Idols and actors form a large part of the Korean entertainment population. While there are multiple idol-turned-actors and some actors that venture into singing, it seems that most of each group largely stick to their fortés with few forays into the other parts of the industry. As a result, it is comparatively rare to find idol-actor… Continue reading 9 of the Best Actor-Idol Couples in K-Entertainment
Tag: Who Are You: School 2015
Looking Back At K-Dramaland’s 2015: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
The new year is here, so, we’re waxing nostalgic about our K-drama experience in 2015. Just how good was the past year for K-dramaland? Here’s our take! TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 What Will You Miss About 2015? What Won’t You Miss About 2015? Were the Dramas Better in 2015? Has It Gotten Better Since K-Dramas Came… Continue reading Looking Back At K-Dramaland’s 2015: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
The Damaging Cultural Portrayals of the K-Drama Slap
Perhaps there is nothing more vicious than a hard smack across the cheek, delivered in front of a very public sea of onlookers. Which is precisely why it pains me to witness it, particularly in K-dramas where it’s used in such heavy rotation. Honestly, it makes Korea look bad. Now, K-dramas are not indicative of reality, of course,… Continue reading The Damaging Cultural Portrayals of the K-Drama Slap
Which Keywords Topped Popular Twitter Searches in First Half of 2015 in Korea?
The most-searched keywords on Twitter for the first half of 2015 in Korea have been revealed! On July 7, Twitter Korea released a ranking of the 10 most popular searches so far this year, divided into three categories: Society, Music, and TV/Film. In the ‘Society’ category: 1. Sewol Ferry 2. MERS 3. Sung Wan Jong 4.… Continue reading Which Keywords Topped Popular Twitter Searches in First Half of 2015 in Korea?
BTOB’s Yook Sungjae Talks Marriage, Children, and How He Was Cast in “Who Are You: School 2015”
BTOB member Yook Sungjae will be opening up about his plans for marriage, having children, as well as the interesting story behind his casting in the drama “Who Are You: School 2015” on the next episode of KBS’ quiz show “1 vs. 100.” During the recent recording for “1 vs. 100,” which will be airing… Continue reading BTOB’s Yook Sungjae Talks Marriage, Children, and How He Was Cast in “Who Are You: School 2015”
Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – June Week 3
The third week of June saw the conclusion of a couple shows, and they gave us an emotional ride right up to their final minutes. Other dramas also had us in a flurry of emotions as the plots became more intense and intriguing. Here are our top moments from the third week of June!
“Who Are You-School 2015” Jo Soo Hyang Is Completely Amazed by Kim So Hyun’s Professionalism
“Who Are You-School 2015” costar Jo Soo Hyang talked about having worked with fellow actors Yook Sungjae and Kim So Hyun in an interview with news outlet DongA.com. “[Sungjae] is very playful. He’s like a little brother to me,” the actress commented. When asked how she felt when Yook Sungjae confessed of being awkward around… Continue reading “Who Are You-School 2015” Jo Soo Hyang Is Completely Amazed by Kim So Hyun’s Professionalism
Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – June Week 2
Summer’s kicking off, and as the June weather becomes hotter and more intense, so do the K-drama moments. Here are our sizzling picks from the second week of June!
BTOB’s Yook Sungjae Shares He’s Not Quite the Gong Tae Kwang Type in CeCi
BTOB member and “Who Are You: School 2015” star Yook Sungjae, features in an interview and pictorial for the latest issue of fashion magazine CeCi. During the interview, Yook Sungjae shares about how he thinks he compares to character Gong Tae Kwang whom he depicts in “Who Are You: School 2015.” Addressing Gong Tae Kwang’s smooth and heart-fluttering one-liners, Yook Sungjae… Continue reading BTOB’s Yook Sungjae Shares He’s Not Quite the Gong Tae Kwang Type in CeCi
The Internet Reacts to “Who Are You: School 2015” Finale
Yesterday was D-day of the highly anticipated finale of the KBS youth drama “Who Are You: School 2015,” which would provide the answer to the question that has had the K-drama world divided- who does Eun Bi (Kim So Hyun) end up with? Will she choose the male lead character Han Yi Ahn (Nam Joo… Continue reading The Internet Reacts to “Who Are You: School 2015” Finale