Chaebol. n. The Free Dictionary definition: “a conglomerate of businesses, usually owned by a single family, especially in Korea.” K-drama definition: a ridiculously rich, good looking man who has everything to offer to the (usually poor) girl he falls in love with except a perfect personality, which the girl usually changes anyways. Just because their personalities… Continue reading The Most Eccentric but Lovable K-Drama Chaebols
Category: Features
Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – June Week 1
These moments have us anticipating for more from our favorite shows, though, sadly, two of them just took their final bow last week. Boo! So, what’s on this week’s list? Let’s have a look!
The 10 Best New K-Pop Groups of 2015 So Far
Well, we have made it to the halfway point in this year (I know, where does the time go?), and 2015 has been jam-packed with debuting K-pop acts. Keeping track with all these new artists is anything but easy, and sorting the wheat from the chaff is no mean feat either. But never fear, Soompiers,… Continue reading The 10 Best New K-Pop Groups of 2015 So Far
7 Reasons Why GOT7 Has Got It All!
GOT7 debuted in January 2014, being JYP‘s newest boy group. GOT7 has already received so much love and recognition through various rookie and newcomer awards. I recently watched GOT7 live at the Korean Music Festival and their popularity within the audience was no joke. I could feel the love for GOT7, especially with my ears.… Continue reading 7 Reasons Why GOT7 Has Got It All!
6 Degrees of CNBLUE, K-Drama Edition
CNBLUE, where are you? If you haven’t seen the handsome band perform at one of their concerts, you don’t have to look far: the group’s been known to cross over into acting. There’s the currently airing “Orange Marmalade” with guitarist Lee Jong Hyun, and last year’s “The Three Musketeers” starring lead vocalist Jung Yong Hwa.… Continue reading 6 Degrees of CNBLUE, K-Drama Edition
The New F4 of K-Dramas
Move over, Lee Min Ho and Co.: there’s a new set of fresh-faced flower boys breakin’ hearts. It takes a fierce kind of presence to take over the legacy of a member of F4. (Don’t know what F4 is? See “Boys Over Flowers.”) They steal scenes from acting heavyweights, stir hallways with gossip, and have the kind… Continue reading The New F4 of K-Dramas
9 Cute and Moisturizing Korean Hand Creams
Korean hand creams have the best of both worlds. On top of being moisturizing, they are often packaged in adorably cute bottles and tubes. Plus, they are often quite reasonably priced compared to higher-end brands. We’ve come up with a list of the best Korean creams out there to meet your hand care needs. These… Continue reading 9 Cute and Moisturizing Korean Hand Creams
The Perfect K-Dramas for a Summer Marathon
Summer: it’s the season for rest, relaxation, and marathoning dramas! Something about the long, warm, summer nights just inspires me to barrel through as many dramas as I can. In that spirit, here are some great dramas to marathon, broken up by genre. At some point in my life, I decided that each of these… Continue reading The Perfect K-Dramas for a Summer Marathon
Korean Weddings 101: A Basic Guide to Wedding Customs in Korea
Weddings, weddings, weddings! With so many celebrities tying the knot these days, you might be wondering what wedding customs are like in Korea. We’ve noticed some questions in the comments section – for sure, Korean weddings can be confusing for those not in the know. Let’s take this time to talk about how they’re typically done!… Continue reading Korean Weddings 101: A Basic Guide to Wedding Customs in Korea
Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – May Week 5
It’s another week of great moments. We cried, we laughed, and we were filled with emotions. Here are our top ten scenes from the final week of May!