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Month: July 2020

Reader … That “Famous Journalist” is Me

July 30, 2020May 16, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

IU, D.O., V, Suzy, Park Hyung-Sik and Chanyeol are a few of my favorite Triple Threats. Who are your top picks?

8 CommentsKorean Dramas, MusingsAllKPop, Bae Suzy, D.O., Do Kyung-Soo, I.U., Kim Tae-hyung, Lee Ji Eun, Park Chan-Yeol, Park Hyung-Sik, V

Meet the Women of the New K-Drama “CHIP-IN”

July 30, 2020May 16, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

The female leads from “CHIP-IN” had major roles in “SKY Castle” and “Kingdom.” Are you watching their latest K-Drama?

2 CommentsKorean Dramas"CHIP-IN", "Kingdom", "SKY Castle", Kim Hye-jun, Kim Si-Eun, Kocowa, Oh Na-Ra

Go Away With … Kiiara

July 30, 2020January 31, 2026 Jae-Ha Kim

“I Still Do” singer-songwriter suggests that when planning a trip, “Get a hotel with an ocean view where you can walk across the street and be at the beach within less than a minute.”

Leave a commentGo Away With..., Interviews"Heavy", "I Still Do", “Open My Mouth”, Chicago, Detroit, Disney World, Florida, Kiiara, Linkin Park, sushi

“Kkondae Intern” (꼰대인턴)

July 24, 2020December 11, 2024 Jae-Ha Kim

If half the things that happened in “Kkondae Intern” occurred at a fraternity hazing, people would be incensed. But it seems to be accepted…at least in K-Dramas…that this is just how workplaces are in South Korea.

2 CommentsKorean Dramas"Kkondae Intern", 2.5 stars, 2020, Kim Eung-Soo, Kim Sun-Young, MBC, Park Hae Jin, Park Ki-Woong, 김응수, 꼰대인턴, 박해진

Go Away With … Rudi

July 23, 2020January 31, 2026 Jae-Ha Kim

“I can speak Spanish enough to get around,” said Rudi Gutierrez, singer and “The Bachelor: Listen To Your Heart” alum. “I was pretty fluent in a matter of two weeks when I was in Spain. Picked up a little Japanese while I was in Japan, too.”

Leave a commentGo Away With..., Interviews“Stupid Boy”, “The Bachelor: Listen To Your Heart", Bayonne, France, Matt Ranaudo, Rudi Gutierrez, Spain, Tokyo

Block B’s Zico Starts Military Duty On July 30

July 22, 2020May 16, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

Zico’s the fifth Block B member to serve his country: Taeil, B-Bomb and U-Kwon have already enlisted. Jaehyo — the group’s first member to enlist — was discharged in December 2019.

1 CommentKorean DramasKocowa

2020’s Hottest K-Drama Actors

July 21, 2020January 31, 2026 Jae-Ha Kim

Park Seo-Joon, Hyun Bin, Lee Jae-Wook and Ahn Bo-Hyun really impressed viewers with their work in 2020!

1 CommentKorean DramasAhn Bo-hyun, Hyun Bin, Kocowa, Lee Jae-Wook, Park Seo-Joon

“Abyss” (어비스)

July 20, 2020June 2, 2024 Jae-Ha Kim

The serial killer element of “Abyss” is intriguing and holds your interest, even though it’s clear from the get-go who the murderer is. There is an accomplice. While you won’t be 100 percent sure who that might be, your first guess is probably correct.

1 CommentKorean Dramas, TV"Abyss", 2.5 stars, 2019, Ahn Hyo-Seop, Kim Sa-Rang, Kwon Soo-hyun, Park Bo-Young, Substack, tvN, 박보영, 안효섭, 어비스

Go Away With … Maggie Szabo

July 16, 2020January 31, 2026 Jae-Ha Kim

“Don’t Give Up” singer Maggie Szabo finds musical inspiration on the road. “I sometimes forget how big of a world there is out there outside of my little bubble. There is so much music, so much culture and so many styles of writing and production that I learn from traveling. It’s really good to be reminded of that.”

1 CommentGo Away With..., InterviewsMaggie Szabo

Living at Home at 30? It’s Not Weird…in Korea!

July 15, 2020May 16, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

Sometimes even wealthy celebrities choose to remain at home with their parents for a variety of reasons, including being able to help them financially and having a comfortable place where they can live with people they love and trust. It can be a win-win situation.

Leave a commentKorean DramasAhn Bo-hyun, K-Drama fact or fiction, Kim Jong-Kook, Kocowa, Park Seo-Joon, Song Ji-Hyo

Why “The Return of Superman” Makes Viewers Smile

July 14, 2020May 16, 2023 Jae-Ha Kim

Celebrity dads and their cute babies. What’s not to love about “The Return of Superman”?

1 CommentKorean Dramas"The Return of Superman", Epik High, Haru, Kang Gary, Kocowa, Sam Hammington, Tablo

Go Away With … Doug Clifford

July 9, 2020January 31, 2026 Jae-Ha Kim

“Woodstock was a one-time event where people were civil and caring under the worst of conditions,” says Doug Clifford, best known as Creedence Clearwater Revival’s drummer. “They made the best out of a bad situation and that doesn’t happen anymore.”

1 CommentGo Away With..., InterviewsCreedence Clearwater Revival, Doug Clifford, Hawaii

Go Away With … Laura Toggs of Hillsong Young & Free

July 2, 2020January 31, 2026 Jae-Ha Kim

Hillsong Young & Free’s Laura Toggs says, “Byron Bay in Australia is one of the most beautiful spots on earth. Stunning beaches, great food, places to shop and plenty to do.”

Leave a commentGo Away With..., Interviews“As I Am", “World Outside Your Window”, Australia, Hillsong Young & Free, Laura Toganivalu, Laura Toggs, Sydney

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