All the K-Drama Moments You Didn’t Know Were Real
Pojangmacha? Piggyback rides? Students cleaning classrooms? Just what is going on in K-Dramas?!
Category: Korean Dramas
Actors Who Couldn’t Serve in the Military
Mandatory military duty is something every South Korean male knows is in his future. But some, including actors Kim Woo-Bin and Jo Jung-Suk, have received exemptions due to dire circumstances.
A Special Live Stream on KOCOWA YouTube to Celebrate the Class of 2020!
Graduates in 2020 are getting the short end of the stick, with very little pomp and circumstance. But BTS & Barack Obama are helping honor their achievements!
“Hospital Playlist” (슬기로운 의사생활): Season 1
The masterminds behind the superb “Reply” anthology produced another hit series with “Hospital Playlist,” centering around a quintet of long-time friends who are all doctors for the same prestigious hospital.
“Hi Bye, Mama!” (하이바이, 마마!)
“Hi Bye, Mama” is a testament to mothers, who will sacrifice their own happiness for the sake of their children. This was Kim Tae-Hee’s return to K-Dramas after giving birth to her own two daughters.
Congratulations, Lee Yeon-Hee!
Actress Lee Yeon-Hee will get married on June 2! Like her “Ghost” co-star So Ji-Sub, who quietly married reporter Jo Eun-Jung recently, Lee plans on having an intimate ceremony with only a few family members and friends in attendance.
We Will Wait for You, Yook Sung-Jae!
BtoB’s Yook Sung-Jae is serving his mandatory military duty in South Korea. Do you know which K-Dramas he is best known for?
Spring Love with KOCOWA!
A trio of Korean variety shows (“Love Me Actually,” “Don’t be Jealous,” “Love Naggers”) tackle the ins and outs of relationships.
“Extracurricular” (인간수업)
“Extracurricular” shows so much promise early on, before meandering into a series of violent vignettes that water down the plot.
“Hyena” (하이에나)
“Hyena” shows that being called the best doesn’t mean anything in the real world. The plot depicted South Korea’s insidious system of revering lineage as flawed (and stupid). And that referring to a human being as disposable — because they don’t hail from the proper background — depicts who exactly is the human garbage here.
Happy Mother’s Day to These K-Drama Mamas!
Happy Mother’s Day to some of our favorite actresses (Kim Tae-Hee, Lee Si-Young, Kang Hye-Jung, Jun Hi-Hyun, Lee Min-Jung) who are also real-life moms!
Are You Ready for IU’s Comeback? Feat. BTS’ SUGA
Are you ready for IU’s comeback? The singer-songwriter recently collaborated with BTS’ Suga. She also has a new film in the works, starring opposite Park Seo-Joon.
“Train to Busan” (부산행)
“Train to Busan” does a great job at depicting how people deal with death during unthinkable times. When your loved one is infected and your only option is to perish (as human beings) with them or kill them so that you (and others) can survive, what would you do?
Cha Eun-Woo is the Newest “Master in the House”!
Astro’s Cha Eun-Woo has joined the cast of “Master in the House.” Are you watching?
“When the Weather Is Fine” (날씨가 좋으면 찾아가겠어요)
Park Min-Young and Seo Kang-Joon are both skilled actors, whose expressions convey the complicated emotions their characters have. Neither had an easy life and they are almost fearful of expecting — or even wanting — more than what they have.
“Running Man” Celebrates 500 Episodes! —
“Running Man,” which has been on air for almost 10 years, celebrated its 500th episode on April 26.
“Don’t be Jealous” of Hyerim and Shin Min-Chul!
Hyerim — formerly of the Wonder Girls — introduced her boyfriend of seven years to her fans. Shin Min-Chul isn’t an idol or actor. Rather, he’s a taekwondo champion.
Feel Better, So-Min!
Do you remember Jeon So-Min’s first appearances on “Running Man”? It wasn’t as a full-time cast member, but as a guest.
BTS’ Tour is Postponed But We Have Bang Bang Con
Bang Bang Con is happening in a few days. But if you NEED to watch more BTS before then, here are some options.
So Ji-Sub is a Married Man!
Congratulations to actor So Ji-Sub and reporter Jo Eun-Jung on their marriage. Fighting!