Category: Features

Film Review: “Twenty” Starring Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha Neul, and 2PM’s Junho

The film “Twenty” is very much like twenty year old boys: it’s kicking fun and a little dirty, with plenty of laughter along the way. Writer-director Lee Byeong Hun‘s sophomore feature boasts a star-studded trio of male PYTs from both the K-drama and K-pop world: actors Kim Woo Bin (“The Technicians,” “Heirs“) and Kang Ha Neul (“Misaeng,” “Missing… Continue reading Film Review: “Twenty” Starring Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha Neul, and 2PM’s Junho

Accents in K-Dramas: The Good and The Bad

There is no doubt that “hallyu” has been creating waves around the world. Therefore, it is no surprise that Korean dramas have been getting more international – i.e., incorporating more international connections, overseas settings, foreign companies, foreign people, and foreign languages. But, that last one might lead to some problems – namely with accents. I… Continue reading Accents in K-Dramas: The Good and The Bad

Choose the Best Idol Look: Blonde or Brunette

K-pop idols are famous for their cutting edge fashion and unique style. In addition to amazing clothes, they show their distinct personalities with their makeup and hairstyles. Although some people like to experiment with blue, pink or even rainbow colored hair, other idols keep it simple by going with a classic jet black/deep brunette or a… Continue reading Choose the Best Idol Look: Blonde or Brunette

Fan Friday: Soompi’s Hyde Jekyll, Me Fans Support The Cast

While the SBS drama “Hyde Jekyll, Me” may have had its ups and downs, the Soompi HAJINA thread (acronym for the drama’s Romanization Haideu, Jikil, Na) were untied in their fierce support of both the cast and crew of the drama. As the fans began discussing their love for the drama in Soompi’s official thread, a… Continue reading Fan Friday: Soompi’s Hyde Jekyll, Me Fans Support The Cast

11 Pink-tastic Reasons to Attend the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival

For an all-too-brief two-week period, cherry blossoms burst into full bloom to mark the beginning of spring throughout East Asia. In Korea, you can enjoy cherry blossom season just about anywhere, but definitely the most famous and no-holds-barred place to celebrate is the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival. Jinhae is a port city located about an hour’s drive from… Continue reading 11 Pink-tastic Reasons to Attend the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival

14 Cheesiest Pick-Up Lines from Song Jae Rim on “We Got Married”

Song Jae Rim spits out pick-up lines like G-Dragon cranks out a hit single. You may have seen the model-turned-actor on K-Dramas such as “Surplus Princess” or the currently airing “Unkind Women.“ And if you’ve seen him on reality show “We Got Married,” you’ve probably cringed at the cheesy, unscripted pick-up lines directed at his virtual wife, Kim… Continue reading 14 Cheesiest Pick-Up Lines from Song Jae Rim on “We Got Married”

Final Call: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 23-24

Synopsis Wang So (Jang Hyuk) figures out Wang Shik Ryeom’s (Lee Deok Hwa) plan to use the Chunghae Village as he heads back to the capital and find Shin Yool (Oh Yeon Seo), who is in the mountains with Baek Myo (Kim Sun Young). Her illness has gotten worse  and the doctor tells Wang Wook… Continue reading Final Call: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 23-24

The 10 Most Memorable K-Pop Dance Moves: Boyband Edition

Let’s face it, if you aren’t a good dancer, you are not going to make it very far as a K-pop boyband member. And with new music coming out almost every day of the year, the challenge for acts is to perform a dance move that is so impressive that it lives on in the… Continue reading The 10 Most Memorable K-Pop Dance Moves: Boyband Edition

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