Author: Denise Coley
Lunch is a Korean singer who debuted on September 22, 2019 with the single Bad Bye (featuring Ovan). The song is available in both Korean and English. We would like to thank Lunch for providing us with this great interview and wish her all the best in her career. Thank you for offering your time for this interview with us. Please introduce yourself to our readers for them to learn more about you. I am called Lunch, and I am a singer based in South Korea. I made my debut with Bad Bye (Feat. OVAN) in 2019.…
Seaweed has recently become increasingly in-demand all over the world. The global seaweed snacks market size is forecasted to hit $3 billion by 2026, at a growth rate of 10.00% in the forecast period. The sea plant grows naturally along shorelines in most countries, but it has been traditionally most commonly produced and consumed in Japan, Korea and China for thousands of years. This seafood is known to be super healthy for many reasons. It is known to provide you with the best dietary source of iodine, bountiful amounts of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin K, Vitamin E, B…
With the rise of Korean culture in the form of entertainment media (such as K-Pop, K-Dramas, and even K-Movies), naturally the popularity of Korean artists is also rising. And along with this, we can look deeper into the images of these artists which is captured by professionals and ultimately viewed by us, the general public. Today we will be talking about the Top Photographers that capture images which build and create the Korean Stars that we all know. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but maybe it is also in the one who is holding the camera.…
There is a reason why the world seems to love this show. It is a classic! So many of my friends who have never touched a K-Drama have told me about their interest in Crash Landing On You. For those of us who have been trying for years to get people to join in the fun, Crash Landing on You is an excellent place to start! With an interesting plot, endearing characters, and a good mix of romance and adventure—this drama has something for everyone! Plot: South Korean businesswoman, Yoon Se-ri, accidentally parasails right into North Korea! She is met…
It has been agreed upon that spectators from outside of Japan will be excluded from the Tokyo Olympics, which is to be held in 4 months. This was announced at an online meeting held by the International Olympic Committee, the Japanese and Tokyo government, the International Paralympic Committee and organizers that due to the pandemic, such cautions have to be made. It is revealed that the majority of the Japanese public are against allowing people to enter the country at this time. 80 percent of the citizens who oppose the Olympics being held, are also against spectators from overseas…
Big Hit Entertainment, the company famous for housing BTS, has officially changed its name. On March 19, the company held a presentation from the Big Hit Labels YouTube channel and announced to the world that their new name is “HYBE.” This name is said to symbolize “connection, expansion and relationships.” From now onwards, HYBE will act as a “bigger vessel for Big Hit Entertainment.” Regarding this transition, the company’s founder and CEO Bang Si-hyuk stated, “What we think of as variation of music is that of the indefinite realm and I think the name Big Hit Entertainment cannot fully capture…
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay 100% lived up to the hype. In fact, it was better than I thought it was going to be! Dealing with deep topics such as mental health, identity, and forgiveness—this show is sure to not only pull at your heartstrings but make you reflect on how you view others and your motivation in life. Plot: This story surrounds Gang-Tae, a man employed in a psychiatric ward who also cares for his adult brother, Sang-Tae. He crosses paths with Mun-Yeong, a popular writer of children’s books who suffers from an anti-social personality disorder. All…
The pandemic, lockdowns, and the cancellation of live music events all over the world left many K-Pop fans searching for a viable fix until they could see their favorite k pop groups perform in person again. While many spent hours every day sifting through YouTube videos trying to find any viewable content which offered a glimpse of their faves, others turned to V-Live and found exactly what they were looking for right away. What Is V-Live? For those who don’t know what V-Live is, you are about to experience one of the best online platforms for K-Pop fans.…
Rosé has set new records for herself as a solo artist, without her fellow BLACKPINK members this time. The 24-year-old’s first solo album “R” sold a staggering 282,674 copies on the first day since the release of her album “R” on March 16. It received over 500,000 stock pre-orders. This easily surpassed IU’s record of “Love Poem” which sold 147,856 in its first week back in 2019. The single album also made its presence known on Spotify since its debut. Her title track “On The Ground” reached at No. 8 on Spotify’s daily Global Top 50 chart for March…
SM Entertainment confirmed that Baekhyun will be back with his third solo album “Bambi” on March 30. The EXO member’s new EP will include six songs with the title track “Bambi,” and will be available for streaming starting 6 p.m. on March 30. SM Entertainment stated that “Bambi” is a R&B track which very much showcases Baekhyun’s vocal sound and abilities. Details on the other five tracks of the album will additionally be released by the agency soon. Byun Baek-hyun is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He was born on May 6, 1992, and is best known mononymously…
