Korean dramas have shown the viewers different facets, experiences, and emotional depth that helped us understand what love is. Everyone has their own definition of it. For today’s Round Table, we will explore the most common question all of us are eager to know more about: What is love? Rinchan: Its the thing we are… Continue reading What Is Love in Korean Dramas? A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
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Second Male Lead Syndrome: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
How many times have you fallen for the second male lead? Did you cry when he didn’t get the girl or end up throwing things out of rage? Why exactly do drama writers make that other guy so damn charming and sweet? This week, the Couch Kimchi girls will dissect our infatuation with some of K-drama’s second male leads.… Continue reading Second Male Lead Syndrome: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
“Empress Ki” Viewership Rating in Taiwan Reaches Over 5%, Follows the Success of “Dae Jang Geum” in 2004
The historical drama “Empress Ki,” which stars Ha Ji Won, Joo Jin Mo, and Ji Chang Wook, has proven that it has truly captivated the hearts of Taiwanese drama fans as it reached a 5.35% viewership rating in the country. According to a report by Taiwan’s drama channel ETTV on October 29, “Empress Ki” has… Continue reading “Empress Ki” Viewership Rating in Taiwan Reaches Over 5%, Follows the Success of “Dae Jang Geum” in 2004
The Next Big Thing: 5 Directors/Writers You Ought to Know
In this last installment of “The Next Big Thing,” we turn our attention to those behind the camera, behind the words that come from our rookie actors and rising actresses. Although a drama’s leads are a huge draw for audiences, often what makes or breaks a drama lies with the strength of the production and… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: 5 Directors/Writers You Ought to Know
15 Things We Learned About Ha Ji Won During “Empress Ki” Promotions in Singapore
Last weekend, Ha Ji Won visited Singapore to promote her latest drama, “Empress Ki.” Besides meeting fans at a meet-and-greet session on September 27, Ha Ji Won also met with the local media on September 26 through a media conference. Dressed in an elegant red dress, Ha Ji Won made her way into the ballroom through the… Continue reading 15 Things We Learned About Ha Ji Won During “Empress Ki” Promotions in Singapore
Ha Ji Won Charms Singapore Fans with Her Elegance and Beauty
Beautiful actress Ha Ji Won was recently in Singapore to promote “Empress Ki” and met with fans at a Meet and Greet session on September 27 held at Plaza Singapura shopping mall. Decked in a white dress with flora prints and her hair tied back in a high ponytail, Ha Ji Won exudes nothing but youthful elegance.… Continue reading Ha Ji Won Charms Singapore Fans with Her Elegance and Beauty
Ha Ji Won to Promote “Empress Ki” in Singapore
Ha Ji Won will be heading to the sunny island of Singapore to promote her latest drama, “Empress Ki“. A Meet-and-Greet session is scheduled to take place on September 27, 5 p.m. at Plaza Singapura’s main atrium on level 1. Twenty lucky subscribers of StarHub’s Yu Le Pack will be on stage to take photos… Continue reading Ha Ji Won to Promote “Empress Ki” in Singapore
“My Love from the Stars,” “Good Doctor,” “Empress Ki” and More Bag Awards at SDA 2014
On September 4, the National Theater of Korea was filled with cheers as the biggest and most popular artists of the colorful world of drama gathered for the Seoul International Drama Awards 2014. The highly anticipated annual awards gathered the likes of actors Kim Soo Hyun of the popular drama “My Love From the Star,”… Continue reading “My Love from the Stars,” “Good Doctor,” “Empress Ki” and More Bag Awards at SDA 2014
Halfway Results for Seoul International Drama Awards 2014
Hey Soompiers! It just felt like a few days ago when we opened up the voting for the Outstanding Korean Drama portion of Seoul International Drama Awards 2014. Just like we’ve anticipated, the battle is quite fierce in all categories: drama, actor, actress. Curious to see who are currently topping the voting poll? Flip through… Continue reading Halfway Results for Seoul International Drama Awards 2014
5 Reasons Why You Need to Watch “Empress Ki”
We here at Soompi are doing a special series on many of the nominees of the Seoul International Drama Awards. As Soompi is home to many superfans, we thought it fitting to reach out to our own forum community to introduce some of their favorite shows and actors to you. Hanyeoun is one of our K-Drama… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Need to Watch “Empress Ki”