Author: Kishor

K-pop’s title tracks might gain most of listeners’ attention, but many album tracks are worth equal spotlight. I call these “buried treasures.” Beyond this, K-pop’s albums deliver thousands of additional tracks that settle for a more limited audience. It’s these songs that will become a part of my “battle of the b-sides” feature. In this feature, I’ll be putting on my A&R hat and taking a listen to five randomly-selected K-pop b-sides. I’ll write a mini review for each, including a Bias List rating, and rank them from least to most favorite. The winner will join a special Bias List…

MBC’s “To the Moon” has shared a delightful set of behind-the-scenes photos, offering a heartwarming look at the cast’s close bond and lively teamwork! Based on the novel of the same name, “To the Moon” tells the story of three women from humble backgrounds who, struggling to live on their salaries alone, turn to cryptocurrency investing. The new photos capture the cast’s radiant smiles and genuine camaraderie, giving a glimpse into the warm energy that fuels their on-screen chemistry. In the photos, Lee Sun Bin, Ra Mi Ran, and Jo Aram burst into laughter while rehearsing lines together, their easy…

MBN’s “First Lady” has shared a glimpse of the fiery face-off between Ji Hyun Woo and Lee Min Young! “First Lady” tells the shocking story of a president-elect who suddenly demands a divorce from his wife 67 days before his inauguration. Eugene stars as Cha Soo Yeon, a kingmaker who is about to become the first lady when her husband Hyun Min Chul (Ji Hyun Woo), who has just been elected president, turns her world upside down by asking for a divorce. Spoilers In the previous episode, Hyun Min Chul sternly warned his chief secretary Shin Hae Rin (Lee Min…

Choi Woo Shik has raised anticipation for SBS’s upcoming drama “Would You Marry Me” with his flawless office look! “Would You Marry Me” is a romantic comedy about a man and a woman who enter a high-stakes, 90-day fake marriage in order to win a luxurious newlywed home. Choi Woo Shik will star as Kim Woo Joo, the heir to South Korea’s oldest bakery, while Jung So Min will play Yoo Mary, a small business owner who approaches him with an unusual proposal. Kim Woo Joo is the fourth-generation heir of the nation’s first-ever bakery Myungsoondang and a strong candidate…

EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—the powerhouse trio behind the fictional girl group HUNTR/X from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters”—have officially brought their hit song “Golden” to life on stage! On October 7 (local time), the three artists appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where they performed the full version of “Golden” live for the very first time. The song, which quickly broke records and climbed global charts following the release of “KPop Demon Hunters,” has become one of the film’s standout anthems. In the movie, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami lend their voices to Rumi (Arden Cho),…

MBN’s “First Lady” has teased a dramatic twist ahead of tonight’s episode! “First Lady” tells the shocking story of a president-elect who suddenly demands a divorce from his wife 67 days before his inauguration. Eugene stars as Cha Soo Yeon, a kingmaker who is about to become the first lady when her husband Hyun Min Chul (Ji Hyun Woo), who has just been elected president, turns her world upside down by asking for a divorce. Spoilers In the previous episode, Cha Soo Yeon tore up the divorce papers in front of Hyun Min Chul, declaring the start of her fierce…

THEBLACKLABEL’s producer couple Kush and Vivian (VVN) are getting married! On October 8, MyDaily reported that Kush and Vivian will be tying the knot in a private ceremony in Seoul on October 11. Their agency THEBLACKLABEL confirmed the happy news, stating, “Kush and Vivian will be getting married on October 11,” while adding, “We ask for your understanding as we are unable to share further details about the wedding.” Kush and Vivian first went public with their relationship in July 2016. Kush debuted in 2003 as part of the duo Stony Skunk before transitioning into songwriting in 2007. He became…

Monday-Tuesday dramas are seeing a boost in viewership during the Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) holidays! According to Nielsen Korea, Episode 8 of tvN’s “Shin’s Project” scored an average nationwide rating of 7.2 percent, marking a sharp rise of 1.7 points from its previous episode’s 5.5 percent. The drama also maintained its stronghold as No. 1 in its time slot across all channels. Meanwhile, ENA’s romance crime series “Ms. Incognito” continued its steady climb in popularity. The drama’s fourth episode achieved an average nationwide rating of 5.1 percent, up 0.6 points from the previous episode’s 4.5 percent. This marks a new personal…

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors! The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between September 7 and October 7. Lee Chae Min, who recently enjoyed a surge in popularity after starring in “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” held onto his spot at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 8,217,657. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” “Lee Heon,” and “irreplaceable actor,” while his highest-ranking…

Jung Se Hyup has tragically passed away at the age of 41. On October 6, the comedian, who is best known for playing the dog character “Chow Chow” on SBS’s comedy show “People Looking for a Laugh,” unexpectedly passed away. According to his acquaintances and industry sources, Jung Se Hyup was spending time with a friend when he suddenly experienced chest pain and difficulty breathing. Although he was rushed to a nearby emergency room, he ultimately passed away. An acquaintance told SBS News, “After arriving at the emergency room, he was talking to the doctor when he suddenly suffered cardiac…