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?
Category: Reviews
“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?
“Misaeng” (미생)
What “Misaeng” does so very well is that it depicts how difficult life can be when everything is stacked against you, and you begin to believe that you don’t deserve more than the scraps people are willing to throw at you.
“Save Me” (구해줘)
“Save Me” depicts how a cult ensnares members to join them. Are these people stupid? No. But they do want to believe in something so badly that they are wiling to overlook all the signs that something is amiss.
5 K-Drama Actors Who’ve Risen from the Supporting Role to Leading Man
Almost all K-Drama actors start out as second leads. But some find themselves elevated to leading man roles. Here’re five of our favorites.
Check Out the Newest Way to Live Stream: KOCOWA Picks!
“Running Man” fans unite! Who’s in for a classic episode watch party this Sunday?
“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” (사이코지만)
“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” is an unconventional love story that also focuses beautifully on mental health. It depicts how the aftermath of abuse and abandonment affects the psyche, but reaffirms that no one is a lost cause — and that seeking help is self love.
10 of Our Favorite K-Drama Love Stories
“My Love From Another Star,” “Coffee Prince,” “It’s OK, That’s Love” … those are just three great Korean love stories. What are some of your faves?
“Prison Playbook” (슬기로운 감빵생활)
“Prison Playbook” is a dramedy I never wanted to watch. But I’m so glad I did, because it handled social injustice in a way that was palatable to digest, while offering a satisfying ending.
Different Names, Same Stars: Korean Actors Who Use Stage Names
Do you know who Park Yong-Gyu is? How about Kim Tae-Pyung? These are the birth names of some of South Korea’s most famous actors.