Journalist, Author & Syndicated Columnist
As the year winds down and we get ready to welcome 2022 in less than two weeks, it’s time to give ourselves the gift of relaxation. If you’re lucky enough to get a few days off from work, why not snuggle under your blanket and treat yourself to a K-drama or two (or more!)?
2PM’s Chansung is getting married and expecting a baby with his long-time fiancée! Let’s catch up with the idol actor and his bandmates.
You asked for more ajeossi actors and we’re here to deliver. Who do you think made it onto this list of six top actors of a certain age?
Aigoo or aegyo? Sunbae or hoobae? Is there anything more frustrating than watching a K-drama and not understanding what’s going on, even when you have the subtitles turned on?!
Even if you’ve only watched a few K-dramas, you’ve probably noticed the preponderance of product placements in many of your favorite series. Do they bother you? Or are they just part of the K-drama fun?
There’s something to be said about the classic K-drama format with the second lead syndrome, the white truck of death, the over-the-top chaebols and, most importantly, the one-and-done season that ends after 16 to 20 episodes.
Being an ajeossi isn’t a pejorative. As Gong Yoo, Hyun Bin and Lee Jung Jae have proven, there is beauty to being successful and in demand in your late 30s and beyond. More power to these fine gentlemen.
Lee Min Ho will next be seen in “Pachinko.” Given his recent visit to Los Angeles, we think it’s time to revisit “The Heirs,” which was partially filmed in Huntington Beach, California.
Are you watching “Young Lady and Gentleman” yet? If not, you’re missing out on charismatic stars, girl power, adorable child actors and true love.
How much do you know about Team Dimples (aka Shin Min A and Kim Seon Ho)?!
Can’t get enough of the “Squid Game” stars? Then you’ll be happy to know that Ho Yeon (who played No. 067), Anupam Tripathi (No. 199) and Oh Young Su (No. 001) are set to appear on three Korean variety series!
Get to know “Squid Game” stars Jung Ho Yeon (who played North Korean defector Sae Byeok) and Wi Ha Joon (who portrayed the police officer Jun Ho).
Want to see more K-dramas that share some of the elements that made “Squid Game” so engaging? KOCOWA has some suggestions for you!
The popular actor Park Seo Jun is making his Marvel debut as one of the cast members of “The Marvels,” currently filming in England!
If you’re not watching “The Veil” yet, you should! Why? The plot, the cast, and the blockbuster feel (thanks to a whopping $13 million budget!) are just some of the reasons.
“The Veil” is one of most highly-anticipated K-dramas of the year. Meet the charismatic stars, Namkoong Min and Park Ha Sun.
Would you take a romantic vacation with an Ex if the trip was all-expenses paid? That’s part of the plot in “Check Out The Event,” a new four-episode K-drama about a woman who’s dumped by her musician boyfriend.
“Come and Hug Me” star Jang Ki Yong announced that he will enlist on Monday, August 23. The popular actor is leaving while enjoying great success as an actor. See you in 18 months, Ki Yong. Fighting!
Are you watching PSY and JYP’s new series, “Loud”? At the end of this competitive series, two new K-pop boy groups will be formed!
