Author: Rahul M

The tight ratings battle continues! According to Nielsen Korea, the November 18 broadcast of tvN’s “Nice to Not Meet You” achieved an average nationwide viewership rating of 3.1 percent, seeing a 1.5 percent drop from the previous episode’s score of 4.6 percent. The drama aired at 10:10 p.m. KST, which is later than it’s usual time slot of 8:50 p.m. KST due to coverage of a soccer game. TV CHOSUN’s “No Next Life” recorded an average nationwide viewership rating of 1.9 percent, seeing a similar score to its previous episode’s rating of 2.0 percent. ENA’s new drama “Heroes Next Door”…

tvN’s upcoming variety show “Bogum Magical” (literal title) has confirmed its cast! Set to premiere in the first half of 2026, tvN’s new variety show “Bogum Magical” follows Park Bo Gum—who holds a national barber’s license—and his close friends Lee Sang Yi and Kwak Dong Yeon as they run a special barbershop in a remote rural village, tending to both hair and hearts. Park Bo Gum, who earned his barber’s license during his military service, is taking on a new transformation. He once said that, while cutting his army buddies’ hair, he pictured himself working as a hairstylist—and now that…

Netflix’s “As You Stood By” was the most buzzed-about drama of the week! This week, “As You Stood By” rose to 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 “As You Stood By” top the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, but both of its leads made a strong showing on the list of the most buzzworthy…

Melon is no longer number 1… Koreaboo 6 hours ago K-Pop fans often debate which streaming platform truly reflects a song’s impact and success. New data from IGAWorks Mobile Index shows how dramatically the rankings have shifted in 2025. Global apps are growing fast, longtime leaders are losing users, and the K-Pop chart landscape looks completely different from just a few years ago. Here are all the current music platforms ranked based on IGAWorks’ Monthly Active Users data. |News1 1. YouTube Music YouTube Music has taken the top spot in Korea, with 7,977,945 monthly active users, officially surpassing Melon. Its growth comes…

This is a repost of my “buried treasure” write-up for this song since it’s now been given a music video and extra promotion. I don’t always repost these, but given BABYMONSTER’s popularity it makes sense to push this back to the top of the blog. It also gives me a chance to re-evaluate the song, if necessary. In this case, I don’t feel too different about Psycho and my rating hasn’t changed. It’s still well-within my preferred sound for the group and I love its crunchy electro textures. I feel like they really missed an opportunity not promoting this before…

After not caring for much of their music last year, NEXZ has slowly and surely won me over in 2025. This culminated with last month’s Beat-Boxer, a song that has proven to be one of my biggest growers in recent memory. I love its stupid, cartoonish energy and nonsense lyrics. It’s made me realize that what I really want from this group is big, silly pop music and a lot of flipping around. The new NEXZ album is also strong. JYP Entertainment seems to agree, as they’re promoting it with a follow-up song. Next To You closes the album and…

I haven’t written about a solo track from Infinite’s Dongwoo since 2019, which might as well be a lifetime ago. Since then, the guys have regrouped under their own agency, toured extensively and released new music that (sadly) hasn’t done much for me. Now, it’s time for Dongwoo to showcase his own talents with a new mini album and title track Sway (Zzz). I’m taking suggestions for a catchy name for one of this year’s biggest K-pop trends, which I’ve been calling “talking over a club beat.” That feels like a wordy way to express a songwriting approach, but boy…

Just one week before its premiere, Netflix’s new variety show “Three Idiots in Kenya” has dropped a new set of stills! “Three Idiots in Kenya” follows the hilarious adventures of Lee Soo Geun, Eun Ji Won, and Kyuhyun as they embark on a chaotic and wild safari adventure across Kenya. The trio—practically a longtime “family” at this point—set off on a journey packed with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Viewers can look forward to Kenya’s breathtaking landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and all the unexpected moments that come with traveling together. Adding to the fun are the members’ quick-witted back-and-forth interactions in unpredictable situations. PD…

MBC’s “Moon River” has unveiled a new making-of video from its third and fourth episodes! “Moon River” is a fantasy romance drama that follows Crown Prince Lee Gang (Kang Tae Oh), a man who has lost his smile, and Park Dal I (Kim Se Jeong), a traveling merchant who has lost her memory. When their souls mysteriously switch, they are forced to live each other’s lives while concealing their secret. Spoilers The new making-of video captures the cast’s dedication as they bring the story to life. In one scene, Dal I tends to an injured Lee Gang. During rehearsal, the…

Shin Hae Sun and Na In Woo may be teaming up for a new romantic comedy! On November 18, OSEN and MyDaily reported that Shin Hae Sun and Na In Woo will be starring in the upcoming Netflix original series “1/24” (literal title). In response to the reports, Shin Hae Sun’s agency Management Siseon stated, “Shin Hae Sun is positively reviewing her appearance in ‘1/24.’” Meanwhile, Na In Woo’s agency HANADA Company commented, “Na In Woo has received an offer to star in the Netflix original series ‘1/24’ and is currently reviewing it.” Based on the popular webtoon “An Hour…