Author: Rahul M

Upcoming Korean action hero series “Twelve” has unveiled its main trailer! 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 newly released trailer previews the tense showdown between the angels, who possess the powers of the 12 zodiac animals, and the villains intent on engulfing the world…

Ahn Bo Hyun and Lee Joo Bin have been confirmed to star in tvN’s new drama “Spring Fever” (literal title)! Based on a web novel, “Spring Fever” is a romance drama that follows Yoon Bom, who, after enduring emotional turmoil in Seoul, moves to the small town of Sinsu to begin anew as an exchange teacher. Initially detached and cold toward everything, she gradually opens her heart after meeting Seon Jae Kyu. The drama will be helmed by director Park Won Guk, who is recognized for his trendy direction in projects such as “Marry My Husband” and “Poong, the Joseon…

Disney+’s upcoming drama “Tempest” has revealed its premiere date with the release of its first poster! On July 23, Walt Disney Company Korea announced that the drama will premiere on September 10. “Tempest” follows Moon Ju (Jun Ji Hyun), a diplomat and former UN ambassador who has built an international reputation, as she teams up with San Ho (Kang Dong Won), a special agent of unknown nationality, to uncover the hidden truth behind a massive incident that threatens the future of the Korean Peninsula. In addition to Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won, the cast includes John Cho, Lee…

tvN’s upcoming drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” has dropped new stills featuring Lee Chae Min! 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. Lee Chae Min plays Lee Heon, a prince of the Yeonhui lineage with an extraordinary sense of taste. Lee Heon has exceptional talent,…

Get ready for the return of Netflix’s hit series “All of Us Are Dead” with Season 2! On July 23, Netflix unveiled the cast lineup for “All of Us Are Dead” Season 2 including returning cast members Park Ji Hu, Yoon Chan Young, Cho Yi Hyun, and Lomon as well as new cast members Lee Min Jae, Kim Si Eun, Roh Jae Won, and Yoon Ga Yi. Based on a popular webtoon, “All of Us Are Dead” is about the fierce battle for survival of a group of students waiting to be rescued after a zombie virus breaks out at…

Get pumped for the 24th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (hereafter NYAFF)! Held from July 11 to 27 at the Lincoln Center in New York City, NYAFF 2025 features screenings of over 100 films as well as stage appearances by acclaimed filmmakers, international stars, and other notable guests. This year’s Korean Film Showcase features a total of 24 films, including 17 feature films and seven shorts. The Opening Night also showcased the world premiere of “Informant,” with director Kim Seok attending the premiere alongside lead actor Heo Sung Tae, who is acclaimed for his role in “Squid…

Click The Star China (Survival Show) Contestants ProfileClick The Star China (클릭더스타 중국/클릭더스타차이나) was a K-pop survival audition created by World K-pop Center. Over 260,000 people combined auditioned in Wuhan, Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Chengdu. The company planned to debut the Chinese unit of BLINGONE, also known as BLINGONE China.Note: This profile only contains contestants that were officially introduced to the public and that people could vote for in the debut survival.Episodes:1 / 2 / 3 / 4Scoring:– 30% of the contestants’ scores are the fans votes through the application my1pick.– 20% of the contestants’ scores are from the…

We’re back with the second bunch of 80 trainees on “Planet C.” I looked it up and this group is indeed meant to be centered vaguely around China, but there seems to be a bit of looseness around the “K” and “C” planets. One thing I didn’t mention last episode if that I hope ZEROBASEONE’s Hanbin and Hao are getting a nice paycheck for their narration during this season’s opening monologues. It must be weird to be narrating the rise of a group that’s essentially being created to replace you. Unlike the Planet K trainees, this group’s initial seating was…

Apart from the K-pop ecosystem we all know and love, there’s a thriving trot industry in Korea that most foreign listeners may never be exposed to. I don’t often write about trot music, as it’s its own genre with unique quirks and vast history. However, sometimes a song crosses over in a way that embraces K-pop tropes. Youngtak has been working in the trot industry for nearly a decade, though he made his debut as a balladeer much earlier. Then, we have the iconic Kim Yon-ja, most beloved by modern audiences for her trot-dance crossover Amor Fati that still highlights…

Prior to this group comeback, One Pact released an EP of solo tracks. I wrote about my favorite one here. Those songs are included on the new album alongside a few new group tracks. Yes, No, Maybe acts as the title and offers a new concept for the guys. Though I wasn’t initially won over, February’s 100 was a stealth grower on my playlist, buoyed by fun performances on music shows. Yes, No, Maybe isn’t exactly “fun” in the same way, and I fear that may limit its ability to grow. The guys have opted for a more R&B flavored…