Author: Kishor
On the latest episode of “The King of Mask Singer,” the identity of “Crush” was revealed! During the July 20 broadcast of the MBC singing competition, eight new contestants entered the ring to challenge the reigning champion for the throne. In the first match-up of Round 1, “Crush” and “Slushie” went head-to-head with a duet version of Shin Seung Hoon’s iconic ballad “I Believe.” Spoilers After watching their performance, several of the celebrity panelists guessed that “Crush” was a member of an idol group. Their suspicions only grew after “Crush” showed off his dancing skills by taking on the viral…
tvN’s “Head Over Heels” was most buzzed-about drama of the week! For the first time since its premiere, “Head Over Heels” rose to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. Not only did “Head Over Heels” top the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, but its leads made a strong showing on the list of the most buzzworthy drama…
ALLDAY PROJECT will be sharing a glimpse inside their dorms and everyday lives on MBC’s “The Manager”! On July 19, the popular reality show aired a preview of its upcoming episode, which will feature the rookie co-ed group from THEBLACKLABEL as guests. The newly released preview includes a sneak peek of ALLDAY PROJECT’s dorms, with the group’s manager explaining that they are living in two dorms separated by gender. Following a glimpse of Annie’s morning makeup routine, the video cuts to the two male members of the group joking around at home. Next, the teaser shows the members backstage, where…
Mark your calendars: MONSTA X is coming! On July 20, during the third night of their 10th-anniversary “CONNECT X” concert at Seoul’s KSPO Dome, MONSTA X officially announced the date for their long-awaited return as a full group. MONSTA X will be returning on September 1, marking their first full-group comeback in four long years. Check out MONSTA X’s first teaser for the upcoming comeback below! While you wait for MONSTA X’s return, watch their documentary “When You Call My Name” on Viki below: Watch Now
At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. In 2025, I thought I’d try something new and add a weekly feature to supplement my monthly round-up. Each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium of the week’s new releases featured on the blog. And even more than that, I’ll attempt to rank them from my least-to-most-liked. I invite you to share your own rankings as well. The comments section of these posts is also a great spot to discuss anything that has happened in K-pop during the week. Make…
The stars of JTBC’s “Good Boy” have shared their thoughts ahead of tonight’s finale! “Good Boy” is an action-comedy drama about a group of former national athletes who becomes police officers through a special recruit program. Swapping their medals for badges, they take on a world full of corruption, deception, and injustice. With just one episode left in the drama’s run, Park Bo Gum expressed his gratitude to the drama’s viewers by saying, “I’d like to sincerely thank the viewers who watched ‘Good Boy,’ which we all worked really hard on and did our best to film.” “I got to…
Get ready to see a new side of Lee Jong Suk and Mun Ka Young on the next episode of “Law and The City”! tvN’s “Law and The City” is a new drama that follows five associate attorneys—Ahn Ju Hyeong (Lee Jong Suk), Kang Hui Ji (Mun Ka Young), Cho Chang Won (Kang You Seok), Bae Mun Jeong (Ryu Hye Young), and Ha Sang Gi (Im Seong Jae)—as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. These salaried lawyers, employed by law firms, commute each day to the bustling legal district of Seocho. Spoilers In the upcoming episode…
Noh Sang Hyun may be starring in the upcoming Korean remake of “Gold Digger”! On July 20, Noh Sang Hyun’s agency Echo Global Group responded to reports that the actor had been cast in “Gold Digger” by stating, “It’s true that he has received an offer to appear [in the drama].” The original British series “Gold Digger,” which aired on BBC in 2019, tells the story of a wealthy 60-year-old divorcée who begins a relationship with a 33-year-old man that she happens to meet at an art museum. Kim Hee Ae was previously confirmed to have been offered the leading…
In the world of K-dramas filled with chaebols, action heroes, and star-crossed lovers, it’s the nerds who often steal viewers’ hearts. Whether they’re coding their way to love, spouting historical trivia at the worst possible time, or hiding behind thick glasses and encyclopedic knowledge, these quirky geniuses bring both laughs and unexpected depth to the screen. From socially awkward scientists to fiercely intelligent prosecutors, here are six K-drama nerds we can’t help but adore. Ahn Bo Hyun in “Yumi’s Cells” With his scruffy gamer looks, mild-mannered tone, and genius-level programming skills, Goo Woong (Ahn Bo Hyun) is the ultimate soft tech…
ENA’s upcoming drama “The Defects” has shared a new glimpse of its cast behind the scenes of filming! Based on a popular webtoon, “The Defects” is an action thriller about children who have been abandoned by their adoptive parents—and their fight for survival and revenge. Newly released behind-the-scenes photos from the drama capture stars Yum Jung Ah, Won Jin Ah, Dex, Choi Young Joon, Ahn Ji Ho, and Oh Seung Jun on the filming set. Whether poring over the script, monitoring takes, or discussing scenes with the director and crew, the actors display passion and focus as they give the…