Author: Denise Coley
Plot: Something in the Rain is about a woman in her mid-30s, Jin-ah, who lives with her parents and manages a coffee franchise. She has a terrible boyfriend, who is both boring and abusive. She comes in contact with her best friend’s little brother, Jun-hi, who is now in his 20s. They end up working in the same building and forming a close friendship, which buds into a relationship. This is an against-the-odds love story, with their age difference and the fact they knew each other through childhood. How will they tell their friends and family? This premise was one…
K-Pop’s next generation stars, D1CE, are coming through on May 1st to meet their beloved fans in D1CE2nd ONLINE FANMEETING [Dear. MyDon1y]. The online fanmeeting will take place on the MyMusicTaste platform, greeting fans from all over the world. After honing their skills on several survival reality TV programs, the five members have displayed their outstanding talent as a group and as individuals with covers and original songs. Every release leaves fans in awe of the talent and stage presence from the group. Each member of D1CE has left an impression on fan seven prior to debut with their…
Japanese-Chinese boys’ collective WARPs UP released their new single ‘Pleasure’ on global download and streaming services today (April 23), along with new mini-album ‘Prep.20/21SS -Chapter RLSM-’. Up until now, these releases had been limited to China only, so this marks the first opportunity for fans to hear these long-awaited songs on music services around the world. https://warpsup.lnk.to/Pleasure The single ‘Pleasure’ is the opening theme song to the popular TV anime series ‘Fruits Basket’, whose latest season ‘The Final’ began broadcasting in April. This is the first ballad from WARPs UP, and carries the inspiring message that no matter our fate…
Korean space western film, “Space Sweepers (Korean: 승리호),” drew over 26 million household viewers during the first month of its worldwide release (From Feb. 5) via Netflix. “Space Sweepers” which stars Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri and Yoo Hae-jin, dominated the streaming service’s daily top 10 rankings in 80 countries since its premiere. The film is the first Korean sci-fi movie that is set in space in the year of 2092. It follows a crew of a junk-collecting spaceship who collect to make profit from selling debris. But they suddenly find themselves stuck in a risky situation when a humanoid…
Kpop artist and SHINee’s member, Taemin (27), recently announced the date of his military enlistment during a V Live Broadcast, titled “Thank you for 13 years.” Taemin announced to his fans that he will be enlisting on May 31st, but will be hosting a solo live concert prior, to express his thanks to his fans. He is the last remaining member of the band, SHINee, to complete his military service. In South Korea, it is mandatory for all able-bodied males to serve in the military from the age of over 18 for around 20 months – unless he is…
MacDonald’s has announced its plans to collaborate with K-pop megastars – BTS. BTS fans around the world will soon be able to grab their McDonald’s orders in almost 50 different countries. This will be the first time that MacDonald’s will provide a celebrity’s favorite order in more than one market. The “BTS Meal” will launch on May 26 in America, Canada and Brazil and soon after in nearly six continents and consists of the “superstar band’s signature order”, with 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium World Famous fries and a Coke. There will also be a debut of two dipping sauces…
An interesting feature that you will find in many historical, and some current, homes in Korea is a heated flooring system. The Korean hot water flooring, or Ondol (Hangul: 온돌), is a type of underfloor heating system that uses circulating smoke (previously) or currently water to transfer heat. Experts say that it ondol was already used in dwellings during the Neolithic Age around 7000 years ago. The first recorded use of ondol was from the Goryeo Dynasty in the 13th century. Ondol became prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty in 15th and 16th century. In historical Korean homes, gorae is…
Start-Up is one of the few dramas I’ve seen some of my friends buy merchandise for and now I totally understand why. This drama was such a blast to watch! There are very few downer moments in this show, despite some heavier themes. I highly recommend this after a more weepy K-Drama or if you need some extra sunshine in your life! Warning: Spoilers Ahead. Plot: This show centers around Dal-mi, a young entrepreneur who wants to walk in her late father’s footsteps. As a child, she wrote letters to a boy named Nam Do-San. Turns out, they…
K-pop heartthrob singer Kim Hyun Joong is coming back to the big stage with a concert series spanning seven shows, [2021 KIM HYUN JOONG Monthly Concert ‘Prism Time’] starting in May. The first online concert will be held on May 1 at7pm, with the theme of RED. Along with the release of his second full length Korean album last October, Kim Hyun Joong connected with his fans from all over the world through his first online concert [2020 KIM HYUNJOONG From The Distance Concert]. Despite the barriers that COVID-19 brought, his online concert last year made it possible for…
K-Pop Board Game Launches with 20% Discount and Exclusive Cards KPOP: Becoming an Idol has launched on Kickstarter! The Kickstarter page is live (Link Here) and backers are already putting their orders in for the highly anticipated board game. 2 promotions have been announced that will run through the end of the Kickstarter on May 6th: All copies of KPOP: Becoming an Idol are discounted until the end of the campaign on May 6th. Single copies are 20% off, while any backer purchasing the “Me and a Friend Pack” with two copies will receive 25% off the retail purchase price.…
