There’s nothing quite like a good variety show to kickback and relax to. Often times, when you’ve ventured pretty deep into the K-drama world, you discover the world of variety shows, each of which takes on a very unique premise. 2021 had its fair share of returning series as well as new ones. Here are… Continue reading 17 Most Entertaining Variety Shows Of 2021
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QUIZ: Choose Your Favorite K-Pop Love Songs And We’ll Predict Your Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so it’s the season of love! If you’re wondering what your holiday is going to look like (or whether you should be buying your own chocolates), then give this quiz a try. It’s also a cool way to build a great Valentine’s Day playlist to keep the romance going! What… Continue reading QUIZ: Choose Your Favorite K-Pop Love Songs And We’ll Predict Your Valentine’s Day
8 J-Dramas That Are All About First Loves
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means love is definitely in the air. With so many declarations of love soon to be made, here are eight Japanese dramas that focus on first loves. 1. “An Incurable Case of Love” In this 2020 rom-com, Kamishiraishi Mone stars as Nanase Sakura, a rookie nurse who has just accepted her… Continue reading 8 J-Dramas That Are All About First Loves
Blood, Revenge, And Found Family: 5 Reasons To Watch “Bulgasal”
This past weekend saw “Bulgasal” tvN’s latest fantasy outing, come to an end. This show was expected to be a derivative version of “Goblin” but quickly managed to distinguish itself by building a thrilling tale of a man driven by revenge to seek out the woman who took everything from him 600 years ago. There are… Continue reading Blood, Revenge, And Found Family: 5 Reasons To Watch “Bulgasal”
Breaking: Hyun Bin And Son Ye Jin Announce Marriage
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are getting married! On February 10, Hyun Bin released the following statement through his agency VAST Entertainment’s Instagram account. Hello, this is Hyun Bin. Is everyone doing well? I am writing this because I wanted to let my fans, who have shown me such enormous support and love and cherished me… Continue reading Breaking: Hyun Bin And Son Ye Jin Announce Marriage
8 Viral Girl Group Choreos We Know You Can’t Resist Dancing Along To
While K-pop girl groups have always been at the forefront of viral dance moves, this past year has only further proven the sheer impact girl groups have on internet trends with countless hits by stars like TWICE, Brave Girls, and IVE spawning viral dance challenges across platforms like TikTok. Without further ado, here are eight addictive and viral K-pop… Continue reading 8 Viral Girl Group Choreos We Know You Can’t Resist Dancing Along To
QUIZ: Would You Survive “All Of Us Are Dead”?
The zombie apocalypse has arrived. It has invaded your school, and you’ve got nowhere to hide. It’s time to put all your hypothetical zombie apocalypse plans to good use, but luckily you’re in good company – sort of. Would you survive? Take this quiz to find out! Hey Soompiers, what were your results? Let me… Continue reading QUIZ: Would You Survive “All Of Us Are Dead”?
5 Reasons Why “Melancholia” Is A Guilt-Free Ride With A Ton Of Heart
“Melancholia” ended a few weeks ago, wrapping up a run that was quiet and without much fanfare despite it starring the magnetic Lee Do Hyun and effervescent Im Soo Jung. The drama attracted somewhat low ratings, even if the acting was acknowledged as brilliant, because of the controversial subject matter: specifically, a teacher-student romance. However, the execution of… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why “Melancholia” Is A Guilt-Free Ride With A Ton Of Heart
aespa’s “Dreams Come True” Guards Top Spot; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, February Week 1
aespa’s “Dreams Come True” repeats as the No. 1 song this week! Overall, it is the fourth week the song has spent on top. Congratulations to aespa! Holding on to No. 2 is IVE’s “ELEVEN.” Moving up two spots to No. 3 is SM Entertainment’s project group GOT the beat with their song “Step Back.”… Continue reading aespa’s “Dreams Come True” Guards Top Spot; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2022, February Week 1
Breaking: BIGBANG’s T.O.P Leaves YG + Group Announces Spring Comeback
BIGBANG’s T.O.P has parted ways with YG Entertainment amidst news of the group’s long-awaited comeback. On February 7, YG Entertainment officially announced, “BIGBANG will be releasing a new song this spring.” The agency added, “[BIGBANG] has already completed recording their new song, and they are currently preparing to shoot the music video.” However, that wasn’t… Continue reading Breaking: BIGBANG’s T.O.P Leaves YG + Group Announces Spring Comeback