The summer heat is blazing all over Korea and everywhere else, but if there’s one thing that brought something fresh and cool this season, it’s co-ed project group SSAK3, composed of Rain, Lee Hyori, and Yoo Jae Suk. It’s rare to see a one-of-a-kind collaboration like this, and it must’ve been taken lots of work to… Continue reading A Summer Dream Team: 5 Reasons Why SSAK3 Is The Project Group We Needed
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3 Things We Loved & 2 Things We Hated About Episodes 7 & 8 Of “Flower Of Evil”
Is anyone still breathing after the halfway mark of “Flower of Evil”? The new episodes are nothing short of soul-crushing as the relationship between Baek Hee Sung (Lee Joon Gi) and Cha Ji Won (Moon Chae Won) continues to take heavy blows. If you haven’t watched yet, be sure to keep some tissues by your side.… Continue reading 3 Things We Loved & 2 Things We Hated About Episodes 7 & 8 Of “Flower Of Evil”
5 Things We Loved About The Premiere Episodes Of “When I Was The Most Beautiful”
“When I Was The Most Beautiful” is the new Wednesday-Thursday MBC K-drama starring Im Soo Hyang, Ji Soo, and Ha Seok Jin. The melodrama series involves an intense love triangle between two brothers and a high school art teacher. With all the beautiful people in the cast and dramatic storyline, it was hard to not… Continue reading 5 Things We Loved About The Premiere Episodes Of “When I Was The Most Beautiful”
Exclusive: CRAVITY Answers Fan Questions About “Flame” Comeback, Hobbies, Favorite Foods, And More
CRAVITY has made their first ever comeback with “SEASON 2 HIDEOUT: THE NEW DAY WE STEP INTO” and the album’s title track “Flame”! After making their debut declaring they’ll “Break All the Rules,” CRAVITY now attempts to break their own limits with their powerful comeback track “Flame.” The song serves a dynamic melody line that will keep listeners… Continue reading Exclusive: CRAVITY Answers Fan Questions About “Flame” Comeback, Hobbies, Favorite Foods, And More
BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” Holds On To No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2020, August Week 4
BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” remains No. 1 for the seventh consecutive week, tying BIGBANG’s “LIES” for the most weeks spent on top of our chart. Congratulations again to BLACKPINK! (G)I-DLE’s “DUMDi DUMDi” stays at No. 2 this week, which has now accumulated six music show wins. Also remaining at No. 3 is Hwasa’s “Maria,” which… Continue reading BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” Holds On To No. 1; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2020, August Week 4
16 K-Dramas That Deal With Mental Health
Mental health has been a consistent and prevalent theme in K-dramas these days. Although it has been touched on in the past, these days, script writers and filmmakers are making more of an effort to bring awareness to the issue and to show the different types of illnesses that fall under mental health. These K-dramas often show how… Continue reading 16 K-Dramas That Deal With Mental Health
8 K-Dramas Where A Large Age Gap Didn’t Affect The Actors’ Chemistry
A lot of cute K-dramas focus on younger people who are navigating their way through the dating scene. Or their lead characters are at school age and experiencing their first love. However, there are some dramas that dare to be different. Sometimes it can be more interesting to watch a relationship bloom between people of… Continue reading 8 K-Dramas Where A Large Age Gap Didn’t Affect The Actors’ Chemistry
ARMY Celebrates BTS’s Gift Of Disco Sunshine Through New “Dynamite” MV: Check Out The Best Reaction Tweets
BTS is giving everyone some much-needed smiles with their new “Dynamite” MV! On August 21 at 1 p.m. KST, BTS released their new English-language single “Dynamite” and its funky and uplifting music video. The group has said that they decided to release “Dynamite” in the hope of bringing some cheer and comfort to everyone during a difficult time. The reactions from fans… Continue reading ARMY Celebrates BTS’s Gift Of Disco Sunshine Through New “Dynamite” MV: Check Out The Best Reaction Tweets
10 Korean Rock Bands You Should Know
While Korean rock music has been largely overshadowed in recent years by the vibrant world of K-pop idols and the burgeoning mainstream Korean hip-hop scene, that’s not to say the genre has little to offer in comparison. In fact, there are many hidden (as well as not-so-hidden) gems within the Korean rock realm, some of which have been… Continue reading 10 Korean Rock Bands You Should Know
7 Nail-Biting K-Dramas For A Dose Of Summer Suspense
It has been a slow summer so far, and you’re in the mood for some suspense, albeit without leaving the comfy cocoon of your bed. Well, we have the perfect solution for you with seven thriller K-dramas that will keep your hearts pumping and your jaws chomping (‘cause these dramas are best served with ramen… Continue reading 7 Nail-Biting K-Dramas For A Dose Of Summer Suspense