Genius Korea
Forum Articles Initiative
This page contains information on how to pitch articles in the Forum Article Initiative.What to write about?Any Korean songs/albums/artist accomplishments that you think are worth highlighting.You can write about connections between past releases of an artist.Analyze storylines in music videos.Highlight chart, sales, and pageview accomplishments of the song/album/artist.Song/Album/Debut anniversariesCheck out the Forum Archive to see a list of all the Forum pieces published by Genius Korea.Current ColumnsMust be logged in to view the following guides.Album ReviеwsThe album reviews will bе due 2-3 days after the album's release.Fresh PicksShort reviews about new digital singles, covers, single albums, and mini-albums of no more than 700 words.OFF-RADARMonthly column featuring upcoming releases that may go unnoticed by fans but definitely deserve your attention.Song HighlightThe Highlight must discuss the song's lyrical and/or visual depth. If your pitch is accepted, you will sign-up for a date.Album Deep-DivesThe Deep-Dive must discuss the album's lyrical and/or visual depth. The analysis must be broken track by track. Album Deep-Dives has no pre-determined due dates, so you can work at your own pace.Artist SpotlightAn Artist Spotlight style article must break down an artist's lyrical journey in a chronological manner. Revisit lyrical themes from the past works till the present. This article style is preferred if the artist is a songwriter. Read an example here.Hidden Gem SpotlightA Hidden Gem Spotlight lists 3-4 B-sides by one artist that are worth highlighting in their discography. Write short blurbs about each song and why they are worthy of attention.Regular ArticlesWriters can write about artist or album anniversaries through lists, highlights, recaps, etc.Writers can write a "Here's Everything We Know" style article ahead of a release.Writers can write press releases sent to Genius Korea or the writer themselves via artist managements.Writers can write concert reviews of shows they attended. This is not the same as Event Coverage via Press inviteWriters can write Comeback Showcase recaps. This is not the same as Event Coverage via Press inviteWriters can write award show recaps and reviews. This can be an Opinion pieceHow to pitch?Submit your pitch here.Include your contact information in in the email.Include [PITCH] in the subject lineIf you wish to write for a column mentioned above. Mention it in the subject line as well. Genius Korea articles always have a lyrical or production angle. Please only submit pitches if you are looking to include some level of lyrical and sonic analysis of songs, albums, and artists.After a Pitch is AcceptedYou must create a Genius account.Genius Korea moderators will provide help with signing up if needed. Genius Korea Community contact list can be found hereThe team will be in touch with you on how to draft your article. Submission, editing and finally posting in the Genius Korea forum.You will also be given access to Genius Annotation & Style guide.If your pitch is rejected for some reason, we will contact you via email.