Author: Rahul M

“My Daughter Is a Zombie” has now become the biggest hit of 2025 at the South Korean box office! According to the Korean Film Council, as of August 16 KST, “My Daughter Is a Zombie” had recorded a total of over 4,310,000 moviegoers. The film, which remained No. 1 at the Korean box office, has now overtaken the Hollywood movie “F1” (which has recorded approximately 4.1 million moviegoers in South Korea) to become the most-watched release of 2025. Based on the webtoon of the same name, “My Daughter Is a Zombie” is a heartfelt comedy about a devoted father who…

Kwon Eun Bi and Lee Si An will be showing off their friendship on the next episode of MBC’s “The Manager”! On August 16, the popular reality show aired a preview of its upcoming episode, which will feature Kwon Eun Bi as a guest. The newly released preview begins with Kwon Eun Bi stopping by the building she owns, where she is also running a café on the first floor. Despite being busy with her singing career, Kwon Eun Bi reveals that she is heavily involved in the café’s operations, personally baking pastries and coming up with new drink ideas…

The “contract marriage” trope is a popular theme in many Chinese dramas, both old and new. It usually begins with two people agreeing to a fake or temporary marriage for a specific reason like pleasing their families, protecting their interests, or solving business problems. They set clear rules for their pretend marriage, often in a written contract. What makes these dramas so enjoyable is seeing how the relationship changes. At first, the couple might not get along and often clash, creating funny and awkward moments. But as they spend time together, they start to see each other’s true selves. Slowly,…

SBS’s “The Winning Try” soared to new heights last night! On August 16, the comedy sports drama achieved its highest viewership ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of “The Winning Try” rose to an average nationwide rating of 6.8 percent, marking a new all-time high for the show. Meanwhile, JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” earned its highest ratings to date for a Saturday, when its ratings have typically been lower compared to Sundays. The legal drama took first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 7.2 percent. MBC’s “Mary Kills People,” which airs in…

SBS’s idol survival show “B:MY BOYZ” has kicked off its fourth round of competition! “B:MY BOYZ” is a boy group survival show in which top idols participate directly in choosing which contestants (known as “B:GINNERS”) make the final debut lineup. On last week’s episode, it was revealed that Round 4 would be a “Legend Match” featuring TVXQ as its top idol. In the first part of the match, the contestants split up into three teams, each of which covered one of TVXQ’s hit songs: “Mirotic,” “Rising Sun,” or “Keep Your Head Down.” In the second, all the contestants came together…

BLACKPINK has won an eighth music show trophy for “JUMP”! On the August 16 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” aespa’s “Dirty Work,” and ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 7,893 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included NCT WISH, Jeon Somi, KiiiKiii, SHINee’s Key, Yena, idntt, ASTRO’s ZOONIZINI, EVNNE, XngHan&Xoul, YOUNG POSSE, AMPERS&ONE, EPEX, AtHeart, SAY MY NAME, nævis, A.C.E’s Junhee, CLOSE YOUR EYES, Kim Yeon Ja, Do Won Kyoung, and Doha. Check out their performances…

She took her final bow. Koreaboo Yesterday A singer who is as well-known for her beautiful voice as she is for her unaging visuals is officially retiring after 22 years on the stage. Michishige Sayumi is a Japanese singer, actress, model, and a former sixth-generation member of the J-Pop girl group Morning Musume. Having debuted in Morning Musume in 2003 and graduated from it 11 years later in 2014, Sayumi is one of the group’s longest-lasting members. Michishige Sayumi performing at her final concert | @sayumimichishige0713/Instagram On August 14, Sayumi took her last bow at the end of her solo…

The Bias List is a K-pop blog that also covers a fair amount of J-pop. But just like most music fans, I enjoy tracks from all around the world. So, I thought I’d start a monthly round-up of some of the non-K-pop songs that have caught my ear. No ratings — just highlights! February 2022 // March 2022 // April 2022 // May 2022 // June 2022 // July 2022 // August 2022 // September 2022 // October 2022 // November 2022 // January 2023 // February 2023 // March 2023 // April 2023 // May 2023 // June 2023…

Channel A’s “My Lovely Journey” has shared a sneak peek of Gong Seung Yeon and Baekho’s cozy summer date! Based on a bestselling novel by Maha Harada, “My Lovely Journey” is a new drama starring Gong Seung Yeon as Kang Yeo Reum, a former idol-turned-travel reporter who has never been a “center” 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. Spoilers Previously on “My Lovely Journey,” Yeo Reum was heartbroken by dating rumors linking her ex-boyfriend Cha Si…

Get ready for a turning point in the relationship between Lee Min Ki and Lee Bo Young on “Mary Kills People”! A remake of the Canadian series of the same name, MBC’s “Mary Kills People” stars Lee Bo Young as Woo So Jung, a doctor who illegally provides euthanasia to patients with incurable illnesses. Spoilers On the previous episode of “Mary Kills People,” Woo So Jung faced off against detective Ban Ji Hoon (Lee Min Ki) after learning that he was not actually the terminally ill patient Jo Hyun Woo, as he had led her to believe. However, on the…