Taking a look at Studio X+U’s 2024 K-Content lineup
Advertisements Taking a look at Studio X+U’s 2024 K-Content lineup by tccolb Continuing the climb into the K-content big leagues, LG’s production company Studio X+U came out with a new video announcement showcasing their… er… “non-fungible condensed entertainment lineup” (to use their words) for 2024. Although the broadcaster is not yet confirmed for some of […]
BTS Jungkook’s New Photoshoot Goes Viral For Its “Meme Potential”
Advertisements Though BTS’s Jungkook is currently away from the bustle of the spotlight as he finished his mandatory military service, his star power is alive and thriving. Recently, Calvin Klein, a brand he represents as a global ambassador, launched a new campaign featuring the idol, which went viral almost immediately. [embedded content] Apart from a […]
Premiere Watch: Queen of Divorce
Advertisements 7 January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 Premiere Watch: Queen of Divorce by missvictrix Time slot: Wednesday-ThursdayBroadcaster: JTBCGenre: Comedy, action, legalEpisode count: 12Global streamer: VIU/KocowaReasons to watch: Yes, I know Lee Jia is the wonderful and capable star here, but Kang Ki-young has finally reached leading man status, and this is a moment to be […]
Top 10 Most Searched 5th Gen Male Idols On Naver In 2023
Advertisements Popularity is one of the best measures of an idol’s impact and presence in an industry as competitive as K-Pop. Though there are different ways to measure an idol’s popularity, Naver, the most used South Korean search engine, has remained a reliable and accurate method. Fan calculations on Instiz have revealed the top 10 […]
14 K-Drama Actors Who Were Exempted From Military Service
Advertisements Due to unfortunate accidents or failing to meet requirements, some Korean actors aren’t required to complete the country’s mandatory military service. Here are fourteen actors who were the exception and why they were barred from serving. 1. Kim Woo Bin Black Knight actor Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017 and […]
TXT’s Soobin Faces Criticism For Watching A Problematic Anime: More Male Idols Also Take Heat
Advertisements TXT‘s Soobin is just one K-Pop idol under fire for consuming a highly problematic anime. Made in Abyss is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akihito Tsukushi which spans 12 volumes and was made into two anime seasons. What Is It? It follows the journey of a young girl, Riku, and her half-human friend, […]
News bites: August 15, 2023
Advertisements News bites: August 15, 2023 by tccolb Lee Young-ae (Inspector Koo) is reviewing an offer for a new thriller called Eun-soo’s Good Day (roughly translated). Production is still in the early stages with PD Park Hyun-seok attached to direct (Forest of Secrets 2, Dance Sports Girls). In the meantime, Lee is currently busy with […]
News bites: August 12, 2023
Advertisements News bites: August 12, 2023 by tccolb Lee Seon-kyun, Yoo Jae-myung, Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Kwang-soo LG U+ confirmed casting for the new mystery thriller No Way Out (previously Public Assassin), lining up Lee Seon-kyun (Payback), Yoo Jae-myung (Juvenile Justice), Kim Mu-yeol (Trolley), and Lee Kwang-soo (The Killer’s Shopping List). With filmmaker Choi Gook-hee (Life […]
News bites: July 29, 2023
Advertisements News bites: July 29, 2023 by tccolb Oh Jung-se, Kim Sun-ho Oh Jung-se (Revenant) has confirmed casting for Netflix’s You Have Done Well, reuniting with writer Im Sang-chun (When the Camellia Blooms). Starring IU (Hotel Del Luna) and Park Bo-gum (Record of Youth), the period romance is also in talks with Kim Sun-ho (Hometown […]