Category: Features

The Next Big Thing: 5 Rising Actresses You Ought to Know

Welcome back to “The Next Big Thing” series, where we feature some of the rising stars in the world of Korean entertainment! Not to be outdone by the gentlemen, we turn our attention now to the ladies who are making waves in their own right. Each uniquely captivating and endlessly talented, these actresses have the makings to… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: 5 Rising Actresses You Ought to Know

Recap: “Secret Door” Episodes 7 and 8

[tv]Thanks for supporting us by watching “Secret Door” on SoompiTV![/tv] I thought these two episodes suffered from what I call a “saggy middle” – the reason being that there were many scenes with very little to no action (a lot of reading books and trying to piece the puzzles together), and the music’s intensity was… Continue reading Recap: “Secret Door” Episodes 7 and 8

Final Call: “Surplus Princess”

[tv]Thanks for supporting us by watching “Surplus Princess” on SoompiTV![/tv] I’ll be honest. I was extremely disheartened to  learn that this series ended so quickly, with a running time of only 10 episodes. Before it was cut from the production team due to low ratings or lack of budget, “Surplus Princess” was an entertaining ride despite the… Continue reading Final Call: “Surplus Princess”

When Idols Decide to Act: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

K-Pop idols have a notoriously short shelf life. So not long after their debuts, many try to carve alternate careers to fall back on once they get too old to shake their tushes in choreographed dance moves. Today, the Couch Kimchi team will be talking about idols that act. Clockwatcher: This topic is particularly interesting to me… Continue reading When Idols Decide to Act: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

[First Impressions] “Tomorrow Cantabile” Episodes 1 and 2

Tomorrow Cantabile is a typical, charming rom-com/coming-of-age story about a young man, Cha Yoo Jin (Joo Won) who dreams of becoming a conductor like the great Sebastien Viera. However, his training is in classical piano (like his mother), and he’s faced with many obstacles, including his professors and their own petty jealousies and thirst for… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Tomorrow Cantabile” Episodes 1 and 2

Introducing Model Turned Actor Song Jae Rim

Song Jae Rim. Half a decade ago, this name would have been completely foreign to most eyes and ears, unless you happened to be incredibly savvy in the fashion industry where he could be found walking the runways of Juun. J, Herin Homme, and Ha Sang Beg. These days; however, the name Song Jae Rim… Continue reading Introducing Model Turned Actor Song Jae Rim

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – October Week 2

TaeTiSeo’s “Holler” held off two strong challengers to remain on top of our chart for the second straight week. “Holler” was No. 1 on M!Countdown and Music Bank last week. Overall, they scored 12 points more than last week to solidify its hold on to the top spot. Congratulations once again to TaeTiSeo. Moving up… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – October Week 2

[Halftime Report] “My Lovely Girl”

[tv]Thanks for supporting us by watching “My Lovely Girl” on SoompiTV![/tv] Now that “My Lovely Girl” has aired half of its episodes, let’s evaluate how it’s doing so far. Personally, I’m really enjoying this drama—and here are 6 reasons why: The setting. Maybe this is helped in part by the scandals currently plaguing the K-Pop… Continue reading [Halftime Report] “My Lovely Girl”