We hate it when our favorite shows end, but we dread it even more when the final episode disappoints. A drama’s first chapter might be awful, but there’s time for the story to improve with subsequent episodes. On the one hand, its parting hour is the drama’s last chance to leave a good impression. So, what makes an awesome finale… Continue reading Happily Ever After K-Drama Style: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
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For The Love Of K-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
In our past roundtables, we’ve talked about several aspects of K-dramas, and now, we’d like to start the year waxing nostalgic and discussing what attracts us to K-dramas and why we’re sticking for the ride. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 How did you get into K-dramas? Page 2 What attracted you to K-dramas? The first drama you marathoned?… Continue reading For The Love Of K-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
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
From “Boys Over Flowers” to “Tomorrow Cantabile”: K-Dramas Adapted from Manga and Comics
Two Korean dramas are slated to come out later this month which are based on either manga (manhwa if we want to stay Korean) or webtoons: “Tomorrow Cantabile” and “Misaeng.” Tomorrow Cantabile Based on Tomoko Ninomiya’s manga “Nodame Cantabile” (as well as the J-drama of the same name), this show tells the story of Cha Yoo… Continue reading From “Boys Over Flowers” to “Tomorrow Cantabile”: K-Dramas Adapted from Manga and Comics
Joo Ji Hoon Talks about His Acting in His Debut Drama “Goong”
Actor Joo Ji Hoon recently revealed his thoughts on the 2006 drama “Goong” (“Princess Hours”), which was his debut project, and his acting in it. On July 2, at an interview for his upcoming movie “Confession” (lit. “Good Friends”), he said, “I can’t watch ‘Goong’ now because it’s just so embarrassing. My acting was so… Continue reading Joo Ji Hoon Talks about His Acting in His Debut Drama “Goong”
ZE:A’s Dongjun Cast as Male Lead for “Goong” Musical, Leaves for Japan
Member of idol group ZE:A, Dongjun has been cast for the leading role of musical “Goong.” Thanks to his applaudable performance in the web drama “Aftermath,” the young star caught the producers eyes, and was cast as the male lead for the musical. He will be playing Crown Prince Shin. A representative of “Goong” commented,… Continue reading ZE:A’s Dongjun Cast as Male Lead for “Goong” Musical, Leaves for Japan
Soompi’s Valentine’s Day K-Pop Playlist!
Who doesn’t love a good love song on Valentine’s Day? The Soompi staff has compiled a short but sweet list of our ultimate K-Pop love songs — ballads, little ditties, and of course, songs from drama OSTs. Keep in mind that the list is totally subjective, as we chose songs that meant something to us… Continue reading Soompi’s Valentine’s Day K-Pop Playlist!
Happy Thanksgiving! Soompi Is Thankful for…
This year on November 28, Americans will celebrate one of their favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. On this day family and friends will get together to watch parades and football games, and then consume thousands of calories by feasting on what will be one of the best dinners of the year. Then the tryptophan from the turkey… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving! Soompi Is Thankful for…
15 K-Drama Dream Pairings: Secondary Couples That Deserve OTP-Status
Our 5th Soompi 15th birthday gift post: I can’t remember how I came across the talking cupboard, but it was one of the first blogs that I frequented when I started really getting into K-Dramas a couple years ago. I felt like we had the same taste in beautiful young men (Joo Won, Yoon Shi… Continue reading 15 K-Drama Dream Pairings: Secondary Couples That Deserve OTP-Status
Couch Kimchi Stalks Soompi For Their 15 Favorite Couples
Our 4th Soompi 15th birthday gift post: What is Couch Kimchi, you may be wondering to yourself? It’s this lovely K-Drama-focused blog that has been popping up on my radar more and more these days. I became a serious fan of the site when I discovered their “That Winter, The Wind Blows” tag-team recaps, which… Continue reading Couch Kimchi Stalks Soompi For Their 15 Favorite Couples