Author: Rahul M

Several weekend dramas appear to be gaining steam! On August 17, KBS 2TV’s new drama Our Golden Days” enjoyed a significant increase in viewership. According to Nielsen, the fourth episode of the series rose to an average nationwide rating of 13.8 percent, making it the most-watched program of any kind to air on Sunday. Meanwhile, JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” wrapped up the first half of its run on its own rise in viewership, scoring an average nationwide rating of 7.7 percent for its sixth episode. Channel A’s “My Lovely Journey” also saw a slight increase in ratings as it kicked…

JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” was the most buzzed-about drama of the week! This week, “Beyond the Bar” rose to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. Not only did “Beyond the Bar” top the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, but both of its leads made this week’s list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members, which Lee Jin…

YG Entertainment has shared its plans for the rest of the year! On August 18 at midnight KST, YG Entertainment released an announcement video in which founder Yang Hyun Suk revealed new information about TREASURE’s and BABYMONSTER’s upcoming comebacks, as well as the company’s plans for BLACKPINK’s new album. First, Yang Hyun Suk revealed the track list for TREASURE’s upcoming mini album “LOVE PULSE,” which is due out on September 1 at 6 p.m. KST. The mini album will consist of four songs, including the title track “PARADISE”—and YG’s new announcement video ends with TREASURE’s dance practice video for their…

BOYNEXTDOOR made their official Japanese debut last summer, but it was with a re-recorded version of a single they’d already released in Korea. Count To Love is their first original J-pop single, and thus feels more like a proper step forward for them. It’s also the first BOYNEXTDOOR single to directly echo the sound of their mega-smash hit If I Say, I Love You. I expect many more of the group’s songs to channel this energy as they seek to replicate prior success. It’s a style that’s very suited to the current Japanese market, as its sonic landscape borrows from…

BLACKPINK has snagged a ninth music show trophy for “JUMP”! On the August 17 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS,” and ALLDAY PROJECT’s “WICKED.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 7,838 points. This is the third time that “JUMP” has taken first place on “Inkigayo,” meaning that the song has now achieved a “triple crown”! Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included NCT WISH, Jeon Somi, SHINee’s Key, Yena, KiiiKiiii, idntt, MADEIN S, ASTRO’s ZOONIZINI, YOUNG POSSE, AtHeart, EVNNE,…

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In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that this will become a one-stop shop for anyone interested in what’s new in J-pop. With that in mind, here’s where you come in: I’m one person with one set of musical preferences, so please embed any other new J-pop tracks you’ve enjoyed in the comments so we can get a fuller spectrum each week. *And…

“Almost like having a secret identity…” Koreaboo 13 minutes ago The hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters has continued to capture the attention of global fans, especially with its fictional idol group Saja Boys gaining popularity of their own. Now, director Maggie Kang has revealed the real-life inspiration behind the characters. | Netflix Kang shared that her love for K-Pop goes back decades, long before it became a worldwide phenomenon. Growing up in Canada during the ’90s, she described being a fan as “almost like having a secret identity.” For her, the movie was a chance to recreate the type…

Get ready for an uncomfortable encounter between Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun on the next episode of “Our Golden Days”! KBS 2TV’s “Our Golden Days” is a new generational family drama based on the idea that everyone experiences their own “glory days”—whether in the present, the past, or the future still to come. Spoilers Previously on “Our Golden Days,” Ji Eun Oh (Jung In Sun), who had been in love with Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo) for a long time, finally confessed her feelings to him. However, she was brutally rejected by Ji Hyuk, who was going…

Jung Chaeyeon is about to hit the club on the next episode of JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar”! “Beyond the Bar” is a new drama starring Jung Chaeyeon as Kang Hyo Min, a confident and compassionate but inexperienced rookie attorney at the law firm Yullim. Under the mentorship of Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk), a cold but exceptionally skilled partner at the firm, Hyo Min gradually grows into a true lawyer as she navigates the challenges of the legal world. Spoilers Previously on “Beyond the Bar,” Kang Hyo Min broke up with her longtime boyfriend Han Sung Chan (Kang Sang…