Sunday afternoons have always been a treat for Korean TV viewers. “Running Man,” “Inkigayo,” “1 Night, 2 Days,” there is no day of the week better suited to gluing yourself to the sofa in front of the goggle box. For music fans, the last few months have been a boon, in the form of “King of… Continue reading The 8 Most Memorable “King of Mask Singer” Contestants Yet
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From K-Pop Idols to Actors: The Many Faces of Korean Cosmetics
In a country where beauty is a significant aspect of social life, it’s no wonder that the number of cosmetic brands is high. It’s even more amazing how every single large cosmetic company has a well-known celebrity endorser. We’ve seen the commercials and the posters, and their faces plastered on products, always with perfect skin,… Continue reading From K-Pop Idols to Actors: The Many Faces of Korean Cosmetics
5 Reasons to Look Forward to Super Junior’s Comeback!
The internet has been ablaze lately with MV and photo teasers for Super Junior’s July comeback for “Devil.” With major groups holding comebacks this summer, it looks like SMTOWN is giving it their all for the popular boy band’s comeback. Most of us know and love Super Junior, but maybe you’re a newbie to K-Pop… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Look Forward to Super Junior’s Comeback!
Top K-Drama Moments From the First Week of July
Hello July! What has your first week brought us from K-Dramaland? How about gazes full of yearning, an intimate bromance, a minute-long kiss, wistful memories, and … Well, how about just checking out our latest batch of top K-Drama moments? 1. “The Time We Were Not In Love”: Love is sneaky During another crisis with her broken heart,… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the First Week of July
6 Times K-Drama Actors Unabashedly Adored Their Co-Stars
1. So Ji Sub and Gong Hyo Jin- “She is so lovable.” In a promotion interview with SBS’s “One Night of TV Entertainment” for their drama, “Master’s Sun,” So Ji Sub describes what is it is like to work with her. He says: “She is so lovable. When she is acting, she has a unique… Continue reading 6 Times K-Drama Actors Unabashedly Adored Their Co-Stars
The Good and The Bad of Kim Sung Oh
Have you ever seen an actor who can play nearly every type of role given to them? Kim Sung Oh is that type of actor. In his 15-year career he has played a wide variety of different characters that includes a murderous psycho and an adorably awkward secretary. He plays his characters so well, you don’t think he… Continue reading The Good and The Bad of Kim Sung Oh
VOTE: Who Is The Best Celebrity Couple?
Lately, it seems like there is constant breaking news about celebrities dating. Whether the news articles are confirmed or continue to be rumors only, the most recent stories have involved some of the top names in the world of Korean entertainment. Out of all these K-pop or K-drama celebrities though, which famous couple is your favorite?… Continue reading VOTE: Who Is The Best Celebrity Couple?
Opinion: Why I Hate The K-Drama Wrist Grab
There’s something that’s been bothering me. I’ve seen it, you’ve seen it; we’ve all seen it. Let’s talk about the K-Drama Wrist Grab: it’s an inescapable sight to bear, men forcefully grabbing women by the wrist. It’s used in one of three major ways (yes, there are more): one, to stop a woman in her tracks. Two,… Continue reading Opinion: Why I Hate The K-Drama Wrist Grab
Top K-Drama Moments for the 4th Week of June
New shows have joined the ratings fray, and as the fight for the most viewership intensifies, the primetime dramas are rolling out their best scenes. So, which K-drama moments from the fourth week of June made our list? Check it out! 1. “Mask”: I am his wife We’ve been pulling our hair in frustration, waiting for Ji Sook to… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments for the 4th Week of June
The 10 Best K-Pop Girl Group Hits From the First Half of the Decade
Well, Soompiers, we are now into July, and officially into the second half of 2015…and also the decade! Seeing as how much fun we had bringing you our list of unforgettable boyband hits from the first half of the 2010s last week, it is now time to let the girls in on the act. This… Continue reading The 10 Best K-Pop Girl Group Hits From the First Half of the Decade