Author: Kishor

Hyperpop has become a driving force in electronic music, and whenever a trend takes hold you know that K-pop is lurking right around the corner, ready to pounce on it. Yves has gone full bore into the genre with her new album, crafting the kind of quirky soundscapes the internet seems to love even as they often leave me cold. Title track Soap is another song that leaves me scratching my head and wondering what the big deal is. Opening with a sample from Rebecca Black’s Sugar Water Cyanide (off her incredible 2025 EP), Soap is eager to prove its…

TWICE has won their first music show trophy for “THIS IS FOR”! The August 7 episode of M Countdown is a special 900th episode held in Boryeong. The candidates for first place were TWICE’s “THIS IS FOR” and TXT’s “Beautiful Strangers.” TWICE ultimately took the prize with a total of 6,618 points. Congratulations to TWICE! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included ALLDAY PROJECT, izna, Yena, XngHan&Xoul, AHOF, MEOVV, KiiiKiii, tripleS, CLOSE YOUR EYES, QWER, INFINITE’s Nam Woo Hyun,  iKON’s Jinhwan (Jay), Dynamic Duo, SINCE, EVNNE, EPEX, SAY MY NAME, ICHILLIN’, IDID, and Queenz Eye. Check out…

Netflix’s upcoming film “Love Untangled” has released a new batch of stills! Set in 1998 Busan, “Love Untangled” follows 19-year-old Park Se Ri (Shin Eun Soo), who sets out on a mission to fix her lifelong insecurity—her curly hair—before finally confessing her feelings to her crush. Along the way, she gets entangled with Han Yoon Seok (Gong Myoung), a transfer student from Seoul. The newly released stills capture the sparkling moments of love and friendship among 19-year-olds in 1998 Busan. With nostalgic details like retro hairstyles, disposable cameras, and popular comic books, the film evokes fond memories for those who grew…

The upcoming film “Project Y” has released its first poster and trailer! Set against the backdrop of Seoul’s glamorous Gangnam district, “Project Y” is a crime film that follows Mi Seon (Han So Hee) and Do Kyung (Jeon Jong Seo), two close friends who have nothing but each other. Desperate to escape their harsh reality, they plot to steal 8 billion won (approximately $5.79 million) worth of gold bars and vanish without a trace. The newly released poster instantly grabs attention with a striking image of Mi Seon and Do Kyung striding through the city at night. Do Kyung hides her expression…

Disney+’s upcoming drama “Tempest” has released the first character stills of Kang Dong Won! “Tempest” follows Moon Ju (Jun Ji Hyun), a renowned UN ambassador who sets out to uncover the truth behind an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, and San Ho (Kang Dong Won), a special agent of unknown nationality who must protect her, as they confront a massive truth that threatens the Korean Peninsula. Kang Dong Won stars as Baek San Ho, a mysterious figure known as the ace of a global mercenary organization—yet his true identity remains a secret. A former member of an elite VIP…

Get ready—“Agents of Mystery” is returning for Season 2! On August 7, Netflix Korea announced via its official account that its variety show “Agents of Mystery” will be returning for a second season. “Agents of Mystery” is a mystery adventure show in which a team of mystery investigators tracks and solves strange cases that cannot be explained scientifically. The show is produced by PD Jung Jong Yeon of “The Devil’s Plan,” “The Genius,” “The Great Escape,” and more. Season 2 will feature the return of the original members—Lee Yong Jin, John Park, Hyeri, Kim Do Hoon, and aespa’s Karina—along with…

KBS’s “My Girlfriend is the Man!” has unveiled new stills ahead of tonight’s episode! Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “My Girlfriend is the Man!” is a romantic comedy about a college student whose girlfriend unexpectedly transforms into a man. ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha stars as Park Yoon Jae, an astronomy student who is head over heels for his girlfriend Kim Ji Eun (OH MY GIRL’s Arin). Due to a gene that runs in her family, Kim Ji Eun suddenly turns into a handsome man (played by Yoo Jung Hoo) and begins going by the name Kim…

HYBE is preparing to launch a new global girl group project! On August 7, HYBE and Geffen Records announced, “We will begin a large-scale audition, ‘World Scout: The Final Piece,’ throughout Japan.” “World Scout: The Final Piece” is a global talent discovery project jointly planned by HYBE and Geffen Records. HYBE’s elite scouting team will lead the search for aspiring stars with outstanding potential. Successful audition candidates will participate in K-pop style training, developed by HYBE and Geffen Records specifically for the United States market, from October through December. Those selected will then join a training camp based in the…

There’s a specific kind of indescribable beauty that comes with being a K-drama lead actress—something charming, sweet, and pure! These six idols not only stand out in the K-pop world but also look like they hopped straight out of a drama. Kep1er’s Xiaoting She may originally hail from China, but Kep1er’s Xiaoting looks like she could be the lead in a K-drama! She has a beautiful, ageless look to her that could work for just about any genre of drama. Her visuals are gorgeous whether she’s dressed up or not! i-dle’s Miyeon Miyeon gained tons of fans from both her…

Kim Hye Yoon has sent a thoughtful gift to her “Lovely Runner” co-star Byeon Woo Seok! On August 7, Byeon Woo Seok shared photos of the coffee and food trucks he received on set of his upcoming drama “Wife of a 21st Century Prince” (working title), including a photo of a coffee truck from Kim Hye Yoon. The coffee truck sent by Kim Hye Yoon includes the banners, “Please enjoy, and please give Woo Seok Oppa two reflecting boards,” and, “Rooting for drama ‘Wife of a 21st Century Prince’ and actor Byeon Woo Seok.” In response, Byeon Woo Seok tagged…