Author: Kishor
Upcoming drama “My Troublesome Star” has unveiled a new poster featuring Uhm Jung Hwa and Song Seung Heon! “My Troublesome Star” is a romantic comedy about Korea’s biggest top 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 poster builds excitement with its lovely synergy that defies time. Bong Cheong Ja…
Netflix’s upcoming drama “Aema” has announced its release date with the unveiling of its first poster and teaser! Set in 1980s Chungmuro, “Aema” is a fictional comedy that delves into the fierce realities behind the glitz and glamour of the film industry. It follows the struggles and triumphs of two actresses, Hee Ran (Lee Ha Nee) and Joo Ae (Bang Hyo Rin), during the creation of “Madame Aema,” the film that took South Korea by storm in the early 1980s. The teaser poster shows top star Hee Ran and breakout rookie Joo Ae against the backdrop of a theater displaying…
The first half of 2025 has been packed with K-dramas that left a lasting mark, whether through powerful storytelling, standout performances, or fresh takes on familiar themes. From emotional love stories set against Jeju Island’s scenic backdrop to gripping thrillers and coming-of-age tales, these dramas captured viewers’ hearts and sparked conversations around the world. Some made viewers cry, others made us think, and all of them were reminders of why K-dramas continue to resonate so strongly. If you’re wondering what to watch next, here are 10 of the most talked-about shows of the year so far. “The Trauma Code: Heroes…
KBS2’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama “My Girlfriend is the Man!” has premiered! According to Nielsen Korea, the premiere episode of “My Girlfriend is the Man!” garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 1.7 percent, marking a steady start. 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,…
tvN’s upcoming drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” has released a delectable new teaser! Based on a popular web novel, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a fantasy romance drama starring Lim YoonA as Yeon Ji Young, an award-winning French chef who winds up traveling 500 years back into the past. There, she meets despotic king Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), who is known as the worst of tyrants—and who also happens to be a discerning gourmet. The newly released teaser depicts the sharp contrast between Yeon Ji Young in her pristine, white chef uniform and Lee Heon in his crimson robes.…
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from June 23 to July 23. BTS’s Jimin continued his reign at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 8,183,409, marking a 17.16 percent increase in his score since June. High-ranking phrases in Jimin’s keyword analysis included “Who,” “cake fairy,” and “ARMY,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “unparalleled,” “unrivaled,” and “unchanging.” Jimin’s positivity-negativity…
SBS’s upcoming comedy sports drama “The Winning Try” has unveiled new stills ahead of its premiere! “The Winning Try” tells the story of Joo Ga Ram (Yoon Kye Sang), a former rugby star who falls from grace due to a doping scandal. After he returns to his alma mater as the new coach of its bottom-ranked high school rugby team, he leads the underdog squad on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. Kim Yo Han plays Yoon Sung Joon, the ace and captain of the Hanyang Physical Education High School rugby team. Known for his athletic talent and…
Jennie recently posed for a photo shoot for the fashion magazine Elle Korea. In the interview that followed the shoot, Jennie spoke about her everyday life, sharing, “When I think of my favorite moment, it’s probably when I’m at home in really comfortable clothes, catching up on lost sleep, waking up late in the day, opening the window, and looking at the sky. It’s a really simple, ordinary thing, but I love the quiet and warmth I feel in that moment.” When asked if the time she spent alone was sufficient nourishment for her group activities, as she’s going through…
ZEROBASEONE’s post-2025 future remains undecided, but they’re finally set to give us a full album on September 1st. Weeks before that, they’re back with pre-release Slam Dunk — an uncharacteristically hip-hop dance track. In K-pop, there’s often this urge to throw many different concepts and styles at a group rather than let them settle into the one sound that fans love the most. I certainly don’t flock to ZEROBASEONE for hip-hop, but like the mission songs on Boys Planet or Produce 101, agencies like to dress their acts in all sorts of guises. In this case, they’re playing basketball players…
BLACKPINK has won a second music show trophy for their new single “JUMP”! On the July 23 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were aespa’s “Dirty Work,” BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” CLOSE YOUR EYES’ “Snowy Summer,” NCT DREAM’s “BTTF,” and ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha’s “EXTRA VIRGIN.” The trophy ultimately went to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included Jeon Somi, Yoon San Ha, PURPLE KISS, NOWZ, ARrC, ifeye, CLOSE YOUR EYES, RESCENE, NouerA, DIVA-X, cosmosy, Catch The Young, and ONE OR EIGHT. Check out their performances below! Jeon Somi – “EXTRA” ASTRO’s…