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
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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
8 Emotions The Roller Coaster Episodes 5-6 Of “Taxi Driver” Made Us Go Through
What a crazy and thrilling ride! Episodes 5-6 of “Taxi Driver” were just as strong as the previous ones and made us experience nearly the full palette of emotions. The drama is now taking more time to deal with its revenge cases, which makes it possible to show us more of the characters’ backstories and… Continue reading 8 Emotions The Roller Coaster Episodes 5-6 Of “Taxi Driver” Made Us Go Through
Top 5 Korean Shows Of The Month On Viki
April has come and gone in the blink of an eye! Though we had to say goodbye to some of our favorite shows, we also welcomed new ones that kept us on the edge of our seats. Without further ado, here are the top five shows Viki fans have been watching this month: “River Where the Moon Rises” “River Where the… Continue reading Top 5 Korean Shows Of The Month On Viki
K-Pop Idols Who Have Opened Their Own YouTube Channels
Every now and then, idols open their own YouTube channels to share bits of their daily lives with their fans. These idols put all sorts of visual content on their channels to suit every taste and to entertain at all times. After the last feature mentioned some K-pop idols with interesting content on YouTube, here is another… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Have Opened Their Own YouTube Channels
Episode 4 Of “Kingdom”: A Crown, A Birdcage & A Spinning Top
We’ve kicked off round 2, “Re-birth,” this week, where groups dip their toes into each others’ discography. As usual, three performances aired in this fourth episode, and we were treated to another trio of high caliber performances. The six groups chose who they were going to switch with, with the groups in the higher ranks getting to… Continue reading Episode 4 Of “Kingdom”: A Crown, A Birdcage & A Spinning Top
12 “Enemies To Lovers” K-Drama Couples With Fiery Chemistry
We all love this trope. In K-dramas, when a man and woman meet and absolutely despise each other, they are quick to discover that they may actually have feelings for each other. There is a fine line between love and hate after all, am I right? This trope is always successful in bringing all the… Continue reading 12 “Enemies To Lovers” K-Drama Couples With Fiery Chemistry
6 Korean BL Dramas To Get Your Heart Racing
It’s not your typical K-drama, but it’s certain to get you hooked! Why don’t you indulge yourself in some passionate boys’ romance? We’ve rounded up some quality Korean BL dramas that you can binge-watch immediately. Read on to find the perfect BL drama for you! “Color Rush” Yeon Woo (Yoo Jun), a boy with neurological blindness, sees the… Continue reading 6 Korean BL Dramas To Get Your Heart Racing