Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Harold and Kumar. Crown Prince Sohyeon and his Musketeers. Ahhh, bromance! We enjoy it as much as watching the OTP kiss, and K-dramaland has some of the most memorable ones! Come and join our roundtable as the girls of Couch Kimchi study the charm of bromances and gush over our favorites. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 What attracts viewers to bromances? Page 2 Why are… Continue reading Why We Love Bromances: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Category: Drama
Kang Sora Keeps “Misaeng” Viewer Ratings Promise Through Chicken + Beer Party with Office Employees
Actress Kang Sora has successfully carried out her viewer ratings promise for the tvN drama “Misaeng.” On November 8, the actress’s agency, Will Entertainment, revealed that Kang Sora enjoyed a ‘Chi-Maek’ (Chicken + Beer) party with office employees of a company she personally chose, this past November 7. Last month, on October 23, the cast… Continue reading Kang Sora Keeps “Misaeng” Viewer Ratings Promise Through Chicken + Beer Party with Office Employees
Mystery Surrounding Shin Sung Rok’s Character in “Liar Game” to Unravel in Upcoming Episodes, Drama Heading into Original Korean Story
Cable channel tvN’s “Liar Game” is set to unveil the mystery surrounding the identity of Shin Sung Rok’s character Kang Do Young. In the upcoming seventh and eighth episodes to be aired on November 10 and 11, respectively, the drama will be making its way into the original story of the Korean adaptation. Shin Sung… Continue reading Mystery Surrounding Shin Sung Rok’s Character in “Liar Game” to Unravel in Upcoming Episodes, Drama Heading into Original Korean Story
Jung Woong In to Cameo in “Pinocchio” as Min Joon Gook from “I Hear Your Voice”
Actor Jung Woong In will be reprising his role as the iconic villain Min Joon Gook from “I Hear Your Voice” for a cameo in the upcoming drama “Pinocchio.” Lee Jong Suk who worked with Jung Woon In on “I Hear Your Voice” is the leading actor of “Pinocchio.” A broadcast insider told the media, “Jung Woong… Continue reading Jung Woong In to Cameo in “Pinocchio” as Min Joon Gook from “I Hear Your Voice”
Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara Talk about Their Upcoming Time Slip Drama
MBC’s fifth “Drama Festival” special, called “Old Goodbye” (tentative English title), has dropped stills of stars Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara, who will be making a quick reunion following “Fated to Love You.” “Old Goodbye” is a ‘time slip’ story about second chances, and tells the story of a man, who, for his dying wife,… Continue reading Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara Talk about Their Upcoming Time Slip Drama
“War of Words” Park Ji Yoon: “Only Thing Unrealistic about ‘Misaeng’ Is Kang Sora’s Body”
On the latest episode of talk show “War of the Words,” the panelists talked in detail about tvN‘s latest hit drama, “Misaeng.” Talking about the product placement in the drama, the members of “War of the Words” praised how subtle the product placement were, as the items fit into the office setting so naturally. Examining a… Continue reading “War of Words” Park Ji Yoon: “Only Thing Unrealistic about ‘Misaeng’ Is Kang Sora’s Body”
“My Lovely Girl” Concludes with 5.5% Rating
SBS‘ Wednesday-Thursday evening drama “My Lovely Girl” has completed with a 5.5% rating for its final episode. According to Nielsen Korea, the November 6 finale of the romance drama had a 5.5% rating, while KBS‘ “Blade Man” reported a 4.0% and MBC‘s “Mister Baek” scored a 13.9% in ratings. On the last episode of “My Lovely Girl,”… Continue reading “My Lovely Girl” Concludes with 5.5% Rating
Park Shin Hye Talks About How She Prepared For Role in “Pinocchio”
At a recent production presentation for the upcoming SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama “Pinocchio” held last November 6, actress Park Shin Hye talked about her role and preparations as the junior reporter who cannot lie, Choi In Ha. “I wasn’t able to personally experience the actual way of how junior reporters work (going around police stations and… Continue reading Park Shin Hye Talks About How She Prepared For Role in “Pinocchio”
Worst Hairstyles: K-Drama Edition
The drama “Pinocchio” is debuting next week on November 12, and our team couldn’t help but be reminded of all the questionable hairstyles we’ve seen on the small screen. So, we present to you a list of these amazing hot messes – in no particular order – in honor of all that K-drama hair should never… Continue reading Worst Hairstyles: K-Drama Edition
Lee Jong Suk on His Hair in “Pinocchio”: “It Was Uglier Than I Had Imagined”
Recently, a press conference was held for the upcoming SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama “Pinocchio,” where actors Lee Jong Suk, Park Shin Hye, Kim Young Kwang, and Lee Yoo Bi were in attendance. At the event, Lee Jong Suk shared his thoughts on his much-talked-about hair. He said, “In the drama, my hair changes once I become… Continue reading Lee Jong Suk on His Hair in “Pinocchio”: “It Was Uglier Than I Had Imagined”