2001 was a year that I can’t really recall in detail, but I do remember one thing in particular; it brought me one of my all-time favorite dramas. Even after fourteen years, “Beautiful Days” still ranks incredibly high on my list, out of the hundreds of dramas I’ve seen, and it’s one where I re-watch… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Beautiful Days’” Kim Yon Soo
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[Live Recap] 2014 MBC Song Festival
Welcome back to Soompi’s live coverage of year enders! We’re down to the last round of end of year specials. Tonight, we have the MBC Music Festival which wraps up this year’s music year ender hosted by Lee Yuri, Jeon Hyun Moo, Kim Sung Joo, Soyu and Hyeri. If K Pop is not your thing, we are… Continue reading [Live Recap] 2014 MBC Song Festival
Best K-Drama Actresses of 2014
2014 brought us many notable female leads, from an endearingly vain celebrity to a housewife who gets an extreme makeover, and many, many more. Here the Soompi staff share who the contenders are for Best Actress of 2014 are for the Soompi Awards 2014 and the reasons why you should vote for them. While the final… Continue reading Best K-Drama Actresses of 2014
Monday Couple Throwback: Top 10 Moments From 2014
Four years of “Running Man” have left us with countless unforgettable moments as well as numerous nicknames, characters, and pairings, such as Spartakooks, Icon of Betrayal, and Pil Chok Cross. But none are as popular as the beloved “Monday Couple,” composed of members Song Ji Hyo and Gary. This couple has enjoyed long-running popularity and support… Continue reading Monday Couple Throwback: Top 10 Moments From 2014
Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 252 – Three Vacations
We are back for another highlights recap on this week’s episode of “We Got Married,” with bubblybribri! All of our couples were out of the country this episode. We have Hong Jong Hyun and Yura in Bali, Namgoong Min and Hong Jin Young in Macao, and lastly Song Jae Rim and Kim So Eun in Turkey.… Continue reading Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 252 – Three Vacations
Touristy: “Dad! Where Are We Going?” Episode 101
The dads and their children are continuing their low-cost backpacking trips abroad, and this week covered some exciting – if not very touristy – activities. Dog Sledding Yoon Min Soo, Yoon Hoo, Ahn Jung Hwan, and Ahn Ri Hwan join once again in Banff, Canada. The main reason for this is because the Yoons have run… Continue reading Touristy: “Dad! Where Are We Going?” Episode 101
Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 17
“Birth of a Beauty“ resumes with Sa Ra abandoning her revenge course to protect Tae Hee. I’ll be honest- her decision isn’t a noble sacrifice. It is rather cowardice by simply giving up and letting the villains getting away unpunished, from attempted murder to real estate fraud. The story development is being replaced by makjang fillers and there aren’t any substantial improvement on the plot… Continue reading Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 17
Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – December Week 5
While the year is winding down, the top drama moments are not. As usual, they are a mix of funny, heartbreaking, and romantic scenes – just like our favorite K-drama.
2014 in Review: Love, Loss, and Lawsuits
2014 was certainly a dynamic year in the world of Korean entertainment! There were many budding relationships and marriages that popped up in 2014, as well as some great comebacks by much-beloved musicians. On the other hand, it was also one of the most difficult years in recent memory, with many tragic losses and disappointing lawsuits that… Continue reading 2014 in Review: Love, Loss, and Lawsuits
Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 16
Interests collide in episode 16 of “Birth of a Beauty.” Han Min Hyuk puts Han Tae Hee in a short-term coma in order to try taking down Winner Food, and Lee Kang Joon assists him with the interest of stopping the couple’s wedding. Even though Gyo Chae Yun also wants to stop the wedding, it… Continue reading Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 16