Blinks! It's that time of the year! Global phenom super girl group Blackpink celebrates 7 years together! We celebrate with the girls and show what Blinks had to say about their favorite group throughout the years! "Happy 7th anniversary to me and my 3 amazing girls @blackpinkofficial 7 is one of my favorite numbers and I hope this year will be a lucky one for us" — Lisa To start off their 7th anniversary in sweet fashion, Blackpink collaborated with Starbucks with special pink drinks and a sticker pack! Here in Korea, we did a taste test of this drink called "Blackpink Strawberry Choco Cream Frappuccino" and it was amazing! YG Entertainment also released a 2023 Cereal Deco Kit on both their site and on Weverse for fans! The Deco Kit comes with key chains, a notebook, sticks, and more! You can pre-order yours here! Each member also posted on their personal Instagram accounts with their favorite photos over the years! Take a look! Here's what some fans had to say to wish Blackpink a happy anniversary! "I love you so much too, congratulations on your 7th anniversary as well that I have been with you, love you so much, always be successful!!!" "Happy anniv. So inspiring, the greatest girl group in the world" "Happy 7th ANNIVERSARY🤍 Thank for making Blink happy . You're so strong and I will be a blink forever 💖 love BLACKPINK.I wish you more happiness! and healthy❤️" "Can’t wait to see what you girls can accomplish for the next 7 years 🖤💖" So how will/did you celebrate Blackpink's 7th anniversary? Let us know in the comments below! #2023DEBUTANNIVERSARY #CEREALDECOKIT #BLACKPINK7thANNIVERSARY #Starbucks #7YEARSWITHBLINKS

Wetter is Better: Let's check out the reason behind South Korea's water-activated street art! Image: South Korean Street Art - Photo: Pintrest Rainy days in Seoul can be downright depressing. However, thanks to a collaboration between ANTONE and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago , the miserable rainy days of Seoul have started to get a whole lot more colorful. The project, called "Project Monsoon " , saw a team use a special type of paint that's invisible when dry, but illuminates with bright colors when it rains or becomes wet. The project was inspired by South Korea's culture and its focus on the flow of rivers; these hidden murals are revealed by the rain, bringing a vibrant surprise to the city's grey streets. As most of you know, rainy days are dull, depressing, and they can be like a K-drama moment in themselves, or for some, perhaps it's a good idea to sit and cry into your coffee. This, however, is about to change, and the Dojeon Media team cannot wait! With South Korea's push on K-culture, the fusion here between traditional backdrops and the more modern social media trend is a hallmark of the Hallyu Wave , and it has taken over some social media channels, mainly by tourists and locals alike. We all know that Korea's soft power is about culture, and this is a new way to keep locals and tourists interested. "Project Monsoon" embodies this by drawing inspiration from a key element of Korean culture: the river. This art project, while a viral concept rather than a widely implemented reality, perfectly captures the spirit of Korean dramas and webtoons , where everyday urban spaces are transformed into magical, emotionally resonant backdrops like the beautiful must-visit Bukchon Hanok Village . Check out our other article about things to do at Bukchon Hanok Village . Image: Image: South Korean Street Art - Photo: Pintrest The Transformation of Urban Spaces K-dramas are masterful at making mundane urban locations feel magical. K-dramas, for many, have been able to provide a sense of escape and, for some, a more heartfelt moment. "Project Monsoon" has been able to use some of these K-drama aspects to create some of its dramatic and inspiring scenes. As a result, commuters and tourists can enjoy a more vibrant commute, as opposed to miserable, dark, and grey skies. This kind of "place-making" is a core tenet of modern Korean popular culture, where the setting is as important as the characters. Finding Beauty in the dull rainy days A central theme in many popular K-dramas, particularly slice-of-life genres, is finding beauty and meaning in the small, everyday moments, which is easier said than done. However, with K-drama characters, it's possible to navigate through ordinary day-to-day challenges with cinematography, music, and writing. These simple and often free things can elevate these experiences to something deeply meaningful, which a lot of people look for. "Project Monsoon's" concept uses this idea entirely. It takes a routine, potentially annoying experience—walking through a city during a prolonged monsoon—and turns it into a surprising and beautiful discovery. The hidden art is a reward for those who are willing to look a little closer and appreciate the beauty in their surroundings, a lesson often imparted by K-drama patriots. Final thoughts While "Project Monsoon" was an award-winning conceptual campaign and not a reality, its viral success is a testament to how well it tapped into the cultural sensibilities already familiar to millions of K-drama fans worldwide. It's a perfect real-life example of the art and narrative that defines the genre. It also takes some of the more cultural or perhaps at times run-down areas, and offers a bright and colorful facelift, and while attracting tourists to the area, it is also able to support the local economy. We would love to hear your thoughts!! Have you ever noticed this amazing rainy day street art? If so, then the Dojeon team would love to hear your thoughts about it in the comments below! #ProjectMonsoon #SeoulStreetArt #HydrochromicPaint #RainyDayArt #KoreaArt #InvisibleArt

