Author: Rahul M

Click The Star China (Survival Show) Contestants ProfileClick The Star China (클릭더스타 중국/클릭더스타차이나) was a K-pop survival audition created by World K-pop Center. Over 260,000 people combined auditioned in Wuhan, Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Chengdu. The company planned to debut the Chinese unit of BLINGONE, also known as BLINGONE China.Note: This profile only contains contestants that were officially introduced to the public and that people could vote for in the debut survival.Episodes:1 / 2 / 3 / 4Scoring:– 30% of the contestants’ scores are the fans votes through the application my1pick.– 20% of the contestants’ scores are from the…

We’re back with the second bunch of 80 trainees on “Planet C.” I looked it up and this group is indeed meant to be centered vaguely around China, but there seems to be a bit of looseness around the “K” and “C” planets. One thing I didn’t mention last episode if that I hope ZEROBASEONE’s Hanbin and Hao are getting a nice paycheck for their narration during this season’s opening monologues. It must be weird to be narrating the rise of a group that’s essentially being created to replace you. Unlike the Planet K trainees, this group’s initial seating was…

Apart from the K-pop ecosystem we all know and love, there’s a thriving trot industry in Korea that most foreign listeners may never be exposed to. I don’t often write about trot music, as it’s its own genre with unique quirks and vast history. However, sometimes a song crosses over in a way that embraces K-pop tropes. Youngtak has been working in the trot industry for nearly a decade, though he made his debut as a balladeer much earlier. Then, we have the iconic Kim Yon-ja, most beloved by modern audiences for her trot-dance crossover Amor Fati that still highlights…

Prior to this group comeback, One Pact released an EP of solo tracks. I wrote about my favorite one here. Those songs are included on the new album alongside a few new group tracks. Yes, No, Maybe acts as the title and offers a new concept for the guys. Though I wasn’t initially won over, February’s 100 was a stealth grower on my playlist, buoyed by fun performances on music shows. Yes, No, Maybe isn’t exactly “fun” in the same way, and I fear that may limit its ability to grow. The guys have opted for a more R&B flavored…

NCT DREAM is back with an impressive new dance video! On July 22, NCT DREAM released the official dance practice video for “BTTF,” one of two title tracks from their new full-length album “Go Back To The Future.” The new video offers a full view of all seven members’ skillful dance moves and  flawless synchronization throughout the song, along with the various cool formations they create during the high-energy choreography. Check out NCT DREAM’s dance practice video for “BTTF” below! Watch “NCT DREAM THE MOVIE : In A DREAM” with subtitles on Viki below: Watch Now

Channel A’s upcoming drama “My Lovely Journey” has unveiled its main team poster! Based on a bestselling Japanese novel by Maha Harada, “My Lovely Journey” follows Kang Yeo Reum (Gong Seung Yeon), a former idol-turned-travel reporter who has never been the center of attention 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. The newly released poster captures the Ogu Entertainment family gathered together against a backdrop of lush greenery. Sitting comfortably on a grassy field under blue skies…

A new BL drama is on its way! On July 22, global BL platform Heavenly announced the main cast for its upcoming original drama “Peach Blossoms Bloomed” (literal title). “Peach Blossoms Bloomed” is a romantic comedy about Do Ha, a man who has never been in a relationship, and his chaotic journey to find a boyfriend as he becomes entangled with three different men. VICTON’s Subin has been cast as Do Ha, the lead character. Rookie actor Cha Se Jin will play Taek Gyeon, Do Ha’s best friend of 17 years. Model-turned-actor Lee Do Han will star as Jeon Yeon Sang,…

“Love, Take Two” has released new stills of Choi Yoon Ji and Kim Min Kyu that are sure to evoke memories of first love! “Love, Take Two” is a heartwarming comedy drama about a mismatched duo: a 43-year-old single mother and her 23-year-old medical student daughter. The pair moves to the countryside to start a new chapter in their lives, encountering various people and chaotic situations that teach them profound lessons about life. Choi Yoon Ji plays Lee Hyo Ri, a once exemplary medical student who has strayed off course and become a rebellious wanderer. Kim Min Kyu plays Ryu…

TWICE’s Jeongyeon may soon be making her debut on the big screen! On July 22, it was reported that Jeongyeon has been cast in the upcoming film “New Recruit: The Movie,” where she has been offered the role of an army nurse officer. In response to the report, a representative from the production team stated, “We have offered TWICE’s Jeongyeon the role of a nurse officer in the film, and she is currently reviewing the offer positively. We are in the process of coordinating the details.” “New Recruit: The Movie” is a spinoff of the popular drama series “New Recruit,” which gained…

The returned children will face their greatest crisis yet in “The Defects”! Based on a popular webtoon, “The Defects” is an action thriller about children abandoned by their adoptive parents and their desperate fight for survival and revenge. Yum Jung Ah stars as Kim Se Hee, a celebrated doctor who is highly respected in her field but secretly runs an illegal adoption trafficking ring. Won Jin Ah plays Kim Ah Hyun, a young woman who was returned after being adopted through this broken system but miraculously survived. Spoilers Previously, Kim Ah Hyun narrowly escaped becoming another victim of the illegal…