Author: Rahul M

The race for viewership continues! According to Nielsen Korea, MBN’s Wednesday-Thursday drama “First Lady” garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 1.6 percent, seeing a small drop from the previous episode’s record of 1.9 percent. “First Lady” tells the shocking story of a president-elect who suddenly demands a divorce from his wife 67 days before his inauguration. Eugene stars as Cha Soo Yeon, a kingmaker who is about to become the first lady when her husband Hyun Min Chul (Ji Hyun Woo), who has just been elected president, turns her world upside down by asking for a divorce. Watch “First Lady” with…

She didn’t find what she was looking for… Koreaboo 2 hours ago On Blind, one of Korea’s online communities, a Korean woman shared a post about her husband’s “addiction problem,” calling it the root cause of her marriage going south. Picture is for illustrative purposes only. | Tommy/UrbanBrush The post, titled “Such An Immature Husband,” said that the woman had known about her husband being a teenager at heart since the two started dating. But she didn’t expect it to continue well into their shared lives. The woman’s post. | Blind [Such An Immature Husband] I knew since we were dating,…

Kim Hee Sun has shared her thoughts on her character in the upcoming drama “Because There Is No Next Life” (literal translation)! “Because There Is No Next Life” follows the story of three 41-year-old women who are worn out from parenting and work. As they each set out on new challenges, the drama portrays the confusion and anxiety of entering their 40s in a heartfelt yet humorous way. The drama stars Kim Hee Sun, Han Hye Jin, and Jin Seo Yeon. Kim Hee Sun will take on the role of Jo Na Jung, a former top home shopping host who…

Get ready for ONF’s return! On October 23 at midnight KST, ONF surprised fans with an intriguing teaser entitled “SECRET VIDEO : Decoding the message.” The group was previously reported to be gearing up for a November comeback, though no date has yet been confirmed. Check out ONF’s new teaser below!

MBC’s upcoming drama “Moon River” has unveiled new stills of its cast! “Moon River” is a fantasy romance historical drama about Crown Prince Yi Kang (Kang Tae Oh), a man who has lost his smile, and merchant Park Dal Yi (Kim Se Jeong), a woman who has lost her memory. When their souls are mysteriously switched, the two are forced to live each other’s lives. The story of Crown Prince Yi Kang and Park Dal Yi, who swap bodies overnight, is entangled with the scheming Left State Councilor Kim Han Cheol (Jin Goo), who is trying to take control of…

There are a few idol group acronyms I always have to re-research when new material rolls around. While I recognize the name VVUP, I can’t instantly recall one of their songs. Looking back, the group’s song ratings have fallen between a “7” and an “8” on this blog, which explains my confusion. Songs within that range tend to blend into each other. New single House Party is dead set on becoming memorable through repetition. The majority of the song involves VVUP saying “it’s a house party” over and over again. I can get behind its campy nature, which reminds me…

MEOVV has shared a closer look at the choreography for their new single! On October 22, MEOVV released the “Moving Cam version” of their dance practice video for their latest digital single “BURNING UP.” MEOVV also previously released a “Fix Cam version” of the video, which features a full view of all five members’ dance moves and formations throughout the song, while the new version includes close-up shots that capture their facial expressions. Check out both of MEOVV’s new dance practice videos for “BURNING UP” below!

NMIXX has won their first music show trophy for their chart-topping hit “Blue Valentine”! On the October 22 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were BABYMONSTER’s “WE GO UP,” NMIXX’s “Blue Valentine,” TWS’s “OVERDRIVE,” Davichi’s “TIME CAPSULE,” and Bae Jin Young’s “Round&Round.” The trophy ultimately went to NMIXX! Watch their comeback performance, win, and full encore below: Other performers on today’s show included TWS, Bae Jin Young, BAE173, ONEWE, PENTAGON’s Kino, Hi-Fi Un!corn, Jain Ros, RED OOPART, BE:MIN, Yoon Seobin, and Jo Sohyun. Check out their performances below! TWS – “Head Shoulders Knees Toes” and “OVERDRIVE” Bae…

Son Naeun may be joining So Ji Sub in the upcoming SBS Friday-Saturday drama “Manager Kim” (literal title). On October 22, News1 reported that Son Naeun will star in the new series “Manager Kim.” In response, her agency J,WIDE COMPANY stated, “Her casting has not been confirmed yet, but she is positively reviewing the offer.” Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Manager Kim” is an action noir drama that follows Manager Kim (So Ji Sub), an ordinary office worker who hides his past as a North Korean special agent, as his life takes a dramatic turn when…

MBC’s new daily drama “The First Man” (literal title) has confirmed its main cast lineup! “The First Man” is a revenge drama about two women whose lives become fatally intertwined—one who lives another person’s life for the sake of revenge, and another who steals someone else’s life in pursuit of her own desires. Following the earlier casting announcement of Hahm Eun Jung and Oh Hyun Kyung, the drama has announced the addition of Yoon Sun Woo, Park Gun Il, and Kim Min Seol. Hahm Eun Jung will take on dual roles as Oh Jang Mi, an independent and righteous woman…