Category: Features

Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 17

“Birth of a Beauty“ resumes with Sa Ra abandoning her revenge course to protect Tae Hee. I’ll be honest- her decision isn’t a noble sacrifice. It is rather cowardice by simply giving up and letting the villains getting away unpunished, from attempted murder to real estate fraud. The story development is being replaced by makjang fillers and there aren’t any substantial improvement on the plot… Continue reading Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 17

2014 in Review: Love, Loss, and Lawsuits

2014 was certainly a dynamic year in the world of Korean entertainment! There were many budding relationships and marriages that popped up in 2014, as well as some great comebacks by much-beloved musicians. On the other hand, it was also one of the most difficult years in recent memory, with many tragic losses and disappointing lawsuits that… Continue reading 2014 in Review: Love, Loss, and Lawsuits

Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 16

Interests collide in episode 16 of “Birth of a Beauty.” Han Min Hyuk puts Han Tae Hee in a short-term coma in order to try taking down Winner Food, and Lee Kang Joon assists him with the interest of stopping the couple’s wedding. Even though Gyo Chae Yun also wants to stop the wedding, it… Continue reading Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 16

“Modern Farmer” Final Call

After a great run, “Modern Farmer” has finally come to an end. Our four stooges have had their ups and downs, screwing things up almost every step of the way, but they never really gave up. Each of the main characters had some sort of growth, some more than others, but growth nonetheless. 1. Han… Continue reading “Modern Farmer” Final Call

Edward1849’s Recommended Top 20 K-Pop Songs of 2014

*Edward1849 is the long-time curator of our Weekly Music Chart* Happy Holidays everyone. It’s that time of the year and I find myself writing this post once again.  It is increasingly difficult in recent years to select 20 songs for my list.  There are so many great songs and artists to choose from, and as… Continue reading Edward1849’s Recommended Top 20 K-Pop Songs of 2014

I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (December 21 – December 27)

Merry Christmas, Soompiers! The year’s almost over and we’re counting down to the last few days of the year. But before the year ends, we’ll take a look at this week’s adorable K-Pop Instagram posts to kick start your last week for this year! Find out how your favorite K-pop artists spent the past week–and… Continue reading I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (December 21 – December 27)

Ones to Watch: Upcoming January 2015 Dramas

Ah, 2014, you’ve been good to us. We bid you farewell with a sense of nostalgia that always comes with the end of the year, but just as we goodbye, we also say hello. The new year brings fresh starts, the prospect of something unexpected, and bold and daring pursuits. So rub that end-of-the-year-celebratory daze from… Continue reading Ones to Watch: Upcoming January 2015 Dramas

Winners of The 2014 KBS Entertainment Awards

That time of year is finally upon us! It’s time to look back at the year and award the top achievers of the variety show world! The festivities begin today with the highly anticipated 2014 KBS Entertainment Awards hosted by Yoo Hee Yeol, Shin Dong Yup and Sung Si Kyung! Join us as we live blog… Continue reading Winners of The 2014 KBS Entertainment Awards

Q&A With Krowdpop: CEO Talks Crowdfunding Upcoming “Unite the Mic” Tour With Jay Park, Ailee & San E

Three of K-pop’s most prominent artists – Jay Park, Ailee, San E – are coming together for a joint show, thanks to a platform that allows fans to crowdfund various K-pop concerts. Krowdpop, the world’s first crowdsourcing platform for K-pop concerts, has a mission: getting fans what they want. The platform, originating from KPOP UNITED,… Continue reading Q&A With Krowdpop: CEO Talks Crowdfunding Upcoming “Unite the Mic” Tour With Jay Park, Ailee & San E