It’s probably not a stretch to say that at all times there are always people out there arguing over whose bias group is better. But you know what can unite all of us? When we come together and lovingly poke fun at K-pop acronyms! For some unknown reason, management agencies need to force acronyms and… Continue reading QUIZ: Do You Know Your K-Pop Group Acronyms?
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Highlights From HallyuPopFest 2019 Day 1: NU’EST, WINNER, Oh My Girl, And More!
HallyuPopFest (HPF) returned to Singapore this weekend! On May 25 and 26, thousands of passionate K-pop fans descended onto the area surrounding Singapore Sports Hub to enjoy two days of Korean pop music and culture. HallyuPopFest 2019 included a new addition this year: HallyuTown, a town square with booths featuring the latest Korean trends in food, beauty,… Continue reading Highlights From HallyuPopFest 2019 Day 1: NU’EST, WINNER, Oh My Girl, And More!
8 Reasons Why Kim Jae Wook From “Her Private Life” Is The Perfect K-Drama Boyfriend
After making our hearts flutter and also giving us laughs and tears, “Her Private Life” is coming to an end, but Ryan Gold is the gift that keeps on giving. Kim Jae Wook, who plays this unforgettable character, is known for doing mostly serious and mysterious roles, but this time he’s taken on a lighter… Continue reading 8 Reasons Why Kim Jae Wook From “Her Private Life” Is The Perfect K-Drama Boyfriend
BTS Secures No. 1 Spot With “Boy With Luv”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, May Week 4
The top three songs remain the same this week, which means BTS’s “Boy With Luv” is our No. 1 song for the fourth straight week and is on top of our chart for the whole month of May! This song turns in another dominating performance last week, winning on “Inkigayo,” “Music Bank,” and “Music Core.”… Continue reading BTS Secures No. 1 Spot With “Boy With Luv”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, May Week 4
4 Things We Loved & 2 Things We Hated About The Premiere Of “Angel’s Last Mission: Love”
There’s something about the theme of angels and love stories that always seems kind of eerie but romantic. I also can’t help but think about the hit U.S. movie, “City of Angels.” It makes you think of how beautiful the romance between an angel and human could be and it’s kind of what had me looking forward… Continue reading 4 Things We Loved & 2 Things We Hated About The Premiere Of “Angel’s Last Mission: Love”
An Ode To Youth: 5 Reasons To Watch C-Drama “When We Were Young”
“When We Were Young” is a 2018 C-drama that was adapted from the novel of the same name by Yi Lan Shan and Hou Kong Fan Yu Ci. It is set in 1996 and follows a group of friends through their last year in high school. The 24-episode series is a realistic portrayal of youth… Continue reading An Ode To Youth: 5 Reasons To Watch C-Drama “When We Were Young”
#4YearsWithSEVENTEEN: Here’s To Their Achievements And More
From the young boys who sobbed heavily during their first win, to the young men who are standing proud before us today — it has been an amazing four years with SEVENTEEN! They’ve continued to push themselves to be better artists and people, growing gradually and steadily. And through it all, their fans, Carats, have… Continue reading #4YearsWithSEVENTEEN: Here’s To Their Achievements And More
Blast From The Past: 10 Classic TW-Dramas, HK Dramas, C-Dramas That Are Just As Great Today
Classics are classics for a reason. Or rather, several reasons. One reason could be that the source material itself is epic and beloved, thus generating a thousand remakes and reboots. Or the show was an instant hit when it first aired, and people still remember the hype. If that’s not it, it’s because it brings back… Continue reading Blast From The Past: 10 Classic TW-Dramas, HK Dramas, C-Dramas That Are Just As Great Today
QUIZ: Plan Your Dream Vacation And We’ll Tell You What K-Drama You Should Watch Next
Let’s face it — most of us don’t necessarily have the time, money, or resources to visit all the places in the world we might want to go. But that doesn’t mean that we won’t get there someday. With a little dreaming, planning, and budgeting, anything is possible in time! In the meantime, this quiz gives… Continue reading QUIZ: Plan Your Dream Vacation And We’ll Tell You What K-Drama You Should Watch Next
Here Are The Top “Produce X 101” Contestants From Round 1 Of Soompi’s International Prediction Poll
Round 1 of Soompi’s international prediction poll for “Produce X 101” is now over! Mnet’s latest “Produce” installment is well under way, and we’re falling in love with the different trainees more and more every week. The latest episode, aired on May 24, showed the conclusion of the “Group X Battle” and revealed the results… Continue reading Here Are The Top “Produce X 101” Contestants From Round 1 Of Soompi’s International Prediction Poll