willenette Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 *** The Part 1 of "Alienoid" was an opening film of the 17th London Korean Film Festival. photo source : https://zapzee.net/2022/11/09/alienoid-gets-rave-reviews-after-screaming-at-london-korean-film-festival/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 *** The 17th London Korean Film Festival opened in the British capital on Nov. 3. To run through Nov. 17 in London and Nov. 27 in Manchester, this year's event features 44 works from genres like horror, documentaries, indie and shorts at nine theaters in London and others in Manchester and Glasgow, Scotland. Hosted by the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in London, this is the largest festival overseas dedicated to Korean cinema. Yonhap News quoted saying tickets for the opening film "Alienoid" directed by Choi Dong-hoon was sold out on the first day of sales. Another film by Choi, "The Thieves" was screened on Nov. 4. source : https://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Culture/view?articleId=223949&pageIndex=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Here Is The List Of The 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2022, According To Industry Insiders Did your favorite show make the list? The past few years have seen the global popularity of K-Dramas increase. Following the success of Squid Game, it seems like Korean shows have found their way into the hearts of viewers worldwide, with the likes of Netflix and other sites making it easier to enjoy the shows. Along with their picks for the worst K-Drama, JoyNews24 also conducted a survey amongst 200 insiders, and here are their top K-Dramas of 2022. 2. Our Blues Our Blues immediately caught the attention of fans, even before it started airing. The star-studded cast and beautiful backdrop gained notice, including Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min A, but it was the storyline that truly cemented its place on the list. Throughout the series, the story is beautifully written and focuses on romances and friendships in a way that is dramatic, humorous, and touching. Although the hype might not have been as much as Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the show had a strong following, gaining praise for each episode. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://m.joynews24.com/v/1530061 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 *** I really admire Lee Jong Suk and Kim Woo Bin's heartwarming friendship because despite their busy schedules they still have time to hangout together. TODAY, November 16th, Lee Jong Suk took to Instagram to share a photo of himself with Kim Woo Bin, no message but, instead adding a heart emoji in the caption. They have been close friends for years. Too bad that I wasn't able to watch their drama some years ago, though. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClA2hrkPcuh/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=7fccd92d-f635-45d0-b625-6f94f7464510 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivaleta64 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Lee Jong Suk Instagram update Nice friendship 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 12 hours ago, Vivaleta64 said: Lee Jong Suk Instagram update Nice friendship @Vivaleta64 thanks for sharing this. Yes, NICE friendship/bromance indeed! In the photo, Lee Jong Suk had dinner with Kim Woo Bin. As far as I know they are the same age and have been seen showing their support for each other by showing up in VIP screenings for each of their works. Recently, Kim Woo Bin is said to have attended the VIP screening event for his film 'Decibel.' (also starring Kim Rae Won). t's so good to see the two together still. I hope they could do another project together in the future. It's been many years since their work together, which was KBS2's drama '"School ". I'm glad to see they're still friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 *** What an adorable close friendship! They're leaning their heads against each other. Kim Woo Win reportedly attended the VIP premiere of Lee Jong Suk’s movie Decibel on this day to cheer his best friend. Their sweet friendship even led them to film a TV commercial together. I want to see them on the same show again. I love how they are still so close. source : https://www.wikitree.co.kr/articles/807039 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 *** KWB also took to his personal Instagram and shared photos from his recent attendance at the VIP premiere of Lee Jong Suk's latest film 'Decibel'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Here Are The 25 Most Handsome Korean Actors Did your favorite make the list? KingChoice is a popular polling website where fans of K-Pop can participate in various polls put up on a semi-regular basis on topics such as idols, ships, songs, and other categories. These polls often draw in hundreds of thousands of votes total, so the results come from a pretty large pool of participants! While of course the resulting list will always be subjective, it’s still interesting to see who ends up on the top of the chart and whether or not your favorite artist ended up where you think they should. 20. Kim Woo Bin (skipped unrelated.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 The 15 Best K-Dramas Of 2022, According To 200,000 Fan Votes They ranked at the top out of 30 nominees! Popular polling website KingChoice recently held a month-long poll for K-Pop fans to vote for what they think were the best K-Dramas of 2022 out of 30 nominees. With nearly 200,000 votes tallied, the results are in. Here are the fan-chosen top 15 K-Dramas for the year 2022! 