Journalist, Author & Syndicated Columnist
“Parasite” has already made history for South Korea as the country’s first film to win a Best Picture Academy Award. There are some moments I can’t wrap my head around though, and one of them was the inclusion of Illinois State into the dialogue.
As much as any of us may admire idols and actors and actresses, what they do in their private lives has no bearing on any of us. Fans having a harmless crush is one thing. But expecting them to not do things the rest of us do is unequivocally unfair.
A couple months after the series finale aired, I still find myself missing the characters in the superb K-Drama, “Crash Landing on You.”
“Let’s Eat” offers some of the best mouth-watering food scenes I’ve ever seen in any series. But is there more?
Zico appears on “Running Man” to do the “Any Song” challenge with our favorite Song…Song Ji-Hyo!
What “My Holo Love” gets across is that people are lonely and long for human companionship.
“Itaewon Class” is one of those rare K-Dramas where I disliked both female leads for different reasons. But it just goes to show that a good series doesn’t need a loveline to hold the viewer’s interest.
The Korean adaptation of “Suits” is an exciting series that shows off Park Hyung-Sik’s acting range and beautifully expressive face.
Kang Daniel’s ready for his comeback with his mini album “CYAN” and a guest appearance on “Running Man”!
It’ll be a while before Choi Woo-Shik’s “Past Lives” hits the movie theatres. In the meantime, let’s get to know the “Parasite” actor a little better.
Jung Hae-In’s adventures in New York are delightful to watch. Here’s hoping he does another season. I know his international fans would love to travel with him vicariously to explore South Korea next.
Like many of the characters in this series, Gwang-ho is a bit of an idiot. Instead of quietly sneaking up to nab the various culprits, he constantly yells out his plans to catch the 새끼/saekki (or son of a bitch), giving the aforementioned 새끼 plenty of time to escape.
Before tucking into the new episodes of “Kingdom: Season 2,” let’s take a look at the roles that got Ju Ji-hoon and his co-stars to this point in their careers.
BTS’ Kim Tae-hyung wrote, produced and sang “Sweet Night” for the “Itaewon Class” soundtrack.
In honor of International Women’s Day, I wanted to give a shout out to the amazing actresses in Bong Joon-Ho’s film “Parasite.”
In an attempt to remain anonymous, Gong Yoo donated money to help fight coronavirus under his real name of Gong Ji-cheol. The star of the film “Train To Busan” was among a slew of Korean celebrities (including Suga from BTS) who gave money to help medical workers and those afflicted by the disease.
There have been some really great K-Dramas that had baseball arcs in their storyline. Yoo Yeon-seok had the second male lead role in “Reply 1994,” where he played a baseball player. And Jung Hae-in played a college baseball player who was so handsome that Gong Yoo’s character was jealous of him in “Goblin.”
“BTS at this point is much more than a pop band,” songwriter Ellis Miah said. “They are a force of nature. Their energy brings smiles and excitement everywhere they go. To be involved in writing a song with them is a huge honor.”
“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.
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.