As Korean dramas gain more and more global popularity, it's no surprise that the female leads who grace our screens have become beloved icons in their own right. With their captivating personalities and exceptional performances, these women have won over audiences all around the world. As we celebrate Women's Month, it's important to recognize and…
Continue reading ➞ Breaking Barriers: Female K-drama Leads Who Defied Expectations
Sometimes the most romantic OTPs can be found in K-dramas you didn’t expect at all – a.k.a. non-romance series. These characters weren’t even tagged as a “couple” and the series' focus isn’t even their relationship. But for some reason, romantic sparks fly all around them whenever they are in one frame. And even if some…
In every K-drama, we watch different characters traverse their daily lives, go on adventures, solve crimes, fight ghosts or monsters, and fall in love. The most likely place all of these happen is the characters’ workplace. K-dramas are really good at creating a fictional workplace that has an atmosphere perfect for the series’ chosen genre.…
Continue reading ➞ K-drama Workplaces We Want to Get Hired At
K-drama characters don’t dress up for the mere act of dressing up. The way they look and their choices of clothes reflect their personality. A way of expressing their individuality without being too loud about it; just letting their look speak for themselves. Jeon Yeo-been, who flawlessly can jump from one role to another, can…
Continue reading ➞ K-Lookbook: Jeon Yeo-been (Be Melodramatic/Vincenzo)
With her recent hit Vincenzo, Jeon Yeo-been has been making waves in the international scene. Born in 1989, she is a graduate of Broadcast Entertainment at Dongduk Women's University. Her humble beginnings in her acting journey is famous among fans as she was personally contacted by actress-director Moon So-ri to appear in her movie The…
We are still in the second quarter of 2021, but so far, it's been a generous year for K-drama fans. Maybe drama genies are in a good mood these days that's why they have been gifting us quality dramas that make our quarantine lives much more bearable. Another addition to 2021's streak of ~best~ dramas…
With the recent success of his comeback drama Vincenzo, Song Joong-ki has been making our hearts race once again. But this global star is not just all about looks and talent. He excelled in high school and even gained admission to Sungkyunkwan University. He was then scouted on the subway while staying in Seoul for his…
A decade or so ago, female K-drama characters are usually described as friendly, lovely, and bubbly. While those with bolder personalities are called spunky and sassy. But they are never described as strong. It was as if the word ‘strong’ is reserved for male leads alone. Yes, we do have what we call the Strong…
Continue reading ➞ The Curious Ahjumma: Strong Female Characters
Ok Taecyeon first stole our hearts as the rapper of the beastly-dols, 2PM, back in 2008. He stood out among the flower-boy-filled idol industry with his strapping physique. He was ‘sangnamja’ through and through. But after debuting as an actor in 2010, Taecyeon proved that he has more to offer. Since then, he has been…
Song Joong-ki (Arthdal Chronicles), Jeon Yeo-been (Be Melodramatic), and 2PM’s Ok Taecyeon (The Game Towards Zero) are all confirmed to lead the upcoming tvN dark comedy “Vincenzo” (working title). Song Joong-ki plays the titular role as the cold-blooded lawyer Vincenzo Cassano, a Korean who got adopted in Italy and grew up to become an advisor…
Continue reading ➞ Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-been, Taecyeon cast in new tvN drama
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