Author: Denise Coley
“What are the most popular Kdramas of all time?” Juyeon Oh For those of you who are very interested in Korean dramas, but can’t decide what to watch let me introduce you to a list of top 5 most popular Korean dramas of all time with a short summary of what they’re about. First drama I would like to introduce is called ‘Boys Over Flowers.’ This story starts off as the main character Jan Di, who is an ordinary girl whose family owns a dry cleaning store, which is located by the luxurious and very well known Shin Hwa High…
5 Life Lessons To Learn From Korean Dramas With the upward trend of Korean fever, otherwise known as K-fever, Korean songs and dramas have been spreading like fire. Even Korean cuisine has garnered its likes and is sprouting across almost every other street internationally. Gone are the times of Japanese dramas with Korean dramas becoming the IN thing. Those eye candies combined with beautiful scenery and the addictive nature of the storylines means a great audience base. Who knew that you could actually learn a thing or 2 from Korean drama amidst the lovey-dovey cast and addictive plot? Here are…
Travel to Korea in Kpop Style Are you a self-proclaimed fan of all things Korean? Be it, because of the country, the cuisine, the dazzling celebrities, wide array of skincare, flawless makeup, amazing scenery, pop music with great dance moves, Korea is sparking a huge spike in tourist visits. Being a tourist in a foreign country with just an address in hand, it’s easy to get lost while trying to hunt down the popular Korean drama filming locations or celebrity spotting café. Here, we share some popular locations to visit, with details and addresses, so you can easily execute your…
A New Shining Star Emerges J. Chung Most of you would recognize and know Lee Michelle from the audition program K-pop Star back in December 2011. She certainly is the kind of person who sticks to one’s memory a long time. Michelle took the stage away with her singing (Although some of the judges had to put in a few harsh words to criticize) when she sang Aretha Franklin’s ‘Chain of Fools’ for her first audition. She certainly had a different level of volume to her voice that made her stand out from a crowd, which is practically her…
GOT7 – Hot and Dedicated to Success – J Chung Got7 is a seven member boyband who made their debut officially on Mnet’s M! Countdown on 16th of January this year. Got7’s members are named JB (the leader, who appeared in Dream High 2) Mark, Jackson, Jr, Youngjae, BamBam and Yugeom. Unlike most other typical Korean boybands, three members of the band consist of guys who are not originally Korean. Mark is a twenty year old Taiwanese American from Los Angeles. Jackson is also, twenty years old from Hong Kong. BamBam is from Thailand, and he is 17. The rest…
Got7 ‘Girls Girls Girls’ lyrics and English translation Lyrics and music by Jin-Young Park JB)노력하지 않아도 왜 그런지 몰라 나만 보면 자지러져 놀라 내 Look 내 Style 내 Swagger E.T) I don’t even try and I don’t know why, but when they see me they go crazy My look, my style, my swagger Jr) Oh 아무것도 안해도 그냥 내가 좋아 쳐다보면 가볍게 다가가 그냥 Hey girl, How’re you doing? E.T) Oh even when I’m doing nothing, if I look and glance at them to casually say “Hey girl! How’re you doing?” (hey) All) Girls Girls Girls They love meJackson) 나는 왜 몸이 이러는 거니 (E.T)…
Interview with Lee Michelle J. Chung Tell us about you and your family while you were growing up. Because my mother was the head of the family, she was very strict and at times kind of stern. My siblings’ personalities were nearly all like that as well but when it was time to play, we had lots of humorous laughs and fun. The youngest of my older sisters played a mother’s role for me a lot particularly on my character building. How old were you when you started singing and when did you discover you had a…
Michelle Lee is a Korean female singer and music instructor from Paju, South Korea. After successfully auditioning for K-pop Star Season 1 in 2011, she eventually was signed to YG Entertainment as part of a new girl group called Su:Pearls. However, after two years of training, the group was suddenly disbanded before they could debut, and Lee’s contract was nullified.
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Bulgogi beef, a staple in Korean cuisine, is a dish that is made with thin slices of marinated beef. Bulgogi translates to fire meat in Korean since it is usually cooked on a grill.**
According to CNN, bulgogi was named one of the tastiest meals in the world in 2011.
While many great new K-Dramas exist, sometimes a nostalgia trip is in order to visit dramas forgotten over time. 2011-2012’s musical drama “What’s Up” was the ticket. With melodrama, music and relatable characters, the initial story captivated. Toward the end, abrupt shifts caused one to scream “what’s up!?” The drama follows several first-year musical students trying to find success. “What’s Up” feels like a Korean version of “Fame” with the individual subplots. Each student has to overcome hardship: Do-Sung (Big Bang’s Daesung) and Doo-Ri (Lim Ju-Eun) search for identities outside family secrets and expectations; Jae-Hun (Lim Ju-Hwan) wants to escape…
K-Pop Rookies January-June 2014: The Best and Most Notorious Debuts Joelle Halon The first half of 2014 started out with a bang with major releases from EXO, Infinite, Girls’ Generation, and 2ne1. Often lost in the shuffle are the potential next generation K-Pop stars. 2014 hasn’t had a shortage of rookies—43 officially debuted so far—generating a lot of buzz of who could be “the” next big group. Some groups appear to have what it takes, others not so much. Here is a ranking of some of the artists who have potential and some who need a little more work. The…
EXO-K’s Overdose has Highs, Lows Joelle Halon Since 2012, EXO has amazed the K-Pop world with their quick rise to stardom. Since then, fans have eaten up every release from “Mama” to “Growl” to “Miracles in December.” In May, EXO released their long-awaited second mini-album Overdose following a delay to mourn the lives lost during the Sewol Ferry tragedy. Even though it only has five songs, it is sure to please any EXOtic. EXO-K’s album lit the music charts on fire even before its release, ranking high on many music charts and winning many of the music shows once it…
Joelle Halon [dropcap size=big]K[/dropcap]-Pop’s diversity knows no bounds, which is why it’s such a great genre of which to be involved. While many focus on the mainstream music, there is a K-Music world many tend to ignore. The K-Indie scene is rich with strong vocals, meaningful songs, and artists that deserve recognition. Some K-Indie artists like Nell and Park Ji Yoon managed to transition to mainstream well, and other artists have potential to do so too! If you’re new to the K-Indie scene, here are five artists you should know to start you on your K-Indie journey! Neon Bunny Originally…
Korean women are known for their fresh, glowing, youthful skin. Looking at actresses in many K-Dramas like “You Who Came from the Stars,” women often look like they barely wear makeup due to their luminous skin. According to Linda Moerch, author of “The Price of Beauty in South Korea,” the better one’s complexion is, the more highly thought of that person is in society since clean, clear skin is a symbol of purity. Seoul and other big cities in Asia like Shanghai and Beijing have issues with pollution, too. A strict moisturizing routine helps protect skin from the harsh elements,…
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