Author: Rahul M

Boy group NTX surprised me in the best way possible with their title track Over N Over earlier this year. That song adopted a second/third gen K-pop sound with anthemic gusto and instantly became a standout in their discography. Now, the guys have returned with more creative control and a sonic switch-up that sees them targeting a moodier sound palette. By now, you all know that “moody” doesn’t often fit my tastes, as I find many of these songs to be more about posing and emoting than the joy of a great chorus and thrilling production. Ice Luv is indeed…

After an exciting flash of energy with 2024’s Love Attack, girl group RESCENE retreated back to current girl group tropes for their work this year. Still, they’ve developed a small but passionate fan base and are set to expand those numbers with an upcoming album. Up first is pre-release Heart Drop. Honestly, all of these songs are starting to blur into the same thing for me. I’m not sure what makes Heart Drop different from a Hearts2Hearts release, for example. The instrumental is muted all the way through, dulling the edges of its shuffling percussion as languid synths provide an…

Ha Jung Woo’s upcoming directorial film “The People Upstairs” has released new stills! “The People Upstairs” tells the unpredictable events that unfold when a couple living upstairs (Ha Jung Woo and Lee Ha Nee) and a couple living downstairs (Kong Hyo Jin and Kim Dong Wook) sit down for an awkward dinner after a series of nightly noise disputes between floors. The newly unveiled stills capture the subtle yet palpable tension between the upstairs couple, Mr. Kim (Ha Jung Woo) and his wife Soo Kyung (Lee Ha Nee), and the downstairs couple, Jung Ah (Kong Hyo Jin) and Hyun Soo…

TV CHOSUN’s upcoming drama “No Next Life” has unveiled new stills of Kim Hee Sun, Han Hye Jin, and Jin Seo Yeon sharing drinks across two different timelines—their carefree 20s and their reflective 40s! “No Next Life” is a comedy starring Kim Hee Sun, Han Hye Jin, and Jin Seo Yeon as three 41-year-old women who are worn out from the daily grind of parenting and work. As they each take on new challenges, the drama portrays the confusion and anxiety of entering their 40s in a heartfelt yet humorous way. Kim Hee Sun plays Jo Na Jung, a former…

The upcoming campus drama “LOVE.exe” has unveiled new character posters and a main trailer! “LOVE.exe” is a romantic comedy that tells the chaotic love story of Kang Min Hak (Kim Yo Han), an influencer and model who boasts over 1 million followers, and Ju Yeon San (Hwang Bo Reum Byeol), an engineering student who excels academically but struggles with romance. In his poster, Kang Min Hak captivates with his flawless visuals and sweet gaze. A popular celebrity who rose to fame through a dating show and is a student in the modeling department, Kang Min Hak is the kind of…

The upcoming drama “The Price of Confession” has unveiled its premiere date along with a poster and teaser! “The Price of Confession” is a mystery thriller that follows Yoon Soo (Jeon Do Yeon), a woman accused of murdering her husband, and Mo Eun (Kim Go Eun), a mysterious figure known as a witch. The series marks Jeon Do Yeon and Kim Go Eun’s first reunion in 10 years since the film “Memories of the Sword.” The drama also stars Park Hae Soo and Jin Sun Kyu. The newly released poster captures Yoon Soo and Mo Eun both dressed in prison…

MBC’s upcoming drama “Moon River” has revealed three key reasons why viewers should be excited for its premiere! “Moon River” is a fantasy romance historical drama about a crown prince who has lost his smile and a woman who has lost her memory, whose souls are mysteriously switched, forcing them to walk in each other’s shoes. Kang Tae Oh plays Crown Prince Lee Gang, while Kim Se Jeong plays travel merchant Park Dal I. Ahead of its premiere, here are three reasons to look forward to the drama: A strong ensemble cast In addition to Kang Tae Oh and Kim…

SBS’s upcoming drama “Dynamite Kiss” has dropped a new teaser! “Dynamite Kiss” is a romantic comedy about a single woman who disguises herself as a married mother in order to get a job and a team leader who falls in love with her. The teaser opens with Team Leader Gong Ji Hyuk (Jang Ki Yong), who can’t stop thinking about Go Da Rim (Ahn Eun Jin)—the woman who disappeared after a kiss that felt like a natural disaster. She keeps appearing in his thoughts and making his heart race. Ji Hyuk, mistakenly believing Da Rim has a son, begins to…

“Dear X” has unveiled new stills offering a deeper look into Kim You Jung’s past ahead of the premiere! Based on a webtoon, “Dear X” is a new series starring Kim You Jung as Baek Ah Jin, an A-list actress who climbs from rock bottom to the top of the industry by using other people. During her ascent to the top, Baek Ah Jin hides her cruel true nature beneath a beautiful mask, leaving behind a trail of the people she stepped on as she clawed her way to fame and fortune. The stills show the uneasy reunion between Baek…

Son Hyun Joo, Lee Ju Myoung, Jeon Hye Jin, and Jin Goo will be starring alongside Lee Jun Young in JTBC’s upcoming drama “The New Employee Chairman Kang” (literal title)! “The New Employee Chairman Kang” follows Kang Yong Ho, the powerful chairman of the leading conglomerate Choi Sung Group, who is revered as a business genius. After an accident, however, he unexpectedly finds himself living a second life when his soul swaps into the youthful body of a soccer player, forcing him to start over as a rookie employee at his own company. Son Hyun Joo stars as Kang Yong…