The Augusta National golf tournament wrapped up April 11, 2021 with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama taking home the green jacket. Matsuyama finished 10 under par during the tournament, scoring Japan’s first ever Master’s win. The 29-year-old golfer is a popular figure in his native Japan; so much so, he even had to hide that he has a wife and a child, although Matsuyama would say it’s because no one asked. Outside of Japan and golf circles, Matsuyama is a relative unknown. However, he already has a winning pedigree since entering the professional golf circuit in 2013. Since turning pro, he’s…
Megan Lee is a Korean-American singer-songwriter, actress, and YouTuber. She was a member of XO-IQ of the Nickelodeon series Make It Pop, and has also written for K-pop artists like EXO’s Baekhyun and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon. In May 2019, Megan released her debut extended play, I Am. We’d like to express a massive thanks to Megan for taking the time out for an interview with us. We wish her all the best and success. Hello! Thank you for your time. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hi! I’m Megan Lee. I’m an Actor/Singer-Songwriter. How were you initially…
When you are in love, people say that it does not matter what you do with your loved ones, because everything and every moment becomes special. Today we will be learning about places around South Korea that may make that experience even more meaningful and enjoyable. We will be talking about and looking into different places around the country. And all these places will have their own appeal in making your dates extraordinary. When you need that cherry on top when you spend time with your special someone, try to check out these Top Dating Spots in Korea ranging…
UP10TION member, solo artist, and actor Lee Jin-hyuk has released his 3rd mini album, [SCENE26]. The record contains 7 tracks 5K, Silence, Asteroid, HATI-HATI, Be half-awake, Wave, and Coup d’État – Lee Jin-hyuk having participated as a composer and lyricist in 5 of the songs. We would like to thank Lee Jin-hyuk for this great interview and wish him all the best in all his ventures! Hello, would you like to introduce yourself to our readers? Hello! This is Lee Jin-hyuk the baby sun!! Tell us about your album that is about to be released soon. The…
Rolling Quartz is a South Korean rock girl band signed under Rolling Star Entertainment. The band consists of five members, Jayoung, Iree, Hyunjung, Areum and Yeongeun. Rollin Quartz made their official debut in December of 2020 with the single Blaze. We would like to express a massive thanks to the members of rolling Quartz for this great interview. We also wish that the readers will get the opportunity to learn more about the band. Thank you for offering your time for this interview. Would you briefly introduce yourselves and tell us about your roles in the band? Jayoung:…
Who knew a story about a pub owner would be so intense!? Itaewon Class is a story of revenge, self-sacrifice, and ambition. It is full of deep emotion and themes. I’m still not over it, and here’s why. Warning: Spoilers. Plot: The plot is so interesting and at times, unpredictable. Itaewon Class is about Park Saeyori who suffers an injustice that results in his father’s death. For the rest of the show, he works for restitution. He does this by trying to build up his career to take town the man who covered up his father’s death. One…
Run River North is a 3-piece American Korean indie folk-rock band from Los Angeles, California. The members are Alex Hwang, Daniel Chae, and Sally Kang. The band was formed in 2011 and has since released 3 studio albums, the latest being “Creatures In Your Head” was released in February of this year. We would like to massively thank RRN for this great interview and wish them all the best in their careers. Hello, thank you for taking the time out for this interview with us. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. Daniel: I play guitar for the…
HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) has made it public that they are acquiring a 100 percent stake in Ithaca Holdings, which includes SB Projects and internationally successful artists like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato. Scooter Braun, the founder of SB Projects, is joining the board of HYBE and Scott Borchetta will remain the CEO of Big Machine Label Group. HYBE also shared its plans to purchase an additional 950 million shares in Big Hit America for $9.5 billion US dollars to acquire an overseas label to accelerate its entrance into the global market. HYBE’s chairman and CEO…
BTS’s music video “Film Out” has also been unveiled, from the group’s upcoming Japanese-language album BTS, the Best. The song was written by BTS members with Iyori Shimizu, the vocalist of Japanese rock power trio Back Number. “The new song ‘Film Out’ is a track we wrote together with Back Number, and we were drawn to the beautiful melody when we first received the demo from Mr. Shimizu,” they shared. “We fell in love with the song while we were working on it, so we hope you all like it, too. It’s a ballad with a poignant melody and…
Words cannot express how incredible the message and imagery of Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon are, but it’s worth a shot! Raya and the Last Dragon (Raya from this point on), which was released via premier access on Disney+ and limited theater release on March 5, 2021, is a sweeping tale that marks the return of Disney’s stirring storytelling. The story takes place in Kumandra, a land inspired by Southeast Asia’s glorious landscapes and culture, 500 years after the land split into five distinct kingdoms: Heart, Fang, Spin, Tail, and Talon. The main protagonist, Raya (Kelly Tran), journeys…