Author: Rahul M

Lee Jae Wook will leave Choi Sung Eun speechless on the next episode of “Last Summer”! KBS 2TV’s “Last Summer” is a new romance drama about a pair of childhood friends who discover the long-buried truth about their first love. Lee Jae Wook stars as Baek Do Ha, a talented architect, while Choi Sung Eun plays Song Ha Gyeong, a civil servant who longs to escape her hometown. Spoilers On the previous episode of “Last Summer,” it came to light that Baek Do Ha’s twin brother Baek Do Yeong (also played by Lee Jae Wook) was at the root of…

Get ready for an unexpected alliance between Kang Tae Oh and Kim Se Jeong on the next episode of MBC’s “Moon River”! “Moon River” is a new fantasy romance drama about a crown prince who has lost his smile and a woman who has lost her memory. When they wake up in one another’s bodies, they are forced to live each other’s lives while hiding their mysterious secret. Spoilers On the first episode of “Moon River,” Park Dal I (Kim Se Jeong) arrived in Hanyang with a mission: to save the widowed daughter of Lord Heo (Choi Duk Moon), who…

Will Choi Woo Shik and Jung So Min’s love be able to weather the storm ahead on “Would You Marry Me”? SBS’s “Would You Marry Me” is a romantic comedy about a man and a woman who enter a high-stakes, 90-day fake marriage in order to win a luxurious newlywed home. Choi Woo Shik stars as Kim Woo Joo, the heir to South Korea’s oldest bakery, while Jung So Min plays Yoo Mary, a small business owner who needs his cooperation in order to claim the prize she won in a newlywed home lottery. Spoilers On the previous episode of…

izna has unveiled the designs for official light stick and light band! On November 8, the “I-LAND 2” girl group released a teaser for their upcoming light stick and light band, both of which feature an adorable bow-shaped design. Check out the sneak peek of izna’s light stick and light band below! Watch izna’s survival show “I-LAND 2” with subtitles on Viki below: Watch Now

MBC’s “Moon River” is off to a strong start! Just one episode into its run, the new fantasy romance drama starring Kang Tae Oh and Kim Se Jeong has already earned higher viewership ratings than any episode of its predecessor “To the Moon,” the drama that previously occupied its time slot. According to Nielsen Korea, the November 7 premiere of “Moon River” scored an average nationwide rating of 3.8 percent. Meanwhile, SBS’s “Would You Marry Me” remained first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 6.8 percent. Check out the first episode of “Moon River” with…

“Light Beyond the Reed” wastes no time pulling viewers into its haunting world, opening with a chilling sequence that sets the tone for its emotionally charged story. Starring Vin Zhang as Qin Nan and Mao Xiao Tong as Ye Si Bei, the drama follows a woman whose life unravels after a traumatic incident, exploring themes of victim-blaming, societal hypocrisy, and courage. With its gripping realism and unflinching social commentary, it’s a must-watch moral reckoning. Warning: the following text mentions sexual assault. Also, spoilers ahead! The C-drama opens with a haunting scene: a woman in her late 20s, blindfolded, stumbling through…

Congrats to all the nominees! Koreaboo 1 hour ago On November 7, the nominees for the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced across all of the categories. | The Recording Academy This year, BLACKPINK‘s Rosé‘s “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars and “Golden” by HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, were announced as nominees for the Best Pop/Duo Group Performance. Though they are not K-Pop, KATSEYE’s nomination in this category also made history, with member Sophia being the first Filipina to be nominated in the category.  With these nominations, BLACKPINK’s Rosé became the first song by any Korean soloist to receive a nomination in…

It’s that time of year again! While December is filled with year-end countdowns, I like to take a look back at some of K-pop’s biggest agencies during November. Before reading (especially if you’re new to the blog), it’s helpful to know that my grading focuses most heavily on music releases and how comebacks are managed and delivered to fans. Scandals and non-musical factors can certainly impact an agency’s grade, but the biggest criteria will always be the music itself. As usual, the thoughts below are my own and aren’t privy to any insider information. There will be plenty of subjective…

A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Apart from its brilliant title track, AHOF’s first mini album was a slow burn success for me. I love it now, but the songs took awhile to sink their teeth in. In comparison, their follow-up feels much more instant. The music is still on the slower side (they don’t really do…

The crime drama “Villains” (literal title) has finally confirmed its premiere date! On November 7, HERALD POP reported that the TVING original series “Villains” has officially confirmed its release date for December 18. Starring Yoo Ji Tae, Lee Min Jung, Kwak Do Won, and Lee Beom Soo, the series was originally scheduled to premiere in 2023. However, its release was postponed after Kwak Do Won was booked on charges of drunk driving in September 2022, shortly after filming wrapped up. In response to the report, a representative from TVING confirmed, “The original series ‘Villains’ will be released on December 18.”…