tvN’s hit drama “Goblin,” which ended its 16-episode run in January of this year, has become the most watched Korean drama through VOD (video on demand). On April 26, Cable TV-IPTV announced that from December of 2016 to February 2017, “Goblin” brought in a staggering total revenue of about 14 billion won (approximately $12.5 million).… Continue reading tvN’s “Goblin” Surpasses “Descendants Of The Sun” To Become Most Watched On Demand Drama By Far
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“Descendants Of The Sun” Receives Grand Prize At Broadcasting Awards For Excellence In Production
KBS’s “Descendants of the Sun” received the Grand Prize at the Korea Communications Commission Broadcasting Awards 2017. This award show was held on March 20, and around 300 people attended the event, including governmental workers and broadcast industry representatives. A total of 338 works were evaluated for this award show, and the Grand Prize went… Continue reading “Descendants Of The Sun” Receives Grand Prize At Broadcasting Awards For Excellence In Production
Song-Song Couple And “Descendants Of The Sun” Team Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary Since Drama Aired
Can you believe it’s already been a year since we saw Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo together in one production? The two main actors and many others from the “Descendants of the Sun” crew recently reunited to celebrate a momentous occasion, the drama’s 1-year anniversary. Song Hye Kyo also shared a collage of photos from… Continue reading Song-Song Couple And “Descendants Of The Sun” Team Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary Since Drama Aired
QUIZ: Can You Guess The K-Drama Based On These Poorly Explained Plots?
Are you an avid drama watcher? Take this quiz of completely random and poorly written drama descriptions to see how well you know your dramas! Soompiers, how well did you do? Let us know in the comments below! autumn93 is a lifelong asiandramaholic; she actually can’t remember a time when she hasn’t been drunk off of… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Guess The K-Drama Based On These Poorly Explained Plots?
Announcing The Results Of The 12th Annual Soompi Awards!
Every year, we are able to say that this year’s Soompi Awards is the most exciting yet, and the 12th Annual Soompi Awards continues that trend. We received nearly 100 million votes from 139 countries – more than double the number of votes from 2015! With K-pop continuing to grow in popularity, we’re so happy to… Continue reading Announcing The Results Of The 12th Annual Soompi Awards!
Americans’ 5 Favorite Korean Actors, Actresses, And Dramas Revealed
The U.S. branch of the Korea Creative Content Agency recently released the results of a survey they did through online K-drama streaming sites over a period of two weeks. According to the survey, 73.5 percent of K-drama viewers in the United States are females between 10 and 35. The favorite genre is overwhelmingly romantic comedy, with… Continue reading Americans’ 5 Favorite Korean Actors, Actresses, And Dramas Revealed
15 Must-Watch K-Dramas From 2016
The dramas of 2016 were the heartbeat of international Hallyu fans. Viki fed viewers with life sustaining dramas, talented actors, addicting storylines, and a thirst for more. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 15 dramas from 2016. Moonlight Drawn by Clouds Park Bo Gum took the lead in not one, but two,… Continue reading 15 Must-Watch K-Dramas From 2016
QUIZ: Can You Name The K-Drama Based On The Lead Characters’ Names?
Some lead characters have names that are so memorable that even presidents use them as aliases. Say, Ha Ji Won’s character Gil Ra Im from “Secret Garden.” Here, we don’t need you to take on a different identity, but can you identify the K-drama based on these lead characters’ names? Take the quiz to find out!… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Name The K-Drama Based On The Lead Characters’ Names?
Director Of “Saimdang, Light’s Diary” Hopes To Score Like “Descendants Of The Sun”
The main producing director of “Saimdang, Light’s Diary,” Yoon Sang Ho, revealed his thoughts about pre-producing the entire drama in the same way “Descendants of the Sun” was made. “Many people had doubts about ‘Descendants of the Sun’ before it became a big hit. Personally, I think it’s really well-made, and I’m envious of the… Continue reading Director Of “Saimdang, Light’s Diary” Hopes To Score Like “Descendants Of The Sun”
QUIZ: Can You Identify These 2016 K-Dramas With A Single Screenshot?
The year is slowly coming to an end and as we look forward to all the amazing dramas 2017 will bring, let’s reminisce the amazing dramas of 2016. Ready to put your K-drama obsession to the test? Take this quiz to find out just how well you know the 2016 Drama of the Year nominees from a… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Identify These 2016 K-Dramas With A Single Screenshot?