EXO’s comeback is just days away! Are you ready for their new album to drop on July 18th? Find out by testing your knowledge of their previous music videos with this quiz: Well, Soompiers, how did you do? Share your score in the comments below! hgordon stays up way too late on weeknights marathoning K-dramas and… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Guess The EXO MV From A Single Screenshot?
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12 K-Pop MVs That Are Based On Your Favorite Fairy Tales
Whimsical music videos and fantasy concepts are nothing new in the world of K-pop. But some MVs embrace this idea more than others, borrowing themes from popular fairy tales that we all know and love. So for all you fairy tale enthusiasts out there, here is a collection of MVs that are based on stories that might be familiar to you!… Continue reading 12 K-Pop MVs That Are Based On Your Favorite Fairy Tales
QUIZ: Can You Identify These K-Pop Idols Just By Looking At Their Tattoos? (Male Version)
Tattoos may still be considered taboo in Korea, but that hasn’t stopped many idols from adorning themselves with ink. How well do you know the tattoos of your favorite male idols? Take this quiz to see if you can match the tattoo in each picture to the correct idol it belongs to! The quiz is temporarily unavailable, but will be… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Identify These K-Pop Idols Just By Looking At Their Tattoos? (Male Version)
9 Reasons Why BTS’s 4th Year Has Been Their Best One Yet
Since 2013, BTS has been pushing the boundaries of K-pop with their bold sound, intense choreographies, and meaningful messages. But it wasn’t until recently that the group’s popularity exploded, and given how awesome their latest releases have been, it’s no surprise that the boys are now taking the world by storm. In honor of four years with these… Continue reading 9 Reasons Why BTS’s 4th Year Has Been Their Best One Yet
QUIZ: Which Triple H Member Are You?
Triple H has been shaking up K-pop’s co-ed scene with the release of their mini-album “199X.” The combination of HyunA and PENTAGON’s Hui and E’Dawn makes for a trio that is sexy, funky, and (of course) fresh. Wondering which Triple H member you’re most similar to? Take this quiz to find out! The quiz is temporarily unavailable, but will… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Triple H Member Are You?
First Impressions: “Ruler: Master Of The Mask” Is The Sageuk We’ve Been Waiting For
There’s been a lot of hype leading up to “Ruler: Master of the Mask,” and MBC’s new Wednesday-Thursday historical drama is finally here! With a highly-anticipated cast and an abundance of intriguing teasers, “Ruler” has been on my radar for a while, and its first week did not disappoint. If you love historical dramas, charming male leads, beautiful… Continue reading First Impressions: “Ruler: Master Of The Mask” Is The Sageuk We’ve Been Waiting For
9 Steps To Finding Love, As Told By Do Bong Soon’s Mother
“Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” has come to an end, and it’s worth reflecting on some of the life lessons the drama taught us: how to stand up for yourself, how to achieve your goals, how to find love… and how not to find love, thanks to Bong Soon’s well-intentioned but hilariously misguided mother (Shim Hye Jin). On that note, here is a collection of… Continue reading 9 Steps To Finding Love, As Told By Do Bong Soon’s Mother
First Impressions: “Chicago Typewriter”
Here it comes, another K-drama for us to get hooked on. “Chicago Typewriter,” the latest drama from tvN, aired its first two episodes on April 7 and 8. I’ve been looking forward to this drama mainly because it connects modern characters to their past lives in 1930s Korea, and I’m a sucker for any K-drama that includes bits of Korean… Continue reading First Impressions: “Chicago Typewriter”
QUIZ: Which “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” Male Lead Is Your Soulmate?
It’s hard not to fall in love with both of the male leads from the hit drama “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon.” Both Min Hyuk (Park Hyung Sik) and Guk Doo (Ji Soo) are dashing, caring, gorgeous… how is a girl to choose? Luckily, unlike Do Bong Soon, you don’t have to! This quiz will… Continue reading QUIZ: Which “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” Male Lead Is Your Soulmate?
7 K-Pop Concepts That Were Inspired By Famous Books
It’s no secret that BTS’s recent album “WINGS” incorporated quotes and themes from Hermann Hesse’s novel “Demian,” inspiring many fans to read the story themselves. But BTS is not the first K-pop act to base their concept off a literary work — here are some other literature-inspired K-pop songs and music videos that might have… Continue reading 7 K-Pop Concepts That Were Inspired By Famous Books