When they are not busy making original music, K-pop acts often like to put a different spin on songs from a different era. Whether it’s old-school American/British pop, 90s RnB or Korean music from a time before K-pop even existed, you can bet one of your favorite artists has had a go at doing their… Continue reading Ten of the Best Cover Versions by K-Pop Artists
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What Is Love in Korean Dramas? A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Korean dramas have shown the viewers different facets, experiences, and emotional depth that helped us understand what love is. Everyone has their own definition of it. For today’s Round Table, we will explore the most common question all of us are eager to know more about: What is love? Rinchan: Its the thing we are… Continue reading What Is Love in Korean Dramas? A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
VOTE! Who Is The Sexiest Girl Group in K-Pop?
When reading my posts, it becomes pretty obvious that I’m a die-hard fan of guy groups in the K-pop world. Artists like Super Junior, Big Bang, Shinee and BTS are all at the top of my playlist. In recent years however, I have also become a true fan of some of the girl groups out there. If… Continue reading VOTE! Who Is The Sexiest Girl Group in K-Pop?
9 Things You Might Not Know About Jo Jung Suk
tvN’s “Oh My Ghost” has been gaining great popularity recently. There are a few possible reasons: the unique and interesting plot, the witty and funny script, but perhaps most importantly, the cute chemistry between the two leads. Everyone has at least heard of Park Bo Young – she’s already famous through several works, especially “A Werewolf… Continue reading 9 Things You Might Not Know About Jo Jung Suk
Top K-Drama Moments From the Final Week of July
Recently, our K-drama OTPs coped with hard-to-ignore truths while the villains got their comeuppance. We like to finish off the month with our favorite stories barreling through, and these moments did not disappoint as they’re all about breakthroughs. 1. “Oh My Ghost”: The truth comes out Like many people, we’re not sure if Chef likes Bong Sun, Soon Ae, or the combination… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the Final Week of July
Recap: 6 Moments from the KCON LA Concerts We Thoroughly Enjoyed
In case moving to the famed Staples Center is not enough of an indication for you, this year’s KCON was bigger, better, boasting a line-up of 10 acts that come from opposite ends of the K-pop spectrum, from power rookies Monsta X to practiced veterans Shinhwa. These ten artists – Monsta X, GOT7, SISTAR, Roy Kim, Super Junior, Block… Continue reading Recap: 6 Moments from the KCON LA Concerts We Thoroughly Enjoyed
Kim Soo Hyun, Super Junior, AOA, SISTAR, Block B, and More Walk The Red Carpet at KCON 2015 LA
Before each concert night at KCON 2015 in LA this past weekend, a special red carpet event was held for the fans and media to meet the stars up close. Alongside the performing K-Pop artists, actors Kim Soo Hyun, Son Ho Jun, and Daniel Henney also made an appearance at the event. Click on the… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun, Super Junior, AOA, SISTAR, Block B, and More Walk The Red Carpet at KCON 2015 LA
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 1
Girls’ Generation’s “Party” repeats as No. 1 this week with another easy win. This song topped the Inkigayo chart again last week and still ranked high on all chart sources. As a result, “Party” defeats two new top 10 entries by a healthy margin. Congratulations again to Girls’ Generations. Moving up 14 spots to No.… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 1
Top K-Drama Moments From the 4th Week Of July
In a perfect world, there would be three extra days in a week … Three extra weekend days that we can devote to our K-drama addiction, re-watching the best scenes from the latest episodes of our favorite shows. Which new K-drama moments had us wishing for this perfect world? Let’s take a look at the list! 1. “Scholar… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the 4th Week Of July
11 of the Absolute Most Adorable Moments From “Superman Returns”
“Superman Returns,” since its first airing in September of 2013, has been one of Korea’s most-loved shows, easily maintaining its spot as the most-watched show in its time slot. Especially with the current cast, where the kids come in – not just ones, but – twos and threes, the level of cute has risen tenfold. While… Continue reading 11 of the Absolute Most Adorable Moments From “Superman Returns”