Although BTS failed to win a Grammy this year, they managed to collect eight trophies from Japan Gold Disc Award – a major Japanese music awards show – setting a new record as a non-Japanese artist. On the 35th Japan Gold Disc Award aired on Monday, the band won eight categories. Best Artist (Asia), Album of the year (Asia), Best 3 Album (Asia, for BTS’s Map of the Soul: 7, and BTS’s Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~), Best Music Videos (Asia), and Song of the Year by download (Asia) as well as the new awards Best Song…
It’s been announced that “Minari” is up for six nominations for the Academy Awards – for best picture, best directing, best original screenplay, best actor for Steven Yeun, best score, and best supporting actress for South Korean veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung. Its six nominations are on par with “Parasite,” as it made history as the first non-English language film to win best picture in the 92-year history of the Academy Awards, last year. In the best direction category, Korean-American director Lee Isaac Chung will be competing with Thomas Vinterberg of “Another Round,” David Fincher of “Mank,” Chloe Zhao of…
We’re bringing you an interview from HMLT and KEI-LI. For those who may not be aware, HMLT (pronounced “Hamlet”) is an artist, producer and collaborator who has worked with various flourishing musical acts. KEI-LI is a singer, producer, animator and XR Game Designer. We would like to state a massive thanks for this awesome interview and wish the guys all the best in their careers. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. KEI-LI: I’m a singer-songwriter and producer as well, known to bust out the keytar/talkbox every now and then. I’m mostly influenced by the great hip hop…
Because This Is My First Life is a cute show with an interesting plot, funny moments, and heartwarming vibes. If you need a pick me up after having your heart ripped out from the drama you just binged, this show is perfect for you! Plot: Because This Is My First Life’s plot is upbeat and a much more romantic comedy than a heart-wrenching drama. It all starts with female writer Yoon Ji Ho, who is in her thirties without any real financial stability. She isn’t dating and has no hopes of independence any time soon. Needing to move out…
HMLT & KEI-LI dropped their third single – Peaches & Cream – from the album Drifters, on March 5th of this year. The music video for the single was directed by photographer/videographer Jason Li (@siego_pidgin). KEI-LI says (via his social media) that he wrote Peaches & Cream after HMLT (pronounced Hamlet) sent him the basic instrumentals – and this was over 2 years ago. Since then, the single went through numerous tweaks and changes in the process before being released into the world. He stated that he hopes the listeners will resonate with its vibe and feelings. HMLT and…
Over a week ago, songs from Kakao Entertainment (formerly Kakao M) artist were dropped from Spotify without warning. Now, music from the distributor will return to Spotify following a new agreement. On March 1, Kakao Entertainment’s music catalog was pulled from Spotify after the licensing agreement between the two companies expired, which came as a surprise to many K-Pop fans. At the time, a Spotify spokesperson stated that a new agreement between the companies was not reached despite “their best efforts.” “We have been working with Kakao Entertainment over the last year and a half to renew the global…
On March 9, 2021, Kim Himchan, formerly of K-Pop group B.A.P, opted to file an appeal following his sexual assault sentencing this past February, Insight revealed. Kim, 30, was sentenced to 10 months in prison and 40 hours of sexual violence treatment at the conclusion of the initial sexual assault case’s trial. At the conclusion of the trial February 24, the Seoul Central District Court ruled that the female accuser’s evidence and witness statements were credible enough for conviction. According to Insight, Kim’s lawyer’s filed appeal papers a day after the sentencing was handed down. Following Kim’s appeal, the…
Vicke Blanka is a globally-acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist. His music has been featured on various anime series, Japanese TV dramas and commercials. Vicke Blanka is also active as a radio DJ, a model and an esports streamer. We would like to express “a massive thank you” to Vickeblanka for giving us a great interview and insight into his life and music. Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. Hello, I am Vicke Blanka. We’ve read that you were musically influenced by Michael Jackson to start music, could you name other artists or musicians that inspired…
Japanese-American mixed-culture boyband INTERSECTION are exploding in popularity in Asia following a number of killer performances on Chinese variety show ‘CHUANG2021’, resulting in their music video ‘You’re the Reason’ surpassing 5 million views on YouTube. INTERSECTION already had a strong following in Japan, where they have been most active until now. Their popularity skyrocketed in 2019 when INTERSECTION member Mitchell Kazuma, a multitalented fashion model who has walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week, appeared on a reality show on AbemaTV called ‘Okami-chan ni wa Damasarenai’ (Don’t be Fooled by the Wolf). During one memorably romantic scene, Kazuma, who…
If you’re a fan of the Paula Hawkins’ 2015 novel The Girl on the Train and the 2016 film of the same name starring Emily Blunt, Netflix recently released the Hindi version of The Girl on the Train. As of March 4, 2021, the film has been one of the top-ten trending films in the United States. However, just because a movie is trending doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a stellar film. In fact, the latest version of The Girl on the Train is quite the opposite thanks to poor acting, snooze-worthy yet laughable scenes, and a questionable ending that…