Blood types can be taken pretty seriously in South Korean culture. Just like horoscopes and MBTI’s, it’s a good ice-breaker for Koreans to understand what type of personality traits people might possess. Think we can guess what your blood type is based on your favorite K-dramas? Take this quiz to find out! Hey Soompiers, what… Continue reading QUIZ: Can We Guess Your Blood Type Based On Your Favorite K-Dramas?
Category: TV/Film
May Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between April 5 and May 5. “Taxi Driver 2” star Lee Je Hoon topped… Continue reading May Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
“The Good Bad Mother” And “True To Love” Ratings Rise To New All-Time Highs
Both JTBC’s “The Good Bad Mother” and ENA’s “True to Love” climbed to their highest ratings yet last night! On May 4, “The Good Bad Mother” continued its perfect streak of seeing its viewership rise with each new episode. According to Nielsen Korea, the fourth episode of the new drama starring Lee Do Hyun, Ra… Continue reading “The Good Bad Mother” And “True To Love” Ratings Rise To New All-Time Highs
Lee Moo Saeng, Hwang Bo Reum Byeol, Kim Young Jae, And Park Ho San Join Lee Young Ae In Upcoming Drama
Lee Young Ae’s upcoming drama “Maestra” (literal title) has confirmed the casting of more stars! tvN’s “Maestra” is based off a French work of the same name that depicts the hardships and growth journey of a female orchestra conductor who does her best to investigate the various mysteries that occur within the orchestra. While conductor… Continue reading Lee Moo Saeng, Hwang Bo Reum Byeol, Kim Young Jae, And Park Ho San Join Lee Young Ae In Upcoming Drama
Watch: “Fantasy Boys” Reveals Position Battle Performances And Results + Teases Shocking Semester 3 Rankings
“Fantasy Boys” has revealed the remaining performances from their exciting position battle! MBC’s audition program “Fantasy Boys” is the male version of “My Teen Girl,” the audition program that gave rise to the rookie girl group CLASS:y last year. The show is hosted by TVXQ‘s Changmin with mentors 2PM’s Wooyoung, Jung Jinyoung, WINNER‘s Kang Seung Yoon,… Continue reading Watch: “Fantasy Boys” Reveals Position Battle Performances And Results + Teases Shocking Semester 3 Rankings
MBC Shares Statement About Drama Extra Caught In Controversy + Bans Individual From Filming Sites
MBC has responded to a controversy regarding an extra from their upcoming drama “Lovers” (literal translation). On May 4, MBC released a statement announcing that the actor in question would not be appearing in the drama and that they had terminated their contract with the external company providing background actors. Warning: mentions of suicide and… Continue reading MBC Shares Statement About Drama Extra Caught In Controversy + Bans Individual From Filming Sites
Lee Do Hyun And Ra Mi Ran Turn Crisis Into Opportunity In “The Good Bad Mother”
JTBC’s “The Good Bad Mother” has shared a sneak peek of the life of 7-year-old Lee Do Hyun! “The Good Bad Mother” is a heartwarming comedy about a woman who must return to her motherly duties after her adult son unexpectedly becomes like a young child again. Lee Do Hyun will star as Kang Ho,… Continue reading Lee Do Hyun And Ra Mi Ran Turn Crisis Into Opportunity In “The Good Bad Mother”
11 Inspiring Sports-Themed K-Dramas To Watch
There is nothing that beats a good sports drama, whether it is football, baseball, soccer, badminton, or swimming, the list is endless. You don’t have to be a sportsperson or even be into sports to enjoy a sports drama. The line between reel and real gets blurred, and as the momentum builds up, there’s a… Continue reading 11 Inspiring Sports-Themed K-Dramas To Watch
Kim So Yeon Woos Lee Dong Wook With Roses In “Tale Of The Nine-Tailed 1938”
Lee Dong Wook has been thrown off by his unexpected reunion with Kim Bum and Kim So Yeon in “Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938”! Starring Lee Dong Wook, Jo Bo Ah, and Kim Bum, “Tale of the Nine-Tailed,” which aired at the end of 2020, tells the story of the male gumiho (a mythical nine-tailed fox) Yi Yeon (Lee Dong… Continue reading Kim So Yeon Woos Lee Dong Wook With Roses In “Tale Of The Nine-Tailed 1938”
Watch: EXO’s D.O. Desperately Calls For Help As He Gets Stranded In Space In 1st Teaser For “The Moon”
The long-awaited movie “The Moon” is finally coming! Back in 2021, it was confirmed that EXO’s D.O., Sol Kyung Gu, and Kim Hee Ae would be starring in the film “The Moon” and that filming had begun in the first half of the year. After two years, on May 4, “The Moon” finally announced its… Continue reading Watch: EXO’s D.O. Desperately Calls For Help As He Gets Stranded In Space In 1st Teaser For “The Moon”