Category: Features

First Impressions: “Whisper”

If you’re like me, you were feeling a little sad when “Defendant” ended — it was just so good. Luckily, for all you melodrama aficionados, “Whisper” takes over “Defendant” on SBS, in which Lee Bo Young (who just so happens to be married to “Defendant” star Ji Sung) and Lee Sang Yoon reunite on the television screen,… Continue reading First Impressions: “Whisper”

13 Awesome Female K-Drama Characters We Could All Learn From

Not nearly often enough in K-dramaland, there are female characters that we wish we could embody, who are bold, confident, strong, and full of energy. Check out this list of 13 incredible females we could all learn a little something from. 1. Do Bong Soon from “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” First on the list is Bong… Continue reading 13 Awesome Female K-Drama Characters We Could All Learn From

GFRIEND Maintains No. 1 With “Fingertip”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, April Week 1

Many songs are vying for the top spot in a wide open competition this week! To our surprise, GFRIEND manages to hold on to No. 1 for the second straight week with “Fingertip.” This song is still looking for its first major music show win, but is receiving lots of love here on the Soompi… Continue reading GFRIEND Maintains No. 1 With “Fingertip”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, April Week 1

“SHINee WORLD V” Brings All The Feels To The USA

SHINee World V has officially come to an end! How many of you were at the tour and are experiencing severe post-tour slumps? The best way to combat those are to re-live the experience. All five members came together to perform their first full solo concert series in the U.S. beginning with a show at… Continue reading “SHINee WORLD V” Brings All The Feels To The USA

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

A Collection Of The Most Iconic Jackets In K-Pop History

When it comes to K-pop fashion, there is one item that is crucial: The jacket. An iconic jacket is a rite of passage, earning many idol groups and artists a status among the greats of fashion. Check out some of K-pop’s most iconic jackets below. The fur jacket While most would often say fur is too heavy… Continue reading A Collection Of The Most Iconic Jackets In K-Pop History

6 Rookie K-Pop Groups That You Don’t Want To Miss

It is impossible to catch the K-pop industry being idle, and the first few months of 2017 have been no exception to that reality. Many of the groups we know and love have been promoting like usual, but there have also been a surprising amount of new groups debuting. If you have not had the… Continue reading 6 Rookie K-Pop Groups That You Don’t Want To Miss

QUIZ: Can You Match These K-Pop Album Covers To The Artists?

K-pop isn’t just a world full of amazing artists, fantastic music, and great dances and videos; there’s so much art to behold from concepts to album art. Even album cover designs haven won prestigious design awards in the international market. So how well do you know the colorful and amazing designs of the album side… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Match These K-Pop Album Covers To The Artists?

Review: “I Believe In A Thing Called Love,” A Novel For All K-Drama Lovers

Have you ever wished that your life was like a K-drama? Have you ever dreamed of the most beloved of K-drama tropes materializing before your eyes? Perhaps you’ve pictured Hyun Bin piggybacking you home as you clutch a gigantic rabbit doll. Maybe you’ve imagined that Jo Jung Suk fell in love with you despite the… Continue reading Review: “I Believe In A Thing Called Love,” A Novel For All K-Drama Lovers

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