Would You Rather #49: Fun and Challenging Dilemmas for Decision Making
In dramaland, leading ladies often find themselves torn between the love of two equally attractive men — a choice none of us would want to make! But what if you….
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Drama Viewership Ratings: Week of August 5-11, 2024
We’re still waiting for the drama schedule to recover from the summer lull and the Olympics, but things are starting to fill in. Most notably, The Auditors finished its run….
Ryu Jun-yeol Chooses Tennis Over Golf Amid Greenpeace Controversy
On the 25th, Ryu Jun-yeol shared several photos of himself playing tennis with his 14-year-old nephew. The pictures show his nephew playing tennis and the two of them enjoying the….
Kim Tae-ri’s tvN Drama “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” Faces Legal Trouble Before Premiere
According to the legal community on Sep 12th, the Seoul District Court accepted MBC’s application to seize the assets of the “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born” production companies Studio N,….
NewJeans’ Minji Target of Malicious Media Attack: Only Stared At Her Phone?
Recently, a topic titled “NewJeans’ Minji only stared at her phone while at the airport” was published on the Korean forum Pann Nate, drawing massive attention. The topic attached multiple….
BLACKPINK Lisa’s Love for “Spy x Family” Anime: Cosplaying as Anya Forger
Lalisa Manoban, often known as Lisa, is a Thai member of world-famous Kpop group BLACKPINK. Lisa is the youngest member of BLACKPINK and the 3rd to debut solo, with her….
Lee Min Ki and Han Ji Hyun’s “Face Me” Stills Revealed from Script Reading
KBS has unveiled stills from the script reading session of its upcoming medical thriller Face Me. Face Me follows a cold-hearted plastic surgeon and a passionate detective, working together to uncover the….
No Gain No Love: Episodes 3-4 Recap and Highlights
It’s contract marriage o’clock, and our heroine belatedly realizes she snagged an original luxury item instead of the knock-off she was shopping for. But it’s too late to back out….
Jung In-sun Welcomes Choi Siwon to DNA Lover Experiment
Clearing the path into premiere week for TV Chosun’s upcoming DNA Lover, the latest teaser shows us that it’s written in the stars, lighting up the DNA map to help….
Controversy Surrounds Jennie’s New Song for Promoting Materialistic Lifestyle
Recently, Jennie was spotted at Charli XCX’s Sweat Tour after-party alongside Troye Sivan, Simi-Haze, Lily-Rose Depp, 070 Shake, and others in Los Angeles, USA. The group photo of the stars….
Uncovering the Truth: Kim Young-dae’s Death in Perfect Family
In the 9th episode of KBS2’s Wednesday-Thursday drama “Perfect Family”, which aired on Sep 11th, the past ill-fated relationship between Choi Jin-hyuk (played by Kim Byung-chul) and Choi Hyun-min (played….
aespa Fans Upset Over Another Wardrobe Malfunction
Recently, a netizen made a post in theqoo, drawing attention with the title “aespa cordi caused torn outfit incidents again” In particular, OP said, “NingNing’s outfit was torn off in….
Hellbound Season 2: Director Yeon Talks K-Drama’s Message
Hellbound Season 2 teases a more intricate worldview. Hellbound Season 2 picks up from where the story left off in Season 1. Netflix’s synopsis reads, “In a chaotic world exacerbated by the….
Jeon Jong-seo Reigns as Queen Woo in Defending the Throne
In a flurry of arrows and clashing swords, TVING’s Goguryeo sageuk Queen Woo further unveils the intrigue of its first teaser. Chronicling the political chaos that ensues after its eponymous….
Kwon Mina Embraces Tranquility Amid AOA Jimin Feud Drama
On Oct 23rd, Kwon Mina posted several photos with the caption “After finishing work“, showing her recent activities. In the photos, she is seen sitting alone in a waiting room,….
Lisa Confirms BLACKPINK’s Group Return in 2025, Feud Rumors Debunked
Recently, BLACKPINK’s Lisa had an interview with US media outlet Rolling Stone, where she mentioned various details about her future endeavors and thoughts about BLACKPINK. In particular, when asked about….
