News bites: April 22, 2024
News bites: April 22, 2024 by tccolb Excuse me while I hold my breath for tvN’s The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, rapt under the spell of Wie Ha-joon (Gyeongseong Creature) in the latest posters – not that Jung Ryeo-won (May It Please the Court) isn’t bringing the pretty herself. With the premiere now just a […]
Disney+ unveils their 2024 K-content lineup
Disney+ unveils their 2024 K-content lineup by tccolb Taking a leaf from the Netflix promo guidebook, a new video announcement has come out on Disney+, allowing us a sneak preview into the year’s lineup. It’s actually exciting to see early footage and stills, as many of these shows seem to go behind an iron curtain […]
BTS’s Jungkook Gets “Impatient” With Kid Laroi On TikTok For The Most Unexpected Reason
BTS‘s Jungkook recently showcased his friendship with Kid Laroi on TikTok, and the way he did it will make you LOL. BTS’s Jungkook | @bts_bighit/Twitter Earlier in the month, Jungkook collaborated with Kid Laroi and Central Cee on the song “TOO MUCH.” Your browser does not support video. Your browser does not support video. Since […]
12 Facts And Observations Unique To Korea, Explained
1. Why did Koreans have two different age systems? Your browser does not support video. “How old are you?”. No question raises a woman’s hackles quite like this one does. In many cultures, it is considered impolite to ask someone’s age, but age is one of the first things native Koreans will want to know […]
Hiring Handsome Employees Is A Marketing Strategy — According To Celebrity Entrepreneur Hong Seok Cheon
Celebrity entrepreneur Hong Seok Cheon is a forerunner in more ways than one: he was one of the first Korean celebrities to come out as gay in 2000 and one of the first restaurant owners to have an open rooftop. Hong Seok Cheon | @tonyhong1004/Instagram Hong Seok Cheon is known for owning multiple restaurants in Itaewon, […]
Choi Yena Reveals How Close The Former Members Of IZ*ONE Stayed After Their Disbandment
IZ*ONE was one of the most successful K-Pop girl groups while they were active despite only being around for about three years. Their popularity helped WIZ*ONEs, IZ*ONE’s official fandom, raise over ₩1.00 billion KRW (about $789,000 USD) in an initiative called “Parallel Universe” to prevent the members from separating, but the group still disbanded on April 21, 2021. […]
Lee Seon-kyun masterminds a stock market heist in Payback
Lee Seon-kyun masterminds a stock market heist in Payback by Jenzy Strap in boys, it’s revenge o’clock in the upcoming SBS thriller Payback. Starring Lee Seon-kyun (Dr. Brain) and Moon Chae-won (Flower of Evil), the new teaser gives us an action-packed glimpse into what we can expect: cartel bosses, vigilante justice, and lots satisfying beatdowns.Lee […]
BTS’s V Revealed He Wants At Least Three Or More Children…And He’ll Probably Be A Great Dad Too
Let’s take it back seven years and take a look at BTS V’s profile that he filled out during their “I NEED U” comeback. The members held an interview with The Star and each filled out a profile questionnaire in 2015. Let’s take a look at what was on V’s bucket list and what his ideal type of […]
Bang Si Hyuk Goes Viral After Hilariously Reacting To His Personal Fangirls While Waiting For TXT’s “Lollapalooza” Performance
When it comes to some of the most popular groups in K-Pop, many of them will come from HYBE, whether it’s BTS, TXT, SEVENTEEN, or the newest girl group LE SSERAFIM. Each group has brought something to the industry, shining with their talent, visuals, and charisma. HYBE artists BTS and TXT | @bts_twt/Twitter Yet, aside […]
K-Pop Album Sales, Music Video Views, And Streams Don’t Matter In Determining A Song’s Success – Here’s What Does
Many K-Pop fans are very focused on streaming and mass-buying albums to support their favorite artists. Fans create “streaming parties” and follow specific guidelines to ensure their streams count. An example of streaming guidelines | @jakeyarchive/Twitter | @jakeyarchive/Twitter Streaming is an active way for fans to support artists by showing their love for their songs. […]