As the summer heat wave reaches its peak, a variety of shows this month have helped us cool down a bit this past month. Here are the Korean shows that received the most love on Viki in July! In no particular order. “Numbers” “Numbers” is a suspenseful revenge drama set against the backdrop of a… Continue reading Top 5 Korean Shows On Viki In July
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Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, July Week 5
NewJeans’ “Super Shy” repeats as the No. 1 song this week. Congratulations to NewJeans! Debuting at No. 2 is NCT DREAM’s “ISTJ,” the title track from their third studio album of the same name. “ISTJ” is a hybrid hip hop dance song, and the song conveys the idea of breaking stereotypes set by MBTI. The… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, July Week 5
“Longing For You” Is A Slow-Burn Whodunnit Centering On A Frightening Premise
Do we really know the people we love? That’s one of the key questions that “Longing for You” poses in its premiere week. The show takes some time to find its footing, but races ahead once it does, anchored by strong performances from Kwon Yool and Na In Woo (who really is so good at… Continue reading “Longing For You” Is A Slow-Burn Whodunnit Centering On A Frightening Premise
6 Of YoonA’s K-Dramas To Add To Your Binge List
YoonA’s infectious smile and girl-next-door vibe have made her the poster girl of cool. A member of the ever-popular girl group Girls’ Generation, YoonA has struck a balance between her music and acting careers. For many, she remains their favorite idol of all time. As an actor, she has challenged herself, working constantly on her… Continue reading 6 Of YoonA’s K-Dramas To Add To Your Binge List
Exclusive: TREASURE Shares How They Have Changed With “REBOOT” Comeback, Future Goals, And More
TREASURE is making their long-awaited comeback! On July 28, Soompi attended TREASURE’s press conference ahead of the release of their second full album “REBOOT.” Regarding this being their first comeback in 10 months, Choi Hyun Suk commented, “Putting in a lot of thought into preparing this album while simultaneously carrying out our tour, 10 months… Continue reading Exclusive: TREASURE Shares How They Have Changed With “REBOOT” Comeback, Future Goals, And More
9 K-Pop Songs That Are Perfect For A Rainy Day
There’s something about the atmosphere of a gray, rainy day that’s just so calming. Especially if you’re indoors and you can just listen to the raindrops hitting the windows—it’s so soothing! Here are nine K-pop tracks that perfectly capture this mood and can make any rainy day just a little bit better. TXT – “Fairy… Continue reading 9 K-Pop Songs That Are Perfect For A Rainy Day
4 Times Choi Min Soo Strikes Back In Episodes 9-10 Of “Numbers”
With the finale ahead, stakes are rising, and some people are starting to show who they really are. Jang Ho Woo (Kim Myung Soo) and Han Seung Jo (Choi Jin Hyuk) have been hitting it out of the park with win after win, even recruiting more people to their side like Jin Yeon Ah (Yeonwoo).… Continue reading 4 Times Choi Min Soo Strikes Back In Episodes 9-10 Of “Numbers”
6 K-Dramas To Watch On A Rainy Day
Are you a pluviophile—a person who finds joy and peace listening to the pitter patter of raindrops? Rain can evoke many emotions in people such as nostalgia, loneliness, or just a sense of serenity. Rain has also often had a deep significance in K-dramas. From a passionate kiss shared under a downpour which marks the… Continue reading 6 K-Dramas To Watch On A Rainy Day
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, July Week 4
A new song has debuted at No. 1 this week! “Super Shy,” one of the three title tracks from NewJeans’s second EP “Get Up,” debuts at No. 1. A Breakbeat-based song with Jersey Club rhythms, the song expresses the feelings of someone who is too shy to confess her love. LE SSERAFIM’s “Eve, Psyche &… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, July Week 4
4 Female-Centric K-Dramas With Complex Leads Like “Lies Hidden In My Garden”
With “Lies Hidden in My Garden” all wrapped up, here are four dramas that each epitomize an element of what made this show so good. There are mystery, friendship, revenge, and strained marriages in the recommendations below, but what these dramas all have in common is that they examine women in all their complexity, strength,… Continue reading 4 Female-Centric K-Dramas With Complex Leads Like “Lies Hidden In My Garden”