Author: Rahul M

We feel personally attacked. Koreaboo 14 hours ago BTS‘s RM spent the majority of his time out of the spotlight after wrapping promotions for his solo album Indigo, released in December 2022. Through his Instagram updates, ARMYs can see he has been working on music in his studio, enjoying time with friends and family, and generally “Namjooning.” BTS’s RM traveling to his “2023 FESTA” appearance | @rkive/Instagram BTS’s leader is known for keeping it real with fans and often opening up about his emotions and struggles. In his Weverse post to fans ahead of BTS’s 10th anniversary, he got real…

iKON’s Jay made his solo debut back in 2023 with a smooth R&B sound that was high on style but low on the kind of addictive melodies that usually make my ears perk up. He’s set to release a new album next week, and prior to that he’s dropped pre-release track We Can’t Explain. This one’s a bit boppier, offering a laidback bounce alongside tropical synths. However, the song remains quite subdued even as it builds to its chorus. Then, the instrumental flips completely, chopped and augmented to form an unusual centerpiece that guts the song open for parts. This…

ASC2NT debuted last year and caught my attention with their strong vocals. Neither of their songs so far have fully taken advantage of this asset, but I can tell the group could do great things with the right material. New single Don’t Move gets closer to fulfilling that potential, offering an addictive electro thump. We’ve heard this style of beat-drop chorus many times before, but Don’t Move is an above average example of the form. For this structure to work, the verses must be incredibly thrilling to make up for the emptiness of the chorus. ASC2NT take care of this…

Starship Entertainment is having a busy year, first debuting new girl group KiiiKiii and now new boy group IDID. IDID won’t have their official debut until September, but like so many other rookies they’re testing the waters with a pre-debut track. It’s a horrible feeling to be very excited about something only to have that excitement lessened with each new piece of information you learn about it. From the genre description to production credits to miniscule running time, each droplet of info about Step It Up made me more skeptical of a project I think has so much potential. With…

There have been many pre-release tracks this week, a strategy that K-pop seems to be very fond of lately. Yves has an album scheduled for next month and gives us an early taste with White Cat today. Her previous work has delved into hyperpop influences, no doubt inspired by the huge success of Charli XCX’s Brat last year. White Cat continues this approach with an indie-electro sound. Songs like this can be difficult for me to fully wrap my arms around. I can tell they’re trying to be cool and alternative, and that effort — from the warped vocals to…

BLACKPINK has won their third music show trophy for their new digital single “JUMP”! On the July 24 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” and NCT DREAM’s “CHILLER.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the prize with a total of 6,942 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included NCT DREAM, TXT, ZEROBASEONE, WayV, Jo Yuri, STAYC, ILLIT, VIVIZ, iKON’s Jinhwan (Jay), BTOB’s Minhyuk (HUTA), IDID, ARrC, NOWZ, PURPLE KISS, cosmosy, NouerA, and HITGS. Check out their performances below! NCT DREAM – “CHILLER” TXT – “Beautiful Strangers” and “Upside Down Kiss”…

Upcoming drama “Confidence Queen” has teased Park Min Young’s dazzling transformations! A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese comedy drama “The Confidence Man JP,” “Confidence Queen” follows three con artists with extraordinary talents as they pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars as Yoon Yi Rang, a con artist with an IQ of 165 and a genius-level intellect in the top 1 percent. With her eccentric thinking and cold charisma, she leads the team in their intricate schemes. The newly released teaser instantly captivates viewers with Park Min Young’s rapid transformations. It…

The upcoming film “Only God Knows Everything” has unveiled its main poster! “Only God Knows Everything” is a mystery thriller that follows Jung Do Woon (Shin Seung Ho), a newly ordained priest who hears a shocking confession related to his missing mother’s death. Torn between his desire for revenge and his faith, he sets out to uncover hidden secrets. The newly released main poster features priest Jung Do Woon caught in a harrowing dilemma between vengeance and faith, alongside violent crimes detective Yoon Joo Young (Han Ji Eun), an eerie shaman (Park Myung Hoon), and a fanatical cult follower (Jun…

SBS’s upcoming comedy sports drama “The Winning Try” has unveiled a sneak peek of Yoon Kye Sang on his very first day as coach! “The Winning Try” tells the story of Joo Ga Ram (Yoon Kye Sang), 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 bottom-ranked high school rugby team, he leads the underdog squad on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. In the newly released stills, former rugby star Joo Ga Ram makes his entrance into the teachers’ office…

The upcoming weekend drama “Our Golden Days” has shared a new teaser! “Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era—be it in the past, present, or future. The story explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life. The newly released teaser highlights the struggles of Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo) and his family, who all become unemployed overnight. Ji Hyuk, the eldest son, boldly hands in his resignation; his younger brother Lee Ji Wan (Son Sang Yeon) is laid off, the youngest sibling Lee…