After weeks of getting to know and falling in love with our money-loving hotel owner Jang Man Wol (IU) and the “fragile” yet persistent human Goo Chan Sung (Yeo Jin Goo), we’ve entered the final stretch of this season’s buzziest (and utmost fashionable) drama “Hotel Del Luna.” Before we inevitably dissolve into a puddle of… Continue reading 10 Memorably Fantastical CGI Moments From “Hotel Del Luna”
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12 K-Pop Idols With Unique And Meaningful Stage Names
Since the dawn of time, or, um, sometime in the ’80s, we have been blessed by K-pop idols who stun us with their talent, charm us with their personalities, and baffle us with their stage names. Stage names are a fun K-pop tradition where performers go by an alias that adds an extra dimension to… Continue reading 12 K-Pop Idols With Unique And Meaningful Stage Names
K-Pop Idols Whose Talents Shine In Historical K-Dramas
When they’re not serenading us with their soulful voices, idols mesmerize us with their overflowing talent the moment they show up on the small screen. Whether it’s romance, action, or thriller, they channel their best acting skills and blow our minds in the process. One of the most compelling genres where they successfully leave us in awe… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Whose Talents Shine In Historical K-Dramas
8 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 11 And 12 Made Us Ugly Cry
Raise your hand if you ugly cried through “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 11 and 12! From this week’s featured ghosts to the humans we’ve become so dearly attached to, “Hotel Del Luna” delved into the depths of human emotions this week: sorrow, love, loss, and fear — particularly the fear of losing those we love. As Man Wol’s (IU) and… Continue reading 8 Times “Hotel Del Luna” Episodes 11 And 12 Made Us Ugly Cry
9 Times K-Pop Made A Cameo On U.S. TV And Film
Nowadays, K-pop is spreading worldwide at jaw-dropping speed. We went from hunting down Hallyu content online to keep up with our favorite idols, to having them pop in U.S. cinematic works as part of an OST or as cameos (either actual or a representative). Here are nine times U.S. productions made our day by giving… Continue reading 9 Times K-Pop Made A Cameo On U.S. TV And Film
ITZY Scores No. 1 Spot With “ICY”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, August Week 3
Super rookie female group ITZY scores their second chart-topping hit with “ICY,” moving up eight spots to become our new No. 1 song. This song won on “Inkigayo,” “Music Core,” “M Countdown,” and “Show Champion” last week. “ICY” also turned in high scores on all chart sources, easily winning the top spot on our chart.… Continue reading ITZY Scores No. 1 Spot With “ICY”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, August Week 3
12 K-Pop Girl Group Ballads That Non-Fans Are Missing Out On
Most K-pop fans are probably familiar with the bops that girl groups release as title tracks, but it usually takes a more dedicated fan to give a chance to their B-side tracks and special singles. Included in these are the hidden gems of emotional ballads, through which girl groups showcase their dazzling voices and talents. Here are some of… Continue reading 12 K-Pop Girl Group Ballads That Non-Fans Are Missing Out On
5 Feel-Good C-Dramas To Watch When You Need A Little Pick-Me-Up
There are days when you crave a clever and mind-bending thriller and days when you want to watch an epic period drama that will leave you bawling. However, on some days, we need a feel-good drama that will lift us up and make us laugh when we are not feeling up to it. Feel-good dramas… Continue reading 5 Feel-Good C-Dramas To Watch When You Need A Little Pick-Me-Up
These Male K-Pop Stars Prove That There Are No Gender Boundaries In Fashion
K-pop as an industry has long been pushing the boundaries of fashion. From stages and music videos to photo shoots and even street wear, K-pop is constantly shattering gender norms by refusing to adhere to traditional expectations of beauty and fashion. These male stars are all trendsetters in their own right. They’re redefining masculinity in Korea and… Continue reading These Male K-Pop Stars Prove That There Are No Gender Boundaries In Fashion
Timeless Glamour: Inside IU’s Hauntingly Beautiful Fashion From “Hotel Del Luna”
We thought we knew K-drama fashion until IU came along in “Hotel Del Luna” and changed everything. In her role as Jang Man Wol, a one-thousand-year-old hotelier in charge of a hotel for ghosts, IU channels all the best trends of the past millennium to give her otherworldly character an unparalleled fashion sense that’s like nothing we’ve ever… Continue reading Timeless Glamour: Inside IU’s Hauntingly Beautiful Fashion From “Hotel Del Luna”