For those who have been in K-pop for so long you’ve forgotten that some of these words are not real in English, this one’s for you. All-kill Everyone else: You, a K-pop intellectual: This term sounds very murderous, but it’s actually music to the ears of all K-poppers. A group achieves a realtime all-kill when their… Continue reading 6 Words That Mean Something Totally Different To K-Pop Fans
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7 Stages Of Watching A K-Drama With Your Best Friend
It takes a long time, but every once in a while, we K-mania fans finally manage to convert someone into a drama addict. Applaud yourself for the success! Whether it be your sibling, your best friend, or another unlucky family member, here are the five stages of watching a drama together. 1. You finally have a… Continue reading 7 Stages Of Watching A K-Drama With Your Best Friend
How We Doin’: First Impressions Of The New “Running Man” Mates
People are generally unwilling to accept change, especially when it is to something we are so familiar and comfortable with. So when the deluge of Running Man news continuously broke out, most fans were angry, apprehensive, and wanted to swear off the show altogether. But let’s be honest here. With the departure of Gary and… Continue reading How We Doin’: First Impressions Of The New “Running Man” Mates
IU Prevails With “Palette”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, May Week 1
IU’s “Palette” has become our new No. 1 song! This song wasn’t even on our chart last week, but with its promotion in full swing, it picked up three wins on music shows last week on “Inkigayo,” “M!Countdown,” and on the new “Music Core” chart ranking. “Palette” is the first song in more than three… Continue reading IU Prevails With “Palette”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, May Week 1
All Of The Reasons You Can’t Help But Love Shinhwa: Confessions Of An Orange Fangirl
Once upon a time, in a land that was less orange, a young girl (?) accidentally stumbled across a clip of Shinhwa Broadcast on a magical thing called YouTube. One clip led to another, and before she knew it, she had turned as orange as oranges can be. No, not this orange. THIS orange! Here… Continue reading All Of The Reasons You Can’t Help But Love Shinhwa: Confessions Of An Orange Fangirl
6 Reasons You Should Watch “Chicago Typewriter”
“Chicago Typewriter” is the new tvN drama that airs every Friday and Saturday. There was a lot of excitement surrounding this drama, especially because it was Lim Soo Jung’s return to drama-land since starring in her big hit drama “I’m Sorry, I Love You” — remember that amazing drama?! The fact that Yoo Ah In… Continue reading 6 Reasons You Should Watch “Chicago Typewriter”
16 GIFs That Sum Up K-Pop Concert FOMO
The internet and social media make FOMO — fear of missing out — all too real. Are your friends hanging out without you? Is there a party going on that you weren’t invited to? Will you miss out on something amazing — a crazy good deal? a celebrity sighting? — if you stay at home tonight? Now… Continue reading 16 GIFs That Sum Up K-Pop Concert FOMO
8 Idol Actors That Are Amazing At Action Scenes
As K-pop is becoming increasingly popular, many idols have tried their hands at acting as well. Some of these idol-actors have done well in their acting endeavors and are sharing their talent with more fans than ever before. Here are a few of our favorites that have not only done well on-screen, but have also… Continue reading 8 Idol Actors That Are Amazing At Action Scenes
6 Things Only Highlight Stans Understand
Even through name changes, company troubles, and member shake-ups, Highlight will forever be a beast in the K-pop world — and cute dorks everywhere else. Check out our list of things you can only understand if you’re a part of the Highlight fandom. Every. Single. Rookie. Joke. Let’s address the elephant in the room: Highlight was formerly the… Continue reading 6 Things Only Highlight Stans Understand
Feeling Nostalgic? Here Are 9 Must-Watch Taiwanese Dramas From The 2000s
The year 2001 was the year Taiwanese idol dramas became an official genre in Taiwanese broadcasting. Since then, we have been treated to wonderful dramas one after the other. These dramas are usually ‘lighter’ than Korean dramas, so if you’re looking for something that’s easily digestible or you just want a trip down memory lane, here… Continue reading Feeling Nostalgic? Here Are 9 Must-Watch Taiwanese Dramas From The 2000s