Category: Features

Noona Says: Kyu-Line Is the Dream

Noona, like many of you, did a total spazz out when it was announced that Kyu-line would be headlining their own variety show, “Fluttering India.” I almost could not believe it. A variety how starring the infamous and perfect Kyu-line is what dreams are made out of; perfect Noona dreams. I’m going to make an assumption… Continue reading Noona Says: Kyu-Line Is the Dream

18 Surprising Actor/Actress Appearances in K-Pop MVs

Although K-pop idols and singers are groomed from training to star in their own music videos, sometimes they prefer to share or give up the spotlight to someone from the world of K-drama. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement: The idols get some much-needed resting time away from the camera, and a young up-and-coming actor or… Continue reading 18 Surprising Actor/Actress Appearances in K-Pop MVs

Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 3-4

Sword fights, secret ninja assassin spy moonlighting as a gisaeng, and a lost princess who’s masquerading as a man around town? These are a few things that occurred this week on “Shine or Go Crazy.” Episodes 3 and 4 Review akinahana89: So, is it just me or did this week’s episodes slow down a bit in… Continue reading Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 3-4

Ones to Watch: Upcoming February 2015 K-dramas

Why am I constantly taken by surprise by how quickly another month has snuck by? It feels as if we were all ringing in the new year just yesterday, but here we are at the end of January 2015. And if January dramas were all about multiple personalities and crippling social disorders, February’s K-drama offerings are… Continue reading Ones to Watch: Upcoming February 2015 K-dramas

Woman Crush Wednesday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Park Ha

There’s nothing I love more than a woman capable of being independent and strong. Although there are plenty of characters that come to mind when I think about who applies, Park Ha from “Rooftop Prince” always makes the list. I might be cheating a little bit, but when you add in Park Ha’s past life,… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Park Ha

Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 256 – Finally Together

Welcome to another “We Got Married” highlights with bubblybribri! There has been so much going on and off screen with our couples lately, but let’s enjoy this recap for this past episode. This weekend’s episode was epic because it was the first time all three couples got together! You don’t want to miss this one!… Continue reading Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 256 – Finally Together

Exclusive: Ailee and San E Introduce “Unite the Mic” Tour in the United States, Canada and Turkey

Hi Soompiers! As you may know, Ailee, Jay Park and San E will soon “Unite the Mic” and go on tour together, thanks to fans’ votes on crowdfunding platform Krowdpop. Through a month-long voting process, fans have selected Istanbul, Toronto, New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, and San Francisco to host the three artists’ first joint concert… Continue reading Exclusive: Ailee and San E Introduce “Unite the Mic” Tour in the United States, Canada and Turkey

Weird Dreams and Dropped Bombs: “Valid Love” Episodes 17 and 18

How far did you want to go? “Why can’t you just leave Jang Hee Tae?” Kim Joon (Lee Soo Hyuk) asks Il Ri (Lee Shi Young). I was wondering the same thing. Yikes, these two episodes of “Valid Love” were a miserable mess, with folks wising up – and some taking matters into their own… Continue reading Weird Dreams and Dropped Bombs: “Valid Love” Episodes 17 and 18

Fashion Review: “Valid Love” Streetwear Style

For an unemployed college graduate, Jang Ki Tae (Park Jung Min) has some serious style on “Valid Love”. Printed bombers, graphic tees, and smart crew neck sweatshirts. Toggled coats, colorful puffer jackets, and fur trimmed hoods. Vintage inspired shades and versatile winter layers. A mix of comfortable and cosmopolitan, casual with a subtle edge.  The drama had me… Continue reading Fashion Review: “Valid Love” Streetwear Style