Author: Rahul M

TXT’s new (full) album weighs in at eight tracks and a paltry twenty-one minutes. This brevity isn’t unique to TXT and I don’t mean to call them out specifically, but it’s representative of choices the K-pop industry is currently making. So much effort seems to go into everything surrounding the music, even as the actual songs grow shorter and less developed. In this case, that effort includes music videos for each of the members’ solo tracks. In keeping with the truncated nature of the album, I’ll be writing mini reviews for each song as the videos are released. As a…

Say My Name debuted last year as the first idol group on Kim Jaejoong’s agency iNKODE. That debut didn’t do anything for me, but their follow-up ShaLala showed promise. Now, it’s time for them to take on a summer concept with new single iLy, which ambitiously interpolations Frankie Valli’s iconic 1967 classic Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. In fact, the song launches with a full-on cover of Can’t Take My Eyes Off You before judiciously using that melody for its chorus. Chopped stabs of brass are also sampled as part of the instrumental. Taken together, the approach is heavy-handed…

The upcoming film “The Ugly” has unveiled a deeper look at Park Jung Min’s dual roles! Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, “The Ugly” follows the story of Im Dong Hwan (Park Jung Min), the son of Im Young Gyu (Kwon Hae Hyo)—a blind man who has become a skilled seal artisan—as he investigates the mysterious death of his mother, whose body was secretly buried for the past 40 years. Park Jung Min will take on dual roles in the film, portraying both the young Im Young Gyu—a visually impaired master of seal engraving—and his son Im Dong Hwan. He plays…

At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. July 2025 Overall Thoughts In the context of this year, the past two months have been pretty strong. Or rather, they’ve been pretty solid. I say this because there have been many good-to-great releases but frustratingly few knock-my-socks-off standouts. However, sometimes quantity compensates for quality and that was the case for the first half of July. In contrast to last year’s…

Han So Hee and Choi Min Sik are officially teaming up for the Korean remake of the Hollywood film “The Intern”! On August 1, the Korean Film Council’s official website confirmed that both actors will star in the upcoming film, which is currently in pre-production and slated to begin filming next month. Han So Hee’s agency 9ato Entertainment also confirmed the news, stating, “Han So Hee will star in the upcoming Korean remake of ‘The Intern.’” Starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, the 2015 Hollywood film follows the unlikely but heartwarming friendship that forms when a successful young CEO…

All four members of DAY6 are set to guest on KBS2’s variety show “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4”! On July 1, eyewitness reports began circulating online saying that Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon were spotted filming the show together in Gangwon Province. A representative from KBS2 later confirmed the news, stating, “It’s true that DAY6 will be appearing on ‘2 Days & 1 Night Season 4.’ Please check [their appearance] through the broadcast.” This marks DAY6’s first-ever appearance on the show. Stay tuned! Watch “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4” with English subtitles on Viki below: Watch…

SBS’s new comedy sports drama “The Winning Try” has dropped new stills ahead of tonight’s episode! “The Winning Try” is a new drama starring Yoon Kye Sang as Joo Ga Ram, 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 rugby team, which is ranked last in the country, he leads the underdog squad on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. Spoilers In the previous episode’s epilogue, the team’s ace and youngest member Kang Tae Poong (Cho Han Gyul) made the decision to…

TXT has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “Beautiful Strangers”! On the August 1 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were TXT’s “Beautiful Strangers” and STAYC’s “I WANT IT.” TXT ultimately took the prize with a total of 12,368 points. Congratulations to TXT! Watch the winner announcement and encore below: Performers on today’s show included TXT, STAYC, Yena, THE BOYZ, XngHan&Xoul, INFINITE’s Nam Woo Hyun, iKON’s Jinhwan (Jay), ONE PACT, SAY MY NAME, ARrC, SEVENTOEIGHT, ASC2NT, ICHILLIN’, EPEX, CrazAngel, U-KISS’s Shin Soohyun, and Park Sang Min. Check out their performances below!…

SAY MY NAME is finally back with new music! On August 1 at 6 p.m. KST, SAY MY NAME dropped their new single “iLy” along with its music video. “iLy” is a refreshing summer track that interpolates Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” blending the original song’s romantic vibe with a modern twist. This release also marks SAY MY NAME’s first comeback since the addition of new member Shuie. Watch the music video below: Source (1)

MBC’s new drama “Mary Kills People” has previewed a tense scene featuring Lee Bo Young and Lee Min Ki! A remake of the Canadian series of the same name, “Mary Kills People” stars Lee Bo Young as Woo So Jung, an ER doctor who illegally provides euthanasia to patients with incurable illnesses. Lee Min Ki plays Detective Ban Ji Hoon, who goes undercover as Jo Hyun Woo, a terminal brain tumor patient with no treatment options. In the newly released stills and teaser, Woo So Jung discovers Ban Ji Hoon collapsed in the middle of a busy road, surrounded by speeding…