The Big News of 2020 You Shouldn’t Miss
“E-news Exclusive” follows BTS to the Grammys, covers “Parasite” at the Oscars and also nabs the first interview with Ku Hye-Sun since her very public split from Ahn Jae-Hyun.
Author: Jae-Ha Kim
Monsta X: “All About Luv” album review
It’s no coincidence that the release date for Monsta X’s latest project “All About Luv” is on Valentine’s Day — title aside, all of its songs explore elements of relationships. But don’t call it a love album: for as many sweet nothings as the set contains, its most powerful tracks deal with breakups and deceit.
Go Away With … Tami Neilson
“From the age of 12, I was on tour all across North America in a 35-foot motor home with my family’s band The Neilsons,” says Tami Neilson, “I met and married a Kiwi and moved across the world to New Zealand 15 years ago. I am lucky enough to be a dual citizen of both countries.”
Why Do Critics Love Bong Joon-Ho and Dismiss BTS?
MTV News interviewed me for this piece on how differently “Parasite” director Bong Joon-Ho and BTS are viewed by critics.
BTS & the “Parasite” Connection!
BTS’ admiration of “Parasite” director Bong Joon-Ho is no secret. In their song “Spring Day,” they reference the filmmaker’s 2013 movie “Snowpiercer.” They’ve all praised “Parasite,” which V and Jungkook saw at a Busan theater prior to their fanmeet there.
Go Away With … J.J. Kelley and Kinga Philipps
Filmmaker J.J. Kelley and journalist Kinga Philipps have teamed up to put their expertise to use in “Lost in the Wild,” which airs Sundays at 11pm ET/PT on Travel Channel. The reality adventure series follows the two as they head into remote areas to investigate missing persons cases and try to help solve the mysteries.
“Humanimal,” The Other Side of The World
Set in 11 locations, including Botswana and Zimbabwe, “Humanimal” makes it clear that no matter how majestic the animals may appear, they are at our mercy.
Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say
Chris Pratt’s and Lisa Kudrow’s reactions are my favorites! 😂 They take such glee in reading the tweets, which were intended to mock them. Honestly, that’s how trolls should be addressed — with humor and a little appropriate pettiness.
“Extraordinary You” (어쩌다 발견한 하루)
The overall message of “Extraordinary You” is that we are all extraordinary in our own way. At first, Dan-Oh simply wanted to be the star of the series. But she grew to realize that what she really wanted was to have ownership of her life, rather than following others’ expectations of who she should be.
What Would it Be Like to Have Jung Hae-In as Your Travelmate?
Jung Hae-In is known for acting in popular K-Dramas such as “While You Were Sleeping,” “Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food,” “Blood,” and “One Spring Night. But he’s also a documentarian who produced and starred in the reality series, “Jung Hae-In’s Travel Log.”
Go Away With … Wengie
Once an accountant, Wengie is better known these days for her music, Whimsical By Wengie toy line for Target and her popular YouTube channel. Splitting her time between Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia, the beauty influencer recently was nominated for the 12th Annual Shorty Awards’ YouTuber of the Year.
Stream LIVE: 2020 “Idol Star Athletics Championships”
Happy 2020! It’s the new year and you know what that means in the world of idols, right? It’s time for the annual Idol Star Athletics Championships — New Year Special!
Go Away With … Luka Jones
“When I was younger, I spent a month living in Belgrade, Serbia,” says “Shrill” actor Luka Jones. “But all I can recall from that time are some curse words!”
Documentaries that Captivated the People’s Heart
“The Fiery Priest” actor Kim Nam-gil narrates the four-part wildlife documentary series, “Life of Samantha,” which follows a cheetah mom and her three cubs in the Maasai Mara National Reserve of Kenya in Africa.
“Handsome Tigers” Shoot & Score!
ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo is one of the stars of “Handsome Tigers,” a new basketball variety series. Are you watching? I am!
Go Away With … Scott Turow
“I have regarded myself unambiguously as a Chicagoan,” says “Presumed Innocent” author Scott Turow. “But we will spend more time in Naples than any other city. Sandy Stern, my main character, is an elderly lawyer. To me, there is a lot to love in Naples, but Stern despises all of Florida. He says that America’s elderly are like characters in a Shaw play who do not realize they are actually in hell.”
Inspirational K-Dramas
With the new decade already in full swing, it seemed like the perfect time to reflect on some K-Dramas that had inspirational messages: “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” “Fight for My Way,” “Extraordinary You,” “Doctor John” …
Why We Love Kim Hee-chul!
If anyone should be allowed to have a love life without being hated on, it’s Heechul. Now 36, he has been an integral part of the Korean entertainment industry for almost two decades. As a member of the beloved idol group Super Junior, Heechul and his bandmates helped introduce K-pop to international audiences.
Go Away With … Erinn Hayes
It’s only fitting that globetrotting actress Erinn Hayes stars in the new Netflix series, “Medical Police,” where she plays a doctor chasing down a life-threatening virus worldwide. The Emmy-nominated actress films most of the series in Croatia, which doubles for countries such as Italy and Brazil. This summer, Hayes will be seen in “Bill and Ted Face the Music,” where she portrays Keanu Reeves’ wife.
Happy 2020!
It’s the first day of the new decade and I want to approach every day — or as many days as possible — like Park Hyung-Sik’s character does in “Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon.”