“A woman’s life is endless work and suffering. There is suffering and then more suffering” this particular quote from the best-selling novel written by Min Jin Lee was what struck me the most as I’ve leaped through pages after pages of her multi-generational epic. Because amidst all the other engaging subplots in her book, everything will…
Born on June 22, 1987, Hallyu superstar Lee Min-ho started his acting journey in his second year of high school. During his senior year, he entered Starhaus Entertainment, underwent training, and auditioned for television roles. Lee Min-ho majored in Film & Art at Konkuk University. At present, his older sister Lee Yong-jung works with him…
Lee Min-ho (Pachinko) and Kong Hyo-jin (When the Camellia Blooms) are confirmed to star in the upcoming romantic-comedy series Ask the Stars (literal translation). The series will follow the story of an astronaut and a tourist who meet and fall in love at a space station. Lee Min-ho will take on the role of Gong Ryong, an…
Continue reading ➞ Lee Min-ho, Kong Hyo-jin cast in new romance drama
Halloween is just around the corner. Even though most of us will probably celebrate it via online parties, it’s not a reason to be lazy about your costume. Gone are the days that Halloween costumes should look horrifyingly scary. These days you just need to personate anyone you like. Most of the time it’s a…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: Iconic K-drama Styling You Can Wear as Halloween Costumes
Since October of 2020, news about Apple TV's adaptation of the best-selling novel Pachinko has been making rounds on the internet. Earlier confirmations were about the lead stars, Lee Min-ho (The King: Eternal Monarch) and Youn Yuh-jung (Minari). Pachinko, which is written by Min Jin Lee, revolves around the multi-generational saga of a Korean family…
Continue reading ➞ What you should know about AppleTV’s Pachinko adaptation
Science says a dimple is an anomaly in the cheek’s muscle that causes a dent when the individual smiles. An anomaly, that we can all agree, we all love especially if it’s on our favorite Korean actors' faces. The imperfection just somehow makes them more charming than they already are. And so, we list down…
Continue reading ➞ Dimpled Charmers: Korean Male Actors With Gorgeous Dimples
All hail to this series that should be treated as royalty among dramas this year! His Past The King: Eternal Monarch had a really solid premiere with its mysterious plot and interesting characters. The main plot was anchored on Lee Gon’s (Lee Min-ho) tragic past. It introduced us to the conflict right away which immediately…
Continue reading ➞ The King: Eternal Monarch | Series Review
One of the phrases that stuck with me after watching a Korean reality show is that hard work will never betray you. No matter how long and arduous the journey may be, hard work will always be your life line in reaching your dreams. Here are 10 Korean actors who persisted through difficulties and first…
During this time ten years ago, a K-drama couple made our hearts go dugun-dugun with their blossoming romance inside the beautiful Sanggojae. Even a decade after its premiere, we still remember some scenes from Personal Taste. It gave us, at that time, another cohabitation romance we never thought we needed. As it celebrates its tenth…
Continue reading ➞ Where Are They Now: The Cast of Personal Taste
At a time when the whole world is on quarantine, I can't help but think of one notorious K-drama trope that's been with us since the beginning. Whatever generation you may associate yourself with, you can always think of one specific drama that tackled this one - cohabitation. Whether it's forced or not, it's a…
Continue reading ➞ Love in Lockdown: Top Cohabitation K-dramas
K-drama muggles may find it weird that Koreans often compared their beloved actors/actresses’ faces to dogs, cats, and other animal faces. But if you think about it, the resemblance is there. Aside from the physical comparison, they also tend to associate celebrity traits and impressions with animals. Why Animal Faces? The curious cat in me…
A highly anticipated drama finally premiered. Is it really worth the hype? Drama Profile Title: The King: Eternal Monarch Main Cast: Lee Min-ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-hwan, Jung Eun-chae, and Lee Jung-jin Writer: Kim Eun-sook (previous series: Mr. Sunshine, Goblin, Descendants of the Sun, The Heirs) PD: Baek Sang-hoon (previous series: Love in the Moonlight;…
Continue reading ➞ First Impression: The King: Eternal Monarch
This post was originally posted in 2017 on our Facebook Page. I love oppas of all sizes and shapes, but there's just something about tall guys that makes them look extra sexy and attractive. Here's 10 of our handsome giant oppas who will surely make your knees weak. Ugggh, will you have a hard time…
Continue reading ➞ Handsome Giants: Top 10 Tall & Handsome Oppas
Unlike most of Korean dramas we watched, not every couple get their happily-ever-after. They might have been lovey-dovey at one point but they are now just “strangers with a familiar laugh.” So if you’re looking for a way to kill all the Valentine vibes around, you’re in the right place as I list down Korean…
Continue reading ➞ From Reel to Real to Kill: Korean Celebrities Who Used to Date
They say your hair is your crowning glory. Most of the time it is associated with women; their hairstyle can make or break their whole look. But I think it is also true for men. Just take a look at Korean actors we all fell in love in. They changed their hairstyle depending on the…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: How to style your hair like a K-drama male lead
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