It’s the rare K-drama that is almost flawless from start to finish, but tvN’s “Hotel Del Luna” maintained its magic until the very last moment. The drama metered out its plot at a masterful pace, so that it balanced out the sadness of Chan Sung’s (Yeo Jin Goo) and Man Wol’s (IU) bittersweet love while still having plenty of… Continue reading “Hotel Del Luna” Finale Delivers Spell-Binding, Cathartic Ending
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8 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 13 And 14 Gave Us Chills
“Hotel Del Luna” may be nearing its end, but the drama continues to build tension with plenty of emotion-packed moments in its penultimate week. As the finale approaches, our ghostly characters are forced to confront the fates that they have long been awaiting — and that means coming face to face with their pasts, their sorrows, and even the worst versions… Continue reading 8 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 13 And 14 Gave Us Chills
10 Self-Produced K-Pop Idol Groups You Really Should Be Stanning
K-pop agencies often maintain tight control over idols, not only when it comes to their personal lives but also when it comes to their music, which is often produced with little to no input from idols themselves. But there’s an increasing trend these days towards idols getting more control of their music, taking charge of the creative process of making the… Continue reading 10 Self-Produced K-Pop Idol Groups You Really Should Be Stanning
8 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 11 And 12 Made Us Ugly Cry
Raise your hand if you ugly cried through “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 11 and 12! From this week’s featured ghosts to the humans we’ve become so dearly attached to, “Hotel Del Luna” delved into the depths of human emotions this week: sorrow, love, loss, and fear — particularly the fear of losing those we love. As Man Wol’s (IU) and… Continue reading 8 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 11 And 12 Made Us Ugly Cry
Timeless Glamour: Inside IU’s Hauntingly Beautiful Fashion From “Hotel Del Luna”
We thought we knew K-drama fashion until IU came along in “Hotel Del Luna” and changed everything. In her role as Jang Man Wol, a one-thousand-year-old hotelier in charge of a hotel for ghosts, IU channels all the best trends of the past millennium to give her otherworldly character an unparalleled fashion sense that’s like nothing we’ve ever… Continue reading Timeless Glamour: Inside IU’s Hauntingly Beautiful Fashion From “Hotel Del Luna”
7 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 9 And 10 Were An Emotional Roller Coaster
Fate and free will may seem like opposing concepts, but both have a part to play in this week’s episodes of “Hotel Del Luna.” Even when given a choice, Goo Chan Sung (Yeo Jin Goo) fights to stay by Jang Man Wol’s (IU) side — bringing her closer and closer to her own fate. As more characters, both new and… Continue reading 7 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 9 And 10 Were An Emotional Roller Coaster
7 Ways “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 7 And 8 Tugged At Our Hearts
We’re already at the halfway point for tvN’s “Hotel Del Luna,” and we knew this drama wasn’t going to let us off without at least a little emotional trauma. But that’s all part of the fun, right? Betrayal and revenge were the themes of this week, and as Jang Man Wol (IU) comes face to face with her… Continue reading 7 Ways “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 7 And 8 Tugged At Our Hearts
9 Ways “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 5 And 6 Thoroughly Charmed Us
With new, even creepier ghosts and ghouls than ever before, tvN’s “Hotel Del Luna” definitely showed us its scarier side this week — but in addition to flexing its horror muscle, the drama also brought us more charming moments in the comedy and romance departments in its third week. From touching stories and blossoming romances to cute banter… Continue reading 9 Ways “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 5 And 6 Thoroughly Charmed Us
14 K-Pop Songs From Female Artists That Go Hard
If you’re looking for hard-hitting, in-your-face, bold songs by fierce female artists, then you’re in the right place, because we’ve pulled together some of the most badass female K-pop songs there are. These artists do girl crush so hard that we would almost be scared of them, if we weren’t so busy being empowered by them. So… Continue reading 14 K-Pop Songs From Female Artists That Go Hard
8 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 3 And 4 Were Everything We Needed
“Hotel Del Luna” had a lot of work to do to top its awesome premiere, but this rom-com/horror/fantasy drama somehow managed to do just that in its second week! The spooky world of hoteliers Jang Man Wol (IU) and Goo Chan Sung (Yeo Jin Goo) is more richly fantastical than we could have dreamed, the romance(s)… Continue reading 8 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 3 And 4 Were Everything We Needed