List of K-pop Idols Who Were Friends Even Before Debut
Advertisements Many K-pop idols have friends outside their respective agencies. They may be close to their group members but will always find a way to interact with their old-time friends and members of other groups, and would often hang out with them if they have free time. Source: KPopStarz
Korean Woman Shares The Creepiest KakaoTalk Messages From Her Persistent Coworker
Advertisements When this Korean woman, by the name of Seunghee-ssi, began working for the company where she met her coworker “A” from the administrative department, she had no idea what turmoil was in store for her. Picture Unrelated At first, A and Seunghee started off as friendly colleagues at the workspace. As time passed though, […]
Viu and Mediacorp combine forces to amplify premium content offerings for viewers across Asia
Advertisements Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group with more than 41 million monthly active users (MAU), and Mediacorp, Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, today announced a collaboration which will offer Viu-ers access to drama and lifestyle programmes from Mediacorp. Ms. Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer, Viu, said, “Viu has established itself to be a leading pan-regional OTT platform engaging our viewers with premium entertainment content made in Asia. We are committed to continually enriching the content experience on our platform, and in recent years we have successfully brought locally produced shows from terrestrial broadcasters to our regional digital viewers. This collaboration with Mediacorp is another example of Viu being the ideal digital platform in the region to showcase the great content produced in Singapore.” Starting from today, more than 600 hours of curated Mediacorp content will be available to Viu-ers throughout Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. This selection spans scripted and factual titles, from recent Chinese rom-com megahits like My One In A Million (2019) and the social issue-focused dystopian drama A World of Difference (2019); romantic family-friendly titles Happy Prince (2020) and Heart to Heart (2018); psychodramas Doppelganger (2018) and The Driver (2020); seasons three and four of the popular police procedural series C.L.I.F. (2014 – 2016), to All Around You (2020), a youth-centric drama featuring the fresh-faced finalists of Star Search 2019. English programmes for the picking include Asia Contents Awards 2019 Best Asian Drama winner Faculty (2017), seasons one and two of tech-driven thriller Zero Calling (2014 – 2015), and Food Heroes (2016), CNA’s showcase of Singaporean gastronomic gurus. Content will include English, Bahasa Melayu, Traditional Chinese and Thai subtitles on an as-available basis. Ms. Doreen Neo, Chief Content Officer, Mediacorp, said, “Partnering with Viu will extend the reach and recognition of our content to a wider regional audience, and attests to the universal appeal and storytelling strength of Mediacorp productions. We are excited to introduce our proudly ‘made in Singapore’ content to new audiences across Asia.” The Mediacorp content offerings are now available on the Viu mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on App Store, Google Play, and selected smart TVs; as well as on the web at www.viu.com. Source: K-Music Insider
Here Are The Top Boy Groups Of Each Generation According To Koreans
Advertisements Now that the top girl groups of K-Pop have been discussed, Korean netizens have noted the boy group versions of iconic idols. Each generation had at least one group that made a splash in the industry, innovating as they performed. Without further ado, here are the boy groups that Koreans believe are the most […]
MMA Made Official “Hard Edits” Of BTS’s Jimin And Jungkook
Advertisements Are there naughty ARMYs on staff at kakao M? This video “evidence” says ‘yes’! Before we begin, first thing’s first. For those who don’t know, “soft edits” are short, fluffy fan videos that focus on idols’ cute sides. Your browser does not support video. “Hard edits”, on the other hand, are all about the […]
8 Idols Who Fans Believe Have Incredible Leadership Skills Among Their Group Members
Advertisements K-Pop leaders are an essential part of their group, as they are often the glue that holds the group together, and are also instrumental in the outcome of decisions concerning the group. While all groups have amazing leaders, some of the other members also possess great leadership qualities, and always help them out! Here […]
Lee Jong Suk Reveals He Fell in Love with Suzy
Advertisements Lee Jong Suk made a revelation that he actually fell in love with Suzy and considers her as the most beautiful girl in Korea. This huge revelation unfolded during the on-screen couple’s appearance in the 2017 SBS Drama Awards. Source: KPopStarz
MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul Has 4 Tattoos And Here’s Exactly What Each Tattoo Means
Advertisements More than half of MAMAMOO members have tattoos, with Wheein, Hwasa and Moonbyul all in favor of getting inked. The group’s leader Solar, on the other hand, doesn’t have any permanent tattoos on her body as of this writing. Most of the time, people have their bodies inked with special symbols that have deep meanings in their lives — Moonbyul’s reason isn’t […]
13 K-Pop Groups That Changed Drastically From Debut To Now
Advertisements Sometimes, K-Pop groups find a niche to fill as soon as they debut, and stick to that kind of concept due to how successful it is. Other times, and much more frequently, groups experiment with different concepts and aesthetics throughout their careers, constantly changing things up and keeping fans on their toes. Here are […]