7. Our Blues Our Blues aired from April 9 to June 12, 2022, and starred Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min A, Cha Seung Won, Lee Jung Eun, Uhm Jung Hwa, Han Ji Min, and Kim Woo Bin. The series plot is explained as, “The series revolves around the sweet and bitter lives of people at the end, climax, or beginning of life, and depicts their stories in an omnibus format against the backdrop of Jeju Island”. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://kingchoice.me/the-best-korean-drama-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Owl Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 EVENT: Soompi Christmas Cheer Festival Chingus, let's have some fun while waiting for the Christmas! Solve the clues and claim the goodies! Your Event Organizers, @Sleepy Owl @partyon @agenth @confusedheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 5 K-dramas That Created International Buzz This 2022: ‘Juvenile Justice,’ ‘Twenty Five, Twenty One,’ More! The year 2022 has offered a variety of exemplary dramas with intriguing plots and narrative, and some of them even enjoyed a syndrome-level success. Here are five K-dramas that recorded impressive scores during its run, and received high praises from fans all over the world. Check out the list by reading more! 1. 'Our Blues' Even before its premiere, tvN's "Our Blues" had already stirred the pot with its star-studded lineup which included Shin Min Ah, Kim Woo Bin, Han Ji Min, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Jung Eun and more. (Photo : tvN Instagram) The first few episodes of the series were deemed underwhelming by fans but "Our Blues" topped the viewers' expectations as the work progressed. Not only did it deliver a healing feeling every weekend, it also tackled sensitive life struggles like teenage pregnancy, depression and infidelity which raised awareness in today's society. "Our Blues" achieved an average rating of 10% during its run. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/127660/20221205/kdramas-international-buzz-2022-juvenile-justice-twenty-five-twenty-one-more.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Top 10 K-Drama OSTs Of 2022 2022 is almost coming to a close, which means now is the perfect time to look back at the year in review. When it comes to K-Dramas, the industry has seen unprecedented success this year, with several international accolades and awards coming its way. One of the most crucial contributors to a K-Drama's immersion is the OST. A colossal amount of hard work goes into creating the perfect OST. Of course, that includes the featuring artists, their interpretation of the emotions the OST is trying to convey, the lyrics of the songs, the genre, style, and flair, but also the music editing, production value, composition, music direction, mixing, arrangement and so on and so forth. Each song on an OST has a very unique purpose, and the fulfillment of the drama's intention is hinged on the same. Even the slightest misplaced tune can drastically change the narrative. At the same time, the coherence of the complete OST is what evokes the essence of the drama. You might have one or two songs stuck in your head, but what truly brings out the ethos of the story is the unity of it all. After all, when it comes to soundtracks, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. With that said, let's celebrate some of the best OSTs of 2022 with due appreciation for all the artists who worked hard on the same and discuss what makes them so special. Here are the top 10 best K-Drama OSTs of 2022! 3. "Our Blues" tvN Contributing Artists: Kim YeonJi, Heize, 10cm, BTS JiMin, Ha SungWoon, Davichi, Girls' Generation's TaeYeon, MeloMance, STAYC, Punch, aespa's Winter & NingNing. Prevalent Mood: Nostalgia, Melancholy, Bittersweet, Light at the end of the tunnel. Rank Rationale: One of the most memorable K-Dramas of 2022, "Our Blues" is our ensemble dream come true. It is defined as an omnibus-format drama, but the thread of continuity that weaves the different stories together is what makes it such a brilliant watch. The same principle holds true for its OST. It reflects a rainbow of emotions - all of which are born from the same nerve of oneness. There are a number of different genres in this OST, just like the different seasons, but there's undeniable parallelism here, and that is where the charm of the "Our Blues" OST lies. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://www.kpopmap.com/top-10-kdrama-osts-of-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peonie Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 December 9, 2022 Congratulations to "Our Blues" ! studiodragon.official <우리들의 블루스>, Asian Academy Creative Award 2022 극본상 수상 - "Our Blues" won the Asian Academy Creative Award 2022 Best Screenplay Award! - #StudioDragon #우리들의블루스 #OurBlues #kdrama Co-production : Gtist Provider : @tvn_drama, @netflixkr Cast : @byunghun0712, @illusomina, @70csw, Lee Jung-eun, @roma.emo, @____kimwoobin, Kim Hye-ja, Go Doo-shim, @umaizing, Park Ji-hwan, @choiyj0707, @baehyeonseong_, @rohyoonseo Premiere : 09-Apr-2022 Source: IG of Studio Dragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 The Top 10 Most Googled K-Dramas In South Korea This Year What got the nation Googling? Google recently launched its “Year In Search 2022” review, showing the key search interests in different parts of the world. According to the general categorization of the data, some of South Korea’s primary interest areas included politics, soccer, game, K-Pop, and dramas. So, what are the top 10 K-Dramas that got the country the most curious this year? 9. Our Blues | Netflix This Netflix series revolves around the life of its multiple characters, either at the end, climax, or the beginning of their lives. All these characters live or work in the Jeju islands, and their stories are intertwined. The show tackled some serious themes, including depression and teenage pregnancy, gaining praise from audiences globally. Starting