News bites: February 4, 2023
Advertisements News bites: February 4, 2023 by tccolb Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hye-sun Ji Chang-wook (If You Wish Upon Me) and Shin Hye-sun (Mr. Queen) are on the casting table for JTBC’s new healing romance Welcome to Samdalri. On the production side, PD Cha Young-hoon (When the Camellia Blooms) is attached to direct with Kwon Hye-joo […]
Taxi Driver 2 releases rad 80s animated teaser
Advertisements Taxi Driver 2 releases rad 80s animated teaser by missvictrix Whether you’re a child of the 80s or just a fan of the aesthetic, SBS’s Taxi Driver 2 has recently released a new animated/illustrated teaser that makes me feel like I’m watching Blade Runner or Max Headroom. And that is not a bad thing.Following […]
Jang Dong-yoon finds a bittersweet Oasis
Advertisements Jang Dong-yoon finds a bittersweet Oasis by tccolb The first teaser has arrived for KBS’s period romance Oasis with Jang Dong-yoon (Search), Seol In-ah (Business Proposal), and Choo Young-woo (Once Upon a Small Town) taking us through the blooms of their friendship and love, before spiraling us into the story’s angst.Set during the turbulent […]
The Truth Behind Korea’s Dangerous “Body Profile” Instagram Trend
Advertisements One of the biggest current social media trends in South Korea is “body profile” pictures. Although these types of pictures, which focus on a person’s physique, are common for models, athletes, and other fitness enthusiasts, body profile pictures have become a common practice for anyone in South Korea. Examples of body profiles | Rachel […]
News bites: January 25, 2023
Advertisements News bites: January 25, 2023 by tccolb What starts as an ordinary mishap becomes a scary nightmare when Chun Woo-hee (Be Melodramatic) loses her phone in the Netflix movie Unlocked. As seen in the newest posters, said phone becomes a central part of our story, allowing Im Shi-wan (Summer Strike) to gain access to […]
“What A Joke”: South Korean Netizens Unimpressed By North Korea’s New English Vlogger
Advertisements A North Korean vlogger has started to gain attention in South Korea for the doubtful representation of Pyongyang on her channel. | @olivianatasha-yumispacedpr3652/YouTube The YouTuber, who goes by the name of Yu Mi, has been posting lifestyle videos on her channel, Olivia Natasha- YuMi Space DPRK Daily, since August 2022. In all ten videos on this […]
News bites: January 21, 2023
Advertisements News bites: January 21, 2023 by tccolb Cha Eun-woo (Island) may potentially be joining Jo Woo-jin (Narco-Saints) and Ha Yoon-kyung (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) in a new crime drama called Bulk. With each character representing the police, prosecution, and vigilante justice, the story will follow our trio as they team up to tackle the underbelly […]
Kim Young-kwang and Lee Sung-kyung Call It Love
Advertisements Kim Young-kwang and Lee Sung-kyung Call It Love by tccolb A new teaser has arrived for Disney+’s Call It Love with our couple that shouldn’t be – played by Kim Young-kwang (Somebody) and Lee Sung-kyung (Shooting Stars) – stuck deep in longing stares, continuing the theme from previous promos.Love wasn’t in the plan when Shim […]
News bites: January 17, 2023
Advertisements News bites: January 17, 2023 by tccolb Cute character posters have dropped for The Heavenly Idol, showcasing our high priest Kim Min-kyu (Business Proposal) and idol group manager Go Bo-kyul (Hi Bye, Mama!). As Kim fumbles his way through song and dance, the fantasy rom-com will be lighting up our screens next month, starting […]