Category: Features

7 Must-Listen K-Pop/Hip-Hop Collaborations from 2014

If someone told me in 2010 that big names of Korean underground hip-hop would collaborating with chart-topping idols by 2014, I would’ve told them to take their jokes elsewhere. K-pop and real hip-hop? Collaborating like it’s no big deal? Please. But that’s exactly what happened. In 2014, we had breakthroughs by artists from season three of “Show Me the Money,” followed by… Continue reading 7 Must-Listen K-Pop/Hip-Hop Collaborations from 2014

Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 9-10

Synopsis Hwang Bo Yeo Won (Lee Ha Nui) is able to read more into Shin Yool (Oh Yeon Seo)’s relationship with Wang So (Jang Hyuk) and flat out tells her to stop seeing him since he isn’t someone she should get close to. Of course, Shin Yool doesn’t know what she’s talking about since she… Continue reading Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 9-10

This Month in CFs: Song Jae Rim, Lee Min Ho, IU, and More

Most Hollywood celebrities wouldn’t risk their reputation by using their fame to advertise beer or chicken, but in Korea, celebrity appearances in print ads and commercial films (CFs) are an acceptable and even desirable form of self-promotion. There are so many celebs in ads, in fact, that it would be impossible to cover all of them, but we… Continue reading This Month in CFs: Song Jae Rim, Lee Min Ho, IU, and More

7 Things You Should Know About Dating in Korea

Every culture has its unique dating customs, and Korea is definitely no exception. In Korea, dating is all about showing your affection for each other – couple menus, shirts, and sneakers are everywhere, and every month has at least one special, albeit incredibly commercial, day for couples to celebrate. There’s just so much to do… Continue reading 7 Things You Should Know About Dating in Korea

Final Call: “Punch”

“Punch” is, certainly for me, one of the best crime thrillers for a long time. The setting is primarily focused on the heavy presence of corruption in law enforcement and the judiciary system. I also need to admit this is also one of the most difficult dramas to analyze since it requires a moderate comprehension about police crime. I can… Continue reading Final Call: “Punch”

“We Got Married” Ep. 259 – Love and Scandals Are All Around

It was Valentine’s Day when the most recent episode of “We Got Married” aired. This week’s episode was full of happiness and laughter, but also a little bit of emotion and honesty. Our couples had a lot of fun with each other, but there were also some controversial topics brought up within the episode. There… Continue reading “We Got Married” Ep. 259 – Love and Scandals Are All Around

Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – February Week 3

A favorite show graces our top 10 for the final time, leaving us with more fond moments than we can squeeze in this list, but we must also make space for other dramas, which gave us lots of exciting scenes that we had in a constant cycle of play, pause, and repeat.

Beloved but Overused K-Drama Plot Devices

If I could write my own K-drama, how would it go? To be honest, not very well. (Shout out to all the writers – we wouldn’t be K-drama watchers, fans, and lovers without their amazing talent!) But I can guarantee you one thing: My drama would not include the following overused, extremely frustrating, not-even-vital plot devices. Memory… Continue reading Beloved but Overused K-Drama Plot Devices

14 Super Sexy Photos of 2PM’s Chansung

When people hear the words “K-pop” and “chocolate abs” in the same sentence, many of their thoughts automatically turn to the deliciously sexy members of 2PM. While there is no doubt that every single member of the group has fantastic bodies and are famous for their builds, it’s undeniable that one of the most athletic and physically fit members… Continue reading 14 Super Sexy Photos of 2PM’s Chansung