On April 16, 2014, a passenger ferry on its way from Incheon to Jeju Island sank while carrying 476 people. 304 crew members and passengers, mostly students of Danwon High School, died from the incident. Four years have passed since the Sewol Ferry disaster. On April 16, 2018, the first memorial ceremony organized by the Korean… Continue reading Korea Remembers Victims Of The Sewol Ferry Disaster On Its 4th Year Anniversary
Tag: Girl’s Day
April Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has announced this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups using data from March 5 to April 6. Red Velvet maintained its position at No. 1 on the list… Continue reading April Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
Former Girl’s Day Member Jiin Appears On “I Can See Your Voice”
On April 6, a former member of a popular girl group appeared as a contestant on Mnet’s “I Can See Your Voice.” During the show, in which celebrity guests try to guess which singers are musically talented and which are tone-deaf, Ha Dong Gyun and Wheesung picked the second mystery singer as “tone-deaf.” However, the contestant went onstage… Continue reading Former Girl’s Day Member Jiin Appears On “I Can See Your Voice”
Classic Meets Contemporary: Trends Korean Stars Wore During HERA Seoul Fashion Week F/W 2018
South Korea may be bidding farewell to Winter and welcoming Spring, but the 2018 Hera Seoul Fashion Week delivered its highly anticipated Fall/Winter collections ahead of its time. It’s a fashion-forward nation, after all, and along with its trend-embracing masses is a slew of equally stylish stars who graced the red carpet. Soon, we’ll be seeing… Continue reading Classic Meets Contemporary: Trends Korean Stars Wore During HERA Seoul Fashion Week F/W 2018
Girl’s Day’s Yura Talks About Her Close Friendship With “Radio Romance” Co-Stars
Following the recent conclusion of “Radio Romance,” Girl’s Day’s Yura took time to talk about the drama and her co-stars through an interview. First, she talked about acting alongside Highlight’s Yoon Doojoon who also happens to be her idol colleague. When asked if she felt comfortable about meeting him through the same drama, she honestly replied,… Continue reading Girl’s Day’s Yura Talks About Her Close Friendship With “Radio Romance” Co-Stars
Girl’s Day’s Yura Talks About A Time She Was Ignored By Junior Artist
Girl’s Day member Yura recently sat down for an interview with Star Daily News to commemorate the conclusion of her drama “Radio Romance.” In the drama, Yura’s character Jin Tae Ri is not afraid to scold her juniors if they don’t greet her first. When asked if Yura is similar to Jin Tae Ri in real life,… Continue reading Girl’s Day’s Yura Talks About A Time She Was Ignored By Junior Artist
Girl’s Day’s Yura Shares Thoughts On Dating, Marriage, And Kids
Girl’s Day member and actress Yura shared her thoughts on dating and her future in a recent interview with news outlets Sports Chosun and MBN. After debuting as a member of Girl’s Day in 2010, Yura gained popularity while promoting with the group and appearing on variety shows. She then began acting and has appeared… Continue reading Girl’s Day’s Yura Shares Thoughts On Dating, Marriage, And Kids
Girl’s Day’s Yura Talks About Criticism On Her Acting In “Radio Romance” And Low Viewership Ratings
Girl’s Day’s Yura took another step in her acting career with the recently concluded KBS drama “Radio Romance.” In a recent interview, she discussed criticism of her acting, the drama’s low viewership ratings, and acting as an idol. In the drama, Yura played the role of the villain Jin Tae Ri, an actress who peaked when… Continue reading Girl’s Day’s Yura Talks About Criticism On Her Acting In “Radio Romance” And Low Viewership Ratings
Yura Talks About Girl’s Day Wanting To Make A Comeback And Feeling Depressed About Other Groups’ Disbandment
Girl’s Day’s Yura has opened up about her hopes for a group comeback and the members’ secret to maintaining their close friendship. In recent interviews with media outlets Xportsnews and News1, the idol-turned-actress reported that even though Girl’s Day hasn’t promoted together as a group since their comeback in early 2017 with “I’ll Be Yours,”… Continue reading Yura Talks About Girl’s Day Wanting To Make A Comeback And Feeling Depressed About Other Groups’ Disbandment
11 Aegyo Moments That Made Our Hearts Melt And Fingers Curl
Even if you’ve just been sucked into the world of Korean entertainment, you’ve probably encountered aegyo. It’s prevalent in all forms of media, from K-dramas to variety shows to K-pop. So what is it exactly? Aegyo is the Korean word that refers to a display of affection or acting cute. This display of cuteness can… Continue reading 11 Aegyo Moments That Made Our Hearts Melt And Fingers Curl