on April 9, 2022, Our Blues broadcasted a total of 20 episodes every Saturday and Sunday on tvN. It is one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history, with a nationwide average rating of 9.953%. The highest search queries made under this show’s name were about its OST and ways to rewatch it. (skipped unrelated.....) source : Koreaboo https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/top-10-googled-k-dramas-in-south-korea-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 *** Many viewers are clamoring that tvN will do a year-end Drama Awards like the Big Three network does. TVING is holding its TVING Awards for the popular shows (drama & variety) streamed exclusively on its platform for the SK market. They released its 9 popular shows list and one of them is "Our Blues". Wait & see who will win here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 6 Heartfelt K-Dramas That Don't Have A Happy Ending There are certain clichés that exist in almost every K-Drama and a happy ending is one of them. There's a certain thrill that comes with watching the two main characters overcome all obstacles and ultimately fall in love. Throughout the drama, they are built up to be practically inseparable. This makes it difficult to expect anything but a happy ending. Even though a happy ending is the norm, it is not unheard of to have a drama end in a bittersweet, heartbreaking fashion. These dramas possess the special ability to spread warmth through your soul while simultaneously breaking it down at the same time. They might not be the ending we expected, but it's the ending that happened. Get the tissues ready, because you'll definitely need it. Let's take a look at some of these K-Dramas that ended on a more sad and emotional note. This article will contain spoilers. 4. "Uncontrollably Fond" The KBS2 drama features Kim WooBin as A-list celebrity, Shin JoonYoung and Suzy as feisty, documentary PD, NoEul. The two met once before as teenagers, but sadly had to go their separate ways. Years later, they reunite for work and while they initially have a rocky start, JoonYoung becomes determined to rekindle their relationship. What's most heartbreaking about "Uncontrollably Fond" is that with JoonYoung's terminal illness being revealed early on, fans of the show could only watch with a heavy heart as the drama's end remained in plain sight. Despite this, the couple shared many sweet, uplifting moments that make you believe true love does exist. Their genuine, sincere nature radiates from head to toe and you can't help but fall for their lovely charms. While their separation is inevitable, their journey to that end is filled with an uncontrollable warmth. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://www.kpopmap.com/6-kdramas-that-dont-have-a-happy-ending/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Top 10 most-searched 2022 K-dramas on Google As the end of the year is approaching, Google has revealed its rewind of 2022, including the top 10 most-searched K-dramas. Google recently revealed a comprehensive compilation of its search data within 2022 in all sorts of categories, ranging from politics, soccer, games, to entertainment. And the Top 10 most-searched K-dramas of the year have also been unveiled. 9. Our Blues “Our Blues”, which features a star-studded cast consisting of Lee Byung Hun, Kim Woo Bin, Shin Min Ah, Han Ji Min, Cha Seung Won, and many more, is the 9th most-searched K-drama of the year. It boasts a simple plot of simple people in a seaside village, and yet delivers a plethora of meaningful messages. While “Our Blues” is a global sensation like many other series of the year, it offers a lot of food for thought, and paints a new picture for “healing dramas”. The series itself tackles many issues, yet provides happy endings in a realistic manner, all in a well-paced directing and beautiful cinematography. (skipped unrelated.....) source : https://kbizoom.com/top-10-most-searched-2022-k-dramas-on-google-lee-min-ho-barely-made-it/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 10 K-Dramas With The Most Popular OSTs Of 2022 The biggest K-Pop singers featured in the OSTs. Using the global data from its site, Genius Korea ranked the soundtracks from the most popular Korean dramas. Here are the top ten OSTs that viewers fell in love with after watching the shows. 3. Our Blues Like Twenty Five Twenty One, the soundtrack for Our Blues didn’t hold back on featuring well-known artists like Heize, 10CM, BTS‘s Jimin, Ha Sung Woon, STAYC, and Taeyeon. See the full list of all the K-Drama soundtracks that became popular among viewers. (skipped unrelated.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willenette Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 *** According to a Dispatch report yesterday, December 25th, Kim Woo Bin sent Christmas gifts to children in the Pediatrics of Asan Medical Center in Seoul. In a call with Dispatch, his agency has also confirmed that this is indeed true. He quietly delivered gifts prepared for about 200 children to the hospital personally. Along with the Santa's bag he brought along, he gifted art supplies sets, and tumblers. Just this year, he has also donated 100 million KRW (approx. US$780,000) to the hospital. He has also posted in Instagram with the message he has written to the children, "(Wishing) for the children's health, happiness, and miracles," as he wishes his fans Merry Christmas. What a heartwarming act! He's a genuine person who’s also got a lot to be thankful for! May God always bless and protect him. He has such a big heart. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmiWD-TrJ8c/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=a18353e6-ecda-46a0-ab1a-108a3055c775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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