Author: Kishor
AHOF debuted with a splash earlier this month, quickly winning music shows and my own playlist with their fantastic Rendezvous. The rest of their mini album is more subdued than I’d like, but the strength of its title track has me revisiting the b-sides more often than I usually would and every one of them has proven to be a grower. Today, the guys are promoting The Universe (파랑 학교, 초록 잔디, 빨간 운동화) with its own music video. I prefer the more stark, melancholic Incompleted on the album, but The Universe‘s sprightly mid-tempo sound feels best suited to the…
2025 has been the year of rookie boy groups spawned from survival series. NouerA, AHOF and Close Your Eyes have led the charge, each delivering great music that feels unique to them. Next up is SEVENTOEIGHT, emerging from SBS’s series SCOOL, which concluded late last year. Confusingly, there are six members of this new group, making their name a simple… counting upward from that number? I guess we should just be thankful it’s not another acronym. More importantly, debut single DRIP&DROP is quite ear-catching. They’ve opted for a high-octane dance sound different from their contemporaries. In a few reviews before…
The upcoming Korean action-hero series “Twelve” has unveiled its first look at the cast’s script reading session! Inspired by the 12 zodiac animals of the East, “Twelve” tells the story of 12 angels who live among humans in human form to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. Long ago, the angels barely managed to seal the forces of evil in the gates of hell through their sacrifice, bringing peace. However, with the evil spirits awakening, chaos returns. The script reading brought together directors Kang Dae Kyu and Han Yoon Sun along with the star-studded cast, including Ma Dong Seok, Seo In…
Upcoming drama “My Troublesome Star” has dropped its main trailer! “My Troublesome Star” is a romantic comedy about Korea’s biggest star Im Se Ra (Jang Da Ah), who mysteriously vanishes and wakes up one day as Bong Cheong Ja (Uhm Jung Hwa), an ordinary middle-aged woman. The drama follows Bong Cheong Ja as she struggles to navigate life after losing 25 years of her memory, with the help of detective Dokgo Chul (Song Seung Heon). The newly released teaser opens with Bong Cheong Ja in complete shock: she closes her eyes in 1999 and wakes up in 2025. Im Se…
tvN’s “Head Over Heels”is heading toward its conclusion! “Head Over Heels” is a fantasy romance drama about a boy who is fated to die and the young shaman who tries to rescue him from his fate. Cho Yi Hyun stars as Park Seong A, a high school student who leads a double life as a shaman by night. Choo Young Woo plays her first love Bae Gyeon U, who is plagued by bad luck and was born with the misfortune of a predestined death. With just two episodes left, here are three key points to look forward to in the…
ENA’s new drama “The Defects” has teased even more intense suspense! Based on a popular webtoon, “The Defects” is a new action thriller about children who have been abandoned by their adoptive parents—and their fight for survival and revenge. Spoilers In the previous episodes, the children discovered the horrifying truth behind the brutal “Refund” system and decided to confront the very organization that sought to eliminate them. Led by their determined leader Kim Ah Hyun (Won Jin Ah), they used So Mi’s (Lee Naeun) adoptive father to secure a VIP keycard, bringing them one step closer to uncovering the identity…
tvN’s upcoming drama “Love, Take Two” has unveiled new stills featuring its supporting cast! “Love, Take Two” is a heartwarming comedy drama about a mismatched duo: a 43-year-old single mother (Yum Jung Ah) and her 23-year-old medical student daughter (Choi Yoon Ji). The pair moves to the countryside to start a new chapter in their lives, encountering various people and chaotic situations that teach them profound lessons about life. The stills feature Kim Sun Young, Yang Kyung Won, Kim Mi Kyung, Kang Ae Shim, Jung Young Joo, and Park Soo Young, who come together for laughter, emotion, and realism. The…
JTBC’s upcoming weekend drama “Beyond the Bar” has hinted at an unexpected chemistry between its two contrasting leads! “Beyond the Bar” follows the story of Kang Hyo Min (Jung Chaeyeon), an upstanding and confident yet inexperienced rookie attorney at the law firm Yullim. Under the mentorship of Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk), a cold but exceptionally skilled partner attorney, Hyo Min gradually grows into a true lawyer as she navigates the challenges of the legal world. Yoon Seok Hoon is the epitome of a perfectionist—cool-headed, precise, and even creatively strategic when needed. In contrast, Kang Hyo Min is driven…
Cha Eun Woo has enlisted for his mandatory military service! On the afternoon of July 28 at around 1:47 p.m. KST, Cha Eun Woo entered the Army Training Center in Nonsan, Chungnam. Fellow ASTRO members MJ, JinJin, and Yoon San Ha as well as Rocky and Choi Yoojung, who is also under Fantagio, accompanied him and provided strong support. On Cha Eun Woo’s official social media account, a post was uploaded along with photos and a caption that reads, “We would like to share Eun Woo’s message to all AROHA who have shown so much love for the first chapter…
ENA’s “The Defects” is only going to get more captivating! Based on a popular webtoon, “The Defects” is a new action thriller about children who have been abandoned by their adoptive parents—and their fight for survival and revenge. The series has captivated viewers with its fast-paced plot and powerful message. Ahead of Episode 3, the production team has shared key points to watch: Spoilers 1. Can the returned adoptees escape Jung Hyun’s pursuit? After being abandoned by their adoptive parents and barely surviving, Kim Ah Hyun (Won Jin Ah) and the children attempted to stow away under the guidance of…