Author: Rahul M

In a year already stuffed with competitive boy group debuts, it’s time for another new act. idntt (pronounced “Identity”) is the brainchild of Jaden Jeong, the man behind LOONA, tripleS and ARTMS. The group follows the same interactive system as tripleS, with twenty-four members split into sub-units based on fan input. The agency is also letting fans decide which of idntt’s three debut title tracks becomes the “super title track,” meaning all three music videos have dropped today. I’ll give each a separate post, which might as well be considered my “vote” for the victor. Like You Never Met, BOYtude…

In a year already stuffed with competitive boy group debuts, it’s time for another new act. idntt (pronounced “Identity”) is the brainchild of Jaden Jeong, the man behind LOONA, tripleS and ARTMS. The group follows the same interactive system as tripleS, with twenty-four members split into sub-units based on fan input. The agency is also letting fans decide which of idntt’s three debut title tracks becomes the “super title track,” meaning all three music videos have dropped today. I’ll give each a separate post, which might as well be considered my “vote” for the victor. In contrast to the bright,…

In a year already stuffed with competitive boy group debuts, it’s time for another new act. idntt (pronounced “Identity”) is the brainchild of Jaden Jeong, the man behind LOONA, tripleS and ARTMS. The group follows the same interactive system as tripleS, with twenty-four members split into sub-units based on fan input. The agency is also letting fans decide which of idntt’s three debut title tracks becomes the “super title track,” meaning all three music videos have dropped today. I’ll give each a separate post, which might as well be considered my “vote” for the victor. First up is You Never…

About a month ago, Jeon Somi released the underdeveloped Extra, which turned out to be a pre-release for her new mini album. This is only her second mini album in seven years, and third album overall. The pace may be glacial, but it’s nice to finally hear something more substantial from her. Closer acts as the album’s title track and pulls her further into evocative dance territory. Closer has a stuttering, atmospheric appeal that unfolds in a different way than most K-pop tracks. At just over two and a half minutes in length, there’s not proper time for the song…

SHINee’s Key has a history of becoming a K-pop savior on this blog, breaking long streaks of “7” and “8” rated songs with music that pushes bolder and further. That certainly occurred in early 2023 with his single Killer, but his follow-ups have been less adventurous. Both Good & Great and Pleasure Shop found him operating in an ultra-smooth, somewhat sanitized commercial dance sound. Thankfully, new single Hunter gets back to his jagged electropop roots. When I think about the word “K-pop” and all it entails, SHINee are one of the premiere groups who immediately come to mind. So, whenever…

Yoon Kye Sang may be teaming up with Han Suk Kyu and Go Doo Shim in a new drama! On August 11, EDaily reported that Yoon Kye Sang will be appearing in the upcoming drama “Gwandang” (romanized title). In response to the report, a representative from Yoon Kye Sang’s agency JUST Entertainment shared, “‘Gwandang’ is a project he has been offered. He is currently reviewing the offer.” In the Jeju dialect, “gwandang” refers to relatives who perform ancestral rites together. Set against the backdrop of Jeju Island, this noir drama will depict the struggles of people fighting to protect what…

The upcoming drama “Confidence Queen” has shared a glimpse of its first script reading session! A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese comedy drama “The Confidence Man JP,” “Confidence Queen” follows three con artists with extraordinary talents as they pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars as Yoon Yi Rang, a con artist with an IQ of 165 and a genius-level intellect in the top 1 percent. With her eccentric thinking and cold charisma, she leads the team in their intricate schemes. The script reading was attended by cast members Park Min Young, Park Hee…

TVING’s upcoming drama “Dear X” is set to make its mark at the Busan International Film Festival! Based on a webtoon, “Dear X” follows the story of Baek Ah Jin (Kim You Jung), a renowned actress who rises from rock bottom to the peak of her career by using others, only to face a subsequent downfall. The romance drama explores the dual sides of Baek Ah Jin’s life, alongside Yoon Joon Seo (Kim Young Dae), the man who chooses hell to protect her. The series also stars Kim Do Hoon and Lee Yul Eum. On August 11, the production team announced that…

Netizens jumped to her defence. Koreaboo 34 minutes ago Few idols spark as much discussion over their visuals as ITZY’s Yuna. Whether it’s her stage outfits, proportions, or casual airport looks, her appearance often becomes a talking point — sometimes for praise, other times for criticism. | @igotyuandme/Instagram A recent post on Pann has gone viral, and once again, the topic of debate is Yuna’s figure and hips. The viral Pann thread, which has surpassed 147,000 views, features multiple photos comparing her debut and rookie days to her current look. Yuna has faced years of speculation from netizens who believe…

Universe League: Where Are They Now?Universe League (유니버스 리그) was a SBS-produced boy group survival show and the direct sequel to Universe Ticket. The show aimed to debut a new boy group under F&F Entertainment and consisted of 42 trainees divided into three teams: RHYTHM, GROOVE and BEAT. Each team would compete in league battles against the other teams, with the winning team taking the Prism Cup and earning a debut in the final lineup. The two highest-voted participants from the losing teams would join the winning team. The show began airing on November 22, 2024, and ended on January…