TWICE’s “What is Love?” has risen above the rest of the competition, easily repeating as our No. 1 song this week! For the second straight week, “What is Love?” swept all music show wins. Despite scoring fewer points than last week, its closest competitors are dropping even further behind, and with no major new challengers this… Continue reading TWICE Stays On Top With “What Is Love?”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, May Week 1
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7 “Quick Burn” K-Dramas To Watch When You Want That Romance To Start ASAP
One of the best parts about watching K-dramas is being able to see the two main leads fall desperately in love with each other. We can never get enough of it, even though we know it’s going to happen. It’s especially exciting when it happens in the first or second episode as we’re able to be… Continue reading 7 “Quick Burn” K-Dramas To Watch When You Want That Romance To Start ASAP
10 Chinese And Taiwanese Rookie Actors We Are Loving In 2018
Chinese and Taiwanese dramas are making a considerable impact in Dramaland in 2018, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the adorable new faces who are not only good-looking, but display impressive acting ability as well! Here’s a list of some of the actors and actresses that have caught our eye this year, and we greatly anticipate seeing… Continue reading 10 Chinese And Taiwanese Rookie Actors We Are Loving In 2018
8 Weird K-Pop Tropes That You Didn’t Realize Happen In Almost Every MV
There are some themes and scenes that are familiar in K-pop music videos: idols posing in fancy cars, partying the night away, and even dancing in parking garages. But there are also some more obscure and downright odd tropes that have, for whatever reason, become inexplicably pervasive in K-pop MVs. They may be a bit nonsensical, but don’t be… Continue reading 8 Weird K-Pop Tropes That You Didn’t Realize Happen In Almost Every MV
When You Need A Breath Of Country Air: Reasons To Watch “Little Forest”
Following an enigmatic female lead, “Little Forest” is a quiet, contemplative movie featuring excellent performances and beautiful cinematography. Hye Won (played by the lovely Kim Tae Ri) moves back home to the country after failing a teaching exam and questioning her motivations to stay in Seoul. Hye Won is in her element digging in the… Continue reading When You Need A Breath Of Country Air: Reasons To Watch “Little Forest”
10 K-Pop Groups Who Are The Masters Of Teasing Each Other
Friendly banter between group members is always something worth waiting for, and there are some K-pop groups out there who have mastered their teasing skills. You can’t watch a variety show without some of them making fun of the others, and there are some iconic moments that are still running jokes in fandoms. Watching your favorites… Continue reading 10 K-Pop Groups Who Are The Masters Of Teasing Each Other
Exclusive: “Rich Man, Poor Woman” Cast Talks About Real-Life Chemistry, Characters, And Hopes For Drama
On May 3, upcoming drama “Rich Man, Poor Woman” held a press conference at Seoul Dragon City Hotel with actors EXO’s Suho (Kim Jun Myeon), Ha Yeon Soo, Oh Chang Suk, Kim Ye Won, and director Min Du Sik in attendance. “Rich Man, Poor Woman” is a remake of a Japanese drama about a genius… Continue reading Exclusive: “Rich Man, Poor Woman” Cast Talks About Real-Life Chemistry, Characters, And Hopes For Drama
First Impressions: “Mistress” Is Fresh, Fast, Sexy Fun
Mistress is as sexy as its British counterpart is known to be, not just on the relationship front, but also in the way that the witty dialogue is stitched together along with the framework of each woman’s individual tales and their joint stories that converge over a bloody murder. The four women — all friends… Continue reading First Impressions: “Mistress” Is Fresh, Fast, Sexy Fun
6 Latest K-Pop Styles We Wish We Could Pull Off In Real Life
K-pop provides a wealth of fashion inspiration for anyone looking to update his or her look. Whether it’s a simple, daily look or something a little more adventurous, here are some styles from currently promoting K-pop stars whose outfits from their new release concepts are perfect additions to a more chic yet wearable look: Festival… Continue reading 6 Latest K-Pop Styles We Wish We Could Pull Off In Real Life
Tough But Rewarding: What It Takes To Be A K-Pop Leader
Behind every great K-pop group is a great leader! There are many positions within an idol group: the main singer, the lead dancer, the maknae, and so on; but one of the hardest positions within a K-pop group is the position of the leader. While we might not always see it on stage, leaders take on… Continue reading Tough But Rewarding: What It Takes To Be A K-Pop Leader