#hbd #jennierubyjane #blackpink January 16 marked a special day for all Blackpink fans around the world! Blinks celebrated the birthday of their beloved Jennie Kim! The global icon posted herself on Instagram in a bunny suit and blue flowers with balloons! Take a look! Blackpink's official Instagram account also posted Happy Birthday wishes to the singer! The hashtag #TheIconJENNIEDay has been trending all over Twitter as videos showing the 27-year-old blowing out candles on stage for fans! Jennie also thanked her fans and band members as they cheered her on and sang Happy Birthday with her fans! We want to wish Jennie a Happy Birthday and much-continued success in the future! How did you wish Jennie a Happy Birthday?

#jackinthebox #jhope #more BTS's J-Hope dropped new concept photos for his upcoming single "More" from his much anticipated solo album "Jack In The Box"! The official teaser video dropped on June 30 at midnight KST. "More" will be released Friday, July 1 at 1 pm KST. The single will be included in his upcoming album. Check out this teaser for "Jack In The Box", scheduled to drop on July 15 at 1 pm KST! Here are the official concept pictures for J-Hope's anticipated single! (All photos are credited to Big Hit Music) This is awesome for all BTS fans as we get to experience what each member wants to do during their break from group activities! We'll get to see what drives each member to their creative extent and share in their happy moments! Let us know if you're excited about this release! What are you looking forward to most?

SUHO - "Forever" My Demon 4. 10CM - "The Way to Lose You" 5. Yoari - "True" 6.

Image: Squid Game 3 pop-up store./Courtesy of Shinsegae What's caused this explosion? Imagine stepping into a real-life Squid Game : we're talking multi-city pop-up stores bursting with life-sized

From traditional performances and webtoon exhibits to K-drama concerts and K-pop festivities, there’s Dance to the beat of K-pop in our July events, starting with the KPOP Academy. trained idols like Dalshabet and ‘Masked Singer’ Sohyang Adding more excitement, the five-member P-pop Experience the energy of K-pop at "Everyone's KPOP: Manila" on July 6 at the Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall This event is dedicated to all K-pop and non-K-pop fans, featuring the annual Kpop Cover Dance Festival

#kdramareview #koreadrama #againmylife We wish we could be 18 again! Gripping episodes at every turn with backstabbing and deceiving antagonists. Lee Joon Gi is perfect for the prosecutor role! *Contains spoilers. 4.5/5 Stars Driven by determination and righteousness, a young prosecutor Kim Hee Woo (Lee Joon Gi Hotel Del Luna 2019) strives to take down a powerful politician, Cho Tae Sub (Lee Geung Young Vincenzo 2021) who seems to hold all the cards in the Korean assembly house. In the middle of uncovering Cho Tae Sub's alternative motives, Hee Woo is killed by an assassin hired by the politician. He is given another chance to right his wrongs starting from age 18. During his rise back to his present-day self, Kim Hee Woo must confront his weakness including saving his parents from a tragic car accident. He must go through the hardships as a university student as well as serve in the Korean military again! We're taken along in his journey to dominate the prosecutor's office and to bring justice to those in higher level government positions. This fun revenge fantasy drama drew in high ratings throughout its run ending with a 10.5% Nielsen Korea rating which was good for 2nd nationwide on May 28. Check out this fun quiz game between Kim Ji Eun and Lee Joon Gi! Political Thoughts While watching this drama, we felt that it was perfectly timed with the current political landscape in South Korea. Koreans are concerned with the newly appointed president, Yoon Seok Youl's cabinet members, all of whom the president has worked with. They feel that he might seem biased as the eight members graduated from South Korea's most prestigious Seoul National University, the President's alma mater. The cabinet members are all male and over the age of 50 drawing concerns from the public. As many as 44 million South Koreas headed to the polls on Wednesday, June 1 to elect mayors and provincial governors. It was considered to be a public holiday as many businesses and schools were closed for the day. This is the first test given to President Yoon to tackle economic recovery and inequality in the country. How do you feel about this? Do you think the president should be allowed to appoint whoever he feels is right or should there be limitations? Let us know your thoughts about this drama and the Korean political landscape now!

