Author: Denise Coley
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MGM Worldwide Television Group is to partner with one of South Korea’s top entertainment companies, SM Entertainment, to launch a competition show to recruit American males to produce a K-pop group – based in the U.S. The talent competition will be open to males between the ages of 13 and 25. The selected contestants will be flown to Seoul train at the SM Entertainment campus, where they will be judged and mentored by SM’s founder Lee Soo-Man and the NCT members. SM Entertainment founded in 1995, is one of K-pop’s top 3 of the most successful entertainment agencies/labels, having…
The Multi-Platinum Artist Delivers Soulful Second & Third Singles From New Project WATCH THE MANDARIN VERSION FOR “BLUE” WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “VEGAS” LISTEN TO THE MANDARIN VERSION FOR “BLUE” LISTEN TO “VEGAS” Global Asian pop superstar, Amber Liu, released two new singles “blue” and “vegas” today with accompanying music videos through all digital streaming platforms via EMPIRE. Joining Amber Liu in the Mandarin-language version features popular rapper MaSiWei of Chinese hip-hop group Higher Brothers. The tracks are the second and third off Liu’s upcoming album and follow the simultaneous music video releases of hit single “neon”, which…
South Korean veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung is now the first Korean to win an Oscar in an acting category at the 93rd Academy Awards, for a supporting role in playing an eccentric grandmother in the hit movie “Minari” this Monday. The film was written and directed by Korean American Lee Isaac Chung, loosely based on his childhood past. The family film features the relationship between Soon-ja (played by Youn Yu-jung) and her grandson David (played by Alan Kim) in a farm in Arkansas. Since its premiere, “Minari” attained top star reviews and Youn’s acting drew a vast amount of…
BTS is known for their honest lyricism, hauntingly beautiful melodies, and on-fire tracks. BE is an album that shows a different side to the group. This album was meant to be reflective of the time in which it was written, mid-pandemic 2020. These songs are personal, heartfelt, and journal-entry-esc. Here’s how they rank. Life Goes On: 7/10 “Life Goes On” is a chill song that fits in perfectly with the 2020 vibes. Each of the members had a chance to shine in this encouraging ballad. At first, when the single dropped, I was a bit surprised. This sound…
Plot: Something in the Rain is about a woman in her mid-30s, Jin-ah, who lives with her parents and manages a coffee franchise. She has a terrible boyfriend, who is both boring and abusive. She comes in contact with her best friend’s little brother, Jun-hi, who is now in his 20s. They end up working in the same building and forming a close friendship, which buds into a relationship. This is an against-the-odds love story, with their age difference and the fact they knew each other through childhood. How will they tell their friends and family? This premise was one…
K-Pop’s next generation stars, D1CE, are coming through on May 1st to meet their beloved fans in D1CE2nd ONLINE FANMEETING [Dear. MyDon1y]. The online fanmeeting will take place on the MyMusicTaste platform, greeting fans from all over the world. After honing their skills on several survival reality TV programs, the five members have displayed their outstanding talent as a group and as individuals with covers and original songs. Every release leaves fans in awe of the talent and stage presence from the group. Each member of D1CE has left an impression on fan seven prior to debut with their…
Japanese-Chinese boys’ collective WARPs UP released their new single ‘Pleasure’ on global download and streaming services today (April 23), along with new mini-album ‘Prep.20/21SS -Chapter RLSM-’. Up until now, these releases had been limited to China only, so this marks the first opportunity for fans to hear these long-awaited songs on music services around the world. https://warpsup.lnk.to/Pleasure The single ‘Pleasure’ is the opening theme song to the popular TV anime series ‘Fruits Basket’, whose latest season ‘The Final’ began broadcasting in April. This is the first ballad from WARPs UP, and carries the inspiring message that no matter our fate…
Korean space western film, “Space Sweepers (Korean: 승리호),” drew over 26 million household viewers during the first month of its worldwide release (From Feb. 5) via Netflix. “Space Sweepers” which stars Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri and Yoo Hae-jin, dominated the streaming service’s daily top 10 rankings in 80 countries since its premiere. The film is the first Korean sci-fi movie that is set in space in the year of 2092. It follows a crew of a junk-collecting spaceship who collect to make profit from selling debris. But they suddenly find themselves stuck in a risky situation when a humanoid…
Kpop artist and SHINee’s member, Taemin (27), recently announced the date of his military enlistment during a V Live Broadcast, titled “Thank you for 13 years.” Taemin announced to his fans that he will be enlisting on May 31st, but will be hosting a solo live concert prior, to express his thanks to his fans. He is the last remaining member of the band, SHINee, to complete his military service. In South Korea, it is mandatory for all able-bodied males to serve in the military from the age of over 18 for around 20 months – unless he is…
