Today is Hairstyle Appreciation Day (April 30) and, as an avid K-drama viewer, there is nothing I appreciate more about hair than when it’s messy, wild, unkempt, ruffled, and flying around in every single direction. It makes for a great comical moment and, in a world where outer appearance and elegance is of utmost importance,… Continue reading Hairstyle Appreciation Day: When Hair Goes Wild!
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K-Dramas vs. J-Dramas vs. TW-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
As if there isn’t enough on our K-drama plate, the girls of Couch Kimchi still manage to squeeze in some time for J-dramas and TW-dramas! In this roundtable, we’ll be discussing the differences between the three and our appreciation for the unique elements of each one. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 How long have you been watching dramas?… Continue reading K-Dramas vs. J-Dramas vs. TW-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Beloved but Overused K-Drama Plot Devices
If I could write my own K-drama, how would it go? To be honest, not very well. (Shout out to all the writers – we wouldn’t be K-drama watchers, fans, and lovers without their amazing talent!) But I can guarantee you one thing: My drama would not include the following overused, extremely frustrating, not-even-vital plot devices. Memory… Continue reading Beloved but Overused K-Drama Plot Devices
Korean and Chinese Fans Surprise Jang Nara on Her 5,000th Day Debut Anniversary
January 9 was a special day for Jang Nara as it was the 5,000th day since her debut. She was taking profile photos in a studio in Gyeonggi-do when a number of surprise presents and messages from her fan clubs were delivered on set. The first round of gifts included a cake, flower bouquet, and… Continue reading Korean and Chinese Fans Surprise Jang Nara on Her 5,000th Day Debut Anniversary
Man Crush Monday: January’s Mystery Reveal
Wow. I’m shocked. There were no nominations at all for our Man Crush Monday‘s January Mystery Reveal. Not a single one! Where’s the love? But, have no fear, because I’ll simply take a walk down memory lane by bringing back all of the previous nominations since October. Excluding the two men already featured as our… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: January’s Mystery Reveal
Best K-Dramas of 2014
2014 was an awesome year in K-dramaland. Gone were dramas depending on trends or copying each other. Anyone remember the oversaturation of time travel dramas in 2012? K-drama fans were rewarded this year with plenty of unique dramas with diverse plots. Let’s revisit some of the most interesting dramas we watched in 2014. The Soompi staff… Continue reading Best K-Dramas of 2014
The Winners of the 2014 MBC Drama Awards
The 2014 MBC Drama Awards took place on the evening of December 30. The grand prize of the night, voted by the viewers, went to actress Lee Yoo Ri, who made a huge impression on the audience with her villainous character Yeo Min Jung on “Jang Bori is Here.” The following is the full list of the… Continue reading The Winners of the 2014 MBC Drama Awards
Best in Show: K-dramas of 2014
Amazingly enough, we only have a a few days left in 2014 which means we’ve had almost a full year of K-dramas to lift our spirits, move our hearts, make us laugh, inspire fear in us, as well as admiration, and generally entertain us. Some dramas came with hype and buzz of big-name actors and actresses, others… Continue reading Best in Show: K-dramas of 2014
Candy Girls of K-Dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
What is a “Candy girl” and why do we love them? Join us as we discuss this K-drama standard, and let us know your favorites (or most hated) “Candy characters.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 What’s a Candy girl? Page 2 A Candy girl’s purpose in a K-drama You know you’re watching a K-drama with Candy girl when there… Continue reading Candy Girls of K-Dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
The Rich As A K-Drama Fixture: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
The rich are common in K-dramas; we can expect them to show up like soju, ramyun, and kimchi. However, why are they so prevalent? Regardless of the protagonists being poor and probably unlikely to run into them, they often find themselves flanked with the rich’s presence. COMMON DEPICTION OF THE WEALTHY Rinchan: I feel it is mixed.… Continue reading The Rich As A K-Drama Fixture: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable