News bites: January 31, 2024
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 Female […]
News bites: January 25, 2024
News bites: January 25, 2024 by tccolb It’s a busy, busy week for Joo Ji-hoon (Jirisan), who may finally be returning to romance (yay!) after MBC’s Goong, which aired almost two decades ago in 2006. Joo’s agency confirmed that he’s considering an offer for tvN’s Meeting Love on a Log Bridge (roughly translated), which has […]
Are Pre-Release Singles A Good Promotional Strategy In K-Pop?
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 world […]
News bites: January 6, 2024
News bites: January 6, 2024 by tccolb New character posters have come out for the romance Branding in Sungsoo-dong, where Kim Ji-eun (Longing for You) and Park Solomon (a.k.a. Lomon) (Revenge of Others) butt heads over conflicting ideals. As the latest series by LG’s U+ Mobile TV, the body swap hijinks are set to begin […]
Premiere Watch: Marry My Husband
2 December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Premiere Watch: Marry My Husband by missvictrix Time slot: Monday-TuesdayBroadcaster: tvNGenre: Rom-com, revengeEpisode count: 16Reasons to watch: Are you ready? Park Min-young’s latest is upon us, and it looks like Marry My Husband is going to lean 110% into its high drama (or had better!). Park Min-young plays our […]
Ahn Bo-hyun flaunts his goods in SBS’s Flex x Cop
Ahn Bo-hyun flaunts his goods in SBS’s Flex x Cop by tccolb A snazzy new trailer has dropped for SBS’s upcoming Flex x Cop, buying our eyes with bright colors, pretty sets, and, not to mention of course, our story’s main cast led by Ahn Bo-hyun (See You in My 19th Life) and Park Ji-hyun […]
Why Jessica Jung Had An “Easier” Trainee Life Than Most K-Pop Idols
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, all […]
The K-Pop Artist Going Viral For The VERY Different Reactions To His “44th Blue Dragon Film Awards” Performance
On November 24, the annual Blue Dragon Film Awards were held. Host Kim Hye Soo | KBS Along with the awards, there were some musical performances from different acts. NewJeans shined with their performances of “ETA” and “Super Shy,” getting the crowds excited. Your browser does not support video. Your browser does not support video. Yet, […]
News bites: November 16, 2023
News bites: November 16, 2023 by tccolb Ahn Bo-hyun, Park Ji-hyun SBS announced that their new year lineup will be kicking off with Chaebol x Detective, headlined by Ahn Bo-hyun (See You in My 19th Life) and Park Ji-hyun (Reborn Rich). Slated to broadcast in January 2024, airing weekends, production is in the talented hands […]
News bites: November 14, 2023
News bites: November 14, 2023 by tccolb New character posters have dropped for tvN’s Maestra: Strings of Truth, showcasing our intense quartet: Lee Young-ae (Inspector Koo), Lee Moo-saeng (The Glory), Kim Young-jae (Numbers), and Hwang Boreumbyeol (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse). The music-mystery premieres next month on December 9, following Castaway Diva in the weekend slot. […]