Ship It: Gong Hyo Jin Edition

Following the Kim Soo Hyun edition, it’s only fair that an actress have the spotlight in the next edition of Ship It. In anticipation of the first episode of “Producer” airing this Friday, Gong Hyo Jin is perfect for the spot. I have already sung praise upon praise for Gong Hyo Jin – goddess of romantic… Continue reading Ship It: Gong Hyo Jin Edition

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

Second Male Lead Syndrome: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

How many times have you fallen for the second male lead? Did you cry when he didn’t get the girl or end up throwing things out of rage? Why exactly do drama writers make that other guy so damn charming and sweet? This week, the Couch Kimchi girls will dissect our infatuation with some of K-drama’s second male leads.… Continue reading Second Male Lead Syndrome: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

“You’re All Surrounded” Actor Cha Seung Won Makes Donation to Ferry Disaster Charity

Cha Seung Won, star of hit drama “The Greatest Love”, has pledged 100 million won (roughly US$96,300) to a charity committed to helping the families and victims of the Sewol ferry disaster.  The actor’s donation was received by the Community Chest of Korea. A spokesperson for the charity said that the money would be used… Continue reading “You’re All Surrounded” Actor Cha Seung Won Makes Donation to Ferry Disaster Charity

Yoo In Na Shares She’s Stressed with Her “Man from the Stars” Character

Yoo In Na feels the burden of her next project. On December 16, the cast of SBS’ upcoming drama “Man from the Stars” flocked towards the broadcast station’s building in Mokdong for the drama’s press conference. Jun Ji Hyun, Kim Soo Hyun, Yoo In Na, Park Hae Jin, Shin Sung Rok, and PD Jang Tae… Continue reading Yoo In Na Shares She’s Stressed with Her “Man from the Stars” Character

Couch Kimchi Stalks Soompi For Their 15 Favorite Couples

Our 4th Soompi 15th birthday gift post: What is Couch Kimchi, you may be wondering to yourself? It’s this lovely K-Drama-focused blog that has been popping up on my radar more and more these days. I became a serious fan of the site when I discovered their “That Winter, The Wind Blows” tag-team recaps, which… Continue reading Couch Kimchi Stalks Soompi For Their 15 Favorite Couples

[Ceci] Hairstyle Tips by Occasion Part 3: For That Oh-So-Fab Party…

It’s highly improper, not to mention boring, to cling to one hairstyle for different affairs – be it a job interview, a date, a party, and more. Here are some hair styling tips for whatever hairstyle you may have by occasion! The gallery starts with tips for short hair and gradually goes to longer hair… Continue reading [Ceci] Hairstyle Tips by Occasion Part 3: For That Oh-So-Fab Party…

Most Memorable Kisses in Kdramas

On Thursday, Koreans celebrated Kiss Day, an unofficial romantic holiday celebrated every June 14. In honor of the special day, one online dating site conducted a survey asking netizens to vote for the best kdrama kiss. In Korean dramas, the kiss is the defining moment in the series, and the producers, as well as the actors, have done… Continue reading Most Memorable Kisses in Kdramas

Yoo In Na Expresses Her Thoughts on Wrapping Up “Queen In Hyun’s Man”

Hours before the second to last episode of “Queen In Hyun’s Man,” actress Yoo In Na wrote on her me2day, “Mental breakdown warning. Hope you watch tonigh’s episode of ‘Queen In Hyun’s Man.’ Sending a warning to all of our drama’s friends and family. Tonight’s episode is crucial. This is not a publicity stunt, but… Continue reading Yoo In Na Expresses Her Thoughts on Wrapping Up “Queen In Hyun’s Man”

“Big” Episode 1 Preview

Check out the preview for tonight’s upcoming episode below! Gil Daran: While I didn’t catch my friend’s bouquet that day, I caught myself a man instead~ Gil Daran: Excuse me…I’m engaged… Jang Mari: There’s a guy named Kang Kyung Joon at your school, isn’t there? Gil Daran: Then, should we tell the entire world that… Continue reading “Big” Episode 1 Preview

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