On February 25’s episode of Mnet’s new performance show “We Kid” (short for “We Sing Like a Kid”), one of the young performers gets some tips and support from girl group Lovelyz! The young boy named Kwak Li Ahn, who is currently performing in the Korean version of “Les Miserables,” is first shown looking very… Continue reading Lovelyz’ Yein Helps Young Contestant Prepare for Performance on “We Kid”
Category: TV/Film
“Descendants of the Sun” Already Seeing Great Popularity in China
KBS2’s latest drama, “Descendants of the Sun,” is enjoying great popularity in China as the drama is broadcast simultaneously in Korea and China. On February 24, the first episode was uploaded to China’s major online video platform, iQiyi, and by the very next day the video had garnered over 30 million views. The drama is… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Already Seeing Great Popularity in China
Lee Beom Soo’s Son Da Eul Declares His Love for His Sister on “The Return of Superman”
Lee Beom Soo’s adorable son, Da Eul, recently showed off his affection for his older sister, So Eul. On February 25, “The Return of Superman” revealed a teaser of Lee Beom Soo’s family on Naver TV Cast. In the teaser, the family are sleeping together in one room. Da Eul wakes up after hearing his… Continue reading Lee Beom Soo’s Son Da Eul Declares His Love for His Sister on “The Return of Superman”
Community Post: Searching for Unicorns, Drama Style!
Ahh, it seems like everyone and their mother has a drama unicorn hidden up their sleeve! Well, I’m positive that the Soompi community won’t disappoint—behold the drama unicorns of the week! Do you recognize any of these dramas? Let us know below! 1) I’m not sure it’s a Chinese or Taiwanese drama. There are 3… Continue reading Community Post: Searching for Unicorns, Drama Style!
Conflict Between “Cheese in the Trap” Original Author and Drama Staff Surfaces
Conflict between the original writer of “Cheese in the Trap” and the drama staff has risen to the surface. Although “Cheese in the Trap” started off with great anticipation, viewers, the original author, and managing agencies are showing their dissatisfaction with the plotline of the latter half. On February 24, the original author Soonkki opened up about… Continue reading Conflict Between “Cheese in the Trap” Original Author and Drama Staff Surfaces
“Veteran” Wins Big at the 2016 Max Movie Best Films Awards
On February 25, the awards ceremony for the 2016 Max Movie Best Films Awards was held at the Universal Art Center in Seoul. The awards were chosen directly by Korean audiences, who voted on their favorite films of 2015. “Veteran” was the big winner of the night, taking home four of the 11 awards. The film… Continue reading “Veteran” Wins Big at the 2016 Max Movie Best Films Awards
BTS’s Rap Monster Wants to Have a Celebrity Bromance With GOT7’s Jackson
BTS’s Rap Monster and J-Hope make a surprise appearance on the upcoming episode of “Celebrity Bromance.” While Kim Min Jae and V are enjoying a late-night snack at a convenience store, Kim Min Jae thoughtfully throws a surprise birthday party for V on their last episode together. Before this part of the show, Rap Monster… Continue reading BTS’s Rap Monster Wants to Have a Celebrity Bromance With GOT7’s Jackson
“Running Man” Producer to Leave the Show in March
Fan favorite variety show “Running Man” will be seeing a change in producers starting in March. On February 25, producer Im Hyung Taek told OSEN that he will be joining the production staff of the Chinese version of “Running Man,” which is set to begin filming its fourth season on March 1. Im Hyung Taek… Continue reading “Running Man” Producer to Leave the Show in March
SHINee’s Taemin Transforms Into Seo Kang Joon’s Character for “SNL Korea”
SHINee’s Taemin will be the first guest of the new seventh season of tvN’s “SNL Korea.” On February 25, tvN revealed Taemin’s role on the upcoming episode of “SNL Korea.” Having appeared as a host during the sixth season of “SNL Korea,” many are looking forward to his reappearance on the show. More specifically, Taemin… Continue reading SHINee’s Taemin Transforms Into Seo Kang Joon’s Character for “SNL Korea”
“Descendants of the Sun” Off to Good Start With Top Viewership Rating
KBS2 drama “Descendants of the Sun” is off to a great start, touting top viewership ratings already and impressive chemistry among the cast members. According to Nielsen Korea on February 25, the “Descendants of the Sun” premiere dominated viewership ratings for all Wednesday-Thursday dramas on February 24, boasting a 14.3 percent rating in just its first… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Off to Good Start With Top Viewership Rating