MacDonald’s has announced its plans to collaborate with K-pop megastars – BTS. BTS fans around the world will soon be able to grab their McDonald’s orders in almost 50 different countries. This will be the first time that MacDonald’s will provide a celebrity’s favorite order in more than one market. The “BTS Meal” will launch on May 26 in America, Canada and Brazil and soon after in nearly six continents and consists of the “superstar band’s signature order”, with 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium World Famous fries and a Coke. There will also be a debut of two dipping sauces…
An interesting feature that you will find in many historical, and some current, homes in Korea is a heated flooring system. The Korean hot water flooring, or Ondol (Hangul: 온돌), is a type of underfloor heating system that uses circulating smoke (previously) or currently water to transfer heat. Experts say that it ondol was already used in dwellings during the Neolithic Age around 7000 years ago. The first recorded use of ondol was from the Goryeo Dynasty in the 13th century. Ondol became prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty in 15th and 16th century. In historical Korean homes, gorae is…
Start-Up is one of the few dramas I’ve seen some of my friends buy merchandise for and now I totally understand why. This drama was such a blast to watch! There are very few downer moments in this show, despite some heavier themes. I highly recommend this after a more weepy K-Drama or if you need some extra sunshine in your life! Warning: Spoilers Ahead. Plot: This show centers around Dal-mi, a young entrepreneur who wants to walk in her late father’s footsteps. As a child, she wrote letters to a boy named Nam Do-San. Turns out, they…
K-pop heartthrob singer Kim Hyun Joong is coming back to the big stage with a concert series spanning seven shows, [2021 KIM HYUN JOONG Monthly Concert ‘Prism Time’] starting in May. The first online concert will be held on May 1 at7pm, with the theme of RED. Along with the release of his second full length Korean album last October, Kim Hyun Joong connected with his fans from all over the world through his first online concert [2020 KIM HYUNJOONG From The Distance Concert]. Despite the barriers that COVID-19 brought, his online concert last year made it possible for…
K-Pop Board Game Launches with 20% Discount and Exclusive Cards KPOP: Becoming an Idol has launched on Kickstarter! The Kickstarter page is live (Link Here) and backers are already putting their orders in for the highly anticipated board game. 2 promotions have been announced that will run through the end of the Kickstarter on May 6th: All copies of KPOP: Becoming an Idol are discounted until the end of the campaign on May 6th. Single copies are 20% off, while any backer purchasing the “Me and a Friend Pack” with two copies will receive 25% off the retail purchase price.…
The Augusta National golf tournament wrapped up April 11, 2021 with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama taking home the green jacket. Matsuyama finished 10 under par during the tournament, scoring Japan’s first ever Master’s win. The 29-year-old golfer is a popular figure in his native Japan; so much so, he even had to hide that he has a wife and a child, although Matsuyama would say it’s because no one asked. Outside of Japan and golf circles, Matsuyama is a relative unknown. However, he already has a winning pedigree since entering the professional golf circuit in 2013. Since turning pro, he’s…
Megan Lee is a Korean-American singer-songwriter, actress, and YouTuber. She was a member of XO-IQ of the Nickelodeon series Make It Pop, and has also written for K-pop artists like EXO’s Baekhyun and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon. In May 2019, Megan released her debut extended play, I Am. We’d like to express a massive thanks to Megan for taking the time out for an interview with us. We wish her all the best and success. Hello! Thank you for your time. Please introduce yourself to our readers. Hi! I’m Megan Lee. I’m an Actor/Singer-Songwriter. How were you initially…
When you are in love, people say that it does not matter what you do with your loved ones, because everything and every moment becomes special. Today we will be learning about places around South Korea that may make that experience even more meaningful and enjoyable. We will be talking about and looking into different places around the country. And all these places will have their own appeal in making your dates extraordinary. When you need that cherry on top when you spend time with your special someone, try to check out these Top Dating Spots in Korea ranging…
UP10TION member, solo artist, and actor Lee Jin-hyuk has released his 3rd mini album, [SCENE26]. The record contains 7 tracks 5K, Silence, Asteroid, HATI-HATI, Be half-awake, Wave, and Coup d’État – Lee Jin-hyuk having participated as a composer and lyricist in 5 of the songs. We would like to thank Lee Jin-hyuk for this great interview and wish him all the best in all his ventures! Hello, would you like to introduce yourself to our readers? Hello! This is Lee Jin-hyuk the baby sun!! Tell us about your album that is about to be released soon. The…