Jung Hae-in Stays Mum on Dating Rumors with Jung So-min Despite Strong Chemistry
On the morning of September 11th, an interview with Jung Hae-in regarding his movie “I, The Executioner” (“Veteran 2”) (directed by Ryu Seung-wan) was held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong,….
Top K-pop Idols Who Violated Drunk Driving Regulations
Suga (BTS) 20240.227% – Under investigation Kangta (H.O.T.) 20000.102% – License revoked + No monetary fine Shin Hyesung (Shinhwa) 2007, 20242007: 0.097% – 100-day license suspension2024: Refused breathalyzer test –….
Black Organization Characters: An Introduction to Detective Conan
“Detective Conan” is a detective manga series created by Gosho Aoyama, serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday since 1994. The story follows high school detective Shinichi Kudo, who was transformed into….
“Love Next Door” Actors Bid Farewell: Final Remarks & Goodbyes
Soothe your feelings of emptiness with the final remarks from Love Next Door‘s actors. tvN’s weekend drama Love Next Door is now down to its last two episodes. From a lighthearted comedy to a….
Recap: Your Honor Episodes 9-10 (Final) – Shocking Finale Revealed
Your Honor ends with a bang as the story reaches its tense climax and fallout. Two arrogant fathers and two defiant sons, at first so different but ultimately the same,….
IU’s Agency Relocates Office Without Her Knowledge: What’s Next for the K-pop Star?
On October 22nd, various online community boards were flooded with critical posts titled “Agency moves without informing their artist IU,” “EDAM Entertainment didn’t notify IU about the move,” and “Another….
SM Entertainment Protects RIIZE and Seunghan with Legal Actions
On the afternoon of October 17, SM Entertainment released an official statement and revealed their intention to sue threats and defamation targeting boy group RIIZE. Below is the full statement….
Song Yoo Hyun Joins ‘Queen Woo’ Part 2: Anticipation Builds for Historical Drama Debut
On Sep 11th, the agency Hicon Entertainment announced that Song Yoo Hyun has been cast in the role of “Yeo Jin” in “Queen Woo“. “Queen Woo” is a historical drama….
Suga’s Rude Actions towards Taylor Swift Start Backlash from K-netizens
Taylor Swift visited BTS’s waiting room to greet and compliment them. After Taylor left, Suga, who was behind, said, “She’s already tall, so what are we supposed to do when….
Why Eren Became the Enemy of Humanity in Attack on Titan: The Mechanism Behind Humanity’s Unending Conflict
The story of this work is complex and intricately woven, with enemies and allies constantly shifting. In a twist that could be considered the essence of the series, the final….
Park Jeong Woo Joins Cast of K-drama “Spice up Our Love”
After becoming a scene stealer as Honda in A Shop for Killers, actor Park Jeong Woo will once again swoon viewers in the upcoming K-drama Spice up Our Love. On October 2, it….
Cinderella at 2AM: Episodes 5-6 – Recap and Review
Another challenger — and trope — has entered the ring, and our poor leading lady finds herself not only struggling with her post-breakup emotions but caught in the middle of….
Kim Dong-wook’s Seoul Busters Exiled to Preschool: Chaos Ensues
In a callout to the childhood superheroes of yore, the Power Rangers Seoul Busters have arrived in gloriously campy fashion, delivering the first promos for Disney+’s action-comedy. Newly opening their….
Jo Kwon Reveals Being Brainwashed by Park Jin Young & First Relationship at 27
2AM members appeared in a video uploaded on the YouTube channel “Vivo TV” on Oct 22nd. In the video, Jo Kwon addressed his past statement about the group having a….
QWER’s Magenta Deals with School Violence, Excluded from Reunion
On October 16, QWER member Magenta invited fellow member Chodan to her hometown of Pohang in an episode of a TV show. During the episode, Magenta shared locations she used….
Discover The Magic of Healing Films with Love Next Door
The “childhood friends” or “bickering couple” trope is familiar to K-dramas. However, when applied at the right time, this familiar formula creates a positive impact on viewers. The main couple….
