How many idol group names can you remember off the top of your head? For this quiz we selected the top 30 boy groups and girl groups and will only give you the group name to start. While there are 150+ names in each category, it starts out easy with the most popular groups in… Continue reading QUIZ: How Many K-Pop Idol Group Members Can You Name?
Category: Features
K-Dramas: Too Much Casual Misogyny Onscreen?
As an avid viewer of K-dramas, I’ve grown passionate about the shows I watch every week. From noir thrillers to romances, body-switching comedies, and historical fiction, K-dramas are not only fun and entertaining, but they’re also a glimpse into a culture and a nation. But as a discerning viewer, I can’t help but notice the sometimes… Continue reading K-Dramas: Too Much Casual Misogyny Onscreen?
Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – April Week 4
We couldn’t get much done at home because we used up our time repeatedly watching the following scenes!
Investigations and Tears in “Angry Mom” Episode 11
A lot of people know Kang Ja’s (Kim Hee Sun) secret, which means that if she’s going to accomplish her goals, she needs to start working fast. Luckily, she has an amazing, hard-working team to support her. The powers they’re up against are certainly scary, and victory is far from guaranteed, but one thing’s for… Continue reading Investigations and Tears in “Angry Mom” Episode 11
Opinion: Why Censoring K-pop Lyrics Is a Farce
What subjects can stir up sentiments as strong as the issue of censorship in music? It is an issue you are either rabidly in favor of or doggedly oppose. The middle ground is lonely territory. It is an issue that has raged in K-pop almost before K-pop came into being. Its latest victim: girl group… Continue reading Opinion: Why Censoring K-pop Lyrics Is a Farce
April 2015 CFs: Song Triplets, Super Junior, Amber and More!
April has brought us another bounty of CFs filled with eye candy and cuteness. There are a great variety of advertisements to enjoy this month. We have cosmetics for K-Beauty aficionados, motor vehicles for car lovers, useful apps for Seoulites, and more! Be sure to comment which ones are your favorites in the comments below!
Epik High Has a Wild Parade in Manila
Epik High made waves in the Philippines last April 18 at the SM Skydome for the Manila leg of their “Epik High Parade” tour! Fans went wild when the group made their way to the stage. They opened the show with a mix of old and new, starting with “Encore” and following it up with… Continue reading Epik High Has a Wild Parade in Manila
9 Times “Running Man” Impressed You With Their Spot-on Transformations
As fans of Korean entertainment, we are no strangers to strange fashion choices, cross-dressing, and cosplaying of various iconic figures in pop culture. Remember when Super Junior did this? (via Tresor Studio) What makes these get-ups even funnier is when a group of people run with a theme, which is what happens often on the… Continue reading 9 Times “Running Man” Impressed You With Their Spot-on Transformations
12 Male Idols Who Look Even Hotter With Glasses
Nowadays, glasses are a must-have accessory worn by everyone from nerds to fashionistas. That being the case, you can be sure that K-pop artists are also in on the trend by wearing the thick-framed, hipster glasses popular today. Some people, like Chanyeol of EXO, are well-known for wearing glasses almost all the time (and looking… Continue reading 12 Male Idols Who Look Even Hotter With Glasses
The Scent of First Crushes in “The Girl Who Sees Smells” Episodes 5 and 6
We’re six episodes into “The Girl Who Sees Smells” now and if you hadn’t already been hooked into the plot and characters yet like me, then this week is the point of no return, because they sure know how to snag someone’s attention! Just like in previous episodes, this week was packed full of development,… Continue reading The Scent of First Crushes in “The Girl Who Sees Smells” Episodes 5 and 6