#lalisa #btsv #parkbogum Hallyu has officially taken over the global fashion scene! Blackpink's Lisa, BTS's V, and actor Park Bo Gum were all seen at the Celine men's Spring-Summer 2023 collection show during Paris' Men's Fashion Week. The trio attended the show on June 26 as representatives of South Korea. It was reported that BTS's V aka Kim Tae Hyung and actor Park Bo Gum were personally invited by Celine's creative director, Hedi Slimane. Blackpink's Lisa, as we all know, was named Celine's global ambassador in 2020. BTS' V wore a sequined polo neck tee which he paired with leather pants and a red leather jacket that he left open. He flaunted his love for OTT jewelry with a tasseled neckpiece, which man fans claimed: "ruined his look". He wore his soft wavy locks and opted for a natural look. Lisa never fails to amaze as she was spotted with a backless and sleeveless turtleneck top, alongside black shorts. Her bag, boots, and belt, all adopted black hues, creating a ton sur ton look. In addition, Lisa also wore a Western makeup style and layered platinum hair, making her super eye-catching. Park Bo Gum opted to go with the same necklace as his best friend, V, as the actor chose a turtleneck, long blazer, and leather pants all in black. However, many critics stated that his outfit "wasn't groundbreaking enough". It was a sight to behold as the trio attracted an unprecedented crowd, never seen as many fans attended a Celine fashion show. Check out Lisa posing for pictures! What did you think about this event? Thai fans, are you proud of Lisa becoming such a global superstar? Let us know your thoughts!

#hannakim #misskorea2022 #btsarmy Hanna Kim was appointed Miss Universe 2022 and she was preparing to represent her country at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in January, and it's easy to say why they choose to make her Miss Korea: She is brought up in the United States. Hanna also has a fluent command of English which will only help her in speaking up about her ideas and advocacy. She is experienced, talented, and driven toward representing the country and will prove to be a strong delegate on the international platform. Instagram: @hanna.ming But there was a lot of talk on social media when she declared here her love for Jungkook!! After Hanna Kim, Miss Universe Korea 2022, followed Jungkook on Instagram, she mentioned that she put his image as a background for her phone! There were a lot of comments that said that she is also the first Miss Korea who is an ARMY and who loves BTS. She's so gorgeous like BTS, and she is the first Miss Korea who reveals BTS's name in public and becomes an ARMY! What do you think? Is she a New ARMY or maybe she's just a friend of BTS members?

British hip-hop duo, Krept and Konan from London, mentioned BTS and K-pop in their new song! The clip received a positive response, especially from K-pop and BTS fans from all over the world! Broke boys give me P-T-S Opp boys wanna see me stressed Lil deal on the PDF Lil' bro made the K pop,

Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi return in the action-packed trailer for Bloodhounds Season 2 (Credits: Netflix) Fans of the hit action K-drama Bloodhounds  finally have something exciting to talk about. The long-awaited Season 2 trailer has officially been released, and it already promises more intense fights, darker enemies, and a bigger story for the beloved duo at the centre of the drama. The first season of Bloodhounds  became a fan favourite thanks to its powerful mix of brutal action, emotional storytelling, and strong friendship between its main characters. Now the new season is preparing to raise the stakes even higher. But along with the excitement surrounding the trailer, one question keeps appearing among fans online: Will Kim Sae-ron appear in Season 2? Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming season and what viewers can expect! The Bloodhounds  Season 2 Trailer Hints at a Bigger and Darker Story Season 2 once again follows the story of the loyal boxing partners played by Woo Do-hwan  and Lee Sang-yi . In the first season, the two fighters joined forces to take down a dangerous loan shark organization that preyed on people struggling with debt. Their journey was filled with intense battles and emotional moments that made viewers deeply invested in their friendship. Bloodhounds Season 2 (Credits: Netflix) The new trailer suggests that the world of Bloodhounds  is expanding. This time, the story moves into the shadowy world of illegal underground boxing, where powerful figures manipulate fighters and matches for money and control. As Gun-woo and Woo-Jin step deeper into this dangerous environment, they will once again need to rely on their strength, loyalty, and determination to survive. Rain Joins Season 2 as a Dangerous New Villain One of the biggest surprises revealed in the trailer is the addition of Rain  to the cast. The star joins the new season as Baek Jeong, a powerful and ruthless figure connected to the underground boxing world. Unlike the enemies in the previous season, this new villain appears to operate on a much larger scale, controlling fighters and high-stakes matches from behind the scenes. Rain’s strong on-screen presence is expected to add a new layer of tension to the series. His character looks set to become the main obstacle standing in the way of Gun-woo and Woo-jin as they try to stop the criminal activities happening within the brutal fighting network. With such a powerful antagonist entering the story, Season 2 could become even more intense than the first! Bloodhounds  Season 2 (Credits: Netflix) Will Kim Sae-ron Appear in Bloodhounds Season 2 ? After the trailer was released, many viewers started wondering whether Kim Sae-ron might appear in the upcoming season. In Season 1, she played Cha Hyun-joo, a character connected to the loan shark organization and someone who interacted with the main characters during the unfolding conflict. Kim Sae Ron's Still from Bloodhounds Season 1 (Credits: Netflix) However, during the production of the first season, changes were made to her role, and many of her scenes were reduced before the series was released. As for Season 2, the newly released trailer does not show her character, and there has been no confirmation that she will return to the story. Because of this, it is very unlikely that Cha Hyun-joo will appear in the new season. Even so, many fans still remember her role in the original storyline and continue to discuss how the character might have developed if circumstances had been different. Could Season 2 Include a Tribute to Kim Sae-ron’s Character? Another question fans have been asking after the release of the new Bloodhounds  Season 2 trailer is whether the show might still acknowledge the character originally played by Kim Sae-ron. In the first season of Bloodhounds, Kim Sae-ron portrayed Cha Hyun-joo, a character closely connected to the story’s central conflict. Although her role was reduced during the final edit of Season 1, she was still an important part of the early storyline and helped shape the world the main characters were navigating. Since Season 2 will continue the story from where the first season left off, some fans are wondering if the creators might acknowledge her character in some way. This could include brief flashback moments, references to past events, or even short clips from Season 1 that help maintain continuity in the storyline. Of course, nothing like this has been confirmed by the production team yet. Still, many viewers believe that even a small reference could serve as a meaningful way to connect the new season with the story that began in Season 1 When Will Bloodhounds   Season 2 Be Released? The second season of Bloodhounds  is set to premiere on April 3, 2026 , exclusively on the global streaming platform Netflix. Season 2 will consist of 7 episodes , and since it follows Netflix’s usual release format, all episodes are expected to drop together on Friday, April 3 , giving fans the chance to binge-watch the entire season in one go. Bloodhounds  Season 2 (Credits: Netflix) What Fans Can Expect From the New Season of Bloodhounds Season 2 ? From the short preview alone, it’s clear that the next chapter of Bloodhounds  will push its characters into even more dangerous situations. The action appears more intense, the villains more powerful, and the world around the characters more unpredictable. With Gun-woo and Woo-jin once again stepping into a brutal fight against powerful criminals, the story promises plenty of suspense and adrenaline. With a new villain, bigger battles, and the return of the fan-favorite boxing duo, Bloodhounds  Season 2 is already creating huge excitement among viewers. Are you excited to see Gun-woo and Woo-jin return in Season 2, and do you think they will be able to defeat Rain’s powerful new villain? #Bloodhounds2 #Season2 #Rain #WooDoHwan #LeeSangYi #KimSaeRon