The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety shows! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, interaction, media coverage, community awareness, and viewership indexes of 50 popular variety programs, using big data collected from October 6 to November 6. MBC’s “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”)… Continue reading November Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Category: TV/Film
Choi Woo Shik Joins Park Seo Joon In Talks For New “Youn’s Kitchen” Sequel
Choi Woo Shik may be reuniting with producing director (PD) Na Young Suk for his new show! On November 5, it was reported that Choi Woo Shik would be appearing in Na Young Suk’s brand-new sequel to “Youn’s Kitchen.” Just like the original program, the new reality show will follow a cast of stars as… Continue reading Choi Woo Shik Joins Park Seo Joon In Talks For New “Youn’s Kitchen” Sequel
Legendary Filming Locations In Seoul That Are Worth Visiting
South Korea has always been a tourist destination. But with the mind-blowing growth of Hallyu in the past decade on a worldwide scale, the surge of visitors from all around the globe only keeps increasing with every passing day. Despite the pandemic’s halting effect on tourism, as soon as restrictions were lifted, people (Hallyu fans… Continue reading Legendary Filming Locations In Seoul That Are Worth Visiting
Kim Sun Ah’s Ex-Husband Seeks Out Ahn Jae Wook In “The Empire”
Ahn Jae Wook will find himself torn between his responsibility as a stepfather and his duty as a lawyer on JTBC’s “The Empire”! “The Empire” is a drama about the private lives and dark secrets of the overly ambitious “royalty” that rules over the most prestigious legal circles of Korea. Kim Sun Ah stars as… Continue reading Kim Sun Ah’s Ex-Husband Seeks Out Ahn Jae Wook In “The Empire”
Kim So Eun Runs Into Her Cheating Ex And His New Girlfriend In “Three Bold Siblings”
Get ready for an awkward encounter on the next episode of KBS 2TV’s “Three Bold Siblings”! “Three Bold Siblings” is a romance drama starring Im Joo Hwan as Lee Sang Joon, an A-list actor who is the eldest son of his family. When he gets into an unexpected accident during filming, he is reunited with… Continue reading Kim So Eun Runs Into Her Cheating Ex And His New Girlfriend In “Three Bold Siblings”
“The Golden Spoon” Ratings Rise As “Blind” Holds Steady Ahead Of Finale
Despite a change in air time, MBC’s “The Golden Spoon” saw its viewership rise last night! On November 4, the fantasy drama starring BTOB‘s Yook Sungjae aired in a later time slot than usual due to baseball coverage. However, “The Golden Spoon” still enjoyed an increase in ratings: according to Nielsen Korea, the drama climbed… Continue reading “The Golden Spoon” Ratings Rise As “Blind” Holds Steady Ahead Of Finale
Kim Min Jae Confirmed To Return For “Dr. Romantic 3”
Good news for “Dr. Romantic” fans: on-screen couple Kim Min Jae and So Ju Yeon will be reuniting for Season 3! On November 5, Kim Min Jae’s agency Nyam Nyam Entertainment confirmed that the actor would be returning for the upcoming third season of the hit drama. The agency announced, “Kim Min Jae is set… Continue reading Kim Min Jae Confirmed To Return For “Dr. Romantic 3”
Little Dose Of Happy: 4 Reasons To Watch “Cheer Up”
“Cheer Up” is the new rom-com series about a cheer squad on a college campus. The cheering squad is on the verge of breaking apart as the college continues to cut funding, which causes the team to work even harder. The stars of the show, Han Ji Hyun and Bae In Hyuk, are both a… Continue reading Little Dose Of Happy: 4 Reasons To Watch “Cheer Up”
Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Friends-To-Lovers K-Drama?
For the next part of the “Soompi & Viki Staff Talk” series, our staff members dish on the classic friends-to-lovers trope in K-dramas. Here’s what some of our staff members have to say on our favorite friends-to-lovers K-dramas: Warning: minor spoilers ahead Sehee: “Reply 1997” “Reply 1997” delivers a powerful story full of nostalgic warmth… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Friends-To-Lovers K-Drama?
OMEGA X’s Jaehan And Yechan’s BL Drama “A Shoulder To Cry On” Releases Statement Regarding Its Premiere Date
The production team of the upcoming web drama “A Shoulder to Cry On,” which stars OMEGA X’s Jaehan And Yechan, voiced their stance on the recent incident concerning the CEO of the boy group’s agency. “A Shoulder to Cry On,” which will mark both Jaehan and Yechan’s first leading roles in a drama, is a… Continue reading OMEGA X’s Jaehan And Yechan’s BL Drama “A Shoulder To Cry On” Releases Statement Regarding Its Premiere Date