As much as I love me some BTS, UP10TION, ATEEZ — just about any idol group, really — as of late, my Spotify library seems to be full of Korean hip hop and nothing else. Getting ready in the morning? Put on some hip hop. Churning out Excel spreadsheets at work? Play some hip hop. In bed… Continue reading 17 Korean Hip Hop Artists To Jump Start Your New Decade
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8 K-Pop Expectation Vs. Reality Moments That Prove Stars Are Just Like Us
Sometimes our expectations just don’t fit the reality — but that doesn’t always mean disappointment! As these stars prove, a reality that’s a little (or a lot) different from the expectation can be cute, wild, or just plain hilarious. These idols prove that no one’s really perfect (not even celebrities), but they can make the best… Continue reading 8 K-Pop Expectation Vs. Reality Moments That Prove Stars Are Just Like Us
QUIZ: Which Male Idol Born In The Year Of The Rat Are You Compatible With?
The Lunar New Year is upon us, which means a time to reconnect with our friends and family, as well as letting ourselves overindulge just a little bit! And once we’re done chomping down all the yummy cookies, cakes, and fizzy drinks, it’s time to move on to another type of treat — quizzes that indulge… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Male Idol Born In The Year Of The Rat Are You Compatible With?
4 Things We Loved & 2 Things We Hated About The First Half of “Stove League”
You don’t have to know baseball to fall in love with “Stove League.” SBS’s new drama is making home runs in South Korea for a reason: it’s heartfelt and addicting. In the first nine episodes, Dreams — consistently the worst professional baseball team in South Korea — is forced to undergo drastic changes, starting with a new… Continue reading 4 Things We Loved & 2 Things We Hated About The First Half of “Stove League”
Red Velvet Rises To No. 1 With “Psycho”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2020, January Week 3
Red Velvet’s “Psycho” moves up one spot to take over as our new No. 1 song this week. The song has taken home eight music show wins so far. Congratulations to Red Velvet! IU’s “Blueming,” which topped the chart for four consecutive weeks, fell one spot to No. 2 this week. Holding steady at No.… Continue reading Red Velvet Rises To No. 1 With “Psycho”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2020, January Week 3
QUIZ: Which Female Idol Born In The Year Of The Rat Will You Be Hanging Out With?
The Lunar New Year is upon us, which means festivities, fireworks, and food! And once we’re done feasting on all the yummy treats, it’s time to move on to another type of treat — quizzes that indulge in our wishful thinking! As it’s the Year of the (Metal) Rat, let’s take a look at some of… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Female Idol Born In The Year Of The Rat Will You Be Hanging Out With?
Stars Who Turned Down Lucrative Ads To Stay True To Themselves
The number of ads a celebrity has filmed is often used as an index of a star’s popularity. When a celebrity’s popularity rises, they are offered numerous advertisements with high price tags. Some even give in to the temptation and go on to endorse questionable products and companies. Continue reading about stars who said no in order to… Continue reading Stars Who Turned Down Lucrative Ads To Stay True To Themselves
Year Of The Rat: Korean Stars Who Were Born Under This Year’s Zodiac Animal
The coming of the lunar new year (or seollal in Korean) ushers in this year’s zodiac animal: the rat! Those born during the year of the rat are said to be clever and quick-witted, with a refined taste and a loyal personality. In the spirit of 2020, here are a bunch of Korean celebs who were born… Continue reading Year Of The Rat: Korean Stars Who Were Born Under This Year’s Zodiac Animal
7 Times DAY6 Stole Our Hearts In Interviews
Extremely talented and hardworking, full of wisdom and entertainment factor, DAY6 really is the full package! When they are not on stage impressing us all with their beautiful songs and crazy musical skills, they can brighten up our days while doing something as simple as answering interview questions. Their refreshing honesty and hilarious answers stole… Continue reading 7 Times DAY6 Stole Our Hearts In Interviews
“How Are You Bread” And Many More Viki Dramas Are Coming To Southeast Asia!
Great news for K-drama fans in Southeast Asia! The long-awaited drama “How Are You Bread” is now available on Viki along with a variety of all-time fan favorites and more recent hits! Starring EXO’s Suho and Lee Se Young, “How Are You Bread” is a fresh new Viki Original rom-com that tells the story of a… Continue reading “How Are You Bread” And Many More Viki Dramas Are Coming To Southeast Asia!