Author: Rahul M

Channel A’s upcoming drama “My Lovely Journey” has unveiled new stills, giving a glimpse into its diverse characters! 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. Yeo Reum is part of the small but tight-knit Ogu Entertainment. Each member of the company serves as support for one…

Disney+’s upcoming drama “Twelve” has unveiled its first poster! Inspired by the 12 zodiac animals of the East, “Twelve” tells the story of 12 angels living in the human world in human form to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. Long ago, the angels barely managed to seal the forces of evil in the gates of hell through their sacrifice, bringing peace. However, with the evil spirits awakening, chaos returns. The poster captures attention with Ma Dong Seok and Park Hyung Sik locked in a tense standoff, their piercing gazes holding each other in check. The sharp contrast between…

Upcoming weekend drama “Our Golden Days” has unveiled a new poster featuring Jung Il Woo, Jung In Sun, and Yoon Hyun Min! “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. On July 8, the production team revealed the drama’s main poster, showcasing Jung Il Woo as Lee Ji Hyuk, Jung In Sun as Ji Eun Oh, and Yoon Hyun Min as Park Sung Jae. Their bright smiles alone…

With no surprise, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA and Jun Hyun Moo will be hosting this year’s Blue Dragon Series Awards! The pair will return as MCs for the fourth Blue Dragon Series Awards, marking their fourth consecutive year. Since taking the stage as the inaugural hosts in 2022, Jun Hyun Moo and YoonA have become the iconic faces of the event. They have been praised for their polished and natural delivery. This year, their steady presence and strong chemistry are once again expected to elevate the ceremony. Jun Hyun Moo, a veteran host known for his work across variety shows, cultural…

So many things are happening in “The First Night with the Duke” last week that it is difficult not to be surprised over and over again. Although we are getting near the ending, we are nowhere closer to the happily ever after for Cha Sun Chaek (Girls Generation’s Seohyun) and Yi Beon (2PM’s Taecyeon). But as there is no happiness without some struggles, these moments are also important for the development of the story. Here are some of the most surprising things in this week’s episodes!  Warning: spoilers from episodes 7-8 ahead! 1. Yi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek spending…

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been asked at least a dozen times whether I’m going to review the songs from the popular Netflix movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. The answer is still “no,” though with this post I guess it’s kind of a semi-“yes.” I want to apologize to anyone who received an increasingly dismissive response from me when asking this question. Don’t take it personally and it wasn’t my intent to be rude. It’s just that it’s come up so often that it’s become a running gag in the comments section. Now, there’s a full post to contain all…

When deciding which song off ILLIT’s newest album to feature as a “buried treasure,” I waffled between Oops and Jellyous. I’m glad I chose the former because now I get to write about the newly-promoted Jellyous as well. This is also another chance to wax poetic about how much Do The Dance has grown on me over the past few weeks. It’s by far my favorite ILLIT title track at this point. Jellyous is also fun, though not as uniquely ear-catching. At its worst, the song conforms to the muted sing-song approach I’ve grown so tired of in K-pop, but…

Thus far, BTOB members have experimented here and there with their solo work but never strayed too far from the balladry that’s made them so popular. On past efforts, Lee Changsub has embraced nostalgia, offering his takes on older genres and even newer iterations of older genres. New single Vroom Vroom (부릉부릉) is not a cover of the 2016 Charli XCX hit (can you imagine?!) but it does see him completely shifting his sound toward the dance club. On its face, this should be a thrilling development. I’m always looking for bounding dance beats in K-pop, especially given our current…

To be honest, the title “Charizzma” sends a shiver down my spine. Naming your song “Charisma” would be cheesy enough since this is a quality you should be showing rather than telling, but adding the “Z’s” (a la the cringey slang “rizz”) practically makes the song collapse in on itself before even starting. HITGS already have a dubious musical track record, though last month’s Gross grew on me a bit due to its sheer silliness. I don’t see the same trajectory for Charizzma. The song makes almost every musical choice I find irritating in 2025. It’s hopelessly muted, bopping along…

Xdinary Heroes fans are regularly fed by the band, who must be one of the most prolific acts working at the moment. It feels like new music is always just around the corner, whether that’s in the form of fully-promoted comebacks or drips and drabs of digital singles. New single FiRE (My Sweet Misery) falls in the latter category, though I believe they will still be performing it on music shows. Xdinary Heroes have released a handful of songs I enjoy and a few I dislike very much, but I admire their willingness to experiment with their sound. Being a…