Author: Rahul M

BOYNEXTDOOR made their official Japanese debut last summer, but it was with a re-recorded version of a single they’d already released in Korea. Count To Love is their first original J-pop single, and thus feels more like a proper step forward for them. It’s also the first BOYNEXTDOOR single to directly echo the sound of their mega-smash hit If I Say, I Love You. I expect many more of the group’s songs to channel this energy as they seek to replicate prior success. It’s a style that’s very suited to the current Japanese market, as its sonic landscape borrows from…

BLACKPINK has snagged a ninth music show trophy for “JUMP”! On the August 17 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS,” and ALLDAY PROJECT’s “WICKED.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 7,838 points. This is the third time that “JUMP” has taken first place on “Inkigayo,” meaning that the song has now achieved a “triple crown”! Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included NCT WISH, Jeon Somi, SHINee’s Key, Yena, KiiiKiiii, idntt, MADEIN S, ASTRO’s ZOONIZINI, YOUNG POSSE, AtHeart, EVNNE,…

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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…

“Almost like having a secret identity…” Koreaboo 13 minutes ago The hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters has continued to capture the attention of global fans, especially with its fictional idol group Saja Boys gaining popularity of their own. Now, director Maggie Kang has revealed the real-life inspiration behind the characters. | Netflix Kang shared that her love for K-Pop goes back decades, long before it became a worldwide phenomenon. Growing up in Canada during the ’90s, she described being a fan as “almost like having a secret identity.” For her, the movie was a chance to recreate the type…

Get ready for an uncomfortable encounter between Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun on the next episode of “Our Golden Days”! KBS 2TV’s “Our Golden Days” is a new generational family drama based on the idea that everyone experiences their own “glory days”—whether in the present, the past, or the future still to come. Spoilers Previously on “Our Golden Days,” Ji Eun Oh (Jung In Sun), who had been in love with Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo) for a long time, finally confessed her feelings to him. However, she was brutally rejected by Ji Hyuk, who was going…

Jung Chaeyeon is about to hit the club on the next episode of JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar”! “Beyond the Bar” is a new drama starring Jung Chaeyeon as Kang Hyo Min, a confident and compassionate but inexperienced rookie attorney at the law firm Yullim. Under the mentorship of Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk), a cold but exceptionally skilled partner at the firm, Hyo Min gradually grows into a true lawyer as she navigates the challenges of the legal world. Spoilers Previously on “Beyond the Bar,” Kang Hyo Min broke up with her longtime boyfriend Han Sung Chan (Kang Sang…

“My Daughter Is a Zombie” has now become the biggest hit of 2025 at the South Korean box office! According to the Korean Film Council, as of August 16 KST, “My Daughter Is a Zombie” had recorded a total of over 4,310,000 moviegoers. The film, which remained No. 1 at the Korean box office, has now overtaken the Hollywood movie “F1” (which has recorded approximately 4.1 million moviegoers in South Korea) to become the most-watched release of 2025. Based on the webtoon of the same name, “My Daughter Is a Zombie” is a heartfelt comedy about a devoted father who…

Kwon Eun Bi and Lee Si An will be showing off their friendship on the next episode of MBC’s “The Manager”! On August 16, the popular reality show aired a preview of its upcoming episode, which will feature Kwon Eun Bi as a guest. The newly released preview begins with Kwon Eun Bi stopping by the building she owns, where she is also running a café on the first floor. Despite being busy with her singing career, Kwon Eun Bi reveals that she is heavily involved in the café’s operations, personally baking pastries and coming up with new drink ideas…

The “contract marriage” trope is a popular theme in many Chinese dramas, both old and new. It usually begins with two people agreeing to a fake or temporary marriage for a specific reason like pleasing their families, protecting their interests, or solving business problems. They set clear rules for their pretend marriage, often in a written contract. What makes these dramas so enjoyable is seeing how the relationship changes. At first, the couple might not get along and often clash, creating funny and awkward moments. But as they spend time together, they start to see each other’s true selves. Slowly,…