Yoo Yeon Seok Admits That He Was Poor for Over Ten Years

On the September 29 episode of the SBS variety show “Healing Camp,” Yoo Yeon Seok revealed the many hardships he experienced prior to becoming a mainstream success. A popular staple in dramas, commercials, and plays, Yoo Yeon Seok has many female fans and his productions are followed closely by the entire nation. However, it turns out he had… Continue reading Yoo Yeon Seok Admits That He Was Poor for Over Ten Years

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

Baro, Son Ho Joon, and Yoo Yeon Seok of “Youth Over Flowers” Display Charisma for @star1

A brand new pictorial featuring actors Son Ho Joon, Yoo Yeon Seok, and B1A4’s Baro—all former co-stars in the drama “Reply 1994”—has been revealed. These three stars, who are currently a part of the cast lineup for the tvN reality variety program “Youth Over Flowers,” recently participated in a photo shoot and interview with @star1… Continue reading Baro, Son Ho Joon, and Yoo Yeon Seok of “Youth Over Flowers” Display Charisma for @star1

Fans of “Reply 1994” Donate Money to Children’s Brain Tumor Treatments

Fans of the popular tvN drama “Reply 1994” have come together to help children who are very sick. Back in April, members of “Reply 1994” DC Galley took part in a donation event which resulted in raising the total amount of about $10,265 USD. All the money raised was donated to Sinchon’s Yonsei Severance Hospital.… Continue reading Fans of “Reply 1994” Donate Money to Children’s Brain Tumor Treatments

From “Pervert” to “Prince”: Funny and Unique Names in K-dramas

Korean dramas are always playing with our emotions and taking us, the viewers, on an emotional roller coaster ride. However, with so many dramas being continuously produced, one of the important features of a memorable drama is to create a character that viewers will remember. Thus, drama writers will think of the funniest or most… Continue reading From “Pervert” to “Prince”: Funny and Unique Names in K-dramas

Kim Soo Hyun, “Reply 1994,” “The Attorney,” and “Wish” Lead 50th Baeksang Art Awards Nominations (Complete List)

The annual award that celebrates achievements in both film and television is back with its 50th edition. The “50th Baeksang Art Awards” has announced its list of nominees in various categories in both film and television through its official homepage. Actor Kim Soo Hyun is up for two acting awards- Best Actor in Television and… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun, “Reply 1994,” “The Attorney,” and “Wish” Lead 50th Baeksang Art Awards Nominations (Complete List)

The 7 Best K-Drama Couples of 2013-2014

No matter the genre of the drama, romance is often, if not always, the most important component of the storyline. Accordingly, in the romance at the center of the drama, there must be great chemistry between the two main characters. For the past two years, with great dramas we have seen great couples and love… Continue reading The 7 Best K-Drama Couples of 2013-2014

“Reply 1994” PD Shin Won Ho Working on New Drama

PD Shin Won Ho, director of hit tvN dramas “Reply 1997” and “Reply 1994,” is working on a new drama. According to a tvN representative on March 25, PD Shin Won Ho is in the middle of planning a new project. PD Shin and the “Reply” team recently began recruiting for supporting writers. They will… Continue reading “Reply 1994” PD Shin Won Ho Working on New Drama

Several “Reply 1994” Cast Members Reunite

Actress Go Ara recently caught up with a few of her fellow cast members from tvN drama, “Reply 1994.”  On March 9, actress Go Ara shared the photo to her Twitter with the following caption, “Spring snow. Today feels like Christmas in March. It’s been snowing heavily since this morning, on March 9. To our… Continue reading Several “Reply 1994” Cast Members Reunite

Son Ho Joon and Yoo Yun Suk are Cheesy and Lovey Dovey on Mobile Messenger

TvN’s “Reply 1994” ended last year, but the cast members still seem to be very close… perhaps too close! On March 7, Son Ho Joon uploaded an image on his Twitter and wrote, “Conversation with my girlfriend. Misses me. There are results with push and pull relationships.” The image was a capture of a text… Continue reading Son Ho Joon and Yoo Yun Suk are Cheesy and Lovey Dovey on Mobile Messenger

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