Outside Seoul is a golden nugget in the vast desert called the Internet. Accomplishing the most difficult combination of irreverent yet thoughtful, blogger Llamaesque brings the perspective of someone raised completely outside of Korean culture, but completely immersed in the K-Drama universe. As someone who has probably watched more Korean dramas in the past 2… Continue reading [Outside Seoul] The Drama Doldrums (with Random Recs!)
Category: TV/Film
“That Winter, The Wind Blows” Essay Book To Be Released
If you loved watching the highly acclaimed drama series, “That Winter, The Wind Blows,” you’re going to want the photo essay book! The creators of “That Winter, The Wind Blows” have compiled still cuts from your favorite scenes onto glossy pages of a photo book for your viewing pleasure. Some of the photos to be… Continue reading “That Winter, The Wind Blows” Essay Book To Be Released
Bang Ye Dam Knew the Winner of SBS “K-Pop Star 2” a Little Beforehand?
Turns out, fellow “K-Pop Star” season 2 competitor Bang Ye Dam knew about Akdong Musicians‘ win before they did. On April 17, “K-Pop Star” season 2 winners Akdong Musicians gave an interview with SBS‘s “One Night of TV Entertainment” while recording for the OST of drama “All About My Romance.” When the siblings were… Continue reading Bang Ye Dam Knew the Winner of SBS “K-Pop Star 2” a Little Beforehand?
MBC “Infinity Challenge” to Celebrate Its 8th Anniversary with Special Musical Theater Episode
The headlining MBC variety show, “Infinity Challenge,” will celebrate its 8th anniversary on April 23. As a way of celebrating such a monumental moment, the members of “Infinity Challenge” will be producing a musical theater stage. It has been reported that the members have been filming for the past three weeks for the special episodes of “Special Musical Theater Performance… Continue reading MBC “Infinity Challenge” to Celebrate Its 8th Anniversary with Special Musical Theater Episode
Lee Da Hae Prepares Gift for Staff of IRIS2
Actress Lee Da Hae thanked the hard working staff of KBS “IRIS2” with 100 whole roasted chickens on the last day of filming. She personally handed out the food in individual packages to each and every one of the staff members with kind words. Director Park Hyun Hak of Lee Da Hae’s agency, Forestar Entertainment, explained,… Continue reading Lee Da Hae Prepares Gift for Staff of IRIS2
Song Ji Hyo Once Slept 48 Hours
What was the longest you have ever slept? For the actress Song Ji Hyo, it was two whole days, or a whopping 48 hours. When the actress was asked during the filming of KBS’ “Happy Together” if she was popular when she was a student, Song Ji Hyo replied that she doesn’t know because she… Continue reading Song Ji Hyo Once Slept 48 Hours
2AM’s Seulong Wanted to Quit Promoting the Song “Nagging” with IU
On the recent episode of KBS’s “Happy Together 3,” which was aired on April 18, 2AM’s Seulong revealed a story behind his duet song with singer IU. The song “Nagging” was released in 2010 and was well loved by many fans for its beautiful harmony and adorable lyrics. During the show, Seulong revealed, “Every time… Continue reading 2AM’s Seulong Wanted to Quit Promoting the Song “Nagging” with IU
Song Ji Hyo and Yoo Jae Suk Show Off Their Close Friendship
Rising as the next “National Siblings” after the Yoo Jae Suk and Lee Hyori duo from the variety show “Family Outing,” Yoo Jae Suk and Song Ji Hyo, who appear together in “Running Man,” showed off their close friendship in the KBS talk show, “Happy Together.” Yoo Jae Suk revealed that when he first met… Continue reading Song Ji Hyo and Yoo Jae Suk Show Off Their Close Friendship
Secret’s Hyosung Reveals Her Successful Diet Regime
Recently, Secret’s Hyosung revealed a diet plan that allowed her to lose 5kg (11 pounds). On KBS’s “Vitamin,” which was aired on April 17, Hyosung stated, “I am currently going back and forth between the one-meal-per-day and five-meals-per-day diet plans.” She continued, “Before one-meal-per-day diet became popular, I was already on this program starting last… Continue reading Secret’s Hyosung Reveals Her Successful Diet Regime
Lee Seung Gi Injured while Filming “Gu Family Book”
It’s been belatedly reported that singer-actor Lee Seung Gi was injured while filming for the MBC drama “Gu Family Book.” His skin was ripped off the back of his hands while filming an action scene for episode four. It was a scene in which he and Suzy are attacked by a hoard of assassins in… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi Injured while Filming “Gu Family Book”