Category: Features

Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty,” Episode 3

Episode 3 of “Birth of a Beauty” begins with Gyo Chae Yun choosing to pretend she didn’t see her fiancé with Sa Ra when she meets with Lee Kang Joon later that night. After asking if she could borrow some more money from Han Tae Hee for her date with Lee Kang Joon the next… Continue reading Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty,” Episode 3

5 Things I Loved About “Misaeng” Episodes 7 and 8

“Misaeng” keeps knocking me out with its weekly offerings of great acting performances, tight writing, lovely shots and editing, and heartwarming stories about characters we’ve grown to really care about. This week at the office was a tough one for everyone – Young Yi is still dealing with being on a team that abuses and… Continue reading 5 Things I Loved About “Misaeng” Episodes 7 and 8

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – November Week 2

There is a big shake up on top of our chart this week as two songs from outside of the top 10 last week moves up to take the top two spots. Both Epik High’s “Happen Ending” and BEAST’s “12:30” took all the music show wins last week as “Happen Ending” won on M!Countdown while… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – November Week 2

Why We Love Bromances: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Harold and Kumar. Crown Prince Sohyeon and his Musketeers. Ahhh, bromance! We enjoy it as much as watching the OTP kiss, and K-dramaland has some of the most memorable ones! Come and join our roundtable as the girls of Couch Kimchi study the charm of bromances and gush over our favorites. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 What attracts viewers to bromances? Page 2 Why are… Continue reading Why We Love Bromances: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

[VIDEO] Super Junior Awes Sungjae on AS4U

As is fitting for their nine year anniversary, this week’s “A Song For You” episode featured the legendary Super Junior! All active members (minus Siwon) came together to hang out with MC Kangin and discover how passionate their fans are! With all of the member’s MC experience, Sungjae’s fanboying, and just the sheer amount of… Continue reading [VIDEO] Super Junior Awes Sungjae on AS4U

Recap: A Reunion to Remember – g.o.d 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert

If you are a hardcore 90s K-pop fan, this is probably the reunion that you have been waiting for! And let me tell you, they came back with a hardcore BANG! After coming back with an album, a few more hit songs, and a concert in Korea, g.o.d finally came for their concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles,… Continue reading Recap: A Reunion to Remember – g.o.d 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert

I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (November 2 – November 8)

Welcome back, Soompiers, to another week full of adorable K-Pop Instagram posts to kick start your weekend! For this edition of K-pop Instagram, we’ll see a lot of SM artists in costume because they belatedly had their halloween party ㅋㅋㅋ You don’t mind seeing summore artists in costume, do you? As for the other artists… Continue reading I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (November 2 – November 8)

Highlights: “My Lovely Girl” Episodes 14, 15, and 16 (Final)

This week we had three episodes to wrap up “My Lovely Girl”, and the ending was just about what you’d expect, in ways both good and bad. Songs are sung, fathers are disapproving, time is jumped, and dogs with cancer are not miraculously cured (sob). These were my five favorite scenes from episodes 14, 15,… Continue reading Highlights: “My Lovely Girl” Episodes 14, 15, and 16 (Final)

9 Pictures That Prove Super Junior’s Amazing Friendship

On November 6th, the ever popular Super Junior celebrated their 9th anniversary. Over the years, the “Kings of K-pop” have grown as close as true brothers and constantly give fans a glimpse into their daily lives through pictures and SNS. To celebrate their 9th anniversary and the members’ amazing and unique relationship, here are nine… Continue reading 9 Pictures That Prove Super Junior’s Amazing Friendship