2017 was a stellar year for the women of K-dramas, giving us a multitude of leading ladies who inspired us with their strength, determination, and independence. In recognition of the talented actresses who brought these characters to life, we’ve selected 15 nominees for the 13th Annual Soompi Awards’ Actress of the Year category. Get to know the… Continue reading The 15 Actresses Who Most Inspired Us In 2017
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Giving Us What We Want: The Best Supporting Actresses Of 2017
Supporting actresses killed in 2017 with roles that bolstered our favorite dramas to new heights. These ladies brought spice and pizzazz to their scenes and not only added extra oomph to the dramas they appeared in, but also made themselves integral to an amazing watching experience. We wanted entertaining K-drama and they delivered, giving us… Continue reading Giving Us What We Want: The Best Supporting Actresses Of 2017
The 10 Best K-Drama OSTs Of 2017 That We’ll Never Forget
2017 was host to more superb dramas than I think we were prepared for: gripping narratives delivered with expert performances, romance so beautiful we couldn’t look away, and thrillers so intense we couldn’t look! But what would those truly engaging and memorable moments be without their original soundtracks? Below is a superlative list of the… Continue reading The 10 Best K-Drama OSTs Of 2017 That We’ll Never Forget
Naver TV Reveals Most Popular Videos And Channels Of 2017
Naver TV has announced the most popular videos of 2017! The majority of television clips from official Youtube channels are blocked in Korea, so Naver TV is the leading platform for television clips in Korea. The following results are based on data from January 1, 2017 through December 20, 2017. “Produce 101” and Wanna One showed explosive… Continue reading Naver TV Reveals Most Popular Videos And Channels Of 2017
Amazing K-Drama Casts That Really Got Us Invested In Their Stories
The Soompi Awards are back, and this round, we are paying tribute to the amazing ensembles that have elevated our favorite dramas. While we love our main leads, more often than not we also find ourselves falling in love with the other characters that orbit around them. Be it their friends, co-workers, family, or even… Continue reading Amazing K-Drama Casts That Really Got Us Invested In Their Stories
Secondary K-Drama Couples From 2017 We Need More Of
It’s hardly breaking news that the secondary couples of K-dramas can be just as gripping as the leads and are often the reason viewers stay with dramas they had almost given up. In the past, we’ve had Yoo Jung and Hak Chan from “Reply 1997,” Ga Eul and Lee Jeong from “Boys Over Flowers,” and… Continue reading Secondary K-Drama Couples From 2017 We Need More Of
The Top 10 Breakout K-Drama Actors Of 2017 You Need To Know
It’s always a pleasant and unexpected surprise to watch a K-drama and get totally invested in a character who is played by an unfamiliar face. It’s fun to look them up online and find that he or she has either been in many minor roles, a couple minor roles, or that it’s one of their first times… Continue reading The Top 10 Breakout K-Drama Actors Of 2017 You Need To Know
20 K-Drama Superlatives From 2017
We’ve had a wonderful year of K-dramas in 2017, with solid entries in varying genres. There were strong female leads to root for, romantic male leads to swoon over, vulnerable villains to love-hate, fantastical stories to captivate us, and beautiful cinematography to ogle at. So in an attempt to honor all these dramas that have accompanied… Continue reading 20 K-Drama Superlatives From 2017
Jung So Min And Lee Joon Dropped Adorable Clues About Relationship Before It Was Announced
It appears that actors Jung So Min and Lee Joon may have been hinting at their relationship status even before it was revealed to the public! The “Father Is Strange” co-stars were officially confirmed to be dating on January 1, when it was reported that they had been spotted out on a date during Lee… Continue reading Jung So Min And Lee Joon Dropped Adorable Clues About Relationship Before It Was Announced
The Most Memorable K-Drama Directors From 2017 And Their Unique Style
As another year in dramaland draws to a close, we look back on the gifts that 2017 bestowed upon us. Strong characterization, beautiful cinematography, gripping plots, and engaging performances. This year we saw a notable growth in style and delivery from some of our favorite directors, whilst sticking to the staples we recognize from their… Continue reading The Most Memorable K-Drama Directors From 2017 And Their Unique Style