Author: Rahul M

Just one week into its run, KBS2’s new drama “My Girlfriend is the Man!” already has viewers hooked! Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “My Girlfriend is the Man!” is a romantic comedy about a college student whose girlfriend unexpectedly transforms into a man. ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha stars as Park Yoon Jae, an astronomy student who is head over heels for his girlfriend Kim Ji Eun (played by OH MY GIRL’s Arin). Due to a gene that runs in her family, Kim Ji Eun suddenly turns into a handsome man (played by Yoo Jung Hoo) and…

Upcoming superhero drama “Twelve” has released new stills! Inspired by the 12 zodiac animals of the East, “Twelve” tells the story of 12 angels living in the human world in human form to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. Long ago, the angels barely managed to seal the forces of evil in the gates of hell through their sacrifice, bringing peace. However, with the evil spirits awakening, chaos returns. The newly released stills showcase the 12 angels who possess the powers of the zodiac animals. Tae San (Ma Dong Seok), the leader of the angels and a figure embodying…

“Omniscient Reader” has shared behind-the-scenes photos showcasing the cast’s chemistry on set! Based on the popular web novel of the same name, “Omniscient Reader” is a film that tells the story of Kim Dok Ja (Ahn Hyo Seop), who suddenly finds himself living in the world of a fantasy novel he was reading. Armed with the knowledge of what happened in the novel, Kim Dok Ja sets out to save the world from ending. Lee Min Ho stars as Yoo Joong Hyuk, the protagonist from the novel that Kim Dok Ja read. The newly released stills show the cast’s strong…

JTBC’s “The Nice Guy” has released a new making-of video for Episodes 3 and 4! “The Nice Guy” is a noir drama that follows Park Seok Chul (Lee Dong Wook), the eldest grandson of a gangster family with an unexpectedly pure heart, and his first love Kang Mi Young (Lee Sung Kyung), a woman who dreams of becoming a singer. Spoilers The newly released video showcases the actors’ dedication on set as they engage in thoughtful discussions with the director, attentively receive feedback, and actively contribute their own ideas. In one scene, Lee Sung Kyung asks the director which version…

The first of TXT’s solo music videos for “The Star Chapter: TOGETHER” is out! On July 30 at midnight KST, TXT released the music video for Yeonjun’s solo track “Ghost Girl,” one of the B-sides from their new full-length album “The Star Chapter: TOGETHER.” Yeonjun filmed the music video for “Ghost Girl,” which was co-produced by British singer-songwriter YUNGBLUD, in London, and he also personally contributed lyrics for the emotional reggae-rock song. Check out Yeonjun’s new music video for “Ghost Girl” below!

Less than a month since the release of their new Korean album, Twice have already returned with the lead track of their upcoming Japanese album. They’re certainly busy, and Enemy represents a new sonic challenge for them. The group has long been known for their glossy pop sound but this track injects a grittier rock texture. Even though this is very much in keeping with current trends, it’s still surprising to hear Twice’s vocals backed by a heavy band sound. They pull it off well, but I would have liked to hear stronger material for their first big venture into…

TXT’s new (full) album weighs in at eight tracks and a paltry twenty-one minutes. This brevity isn’t unique to TXT and I don’t mean to call them out specifically, but it’s representative of choices the K-pop industry is currently making. So much effort seems to go into everything surrounding the music, even as the actual songs grow shorter and less developed. In this case, that effort includes music videos for each of the members’ solo tracks. In keeping with the truncated nature of the album, I’ll be writing mini reviews for each song as the videos are released. We’re bursting…

TXT has released a video of Yeonjun’s choreography draft for “Beautiful Strangers”! The group previously revealed that Yeonjun had choreographed the majority of TXT’s dance for “Beautiful Strangers,” the title track of their new full-length album “The Star Chapter: TOGETHER.” During their live broadcast for the comeback, Huening Kai estimated that Yeonjun had choreographed about 80 percent of the song. On July 29, BIGHIT MUSIC officially released Yeonjun’s draft of the choreography for “Beautiful Strangers,” giving fans a chance to get a better idea of which parts of the final piece were personally choreographed by Yeonjun. You can compare Yeonjun’s…

I’ve had my eyes on Dragon Pony since their stellar debut last year. Follow-up Not Out took their music in an angstier direction, but maintained their knack for a strong chorus. New single Radio Silence (지구소년) finds a middle ground that infuses an energetic sound with plenty of emotion. An Tae Gyu’s vocals remain the band’s biggest and best calling card. You know you’re in safe hands with a vocalist like this. He’s got such a powerful way of performing that also manages to capture sentiment so well. I don’t think Radio Silence is as successful as either of their…

With last year’s NEMONEMO, Choi Yena took on the mantle of quirky K-pop performer formerly held by groups like Orange Caramel and Crayon Pop. With so many acts proclaiming their badassery in the most serious way possible, a little irreverence is more important than ever. She’s also got a rocker-girl aesthetic, and new single Being A Good Girl Hurts (착하다는 말이 제일 싫어) melds both of these approaches together. Fans of popular rock group QWER should have this song next on their playlist, as the songwriting style feels quite similar. However, the production has a poppier sheen, borrowing from bright…