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The Story Behind Subtitles On Viki: A 1-on-1 With The “True Beauty” Subtitle Team

Have you ever wondered about how Asian dramas get subtitles in different languages for fans across the world to enjoy the fun? To get a behind-the-scenes look at how it works, we talked to contributors on Viki, a global streaming platform for Asian entertainment powered by fans—there are subtitles in various languages all thanks to… Continue reading The Story Behind Subtitles On Viki: A 1-on-1 With The “True Beauty” Subtitle Team

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which Actress Is Your Favorite To Watch In K-Dramas?

In a new edition of the “Soompi & Viki Staff Talk” series, some of our staff members discuss our favorite actresses to watch in K-dramas. Check out the responses below: Yeon: Kim Ji Won As a big K-drama fan, this is one of the most difficult questions as pretty much every actress of every drama… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which Actress Is Your Favorite To Watch In K-Dramas?

Exclusive Interview: Ji Chang Wook, Sooyoung, And Won Ji An Talk “If You Wish Upon Me,” Future Drama Roles, Vacation Spots, And More

The main cast members of “If You Wish Upon Me” have taken time for a special interview with Soompi! “If You Wish Upon Me” is a drama inspired by an actual organization in the Netherlands that fulfills the wishes of terminal cancer patients. Ji Chang Wook stars as Yoon Gyeo Re, a man who has… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: Ji Chang Wook, Sooyoung, And Won Ji An Talk “If You Wish Upon Me,” Future Drama Roles, Vacation Spots, And More

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama Has Memorable Steamy Kiss Scenes?

We’re back with the next edition of the “Soompi & Viki Staff Talk” series! This time, some of our staff members dish on K-dramas with memorably intense kiss scenes. Here are the dramas that our team members mentioned: Warning: spoilers ahead Yeon: “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” When asked this question, there was one drama… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama Has Memorable Steamy Kiss Scenes?

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama Character Gave You Second Male Lead Syndrome?

For the next part of our “Soompi & Viki Staff Talk” series, our staff members talk about one of the most heartbreaking topics for K-drama fans: second male leads. Here are some of the second male leads that our team members smiled and cried over: Warning: spoilers ahead Ginny: Shin Hyuk from “She Was Pretty”… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama Character Gave You Second Male Lead Syndrome?

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama About Celebrity Romance Is Your Favorite?

For those like us who are fans of all things K-entertainment, it’s hard not to love a K-drama about the entertainment industry and following the romance of a celebrity character. In the next part of our “Soompi & Viki Staff Talk” series, some of our team members share our favorite K-dramas that feature celebrity romance.… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama About Celebrity Romance Is Your Favorite?

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Favorite BL Titles And More LGBTQIA+ Drama Recommendations

In celebration of Pride Month, we have returned for the next article of the “Soompi & Viki Staff Talk” series in which we discuss our favorite BL dramas and also recommend some other LGBTQIA+ series. Check out our recommendations below! Warning: minor spoilers ahead Ginny: “Where Your Eyes Linger” My favorite BL series is “Where Your Eyes… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Favorite BL Titles And More LGBTQIA+ Drama Recommendations

Exclusive Interview: “Why Her?” Stars Seo Hyun Jin, Hwang In Yeop, And Bae In Hyuk Share First Impressions, What’s In Their Bags, And More

Along with the recent premiere, the main cast members of “Why Her?” took time for an exclusive interview with Soompi. “Why Her?” is a mystery romance drama starring Seo Hyun Jin as Oh Soo Jae, a coldhearted lawyer at TK Law Firm who has grown empty after only chasing success, and Hwang In Yeop as… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: “Why Her?” Stars Seo Hyun Jin, Hwang In Yeop, And Bae In Hyuk Share First Impressions, What’s In Their Bags, And More

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama Couple Is Your Favorite Of All Time?

Following the first article of the “Soompi & Viki Staff Talk” series in which our staff members dished on which K-dramas first got us hooked, we are back to chat about our favorite K-drama couples of all time. Read about our favorites below! Warning: minor spoilers ahead Ginny: Kim Bok Joo & Jung Joon Hyung… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama Couple Is Your Favorite Of All Time?