Category: Features

Part 2: Songs You Should Have Listened to in 2014 (But Probably Didn’t)

These days, the average, popular K-pop video reaches 3 to 5 million views within the first few months. For the heavy-hitters of K-pop like BIGBANG, Super Junior, and Girls’ Generation, the views quickly reach 10 million views on their official channels. While some of the songs on this list are from popular artists, their videos didn’t… Continue reading Part 2: Songs You Should Have Listened to in 2014 (But Probably Didn’t)

Noona Says: Lawsuits, Jail Time, and Religion, Oh My!

The Korean justice system was very busy this week dealing with the Korean entertainment industry, with several cases ending and a few new ones coming up as if to take their place. The driver who was responsible for the car crash that killed EunB and Rise received his prison sentence, and so did Lee Byung Hun‘s blackmailers.… Continue reading Noona Says: Lawsuits, Jail Time, and Religion, Oh My!

Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 20 (Final)

It’s time to say goodbye to Dal Po, In Ha, and company after 20 episodes of lies, laughs, and tears. The final episode of “Pinocchio” doesn’t hold a lot of surprises, but it’s a fitting ending nonetheless. These were my five favorite scenes of “Pinocchio” episode 20: 1. Cha Ok’s advice If you had told… Continue reading Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 20 (Final)

Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episodes 18 and 19

Finale week starts out with a double-header for “Pinocchio,” and I’m pleased to report that after last week’s less-than-stellar episodes, we’re back to the compulsive, occasionally dark fun that characterized the drama earlier on. With the end in sight, it’s time for our heroes to decide how far they’re willing to go, and how much… Continue reading Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episodes 18 and 19

First Impressions: “Perseverance Goo Hae Ra”

The premiere of “Perseverance Goo Hae Ra” certainly started with a bang! There is some sort of advertisement filming for Seohan Arts University, which seems to be the university our main characters attend. Though the context is still a little fuzzy—being that most of the main characters seem to be present even though they don’t… Continue reading First Impressions: “Perseverance Goo Hae Ra”

Highlights: “Pride and Prejudice” Episodes 20 and 21 (Final)

It’s the end of the line for the Public Safety Team, but the bad guys won’t go down without a fight. It’s time to see if our heroes can punish the people who think that their money and power is worth more than the life of a child. These were my five favorite scenes of… Continue reading Highlights: “Pride and Prejudice” Episodes 20 and 21 (Final)

The Aftermath: “Valid Love” Episodes 13 and 14

Once the dust settles, where does that leave us? Ah, this love’s gotten complicated. Il Ri’s (Lee Si Young) affair with Kim Joon (Lee Soo Hyuk) has unleashed its destruction and no one knows quite which way to go from here. Episodes 13 and 14 of “Valid Love” were a strange, weird aftermath of a broken marriage, filled with moments so awkward I… Continue reading The Aftermath: “Valid Love” Episodes 13 and 14

Final Call: “Birth of a Beauty”

[tv] Thank you for supporting us by watching Birth of a Beauty on SoompiTV! [/tv] “Birth of a Beauty” started with a bang this fall advertising to be a promising comedy show. Personally, I had a hard time watching it especially during the second half of the drama. The truth is I cannot fully express my disappointment. Don’t… Continue reading Final Call: “Birth of a Beauty”

Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 254 – The Couples

It is that time of the week again! “We Got Married” highlights with bubblybribri! As 2015 has started, our couples are more loving and affectionate towards each other than ever before. I am excited to see what this new year brings for our couples as they continue on with their married life. This week, I… Continue reading Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 254 – The Couples