Block B’s Zico Starts Military Duty On July 30
Zico’s the fifth Block B member to serve his country: Taeil, B-Bomb and U-Kwon have already enlisted. Jaehyo — the group’s first member to enlist — was discharged in December 2019.
Category: Reviews
2020’s Hottest K-Drama Actors
Park Seo-Joon, Hyun Bin, Lee Jae-Wook and Ahn Bo-Hyun really impressed viewers with their work in 2020!
“Abyss” (어비스)
The serial killer element of “Abyss” is intriguing and holds your interest, even though it’s clear from the get-go who the murderer is. There is an accomplice. While you won’t be 100 percent sure who that might be, your first guess is probably correct.
Living at Home at 30? It’s Not Weird…in Korea!
Sometimes even wealthy celebrities choose to remain at home with their parents for a variety of reasons, including being able to help them financially and having a comfortable place where they can live with people they love and trust. It can be a win-win situation.
Why “The Return of Superman” Makes Viewers Smile
Celebrity dads and their cute babies. What’s not to love about “The Return of Superman”?
Park Bo-Gum to Enlist in the Navy on August 31
Actor Park Bo-Gum, 27, will enlist in the Korean navy this August. But before he goes, he’s leaving fans with two films, a K-Drama and a new song. Did you know he was a singer, too?
How Korea’s “My Little Television” Became “Celebrity Show-Off” in the U.S.
“Celebrity Show-Off” is the latest U.S. series that’s based on a Korean variety show (“My Little Television).
K-Drama’s Most Iconic Dads
For Father’s Day, I’m highlighting three K-Dramas that deal with dads and the complicated relationships they have with their families: “Go Back Couple,” “Liver or Die” and “Brilliant Heritage.”
BTS Bring Intimacy and Seven Years of Hits to ‘Bang Bang Con’ Livestream
While the challenges of feeling up close and personal with a group that’s not even in the same city are obvious, one of BTS’ charms is their ability to make fans feel valued and seen.
You Can Find Baeksang Winners on KOCOWA
Though the crowd was sparse (due to social distance seating), the Baeksang Awards boasted plenty of star power. For the third year in a row, the hosts were Park Bo-Gum, Bae Suzy and Shin Dong-Yup.
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?!
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.