Is Korea Ready For Mainstream LGBTQIA+ Dramas?
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 movies […]
Trying To Predict This Year’s Baeksang “TV Daesang” Winner
After the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards announced this year’s 56th ceremony to be held June 5, 2020 (without live audience to fight the coronavirus)… Live on JTBC on June 5, 2020 (Friday) 5PM KST … Korean netizens have found themselves in a heated debate over which television program has the most potential to win daesang, or grand […]
Parasite and Crash Landing On You – Most Nominations At The 56th Baeksang Arts Awards
The 56th Baeksang Arts Awards has announced its nominees for the television and film categories! Parasite has a total of 8 nominations in the film category. See which other films are nominated: Best Film “Parasite” (Viu, Hulu) ✅ “The Man Standing Next” “House of Hummingbird” “E.X.I.T” (Viu) “Kim Ji Young, Born 1982” (Viu) Best Actor […]
6 Stars Named Sohee Who Stole The Hearts Of Fans Everywhere
Like celebrities who are named Jimin, it now seems like everyone called Sohee is gorgeous as well! With the number of popular celebrities with this name, it’s becoming a lucky charm given the amount of love and attention they’re all receiving. Check out some popular Sohee’s below! 1. The World Of The Married‘s Han Sohee Han […]
Philippine Film Goes Viral For Scene Depicting BTS ARMY Character
A Philippine film is going viral on TikTok due to its depiction of a BTS ARMY character. The now-viral clip begins with a young man approaching a young woman when she notices he is hurt. She begins to search through her bag when he starts asking her questions. Your browser does not support video.| @jackie_the_stay/TikTok […]
Introducing Disney+’s Moving superheroes
Introducing Disney+’s Moving superheroes by tccolb Taking the fantastical world of superheroes imagined by Kangfull in his popular webtoon Moving, Disney+ brings the story into live-action with an impressive cast lineup. We’re introduced to some of our main characters in the latest batch of new posters.To start, we have our trio of secret agents played […]
12 Facts And Observations Unique To Korea, Explained
1. Why did Koreans have two different age systems? Your browser does not support video. “How old are you?”. No question raises a woman’s hackles quite like this one does. In many cultures, it is considered impolite to ask someone’s age, but age is one of the first things native Koreans will want to know […]
Singer And Actor Chung Lim Passes Away At Age 37
Singer and actor Chung Lim, also known as Han Chung Lim, passed away at the age of 37. Chung Lim | The Asia Business Daily On July 20, a media outlet reported that Chung Lim, who had been battling colon cancer, passed away on July 19. Born in 1986, Chung Lim majored in Korean dance […]
Singer Lady Jane Unveils Stunning Wedding Photos With 10 Years Younger Idol-Turned-Actor Husband
It was announced in April that singer Lady Jane would be getting married. Lady Jane | @yourladyjane/Instagram Hankook Ilbo reported that the singer would tie the knot with her boyfriend of seven years, third-generation idol-turned-actor Lim Hyun Tae (also known as ex-BIGFLO’s HighTop), known for his appearance in Taxi Driver 2. The actor is ten […]
News bites: April 22, 2023
News bites: April 22, 2023 by tccolb Cha Seung-won (Our Blues) is on the casting table for Guns and Talks, a drama remake of the 2001 film by the same title. An action-comedy about a team of four assassins, production is being led by the original director Jang Jin (We Are Brothers). If Cha accepts, […]