BTS’s Jimin Suspected of Chart Manipulation with ‘Who’ Song
Recently, a topic about the chart performance of BTS’s Jimin’s song “Who” was published on the Korean forum “theqoo” and drew huge attention. In the topic, it was pointed out….
Black Myth: Wukong – Zhu Bajie and Chang’e Love Story Goes Viral
“Black Myth: Wukong” is an action RPG that’s been a global sensation, attracting over 2.2 million users at launch. Praised for its graphics and engaging story, it’s been dubbed the….
Kang Mi Na to Reunite with Ji Chang Wook and Seo In Guk in New K-Drama
Kang Mi Na will reportedly join the star-studded cast of Twelve. On October 2, media outlet OSEN shared that Kang Mi Na will be added to the cast of the upcoming….
Love Blossoms: Romance in the House Episodes 9-10
Our penultimate week is packed with dating era goodness, and the co-dependent mother and daughter duo on a quest for independence. In the midst of this, accusations fly against our….
Sakaguchi Kentaro Explores What Comes After Love
Coupang Play is ready to tug at our heartstrings next month with its upcoming romance What Comes After Love. Based off the bestselling novel of the same name by Gong….
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Collection: Chanel Bags in All Colors and Sizes
“The Only IT Girl of KPOP” – Jennie Never Fails to Dazzle Fans with Her Luxurious Items and High-End Outfits. For a long time as the “darling” of a renowned….
NewJeans’ Hyein Faces Backlash Over National Assembly Audit Profile Picture
On October 15th, while NewJeans Hanni was attending the National Assembly’s Environment and Labor Committee audit as a witness, netizens’ attention was drawn to the NewJeans rabbit character, Bunnies, attached….
Kim Woo-bin’s Recent Transformation: Gained 8kg for The Moonlighter
On the morning of the 10th, a production presentation for Netflix’s The Moonlighter was held at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Joo-hwan and the two lead….
TV Anime Uma Musume Cinderella Gray to Premiere in 2025
The cross-media content “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” has announced the TV anime adaptation of the manga “Uma Musume Cinderella Gray.” The anime is set to air in 2025, and comments….
“Culinary Class Wars” Dominates Netflix Non-English Category
Netflix’s cooking competition variety show Culinary Class Wars garnered 4.9 million views between September 23-29, ranking first on the OTT’s Global Top list (non-English). The K-variety show also held the top spot the previous….
Good Partner: Episodes 12-13 Recap and Review
This week takes a dark turn with a case that focuses on cruel abuse and the ways wealth and power can drown out a victim’s cries for help. There’s an….
Top Drama Viewership Ratings: August 12-18, 2024
Serendipity’s Embrace came to an end this week with the mildness we saw from the drama and its ratings. And it’s the exact opposite for Good Partner, which is finally….
Seo In Guk to Star with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in New Drama
According to reports from the broadcasting industry on Sep 10th, Seo In Guk has been cast as the male lead in “Monthly Boyfriend”. The drama revolves around a unique concept….
BTS’s Jin Accused of Supporting HYBE Amid Jungkook’s “NewJeans Support”, Defended by Fans
On September 14, a topic titled “BTS’s Jin is on Bang Si-hyuk’s side” was published on the Korean forum Pann Nate, drawing attention. In this topic, the author pointed out….
Miyu Irino’s Seamless Transition as Sabo in One Piece: Viewer’s Comfort & Approval
Following the announcement that Tohru Furuya would be stepping down from his role as Sabo in the TV anime “One Piece,” it was revealed that Miyu Irino would be taking….
Shin Mina Seeks Revenge on Cheating Ex in New Teaser
In the new teaser for tvN’s upcoming No Gain No Love, we finally understand why our heroine Shin Mina (Our Blues) is so risk-intolerant and obsessive in her search to….
Former K-pop Star Gives Up Everything to Live in Tiny Studio
Lee Sang Won, a member of the 1st gen idol group “Sobangcha” (also known as “Firetruck”), which was as popular as BTS, said that he had a hard life. One….
DNA Lover: Episodes 7-8 Recap – Unraveling the Mystery
Feelings take shape, jealousies abound, and kisses are a-comin’. At this point, all four of our leads have made up their minds about where their hearts lie, but unfortunately these….