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Jae-Ha Kim

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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.”

Go 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.”

Go 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.

Korean 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.”

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

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