Author: Rahul M

KBS 2TV’s new drama “My Girlfriend is the Man!” is off to a relatively stable start. On July 24, according to Nielsen Korea, the romantic comedy scored an average nationwide rating of 1.1 percent for its second episode, marking a modest decrease from its premiere the night before. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “My Girlfriend is the Man!” is a romantic comedy about a college student whose girlfriend unexpectedly transforms into a man. ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha stars as Park Yoon Jae, an astronomy student who is head over heels for his girlfriend Kim Ji Eun…

Just two weeks into Mnet’s “BOYS II PLANET K,” the show has already eliminated 28 of its 80 contestants. On July 24, “BOYS II PLANET K” aired its second episode, with the second episode of “BOYS II PLANET C” set to follow on July 25. “BOYS II PLANET K” and “BOYS II PLANET C” were originally intended to air as two separate audition programs, with each show debuting its own boy group. However, Mnet later changed the format so that as the competition progresses, the two narratives will eventually converge into one, ultimately leading to the debut of a single…

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…