Actors fill both the big and small screens with a handful of intriguing television and film works that keep viewers on the edges of their seats. How they lose themselves in their roles to create a distinctive character that impresses the audience is truly commendable. Yet, these same actors sometimes step into the more spontaneous… Continue reading 7 Actors Who Are Fun To Watch On Variety Shows
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Episode 5 Of “Kingdom”: A Heist, A Concert, & A Disappearing Boy
This week is the second part of round 2, “Re-birth,” where teams dig into each other’s discography and choose a song to reinterpret. To finish off this round, we have a group of heisters, a quartet getting ready to take the stage, and… a disappearing boy? Read on to find out just what is going in episode 5 of “Kingdom:… Continue reading Episode 5 Of “Kingdom”: A Heist, A Concert, & A Disappearing Boy
11 K-Dramas That You May Not Have Known Were Based On Webtoons
For those of you who aren’t that familiar with webtoons, they are basically online comic books. One chapter is released weekly by the writer/illustrator and there are millions of readers who subscribe to these weekly updates. Some of the most famous K-dramas are based on webtoons/manhwa including “Princess Hours,” “Full House,” “Itaewon Class,” and more recently… Continue reading 11 K-Dramas That You May Not Have Known Were Based On Webtoons
IU Maintains Lead With “LILAC”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2021, May Week 1
IU’s “LILAC” is our No. 1 song for the fourth consecutive week! This song continues to remain strong on all chart sources. Congratulations again to IU! Moving back up one spot to No. 2 is BTS’s long running hit song “Dynamite.” The only new song to debut in the top 10 this week is NU’EST’s… Continue reading IU Maintains Lead With “LILAC”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2021, May Week 1
May Music Releases To Look Forward To
Several much-anticipated releases are being unveiled this month! Here’s what to look out for: May 3 Highlight makes their first comeback in over two years with “The Blowing.” Super Junior’s Yesung releases his new solo album “Beautiful Night.” John Park releases his English-language single “Daydreamer.” Zion.T and Sumin unveil their second collaboration single “Creamppang.” Producer ZNZN… Continue reading May Music Releases To Look Forward To
Heartfelt, Romantic Sageuks: Filling The Void After “River Where The Moon Rises”
Looking for a drama that can fill the void after “River Where the Moon Rises”? Missing Na In Woo and Kim So Hyun’s incredible chemistry? Though there’s nothing exactly like this poignant epic of an assassin princess and her mountain man, if you enjoyed the historical setting, the grand sweeping scale of the conflicts, the palace intrigue, and… Continue reading Heartfelt, Romantic Sageuks: Filling The Void After “River Where The Moon Rises”
6 K-Pop Songs That Entered The Charts Long After Their Release
Sometimes when a K-pop song is released, it becomes a hit and instantly goes viral. However, some songs don’t see a spike in their popularity until some time passes after their release for various reasons. This phenomenon is known in Korean as 역주행 “Yeokjoohaeng” which literally means driving in reverse. In the music industry, this word is… Continue reading 6 K-Pop Songs That Entered The Charts Long After Their Release
Ready For Sunny Days: 10 Spring/Summer Trends Your Fave K-Drama Stars Are Wearing
It’s that sweet spot between Spring and Summer in Korea, where the weather is just warm enough during the day and still quite chilly at night. This is the perfect time for fashion too, as people are done with winter’s heavy coats and are ready for lighter fabrics and stylish layering. But this transition weather… Continue reading Ready For Sunny Days: 10 Spring/Summer Trends Your Fave K-Drama Stars Are Wearing
QUIZ: It’s A K-Pocalypse! Pick Your Idol Crew And We’ll Tell You If You’d Survive The End Of The World
Okay, so it’s not actually the end of the world, but if it was, do you think you would make it? Probably not, unless you have a really solid team at your back. Let’s see if you know how to pick a power crew that will survive through the scariest apocalypse. Choose your teammates wisely! Did your team… Continue reading QUIZ: It’s A K-Pocalypse! Pick Your Idol Crew And We’ll Tell You If You’d Survive The End Of The World
7 K-Dramas Premiering In May That Will Have Your Eyes Glued To The Screen
Seven exciting new dramas are making their grand premieres in May! Here’s what to look out for: “Bossam: Steal the Fate” Cast: Jung Il Woo, Yuri, Shin Hyun Soo, Lee Jae Yong, Kim Tae Woo, Song Sun Mi, Myung Se Bin, Lee Joon Hyuk, Shin Dong Mi, So Hee Jung, Yang Hyun Min, Ko Dong Ha,… Continue reading 7 K-Dramas Premiering In May That Will Have Your Eyes Glued To The Screen