A Viki booth is arriving at KCON LA 2023! KCON is a major convention and music festival that celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment, and it features performances by popular K-pop artists. KCON LA 2023 will take place from August 18 to August 20 at the Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center, and it will… Continue reading Viki To Launch K-Drama Cafe Booth At KCON LA 2023 + NMIXX To Make Special Visit
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First Impressions: “My Dearest” Is A Heartwrenching Story Of Enduring Love In A Country Torn Apart
It’s always good to see Namgoong Min back on the small screen, and he’s chosen something a little different from his usual contemporary fare. “My Dearest” is poised to be a lush sageuk in the vein of “The Red Sleeve,” “Tree With Deep Roots,” and “Empress Ki.” It’s been a while since there was a… Continue reading First Impressions: “My Dearest” Is A Heartwrenching Story Of Enduring Love In A Country Torn Apart
7 K-Dramas With Swoon-Worthy Crown Princes That Are Worth Watching
Fairytales have long spun a yarn of the handsome prince, the knight-in-shining armor who slays with his charm and valor. K-dramas too have given us several crown princes who are intelligent, quick-witted, and accomplished fighters but are also very real when it comes to expressing their emotions, never shying away from owning their true self.… Continue reading 7 K-Dramas With Swoon-Worthy Crown Princes That Are Worth Watching
4 Suspicious Characters In Episodes 3-4 Of “Longing For You” That Could Be Involved In Murder
With 14 episodes, which is a slightly shorter run than the average drama length, “Longing for You” wastes no further time in getting to the inciting incident that changes our main trio’s lives. Oh Jin Sung (Na In Woo) doesn’t know who to trust after the latest bit of evidence indicating that his brother Oh… Continue reading 4 Suspicious Characters In Episodes 3-4 Of “Longing For You” That Could Be Involved In Murder
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, August Week 1
NewJeans’ “Super Shy” remains at No. 1 for the third consecutive week. Congratulations to NewJeans! Holding steady at No. 2 is NCT DREAM’s “ISTJ.” Moving up two spots to No. 3 is Jungkook’s “Seven.” There is only one new song in the top 10 this week. Debuting at No. 8 is OH MY GIRL’s “Summer… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, August Week 1
QUIZ: Tell Us Your K-Pop Girl Group Biases And We’ll Tell You Which Barbie From The “Barbie” Movie You Are
The “Barbie” movie is taking the world by storm, and it feels like everyone is talking about it right now! It’s fun, fresh, and has a surprisingly deep message. If you want to know which of the Barbies best suits your personality, don’t worry. All you have to do is take this easy, breezy K-pop… Continue reading QUIZ: Tell Us Your K-Pop Girl Group Biases And We’ll Tell You Which Barbie From The “Barbie” Movie You Are
First Impressions: Kim So Hyun And Hwang Minhyun’s “My Lovely Liar” Is A Fun Blend of Music, Misdirection, And Mystery
Kim So Hyun is back! After over two years since her last drama, she has returned alongside Hwang Minhyun on the small screen in tvN’s newest Monday-Tuesday offering “My Lovely Liar,” which is currently shaping up to be a blast! Without further ado, here’s everything we loved about the premiere episodes! Warning: spoilers for episodes… Continue reading First Impressions: Kim So Hyun And Hwang Minhyun’s “My Lovely Liar” Is A Fun Blend of Music, Misdirection, And Mystery
14+ New K-Dramas To Check Out In August
As summer gradually comes to a close, a major wave of new K-dramas hits the screens this month. Here are some new dramas to check out in August: “Sing My Crush” Cast: Jang Do Yoon, Son Hyeon Woo, etc. Premiere Date: August 2 Broadcast Details: all episodes released simultaneously at 12 a.m. KST “Sing My Crush”… Continue reading 14+ New K-Dramas To Check Out In August
8 Emotional K-Dramas To Watch For The Romantic At Heart
Let’s be real. Almost all K-dramas can be pretty emotional and romantic. After all, there’s a reason why people can’t get enough of them and continue to watch them even though we know what will happen. There is something about the chemistry between the leads, the friendships, the emotional OST, and a romantic storyline that… Continue reading 8 Emotional K-Dramas To Watch For The Romantic At Heart
4 Last-Minute Maneuvers In Episodes 11-12 Of “Numbers” That Wrapped Things Up
And we’re here! After six weeks of tunneling through financial fraud, forced liquidations, and Machiavellian schemes, “Numbers” has come to an end. The time has come for Jang Ho Woo (Kim Myung Soo), Han Seung Jo (Choi Jin Hyuk), and their allies at Taeil to take down Han Je Gyun (Choi Min Soo) once and… Continue reading 4 Last-Minute Maneuvers In Episodes 11-12 Of “Numbers” That Wrapped Things Up