News bites: January 31, 2024
Advertisements News bites: January 31, 2024 by tccolb It’s been 20 years since MBC’s hit sageuk Dae Jang Geum had us glued to the screen and this time a sequel seems to be officially in the works, with Lee Young-ae (Maestra – Strings of Truth) returning to reprise her iconic role as Jang-geum. Currently called […]
Netizens Shocked At Side-By-Side Comparison Of “Heirs” And “Doctor Slump”
Advertisements JTBC‘s new K-Drama Doctor Slump, starring ZE:A‘s Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye, premiered over the weekend. Once rivals in school, two brilliant doctors reunite by chance — each facing life’s worst slump and unexpectedly finding solace in each other. — Netflix “Doctor Slump” poster Some viewers might not know that this isn’t Hyung […]
Watch out for bunnies in Branding in Seongsu
Advertisements Watch out for bunnies in Branding in Seongsu by tccolb As we head into the month of St. Valentine’s, LG’s U+ Mobile TV came out with more promos for the upcoming office romance Branding in Seongsu. But because we can’t just have nice things, it looks like a rogue Easter Bunny has a vendetta […]
Kim Nam-joo copes with grief in hopes of a Wonderful World
Advertisements Kim Nam-joo copes with grief in hopes of a Wonderful World by solstices Script reading stills are out for MBC’s upcoming thriller Wonderful World, featuring its four leads. Billed as a “human mystery drama,” its story centers around coping with grief and healing from loss.Making her comeback after six years, Kim Nam-joo (Misty) stars […]
Are Pre-Release Singles A Good Promotional Strategy In K-Pop?
Advertisements Dropping a pre-release single before the main album has become a common strategy for many companies in the K-Pop industry — especially among 4th generation artists. Music labels across the globe have used this tactic to build excitement for an artist’s album release. But is this approach as effective as many think in the […]
Chungha Opens Up About Her Decision To Study Korean History, Revealing Her Honorable Lineage
Advertisements A few months ago, singer Chungha appeared on a variety program and revealed that she had spent her year-long break from the spotlight last year studying and attaining a first-degree certification in the Korean History Proficiency Test. In a recent interview, she revealed the intriguing reason behind her decision to pursue that path. Your […]
Korean Netizens React To TXT Yeonjun’s Viral “Guilty” Cover
Advertisements In a stunning display of talent, TXT‘s Yeonjun captivated audiences with a surprise cover of SHINee Taemin‘s “Guilty” during the 38th Golden Disc Awards. This performance quickly went viral, garnering immense attention from fans and netizens alike and catapulting Yeonjun into the spotlight. Yeonjun — member of the popular K-Pop group TXT — known for […]
Lee Jia serves as Queen of Divorce in new teaser
Advertisements Lee Jia serves as Queen of Divorce in new teaser by tccolb The first teaser has arrived for JTBC’s upcoming Queen of Divorce, where our dressed-to-impress Lee Jia (Pandora: Beneath the Paradise) makes her grand entrance with Kang Ki-young (The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch), here to solve the nation’s marital woes.Having faced the […]
Why Jessica Jung Had An “Easier” Trainee Life Than Most K-Pop Idols
Advertisements K-Pop idols have often discussed the hardships they’ve faced during their trainee years, with many describing them as some of the most challenging years of their lives. From watching friends get cut before their debut to sleeping only 2-3 hours between training and school, to restrictive diets and harsh sets of rules to follow, […]