Author: Rahul M

Lee Kwang Soo, Kim Woo Bin, and Doh Kyung Soo are gearing up for a chaotic yet heartwarming adventure abroad in the upcoming variety show “GBRB: Joy Pops Laugh Pops”! “GBRB: Joy Pops Laugh Pops” follows KKPP Food’s Lee Kwang Soo, Kim Woo Bin, and Doh Kyung Soo as they set off on a whirlwind trip to Mexico in search of insights to help their company grow. The show is a continuation of “GBRB Spinoff: Cafeteria Operation,” in which the trio successfully completed their missions and earned the opportunity to travel abroad. It also marks the second spinoff of “GBRB:…

With only two episodes left until its finale, TV CHOSUN’s “Confidence Queen” has unveiled its final lineup of special appearances! A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese drama “The Confidence Man JP,” “Confidence Queen” tells the story of three talented con artists who pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars in the drama as team leader Yoon Yi Rang, a genius con artist with an IQ of 165. Park Hee Soon plays James, a charming master of disguise, while Joo Jong Hyuk plays Myung Gu Ho, the youngest member of the team.…

Upcoming drama “Moon River” has unveiled the first stills of Jin Goo’s character! “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. Jin Goo plays Kim Han Cheol, the left state councilor and the most powerful man in the royal court. Known as the “Left State Councilor above the King,” Kim Han Cheol wields absolute authority,…

Lee Sun Bin, Ra Mi Ran, and Jo Aram are diving into part-time jobs in “To the Moon”! Based on the novel of the same name, MBC’s “To the Moon” tells the story of three women from humble backgrounds who, struggling to live on their salaries alone, turn to cryptocurrency investing. Spoilers In the previous episode, Kim Ji Song (Jo Aram) finally decided to join her friends in investing, touched by Jung Da Hae (Lee Sun Bin) and Kang Eun Sang (Ra Mi Ran)’s genuine concern and encouragement. Ironically, just as she made up her mind, the coin chart began…

Ahead of the release of Episodes 6 and 7, Disney+’s original historical series “The Murky Stream” has hinted at a shocking turn of events! Set in a lawless Joseon era where the once-clear Gyeong River has turned into a murky stream, “The Murky Stream” follows the turbulent fates of Si Yool (Rowoon), who hides his past and becomes a rogue; Choi Eun (Shin Ye Eun), the wise and righteous youngest daughter of Joseon’s top merchant; and Jeong Cheon (Park Seo Ham), who dreams of becoming an incorruptible official. The newly released stills from Episode 7 capture a tense moment as…

Kim Jung Hoon will be resuming his activities in Korea by starring in a new drama. On October 10, iMBC Entertainment reported that Kim Jung Hoon will make his comeback through the drama “Marital Scandal: Pandora’s Secret” (literal title). In response to the report, a representative from his agency Management Yul confirmed, “Kim Jung Hoon will appear in ‘Marital Scandal: Pandora’s Secret.’” Set against the backdrop of a high-end neighborhood, “Marital Scandal” will delve into the tangled web of secrets, affairs, surveillance, and revenge among the upper class. Kim Jung Hoon will play Woo Jin, a psychologist who recently moves…

I hate to be cynical, but collaborations between K-pop stars and Western artists rarely work. Western pop tropes almost always take precedence, smoothing out K-pop edges until we’re left with very middle-of-the-road material. For her first solo album, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo went down a dance pop route, but all of that promise is shaved away on her duet with former One Direction member Zayn. Zayn hasn’t been active as a recording artist for years, making this team-up a real coup for Jisoo. Eyes Closed could have been a real moment for both of them, but it never reaches far enough in…

tvN’s upcoming weekend drama “Typhoon Family” has revealed three points to look forward to ahead of its premiere! “Typhoon Family” follows the journey of Kang Tae Poong (Lee Junho), a rookie businessman who suddenly becomes the head of a struggling trading company with no employees, no money, and nothing left to sell during the IMF crisis in 1997. Here are three key points to keep an eye out for: 1. A chronicle of youth “Typhoon Family” tells the story of two very different young people—Kang Tae Poong and Oh Mi Seon (Kim Min Ha)—who collide and grow up in the thick…

Twice are no strangers to fan songs. In fact, their career has been one long ode to their fans. I can’t think of another group who has consistently catered to fans’ taste and musical expectations as well as Twice have. That’s not to say they haven’t experimented here and there with sound and style, but their discography has always felt especially devoted toward giving their fans exactly what they want. I admire this, even when a certain song or album might not be to my liking. ME+YOU is an actual fan song, designed to celebrate Twice’s tenth anniversary. As such,…

Thus far, BABYMONSTER have followed the tried and true YG Entertainment formula, releasing a bunch of seemingly disparate digital singles eventually cobbled together into a mini or full album. This new comeback feels much more typical of K-pop: a title track and a few new b-sides. They’re not even tacking their summer single Hot Sauce onto the tracklist (probably for the best, honestly). New single We Go Up features a cabal of co-writers with a few new names in the bunch. This made me curious for a bold new sound that never quite materializes. The song is a relatively standard…