Before I fell down the rabbit hole of all things Korean, I was already in a hole of all things Taiwanese. The 2000s were huge for Taiwanese dramas, and “idol dramas” (偶像剧) as a genre was taking Asia by storm. The year 2009 continued to deliver memorable hits, and as they celebrate their 10th birthday… Continue reading 8 Taiwanese Dramas That Are Turning 10 Years Old This Year
Category: Features
18 Veteran Actors You’ll Spot In All Your Favorite K-Dramas
Why do the lead actors get all the glory, huh? Yes, they’re pretty and yes, they do a good job (well, most of them). But too often we forget the unsung heroes of K-dramas – the moms, coworkers, secretaries, and evil ministers who make the world go round. Without them, every drama would just be… Continue reading 18 Veteran Actors You’ll Spot In All Your Favorite K-Dramas
7 Refreshing K-Dramas That Feature Cliches With Reversed Gender Roles
Cliches — some of us are aware of them, some of us don’t give a damn. A lot of times, we get so used to seeing cliches and tropes in dramas that the minute a guy starts power walking towards the girl (who happens to be talking to the second lead), we’re already expecting a… Continue reading 7 Refreshing K-Dramas That Feature Cliches With Reversed Gender Roles
BLACKPINK Takes No. 1 Spot With “Kill This Love”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, April Week 4
BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love” moves up three spots to take over as our new No. 1 song! This song won on “Inkigayo” last week and also ranked high on every chart source, enabling BLACKPINK to score their fifth No. 1 song on our chart. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Last week’s No. 1 song, IZ*ONE’s “Violeta,” dropped… Continue reading BLACKPINK Takes No. 1 Spot With “Kill This Love”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, April Week 4
7 Moments From Episodes 5 & 6 Of “Her Private Life” That Had Us Squealing
The hearts and butterflies have kicked up a notch this past week in episodes 5 and 6 of “Her Private Life.” The chemistry between Park Min Young and Kim Jae Wook is evident, so you can imagine our excitement when the two showed us just how intense their connection can be. Here’s a look at… Continue reading 7 Moments From Episodes 5 & 6 Of “Her Private Life” That Had Us Squealing
Short And Sweet: 9 C-Dramas For Busy People
Often at around 45 episodes, 60 episodes, or even 90 episodes, Chinese dramas are long. Veeery long. Especially when you’re super busy with your studies or work and can’t commit much time to your drama watching endeavors because you don’t want to start watching a series that will take you months to finish. Luckily, C-dramas… Continue reading Short And Sweet: 9 C-Dramas For Busy People
7 Reasons To Celebrate Ji Chang Wook’s Return From The Army
Ji Chang Wook, undoubtedly one of today’s ultimate K-drama crushes, is finally back from his military duties, and the beloved actor is already set to star in a romantic comedy. He’s surely bound to make fans who have missed him so happy once more with his amazing talents and genuine personality. The wait was definitely worth… Continue reading 7 Reasons To Celebrate Ji Chang Wook’s Return From The Army
8 K-Pop Remakes That Did Justice To Their Original Counterparts
When listening to music, we sometimes get a sense of déjà vu that reminds us of a song we could swear we’ve heard before. Since music production has a very long history, it’s only normal to come across similar melodies every now and then. Yet, there are times when we listen to a song that sounds original, only… Continue reading 8 K-Pop Remakes That Did Justice To Their Original Counterparts
12 K-Pop Music Videos To Give You The Spring-Summer Style Inspo You Need
It’s true, winter took a long time to say goodbye, but spring is finally here, and summer will be too very soon. Lighter outfits, brighter makeup, and hundreds of new possibilities to transform and experiment with your style open up as soon as the weather starts getting warmer, and what better inspo source than K-pop… Continue reading 12 K-Pop Music Videos To Give You The Spring-Summer Style Inspo You Need
Korean Films About Revenge That Are Served Ice Cold
Wanting revenge is a natural human instinct, but most of us know better than to act on such desires. Besides, it often proves better to forgive and forget than it does to hold onto a deep-seated grudge. The characters in these Korean films, however, embrace their desire for vengeance, often relying on shocking violence as… Continue reading Korean Films About Revenge That Are Served Ice Cold