If you caught season 2 of KBS’s “A Song For You,” then you will remember that 2AM‘s Jokwon was the MC for the show. While this season he is not an MC, you can bet that he’s been itching to get back to the show. Finally joining current MCs Kangin, Amber, and Sungjae, Jokwon reminded everyone… Continue reading [VIDEO] Jokwon makes his return to AS4U with 2AM!
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Highlights: “We Got Married,” Ep. 247 – Too Cute, Too Hot to Handle
Here we are once again for our weekly “We Got Married” recap! For those of you who are new to the show, currently there are three couples including model turned actor Hong Jong Hyun and Girls’ Day Yura, actor Nam Goong Min and trot singer Hong Jin Young, and the most recently added actor Song Jae… Continue reading Highlights: “We Got Married,” Ep. 247 – Too Cute, Too Hot to Handle
I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (November 16 – November 22)
Welcome back, Soompiers, to another week full of adorable K-Pop Instagram posts to kick start your weekend! In this edition of I Heart It: K-pop Instagram, we’ll see a lot of our favorite artists are enjoying some time overseas, whether for leisure or for work. Either way, the key word is “ENJOY” and we sure… Continue reading I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (November 16 – November 22)
14 of the Sexiest Actors Over 30
It’s a well-known fact that there is an endless list of hotties in the K-Pop business. However, what about the film and TV industry? Popular young actors like Lee Min Ho and Kim Hyun Joong may be the most famous faces of K-Dramas among international audiences, but there is no lack of experienced, more mature actors in… Continue reading 14 of the Sexiest Actors Over 30
He Said/She Said: Should Idols Be Honest About Their Plastic Surgery?
This week we have a special segment of Noona Says. He Said /She Said gives male and female perspectives on current topics and trends of the Korean entertainment world. Guest contributor Jangta from Green Tea Graffiti and Soompi writer small_smiley offer their opinions on whether Korean celebrities should be honest about having plastic surgery. You may… Continue reading He Said/She Said: Should Idols Be Honest About Their Plastic Surgery?
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Prime Minister and I’s” Nam Da Jung
This week on Woman Crush Wednesday, we’re taking a trip to the Blue House and featuring the Prime Minister’s contract wife, Nam Da Jung, in “Prime Minister and I.” As a scandal reporter, she was following the Prime Minister candidate, Kwon Yul, for the next big scoop or an exclusive, but ended up getting caught… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Prime Minister and I’s” Nam Da Jung
[Seoul City] Experience Seoul as a “Controller” + Win a Free Trip to Korea!
Ever wanted to take a look around the city of Seoul, but don’t have the time or money to spare? The City of Seoul has launched a fun project named, Run@Seoul Week, which will allow people from all over the world to travel through Seoul – without needing to even leave their computer screens! From… Continue reading [Seoul City] Experience Seoul as a “Controller” + Win a Free Trip to Korea!
Female Relationships In K-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Last week, the Couch Kimchi team talked about bromances, and this week’s roundtable is dedicated to the ladies! Join us for a fun discussion about common female relationships in dramas and how we feel about them. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 Friends vs. Rivals Page 2 Women Hating Each Other Mean Girls Page 3 The Evil Mother-in-law The Best… Continue reading Female Relationships In K-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Man Crush Monday: “Mary Stayed Out All Night’s” Kang Moo Kyul
Recently, there were a couple of articles highlighting a secret weakness of mine: Korean men who can pull off long hair. As I fawned and swooned over the numerous photos, I decided I simply had to feature a man with glorious, silky hair for our next Man Crush Monday. Jang Geuk Suk‘s Kang Moo Kyul from… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: “Mary Stayed Out All Night’s” Kang Moo Kyul
Interview: Meet Tony Jones, BTS Hip Hop Mentor on “American Hustle Life”
7-member male group BTS enjoyed a “break” from their usual hustle and bustle of idol life when the members packed up their bags and headed to Los Angeles, California a few months back for the filming of their variety program “American Hustle Life.” The boys wanted to experience true hip hop culture and got hooked… Continue reading Interview: Meet Tony Jones, BTS Hip Hop Mentor on “American Hustle Life”