Thanksgiving and K-dramas? Why not?!
Happy Thanksgiving! But this year, how about watching some K-dramas along with football? Anyone?!
Category: Reviews
BTS’ Global Press Conference for “BE (Deluxe Edition)”
By refusing to allow naysayers to define who they are or who they should be, BTS have remained true to themselves. And with their latest collection of songs, they are encouraging their fans to also just … BE.
Will K-pop’s BTS or Blackpink get Grammy nominations finally? Boys’ single, Dynamite, and girls’ debut album ought to help
The South China Morning Post recently interviewed me to chat about BTS and the upcoming Grammy nominations: “If BTS aren’t nominated this time, it’s not because of their lack of talent,” said Jae-Ha Kim. “All it will mean is that the Grammys are as clueless as they were in 1989, when they handed the trophy for best hard rock/metal performance to Jethro Tull, rather than Metallica.”
A.C.E Talks Exclusively to KOCOWA about K-dramas!
“(Starring in ‘Twenty-Twenty” was) a very precious and unforgettable memory,” said A.C.E’s Chan. “The role of Sohn Bo-hyun was the best fit for me and the personality was the same as myself in real life. I enjoyed every second of the shooting. I am also very happy that I could play this role with great actors, actresses and staff.”
“Record of Youth” (청춘기록)
“Record of Youth” is Park Bo-Gum’s swan song before he enlisted to serve his mandatory military duty in South Korea. While it’s meant to be a traditional love story, the friendship between the three male leads and the woman Park loves was the real draw.
Jessi Ho’s Journey to Superstardom
In a different world, Jessi may have been a part of Girls’ Generation. However, the New York-born rapper wanted a different kind of career. But like many Korean American entertainers, she had to leave the U.S. to pursue it.
K-Drama Culture: Fact or Fiction?
Are coffee sticks really popular in Korea? Are engagement rings really that modest? And why do convicts leaving prison eat tofu? I’m here to answer all those K-Drama questions and more…
“Life” (라이프)
A team of doctors struggle against a conglomeration that is set on privatizing their hospital to optimize profit. As Lee Dong-Wook’s character points out, the chaebol in charge wants to turn the hospital into something that only the wealthy can afford.
K-celebrities Send Coffee & Food Trucks to Show Appreciation
Did you know that it has become customary for Korean celebrities to send each other coffee (or food) trucks to celebrate a friend or colleague’s new project?
“Seoul Searching”
Once “Seoul Searching” gets past the caricatures, the story delves into the deeper meaning of what it means to be Korean in societies that view you as a perpetual foreigner. Though the film concentrates on Korean Americans, two of the more memorable characters are Korean teens raised in Germany (Klaus, played by Teo Yoo) and Mexico (Esteban Ahn’s Sergio).
“Stranger” (비밀의 숲): Season 2
There’s so much lying going on in the second season of “Stranger” that it’s difficult to figure out who’s truth is real. There are so many players convinced that their own criminal acts are for the betterment (cough cough) of Korea’s economy and future that they should be given a pass on their own wrongdoings.
“Flower of Evil” (악의 꽃)
The chemistry between Lee Joon-Gi and Moon Chae-Won is strong in “Flower of Evil.” Viewers never doubt their love for each other. One of the most telling signs of their relationship is that even during times when she isn’t sure who he really is, she never stops referring to him as 자기야 / jagiya, which literally means that he is hers.
Did You Know These K-Drama Actors Can Sing, Too?
Kim Soo-Hyun, Ji Chang-Wook and Lee Joon-Gi are all accomplished actors. Did you know they can also sing?
“Idol Star Athletic Championships” Gets an Entire Revamp!
To accommodate the coronavirus pandemic, the “Idol Star Athletics Championships” is offering a different format: a dog agility contest and eSports. Both competitions will be held outside.
Latest News: Ji Chang-Wook & Kim Ji-Won’s New K-Drama, BTS at the United Nations & More
BTS speak at the United Nations (again!); Shin Min-A talks about female empowerment; and Ji Chang-Wook and Kim Ji-Won will co-star in a new K-Drama!
The Cast of “Coffee Prince” Reunite After Years Apart!
It has been 13 years since “Coffee Prince” premiered, making a star out of Gong Yoo. Here’s a look at what the lead stars have been up to, as well as a memoriam for an actor who died much too young.
“Stranger” (비밀의 숲): Season 1
Cho Seung-Woo and Bae Doona are superb portraying a taciturn prosecutor and an intuitive police detective, respectively. He is aloof and shows no emotions. She is thorough and unafraid to go against her superiors’ orders to ferret out the truth.
Meet the Actors From K-drama Favorite, “Once Again”!
Big-name stars are always a bonus when you want to attract viewers. But “Once Again” proved that an intriguing storyline can compensate for household names.
K-drama Food Etiquette: Fact or Fiction? What Do You Know?
Korean food culture as depicted in K-Dramas is based on real life. But how much of it is spot on?
K-Pop Idols Who Can Proudly Be Called Actors
Im Si-Wan, Park Hyung-Sik, Krystal Jung … Who’s your favorite idol turned actor?