[Recap] Adorable Moments Prevail Amongst the Sadness in “Man from the Stars”

These two episodes offered many an adorable moment for our lead couple, even giving us a glimpse of what their normal, happy life could look like. Now that Min Joon is ready to hold Song Yi close, he’s finally showing off more emotion. He’ll hold her hand, appear by her side when called, and may… Continue reading [Recap] Adorable Moments Prevail Amongst the Sadness in “Man from the Stars”

[Recap] Confrontation and Rejection Stir Emotions in “Man from the Stars”

With only one episode this week due to the Lunar New Year, “Man from the Stars” Episode 13 leaves viewers yearning for even more. I can feel some huge plot developments in the works, but this hour largely focuses on the aftermath of Min Joon’s revelation of his true nature. Song Yi tries her best… Continue reading [Recap] Confrontation and Rejection Stir Emotions in “Man from the Stars”

[First Impressions] “Age of Feeling” is an Intricate and Action Packed Drama

KBS2’s  “Age of Feeling” is an intricate and action packed drama with plenty of fight scenes. The drama is about the various gangs that rule and operate the smuggling underworld of China. In the first two episodes, we are introduced to a slew of gangsters and criminals that play a role in the smuggling operations… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Age of Feeling” is an Intricate and Action Packed Drama

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Rocks Out at Solo Concert in Gwangju

JYJ‘s Kim Jaejoong was receiving lots of local love in Gwangju for the second concert of his first nationwide solo tour. The concert titled ‘2014 Kim JaeJoong 1st Album Asia Tour Concert in Gwangju‘ was held on January 11, and fans were cheering on Jaejoong with their unique Gwanju dialect, while holding banners that read, “I… Continue reading JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong Rocks Out at Solo Concert in Gwangju

[Gallery] 8 Most Memorable Moments of the NYC Stop of U-KISS’ First US Tour

On January 9, boy group U-KISS officially kicked off their “U-KISS First US Tour” in New York and rocked the house, despite being nervous about performing on their own solo tour in the US! The tour, along with candid moments behind-the-scenes, is part of Mnet America’s concert series Headliners. Without further ado and in no particular… Continue reading [Gallery] 8 Most Memorable Moments of the NYC Stop of U-KISS’ First US Tour

[Recap] From Appendicitis to Murder, “Man from the Stars” Continues to Impress

Rachel’s K-pop and K-drama blog Rara-Pop is full of good information any fan of Korean entertainment will enjoy. You’ll find articles like “Korean Celebrity Inspired Wants,” “Top 5 Engrish Phrases in K-pop,” and a wide range of music video and drama reviews. Warning: T.O.P’s cheekbones may be a frequent topic of discussion. Be sure to check… Continue reading [Recap] From Appendicitis to Murder, “Man from the Stars” Continues to Impress

SHINee Successfully Completes Its Second Japan Arena Tour

The members of SHINee celebrated their Christmas with a hot performance in Tokyo, successfully completing their second Japanese arena tour. SHINee’s second Japan tour, “Japan Arena Tour SHINee World 2013 – Boys Meet U” began on June 28 at the Saitama Super Arena and made stops in Osaka, Niigata, Hokkaido, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.… Continue reading SHINee Successfully Completes Its Second Japan Arena Tour

[First Impressions]”Miss Korea” – Comedic, but Touches on Serious Societal Issues

MBC’s new drama “Miss Korea” touches on some deep societal issues, yet does it in a funny and light hearted way. One of the first things we notice is that many of the actors appeared together on the drama “Pasta.” This should not be surprising as director Kwon Seok Jang and screenwriter Seo Sook Hyang… Continue reading [First Impressions]”Miss Korea” – Comedic, but Touches on Serious Societal Issues

[First Impressions] “Prime Minister And I” – Just a Bunch of Mildly Jolly Fellows

My last first impressions article for “1 Night, 2 Days Season 3” went over fairly well. Got some great discussions going and it was nice to see that my opinions weren’t completely off kilter. So with my new found confidence I’m going to step far outside of my comfort zone and write some first impressions… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Prime Minister And I” – Just a Bunch of Mildly Jolly Fellows

[First Impressions] “1 Night 2 Days” Season 3 – Giving An Old Dog A Fresh Coat Of Paint

Disclaimer: The writer is not really an expert at anything much and is just a mere casual fan of “1 Night 2 Days.” The writer has been known to be rather weird and cynical at times. The writer’s opinions certainly DO NOT reflect the opinion of Soompi’s news team or Soompi as a whole. I… Continue reading [First Impressions] “1 Night 2 Days” Season 3 – Giving An Old Dog A Fresh Coat Of Paint

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