Many Korean celebrities are blessed with the kind of good looks that make other people naturally come out in praise of their beauty. However, in Korea and many other parts of the world, it is still considered somewhat socially taboo to talk about your own attractiveness. Therefore, many celebrities will downplay their beauty by being… Continue reading Celebrities Who Aren’t Afraid To Express Self-Love In Public
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7 Characters You’ll Find In Every Historical K-Drama
You might be a bit unsure if historical K-dramas are really your thing. It’s hard enough keeping track of your own nation’s history, let alone Korea’s! But don’t worry, historical K-dramas suck you in completely – even if you haven’t got a clue about the Joseon Era. They offer the same swoons and thrills as… Continue reading 7 Characters You’ll Find In Every Historical K-Drama
8 Things That Happen In Every Episode Of “Village Survival, The Eight”
“Village Survival, the Eight” is a new tvN variety show that revolves around solving a mystery in a small village. With Yoo Jae Suk as the host, there is a set cast that was on for the whole first season: BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Song Kang, Jang Do Yeon, Im Soo Hyang, Son Dambi, Yang Se Hyung,… Continue reading 8 Things That Happen In Every Episode Of “Village Survival, The Eight”
Eclectic & Eccentric: 6 Ways HyunA And Hyojong Complement Each Other’s Style
Ever since HyunA and Hyojong (E’Dawn) officially stated to the world that they’ve been dating for two years, the couple has been unstoppable. They were not afraid of being seen together in public and post photos of each other showing affection on Instagram, which for an industry that is keen on keeping an idol’s image, was quite groundbreaking. There… Continue reading Eclectic & Eccentric: 6 Ways HyunA And Hyojong Complement Each Other’s Style
QUIZ: What’s Your Fortune For Love In 2019?
We’re only halfway through January and the industry is already hard at work, keeping fans all around the globe on the edges of their seats whenever midnight approaches. Major comebacks are on their way and it’s safe to say, 2019 is gonna be another exciting year in K-pop. But what about you? And what about… Continue reading QUIZ: What’s Your Fortune For Love In 2019?
10 K-Dramas With The “Rich/Poor” Trope That Are Actually Good
Ah, the epic “rich/poor” trope in K-drama land is just one part of the formula for an entertaining and dramatic series. It’s a trope that is pretty predictable, yet we can’t help but get sucked into it. There are obviously times when dramas fail to impress and we’re left with just a cliche K-drama that lacks… Continue reading 10 K-Dramas With The “Rich/Poor” Trope That Are Actually Good
#10YearChallenge: The Trend That Didn’t Take Korea By Storm, But Here It Is Anyway
The #10YearChallenge, or — the more apt version for us age-at-a-normal-rate folk — “How hard has aging hit you challenge,” is running rampant through the interwebs, with friends and celebrities alike sharing then-and-now photos of their transformation, or lack thereof, from 2009 to 2019. Korean celebrities have, for the most part, pointedly ignored this trend — why, we… Continue reading #10YearChallenge: The Trend That Didn’t Take Korea By Storm, But Here It Is Anyway
21 Fantastic K-Pop Songs From 2018 That Slipped Under The Radar
It’s not always easy to keep up with all the new releases in K-pop, and with new singles and albums coming out almost every day, there are bound to be some amazing songs that don’t get nearly as much love as they deserve. But just because 2018 is over doesn’t mean it’s too late to discover under-appreciated songs from… Continue reading 21 Fantastic K-Pop Songs From 2018 That Slipped Under The Radar
8 Ways “The Last Empress” Episodes 29-32 Turned Up The Romance
Though we’re still getting our fix of devious schemes and deliciously dramatic plot twists, “The Last Empress” is also really starting to turn up the heat in the romance department. This week saw not only plenty of sweet moments for our OTP, but also both intense and funny scenes of the burgeoning love triangle… and even some new reveals about secondary characters’… Continue reading 8 Ways “The Last Empress” Episodes 29-32 Turned Up The Romance
WINNER Grabs No. 1 Spot With “MILLIONS”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, January Week 2
WINNER’s “MILLIONS” rises one spot to become our new No. 1 song this week! This song won a trio of music show last week on “Inkigayo,” “Music Core,” and “M Countdown.” It also did well on all other chart sources. Congratulations to WINNER! Last week’s champion EXO’s “Love Shot” lost a tight battle to “MILLIONS”… Continue reading WINNER Grabs No. 1 Spot With “MILLIONS”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, January Week 2