Author: Rahul M

tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” continues to gain steam! On September 14, the fantasy romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona and Lee Chae Min climbed to the highest viewership ratings of its run to date. According to Nielsen Korea, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” took first place in its time slot across all channels with an average nationwide rating of 15.4 percent, marking a new all-time high for the hit show. Meanwhile, JTBC’s new drama “A Hundred Memories” enjoyed a rise in viewership for its second episode, which scored an average nationwide rating of 3.6 percent. KBS 2TV’s “Twelve,” which…

Director Park Chan Wook’s latest film “No Other Choice” won a brand-new award at the 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)! On September 14 local time, the Toronto International Film Festival announced the winners of 12 awards, including the highly coveted People’s Choice Awards. This year, the festival added a new award: the International People’s Choice Award, which was determined by the votes of the viewing public. The first-ever International People’s Choice Award went to “No Other Choice,” Park Chan Wook’s new film adaptation of the novel “The Ax.” “No Other Choice” is a thriller starring Lee Byung Hun…

KBS 2TV’s upcoming drama “Walking on Thin Ice” has shared a glimpse of its stars behind the scenes of filming! “Walking on Thin Ice” is an emotional crime thriller about the dangerous partnership between Kang Eun Soo (Lee Young Ae), a mother determined to protect her family, and Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang), a teacher who secretly leads a double life. Although Kang Eun Soo was once an ordinary housewife, she finds herself pushed to the brink when her husband’s illness worsens and her family is plunged into financial ruin. When she unexpectedly stumbles upon a mysterious bag filled with…

The stars of MBC’s “Mary Kills People” have shared their final thoughts as the drama winds to a close! On September 12, the Korean remake of the Canadian series of the same name ended on a slight increase in viewership ratings for its series finale. Lee Bo Young, who starred in the drama as Woo So Jung, remarked, “I hope that ‘Mary Kills People’ became an opportunity for viewers to think deeply at least once about the topic of death, which usually feels like something far away, and the final moments of our family members. Personally, this drama gave me…

tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” and SBS’s “Queen Mantis” swept the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors! For the third consecutive week, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” remained 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 “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” top the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, but its leads…

Mark your calendars for NMIXX’s return with their first full-length album! On September 15 at midnight KST, NMIXX officially announced the date and details for their upcoming comeback next month. The group will be releasing their first full album “Blue Valentine” on October 13 at 6 p.m. KST, and you can check out their first teaser for the comeback below!

ZEROBASEONE has wrapped up a perfect week of music show wins with a sixth trophy for “ICONIK”! On the September 14 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were IVE’s “XOXZ,” ZEROBASEONE’s “ICONIK,” and ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS.” ZEROBASEONE ultimately took the win with a total of 4,913 points—meaning that “ICONIK” won every single music show this week, starting from Tuesday’s “The Show” all the way to Sunday’s “Inkigayo” (with “Show Champion,” “M Countdown,” “Music Bank,” and “Music Core” in between). Congratulations to ZEROBASEONE! Today’s episode also marked ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yu Jin and Moon Seong Hyun’s last day as…

Each week, I’ll be taking a listen to the newest K-pop releases and giving my thoughts. Check back frequently for new reviews and commentary on everything K-Pop! Where to Buy K-Pop Albums Online Top 3 K-Pop Songs of August 2025 BEST OF 2024 MASTERPOST

In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in what’s new in J-pop. With that in mind, here’s where you come in: I’m one person with one set of musical preferences, so please embed any other new J-pop tracks you’ve enjoyed in the comments so we can get a fuller spectrum each week. *And…

It’s always nice to hear from an old friend. Nana has a special place in my heart for several reasons. First, she was a member of the fantastic After School and their quirky sub-unit Orange Caramel. She also co-starred in the first full Korean variety show I ever watched: 2014’s Roommate. So, seeing her name pop up on the list of September comebacks was a blast of nostalgia. Nana’s never released a solo album of any kind, choosing instead to focus on acting. This makes me wonder how much great music we could have been treated to in an alternate…