It might sound like a tongue twister, but meta BLs are BLs that know they are a BL. In other words, these are BLs that intentionally comment on BL storytelling and the genre’s identity: They can break the fourth wall, parody beloved BL tropes and clichés, or tell a BL story through the setting of… Continue reading 5 Must-Watch Meta BLs For A Deep‑Dive Into The Genre
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3 Times The Plot Turned Yet Again In Episodes 5-6 Of “The Affair Was Just The Beginning”
All hell has broken loose. Not only has Kyung Hee (Kim Hye Soo) accessed the video of her husband Jae Hong (Kim Ji Hoon) and neighbor Soo Jung (Cho Yeo Jeong) in a compromising position, she has embezzled 300 million won (approximately $217,000) from her own company to pay off the extortionist who had filmed… Continue reading 3 Times The Plot Turned Yet Again In Episodes 5-6 Of “The Affair Was Just The Beginning”
Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Reunion Romance K-Drama?
A classic trope that is commonly used in K-dramas, reunion romance features the love story of main characters that first meet when they are young but are separated until they meet again years later. For this edition of Soompi & Viki Staff Talk, some of our staff discuss our favorite K-dramas featuring the reunion romance… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Reunion Romance K-Drama?
7 K-Pop It Girls Who Are Rocking The Summer Mermaid Chic Trend
Nostalgia is a major hit in the fashion world right now, and there’s something so whimsical and sweet about mermaid chic that feels just right! In the late summer heat, it’s the perfect way to make the style fit the season. Whether you’re 50 feet or 500 miles from the beach, these K-pop It Girls… Continue reading 7 K-Pop It Girls Who Are Rocking The Summer Mermaid Chic Trend
7 Jung Hae In K-Dramas That Every Fan Should Watch
Over time, Jung Hae In has become one of the most beloved faces in the K-drama world, winning fans over with his boy-next-door appeal and undeniable on-screen presence. Since his breakout role as Han Woo Tak in the hit drama “While You Were Sleeping,” he has continued to impress with a wide range of memorable… Continue reading 7 Jung Hae In K-Dramas That Every Fan Should Watch
Exclusive: NCT 127 Reflects On 10th Anniversary, How They’ve Changed, World Tour, And More At “BLINGY” Press Conference
NCT 127 is gearing ready for their highly-anticipated comeback! On August 24, NCT 127 held a press conference for the release of their seventh studio album “BLINGY” in celebration of their 10th debut anniversary. Summarizing this comeback, Taeyong remarked, “In our album, there’s the Seoul map and NEO colors. It captures the meaning of wanting… Continue reading Exclusive: NCT 127 Reflects On 10th Anniversary, How They’ve Changed, World Tour, And More At “BLINGY” Press Conference
5 Times Episodes 5-6 Of “My Bias, My Boss” Indicated The Endgame
Episodes 5 and 6 of “My Bias, My Boss” may have finally given viewers a clearer idea of where the drama’s central romance is headed! While Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min) makes increasingly romantic gestures for Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Jun), from going live to tell her about his feelings to proposing that they… Continue reading 5 Times Episodes 5-6 Of “My Bias, My Boss” Indicated The Endgame
Exclusive: BIGBANG Makes Legendary Return To Celebrate 20th Anniversary At “XX : COSMOS” World Tour In Goyang
BIGBANG is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a bang! From August 21 to 23, BIGBANG kicked off their 2026-2027 world tour “XX : COSMOS” at Goyang Stadium. The Goyang concert began with a thunderous start as they pulled out the big guns—”Fantastic Baby”—making the crowd lose control as the deafening sounds of the beat moved… Continue reading Exclusive: BIGBANG Makes Legendary Return To Celebrate 20th Anniversary At “XX : COSMOS” World Tour In Goyang
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, August Week 4
After more than two months of dominance from CORTIS’s “REDRED,” a new song has entered at No. 1! KiiiKiii’s “Pop Off Pop Off” debuts at No. 1 this week. Congratulations to KiiiKiii! The title track from KiiiKiii’s new EP “WhyKiiiKiii,” “Pop Off Pop Off” is an electronic synth pop song about living in the moment.… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2026, August Week 4
5 Reasons To Watch Magical Mystery Taiwanese BL “Connecting To You”
Hailing from Taiwan, new BL “Connecting to You” tells the story of Lin Chia Kai (Chiu Yi Tai), an average guy except for the fact that he has the supernatural ability to see relationship threads between people. Trying to solve the mystery behind his powers, he ends up working as a psychic police consultant for… Continue reading 5 Reasons To Watch Magical Mystery Taiwanese BL “Connecting To You”