Author: Kishor
Boy group TIOT have waffled between the wonderful and the frustrating, finding most success on this blog when they let their vocals do the talking on softly anthemic pop-rock. New single My Pride lacks the obnoxious production of their most polarizing work but struggles to find a compelling replacement. My Pride feels like a late-album b-side you might find on any boy group album — the kind of pleasant but forgettable fare chucked in to fill out a tracklist. This style of song works well as connective tissue but doesn’t make a very compelling title track. My Pride‘s blend of…
WJSN’s Dayoung has won her first-ever music show trophy as a solo artist! On the September 23 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were AxMxP’s “I Did It,” Dayoung’s “body,” and IDID’s “CHAN-RAN.” Dayoung ultimately took the win with a total of 6,590 points, marking her very first music show win as a soloist. Notably, Dayoung’s WJSN bandmates Exy, Bona (Kim Ji Yeon), and Yeonjung came on stage to show their support during her encore. Congratulations to Dayoung! Watch her solo debut performances and win below: Other performers on today’s show included IDID, AxMxP, BADVILLAIN, LUN8, Kim…
BOYNEXTDOOR has kicked off the countdown to their October comeback! On September 22, BOYNEXTDOOR officially announced the date and details of their upcoming comeback next month. The group will be returning with their fifth EP “The Action” on October 20 at 6 p.m. KST, and you can check out their first teaser for the release below!
ENA’s upcoming drama “Ms. Incognito” has released a poster featuring Jeon Yeo Been and Jung Jinyoung! “Ms. Incognito” is a romance crime drama starring Jeon Yeo Been as Kim Young Ran, a female bodyguard who enters a contract marriage with a terminally ill chaebol chairman in the hopes of turning her life around. But when those eyeing the chairman’s vast fortune close in on her, she is forced to live under the new identity of Boo Se Mi for three months—setting the stage for dangerous twists and turns. Jung Jinyoung plays Jeon Dong Min, a single father raising his young…
Lee Junho has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Typhoon Family”! “Typhoon Family” follows the journey of Kang Tae Poong (Lee Junho), a rookie businessman who suddenly becomes the head of a struggling trading company with no employees, no money, and nothing left to sell during the IMF crisis in 1997. Lee Junho takes on the role of Kang Tae Poong, a flashy, free-spirited youth from a wealthy background who once lived for style and freedom but is unexpectedly thrust into the harsh realities of the IMF era, forcing him to grow into a true businessman. Commenting on the…
After three years, “Show Me The Money” is officially making its comeback—and the lineup of its four producer teams has finally been revealed! On September 23, Mnet announced that Zico and Crush, Gray and Loco, J-Tong and Hukky Shibaseki, as well as Lil Moshpit and Jay Park will be joining “Show Me The Money 12” as producers. The first team is led by KOZ Entertainment’s founder Zico and R&B hip-hop artist Crush. The second team brings together producer Gray and Loco, the very first winner of “Show Me The Money.” The third team features rapper J-Tong and producer Hukky Shibaseki,…
Will Uhm Jung Hwa and Song Seung Heon find their perfect happy ending in “My Troublesome Star”? “My Troublesome Star” is a romantic comedy about Korea’s biggest star Im Se Ra (Jang Da A), who mysteriously vanishes and wakes up one day as Bong Cheong Ja (Uhm Jung Hwa), an ordinary middle-aged woman. Song Seung Heon stars as Dokgo Chul, a former detective who helps Bong Cheong Ja as she struggles to navigate life after losing 25 years in the blink of an eye. Spoilers In the previous episode, Bong Cheong Ja regained her lost memories. Helping her rise from…
Netflix has responded to reports that its hit drama “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” will begin simultaneous production of Seasons 2 and 3. On September 23, Xportsnews reported that the series had confirmed back-to-back production for its upcoming sequels. In response, a Netflix representative clarified, “We’re grateful for the interest in ‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.’ Follow-up seasons are currently under review, but nothing has been confirmed yet.” Based on a popular webtoon, “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” is a medical drama that follows Baek Kang Hyuk (Ju Ji Hoon), a genius surgeon with battlefield experience, as…
Han Suk Kyu will switch on his “revenge mode” to protect his cherished delivery worker Lee Re in tonight’s episode of “Shin’s Project”! “Shin’s Project” stars Han Suk Kyu as Mr. Shin, a former legendary negotiator who now runs a modest chicken restaurant while hiding a mysterious secret. A neighborhood hero who takes it upon himself to mediate conflicts and assist people through seemingly unwinnable situations, Mr. Shin willingly jumps into others’ problems to resolve disputes and deliver justice. Bae Hyeon Seong plays rookie judge Jo Philip, while Lee Re takes on the role of delivery worker Lee Si On—both…
MBC’s upcoming drama “Moon River” has unveiled a set of new posters! “Moon River” is a fantasy romance historical drama about a crown prince who has lost his smile and a woman who has lost his memory, whose souls are mysteriously switched, forcing them to walk in each other’s shoes. Kang Tae Oh plays Crown Prince Yi Kang, while Kim Se Jeong plays Park Dal Yi, a peddler. The posters highlight the unusual relationship between Yi Kang and Park Dal Yi. In one, Yi Kang holds Park Dal Yi like a paper doll, his expression grumpy. In another, Park Dal…