrings. Even the most tough and stoic K-Pop fan will likely feel a pang of sadness while watching this one!

[GET THE LOOK] IU - 'Palette (feat. G-Dragon)' MV

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Today, we are getting our inspiration from IU and her MV ‘Palette’ which she released last month!

[GET THE LOOK] JeA - 'You're Different (Feat. Ra.D)' MV

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Brown Eyed Girls member JeA recently released a music video for her song ‘You’re Different’ featuring Ra.D. While the song itself is a romantic ballad to a potential boyfriend, the style of the video is filled with a fresh spring vibe. JeA’s outfits serve as our fashion inspiration today!

[E-MAG] K-Pop Spring Trends 2017

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As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time for some new additions to your wardrobe. The world of K-Pop is a great source of fashion inspiration, so let’s take a look at just a few of the trends we’ve noticed over the past few months!

[E-MAG: PRODUCT REVIEW] Nongshim Zha Wang Instant Jjajangmyeon Noodles

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Jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) is a very popular dish in Korea. Thick noodles are accompanied by chanjang (salty black soy bean paste) and often served with pork and vegetables. I had never tried Jjangjangmyeon before, and I was really excited to try these instant noodles out. After seeing so many people in Korean dramas and television programmes tucking into the dish with gusto and delight, I was sold!

[GET THE LOOK] PRISTIN - 'WEE WOO' MV

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Pledis Entertainment have debuted their newest girl group – PRISTIN! The 10 members have released the track ‘WEE WOO’, the MV of which, we will be using as our source for this Get the Look!

[NEWS] Release Round Up (13-19/03/2017)

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Another week has passed, and we edge ever closer to spring. This week, we have had some great releases on the Korean music scene, including tracks from Joonil Jung and Mad Clown. Let’s take a look at just a few.

[NEWS] Release Round Up! (27/02-05/03/2017)

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As we enter into March, it’s likely that you have had enough of winter and are looking forward to fresh, spring weather. Unfortunately, you can’t always count on the weather (especially in the UK, where I am!) However, we can always count on some brand, spanking new K-Pop releases!

[GET THE LOOK] TWICE - 'KNOCK KNOCK' MV

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Today, we are exploring how you can get TWICE’s look from their latest MV, ‘KNOCK KNOCK’!

[NEWS] Release Round Up [13-19/02/2017]

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This week, we had Valentine’s Day – a day dedicated to celebrating love. Valentine’s Day can also be a day where those without significant others are left feeling a little lonely. Never fear though, here are some of the latest K-Pop releases sure to leave you in a happy mood whether you are single or taken!

[MV BREAKDOWN] Dreamcatcher - 'Chase Me'

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Girl group Dreamcatcher (formerly known as Minx) released a very spooky MV for the track ‘Chase Me’ last month.

It takes inspiration from horror films and utilizes many tropes from the genre. Let’s take a more in depth look for this edition of MV Breakdown!

[NEWS] Release Round Up (30/01-05/02/2017)

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Another week has passed, and it’s time again to check out some of the latest K-Pop releases. This week, we are focusing on recent MV releases, which includes videos by Red Velvet, Zion T and more!

[GET THE LOOK] Luna, Hani & Solar - 'HONEYBEE' MV

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EXID’s Hani, f(x)’s Luna and MAMAMOO’s Solar have come together for the track ‘HONEY BEE’, and today we are looking at how we can get their MV look!

[News] Release Round Up! (16-22/01/2017)

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It’s that time of the week again when we take a look back over a few of the latest releases from the K-Pop scene. Today features releases from quite a few group members gone solo – so strap yourselves in and let’s get into it!

[VIDEO] Gratitude Lists

Something to try when you are feeling low. List a few of the little things in life that make you happy!

(Sorry for the droning and tired voice - I recently started a new job, so I'm quite knackered! Also, sorry for the darkness of this video...I guess that's just because I'm a vampire). :)

Hope I still managed to get the point across well enough and am not too boring.
Enjoy!

[MV BREAKDOWN] VROMANCE - 'I'm Fine' MV

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Today, we are taking an in-depth look at VROMANCE’s recent MV release for ‘I’m Fine’.

[NEWS] Release Round Up (02-08/01/2017)

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Happy New Year, everyone! Yes, we are over a week into 2017 already, and there have been quite a few K-Pop releases even in this time. Including the likes of APRIL, TopSecret and NCT 127!

So, here’s a little look at a just few of the album and song releases of 2017 so far…