Round Table with Couch Kimchi: Kisses in K-Dramas

Welcome to Couch Kimchi‘s very first round table discussion here on Soompi. This will be a regular feature where we talk about everything and anything drama-related. Since we like to have fun, we’ve decided to start off with a bang, or more appropriately, a smooch because our very first topic is kisses! Ahhh… kissing. It’s the ultimate form… Continue reading Round Table with Couch Kimchi: Kisses in K-Dramas

Lee Jun Ki Reminisces Kiss Scene With Nam Sang Mi on “The Joseon Gunman”

At a press conference on September 15, Lee Jun Ki talked about his kiss scenes with Nam Sang Mi in KBS 2TV’s “The Joseon Gunman.” “I think (my) ability to kiss has evolved. Personally, I think my kiss scene with Nam Sang Mi was impressive. I want to show an even deeper feeling of love in… Continue reading Lee Jun Ki Reminisces Kiss Scene With Nam Sang Mi on “The Joseon Gunman”

K-Drama Land Couples Up… Again: 2014’s Couple Reunions

Have you had an OTP so beloved that one drama wasn’t enough? That’s only more or less 20 episodes of angst and sweetness, of that chemistry and then everything is memory (or video reels). Fortunately for some of the most beloved pairs, the stars have aligned in drama-land in 2014. This year, more than ever,… Continue reading K-Drama Land Couples Up… Again: 2014’s Couple Reunions

“The Joseon Gunman” Receiving Great Popularity in China

The KBS drama “The Joseon Gunman” may be ending soon in Korea, but it is enjoying hot popularity in China right now. According to Chinese site QQ, “The Joseon Gunman” is currently airing in China and has topped the daily, weekly, and monthly charts. The 11th episode that was broadcast on July 30 in China has stayed… Continue reading “The Joseon Gunman” Receiving Great Popularity in China

The Ending of “The Joseon Gunman” Made Lee Jun Ki Emotional

Actor Lee Jun Ki relayed his resolve about the upcoming ending of the KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama, “The Joseon Gunman.” On August 30 at night, Lee Jun Ki wrote through his SNS account, “I will give it my all this week for the fans that I am thankful for and that have loved and supported “The Joseon Gunman” to… Continue reading The Ending of “The Joseon Gunman” Made Lee Jun Ki Emotional

“The Joseon Gunman” Lee Jun Ki Goes for a Drive

On August 14, actor Lee Jun Ki uploaded a selca onto his personal Twitter account with a short caption: “Peace.” In the revealed photo, Lee Jun Ki is behind the wheels of his car and posing towards the camera with a peace sign. His chic charms could be seen with his backwards hat and oversized… Continue reading “The Joseon Gunman” Lee Jun Ki Goes for a Drive

Top 10 K-Celebs with the Most Weibo Followers

From Twitter to Instagram that are more than a few social networking sites (SNS) available to stay connected in the digital age. Celebrities are also using SNS  to reach out and update their loyal fans. With this new generation of SNS savvy celebrities, it is rare to find a Korean celebrity who doesn’t have some… Continue reading Top 10 K-Celebs with the Most Weibo Followers

More Than You Needed to Know About the Guns From “The Joseon Gunman”

“The Joseon Gunman,” picturing the story of Park Yoon Kang (Lee Jun Ki), the swordsman who takes up guns to exact revenge on those who broke apart his family, has been topping the Wednesday-Thursday drama ratings, according to the July 24 recording of 11.9% from Nielsen Korea. The drama has held the interest of viewers… Continue reading More Than You Needed to Know About the Guns From “The Joseon Gunman”

Lee Jun Ki Shows off His Japanese Ability

The set of “The Joseon Gunman,” which is the KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama, revealed an on-location video of the secret of Lee Jun Ki’s Japanese language ability, drawing attention of the viewers. Lee Jun Ki’s agency, Namoo Actors, posted a video on their official YouTube channel on July 18 under the title “Keep Up With Park… Continue reading Lee Jun Ki Shows off His Japanese Ability

The Stars of “The Joseon Gunman” Take a Silly Photo Together

Lead stars for the drama “The Joseon Gunman” Lee Jun Ki, Nam Sang Mi, and Han Joo Wan showed their progress in the show by releasing a sassy on-set photo. On July 16, Lee Jun Ki uploaded the photo to his personal Weibo (Chinese SNS), humorously titled “I see you guys getting ready to fire.”… Continue reading The Stars of “The Joseon Gunman” Take a Silly Photo Together

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