As all the drama addicts out there probably know, a successful drama isn’t exclusively driven by an intricate plot, smooth camerawork, or even a star-studded cast. As a good drama eventually ends and gets replaced by new ones, the most effective way to immediately play a flashback reel of memories and feels is a memorable OST.… Continue reading 16 K-Drama OSTs That Will Bring All the Feels Back
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8 of the Most Adorable Odd Couple Pairings in K-Dramas
Every story has its “One True Pairing” that makes us swoon and cry and cheer. And then there are those “other” couples, the couples that don’t fit the normal standards of couplehood, but who pull our heartstrings and make us double over with laughter. These couples are the source of the best stories of friendship,… Continue reading 8 of the Most Adorable Odd Couple Pairings in K-Dramas
12 Drama Couples We Need to See Reunited in 2016
Goodbye, 2015. Hello, 2016! With a brand new year comes plenty of new resolutions, exciting opportunities, and… wonderfully addictive K-dramas! Which actors and actresses will get paired up together this year is anybody’s guess, but the endless possibilities are absolutely thrilling. Along with new couples who will send our hearts fluttering are those unforgettable couples we… Continue reading 12 Drama Couples We Need to See Reunited in 2016
QUIZ: Which 2015 K-Drama Are You?
2015 brought us all types of K-dramas, from those with simple love stories, to multiple personalities, vampires, and more! Sure, there are the dramas you liked, loved, hated, and never watched, but of our Soompi Awards 2015 Drama of the Year nominees, which drama describes you the most? Take this quiz to find out! The quiz is temporarily unavailable,… Continue reading QUIZ: Which 2015 K-Drama Are You?
Halftime Report: Top K-Dramas of 2015
They contained the love squares, childhood flashbacks, and OTPs that warmed us up on frigid winter nights. They kept us company as we finally ditched the layers of wool, down, and long underwear to make way for sunny days and spring romance. It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2015 – which means half a year of… Continue reading Halftime Report: Top K-Dramas of 2015
Hairstyle Appreciation Day: When Hair Goes Wild!
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!
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
Man Crush Monday: Ji Chang Wook’s Seo Jung Hoo in “Healer”
Seo Jung Hoo. Park Bong Soo. Healer. Whichever name he decides to use, Ji Chang Wook‘s character in “Healer” has completely captured my heart. Completely. I used to laugh at how cute Soompiers were by always telling me my man crush of the week is “more than just a Monday crush. He’s my everyday crush!”… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: Ji Chang Wook’s Seo Jung Hoo in “Healer”
Ji Chang Wook Thought He Had No Talent in Acting
Actor Ji Chang Wook recently took part in an interview after finishing up his latest drama “Healer” on February 10. When asked whether he was dating co-star Park Min Young, he said, “No, I’m not. But I feel like being asked these kinds of questions is a step that always follows after the completion of… Continue reading Ji Chang Wook Thought He Had No Talent in Acting
Theater Geeks: K-Drama Stars Take The Stage
An actor’s voice reverberates in the air, electrifying the moment in a packed auditorium. There’s nothing quite like the intimacy of live theater. In my high school days, the theater geeks were considered to be an eccentric lot. Now I recognize them to be a ballsy bunch. In fact, many of our favorite K-Drama stars have been… Continue reading Theater Geeks: K-Drama Stars Take The Stage