Even if you’ve picked up some Korean from K-dramas and K-pop, the language used in historical dramas is a whole different beast. Between the archaic Korean words and the multitude of confusing royal titles (what’s the difference between a Crown Prince and a Grand one, anyway?) there are many Korean phrases that are completely unique to sageuks. So… Continue reading Your Guide To The Palace: 20 Korean Words Every Historical Drama Fan Should Know
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Do Ji Han Talks About Acting, Dating, And Wanting To Work With Cast Of “Hwarang” Again
Do Ji Han recently participated in a pictorial with bnt International and in the accompanying interview, he delved into acting, dating, friendships, and more. The actor began the interview by talking about the beginning of his acting career, which also meant the end of his swimming career. Do Ji Han said, “I was a swimmer… Continue reading Do Ji Han Talks About Acting, Dating, And Wanting To Work With Cast Of “Hwarang” Again
The 10 Best K-Drama OSTs Of 2017 That We’ll Never Forget
2017 was host to more superb dramas than I think we were prepared for: gripping narratives delivered with expert performances, romance so beautiful we couldn’t look away, and thrillers so intense we couldn’t look! But what would those truly engaging and memorable moments be without their original soundtracks? Below is a superlative list of the… Continue reading The 10 Best K-Drama OSTs Of 2017 That We’ll Never Forget
10 Idol Actors Who Really Showcased Their Acting Abilities In 2017
It’s always emotionally satisfying when an idol actor/actress actually turns out to be really good at acting. For some of us, there’s always that slight apprehension when we find out that an idol is cast in a K-drama, especially when the other actors and actresses who are cast are really respected in the industry. So,… Continue reading 10 Idol Actors Who Really Showcased Their Acting Abilities In 2017
Amazing K-Drama Casts That Really Got Us Invested In Their Stories
The Soompi Awards are back, and this round, we are paying tribute to the amazing ensembles that have elevated our favorite dramas. While we love our main leads, more often than not we also find ourselves falling in love with the other characters that orbit around them. Be it their friends, co-workers, family, or even… Continue reading Amazing K-Drama Casts That Really Got Us Invested In Their Stories
Secondary K-Drama Couples From 2017 We Need More Of
It’s hardly breaking news that the secondary couples of K-dramas can be just as gripping as the leads and are often the reason viewers stay with dramas they had almost given up. In the past, we’ve had Yoo Jung and Hak Chan from “Reply 1997,” Ga Eul and Lee Jeong from “Boys Over Flowers,” and… Continue reading Secondary K-Drama Couples From 2017 We Need More Of
2017 Content Power Index Rankings Revealed
On January 2, CJ E&M and Nielsen Korea released Content Power Index (CPI) rankings for the year of 2017. The Content Power Index ranks TV shows based on their overall popularity and influence on consumer behavior. Factors such as number of searches, news subscriptions, and social media buzz are analyzed to determine the rankings. The show… Continue reading 2017 Content Power Index Rankings Revealed
Here Are The Most Talked About Dramas Of 2017
On January 2, the Good Data Corporation announced the most talked about television dramas of 2017. The most talked about programs are determined on a weekly basis from posts and comments on online news and communities, blogs, Twitter, and videos. SBS’s “While You Were Sleeping” topped the 2017 rankings for Overall Total Buzz, Weekly Average Buzz, and… Continue reading Here Are The Most Talked About Dramas Of 2017
Park Seo Joon Responds To Being Called An Action Star
Park Seo Joon had quite a successful year! The actor starred in KBS 2TV’s “Hwarang” that aired until the beginning of this year, played a lead role in KBS 2TV’s “Fight My Way,” and appeared in the film “Midnight Runners.” All three of these characters required Park Seo Joon to shoot many action scenes, which led to… Continue reading Park Seo Joon Responds To Being Called An Action Star
2017 KBS Drama Awards Opens Voting For Netizen Popularity Awards
The 2017 KBS Drama Awards has announced the nominees for the awards voted by netizens. The three categories determined by votes are the Netizen Award – Male, Netizen Award – Female, and Best Couple Award. The nominees are as follows: Netizen Award – Male Go Kyung Pyo (“Strongest Deliveryman”) Kwon Sang Woo (“Mystery Queen”) Kim… Continue reading 2017 KBS Drama Awards Opens Voting For Netizen Popularity Awards