7 Book Recommendations From Your Favorite Idols
Advertisements Idols are often too busy fulfilling their schedules, some bookworms still make it a point to unwind via an old-fashioned paperback. Idols such as BTS‘s RM and Jungkook, GOT7‘s Jinyoung, NCT’s Jaehyun, IU, Red Velvet‘s Yeri, Blackpink‘s Jisoo and Day6‘s Jae, are constantly seen either recommending books to fans or quoting from them. If […]
Is Korea Ready For Mainstream LGBTQIA+ Dramas?
Advertisements Many international fans often say that South Korea is a conservative country. South Korea is historically not a LGBT affirming country, which bleeds into the culture, justice system and general public sense. However, recent study conducted in Chonnam National University states that the attitudes toward homosexuality are becoming increasingly positive. Queer representation has been more prominent in […]
“Mystic Pop-up Bar” Primer + Yook Sung Jae and Cast
Advertisements It’s the pocha (outdoor bar) you shouldn’t be able to walk into, but somehow, Han Kang-bae (Yook Sung-jae) who is human, manages to do it. He was following Wol-joo (Hwang Jung-eum) who slips into the supposedly invisible tent of Ssanggap Pocha. Also shocked is the supervising chef, Chef Gwi (Choi Won-young). You see, Ssanggap […]
BTS’s J-Hope Now Comfortable With Speaking In English
Advertisements Ever since BTS‘s J-Hope looked like he was ready to throw hands at their translator who wasn’t doing his job during an interview… …his resolve to learn English and actually become fluent in it has been stronger than ever. J-Hope’s motivation to learn English all started because he wanted to become a better member who can show […]
SuperM’s Kai Couldn’t Wait To Expose A Funny Secret About Lucas’s Underwear
Advertisements SuperM surprised fans with a fun game of Truth Or Dare. Rather than coming up with choices for both options on their own, they used ones submitted by fans, placing them into two separate boxes. When it was Baekhyun‘s turn to roll the dice, he ended up landing on truth. He plucked a question […]
[INTERVIEW] ‘Extracurricular’ delivers something extra in teen drama
Advertisements In “Extracurricular,” the story goes like this. Girl meets Boy. Boy thinks Girl is cute. Girl blackmails Boy. Boy and Girl become business associates. Don’t be fooled into thinking that “Extracurricular” is your typical high school romantic drama. It’s not. It takes teen drama to the extreme with its dark theme of bullying […]
First Impressions and Unfiltered Thoughts: Good Casting
Advertisements Are you in the mood for a strong ensemble cast, a deeply layered plot, and actual laugh out loud moments? Me too! Come see if Good Casting is the drama you’re looking for. (Want to support Dramas with a Side of Kimchi? Use our Amazon affiliate link to make your next Amazon purchase! Just […]
Ji Chang Wook attends first script reading for “Backstreet Rookie”
Advertisements On 7 May, SBS’s new Friday-Saturday drama Backstreet Rookie, also known as “Convenience Store Saet Byeol”, (written by Son Geun Ju; directed by Lee Myung Woo) released its first photos of the script reading. With its first broadcast scheduled for 12 June, Backstreet Rookie is a 24-hour unpredictable comic romance in which a flamboyant […]
10 Most Unforgettable K-Drama Proposals
Advertisements One of the main perks of romantic K-Dramas must be the endless pit of dreamy proposals to swoon for. There is nothing more UWU than watching the male and female leads admit their feelings for each other and fall so happily in love. And some of these proposals have become so iconic and simply […]