Author: Rahul M

SBS’s “The Winning Try” soared to new heights last night! On August 16, the comedy sports drama achieved its highest viewership ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of “The Winning Try” rose to an average nationwide rating of 6.8 percent, marking a new all-time high for the show. Meanwhile, JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” earned its highest ratings to date for a Saturday, when its ratings have typically been lower compared to Sundays. The legal drama took first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 7.2 percent. MBC’s “Mary Kills People,” which airs in…

SBS’s idol survival show “B:MY BOYZ” has kicked off its fourth round of competition! “B:MY BOYZ” is a boy group survival show in which top idols participate directly in choosing which contestants (known as “B:GINNERS”) make the final debut lineup. On last week’s episode, it was revealed that Round 4 would be a “Legend Match” featuring TVXQ as its top idol. In the first part of the match, the contestants split up into three teams, each of which covered one of TVXQ’s hit songs: “Mirotic,” “Rising Sun,” or “Keep Your Head Down.” In the second, all the contestants came together…

BLACKPINK has won an eighth music show trophy for “JUMP”! On the August 16 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” aespa’s “Dirty Work,” and ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 7,893 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included NCT WISH, Jeon Somi, KiiiKiii, SHINee’s Key, Yena, idntt, ASTRO’s ZOONIZINI, EVNNE, XngHan&Xoul, YOUNG POSSE, AMPERS&ONE, EPEX, AtHeart, SAY MY NAME, nævis, A.C.E’s Junhee, CLOSE YOUR EYES, Kim Yeon Ja, Do Won Kyoung, and Doha. Check out their performances…

She took her final bow. Koreaboo Yesterday A singer who is as well-known for her beautiful voice as she is for her unaging visuals is officially retiring after 22 years on the stage. Michishige Sayumi is a Japanese singer, actress, model, and a former sixth-generation member of the J-Pop girl group Morning Musume. Having debuted in Morning Musume in 2003 and graduated from it 11 years later in 2014, Sayumi is one of the group’s longest-lasting members. Michishige Sayumi performing at her final concert | @sayumimichishige0713/Instagram On August 14, Sayumi took her last bow at the end of her solo…

The Bias List is a K-pop blog that also covers a fair amount of J-pop. But just like most music fans, I enjoy tracks from all around the world. So, I thought I’d start a monthly round-up of some of the non-K-pop songs that have caught my ear. No ratings — just highlights! February 2022 // March 2022 // April 2022 // May 2022 // June 2022 // July 2022 // August 2022 // September 2022 // October 2022 // November 2022 // January 2023 // February 2023 // March 2023 // April 2023 // May 2023 // June 2023…

Channel A’s “My Lovely Journey” has shared a sneak peek of Gong Seung Yeon and Baekho’s cozy summer date! Based on a bestselling novel by Maha Harada, “My Lovely Journey” is a new drama starring Gong Seung Yeon as Kang Yeo Reum, a former idol-turned-travel reporter who has never been a “center” in her life. As she takes on travel assignments on behalf of others, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, coming to understand the true meaning of success and life. Spoilers Previously on “My Lovely Journey,” Yeo Reum was heartbroken by dating rumors linking her ex-boyfriend Cha Si…

Get ready for a turning point in the relationship between Lee Min Ki and Lee Bo Young on “Mary Kills People”! A remake of the Canadian series of the same name, MBC’s “Mary Kills People” stars Lee Bo Young as Woo So Jung, a doctor who illegally provides euthanasia to patients with incurable illnesses. Spoilers On the previous episode of “Mary Kills People,” Woo So Jung faced off against detective Ban Ji Hoon (Lee Min Ki) after learning that he was not actually the terminally ill patient Jo Hyun Woo, as he had led her to believe. However, on the…

Jung Chaeyeon will take on her first court case 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, 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 built up experience by watching and working together with Yoon Seok Hoon on…

The upcoming movie “Run to You” has officially confirmed its premiere date and released a new poster! Starring Ha Seok Jin, Lee Shin Young, and TWICE’s Dahyun, “Run to You” is a heartwarming sports film helmed by director Lee Seung Hoon. It tells the story of a national sprint record holder nearing the end of his prime and a high school track athlete just beginning his journey and running purely for the love of it. The firm follows their tireless pursuit of seemingly impossible dreams and the emotional journey they share along the way. In what marks his return to…

MBN’s upcoming drama “The First Lady” has unveiled a glimpse of its first script reading session! “The First Lady” follows the shocking turn of events that ensues when a president-elect demands a divorce from his wife just as she is set to become the first lady. The drama unfolds over the remaining 67 days leading up to the presidential inauguration, portraying the couple’s intense conflict while unraveling political conspiracies and long-buried family secrets. The script reading was attended by director Lee Ho Hyun, writer Kim Hyung Wan, and the cast, which included Eugene, Ji Hyun Woo, Lee Min Young, Han Soo…