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tVN and Studio Dragon 's Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 premiered this past weekend and we can't wait to share our thoughts on it with you! We give you three reasons why you should be watching! Following a stellar premiere, Tale of the Nine-tailed 1938 proved to be a weekend winner as it took first place in total nationwide viewership at 6.463% and 7.129% respectively for the first two episodes. The 12-episode series serves as the second season to the 2020 season Tale of the Nine-tailed with a storyline that is the prequel to the former. Following, Lee Yeon ( Lee Dong Wook ) as everyone's favorite sarcastic gumiho (nine-tailed fox), as he goes back to 1938 to save his half-gumiho brother, Lee Rang ( Kim Beom Ghost Doctor 2022). The two have a very complicated love/hate relationship which is very funny to watch! But not everything goes as smoothly as Lee Yeon plans as he has to run a bunch of errands in order to save his brother. The combination of action/adventure with a slice of humor is quite worth watching! Here are three reasons why we think Tale of the Nine-tailed 1938 should be on your Saturday/Sunday watchlist! Comical situations that make you think of your siblings! If you have a sibling, this drama will have you nodding your head along! The elbow nudges and arguments that only siblings have during normal circumstances will have you laughing and reminiscing about your own relationships with your siblings. Both Lee Dong Wook and Kim Beom, having experienced being siblings from the first season, show their bond as true brothers as they battle the evil demons to save the mission! Beautiful cast! You can't help but take notice that the whole cast is ridiculously good-looking! From evil demons to regular humans, everyone seems to look their best in every scene! With all this eye candy, it is really difficult to take your eyes off the screen! Partnered with some pretty good acting, and we've got ourselves a binge-watching drama. Good 'ole fashion Korean Western! This series definitely has its share of difficulties in portraying accuracy in time periods. Most of the "city or town scenes" look like your normal K-drama, but once they're outside in the wilderness or fighting on top of a moving train, it totally looks like an American Western. If many scenes of men riding horses while shooting guns don't give you the vibe, then maybe the unique clothing style (a cross between the Korean period and American Western) will convince you. Tale of the Nine-tailed 1938 might not be the most historically accurate Korean drama out there, but it definitely gives off a fun and good time that most people can enjoy! Let us know if you like this drama! What scenes do you like? #TaleOfTheNineTailed1938 #TaleOfTheNineTailed1938 Ep1 #leedongwook

Samsung S23 series received a minor software update in the European market and could possibly be released in other countries soon! The company has continued to place a high priority on user security and device maintenance. This upgrade demonstrates Samsung's dedication to promptly providing thorough security updates for its smartphones, protecting user data, and improving the user experience as a whole. The Galaxy S23 security update released in May 2023 resolves and enhances a number of critical issues. The following are some of the major additions and features made in the update: Security Patches: The update contains the most recent Google security patches, which fix possible flaws and shield the device from known security dangers. Bug fixes: The update addresses a number of bugs and technical issues that could have existed in earlier versions. These improvements make the device more responsive and stable overall, improving user experience. System improvements: Samsung uses security updates as a chance to enhance the functionality of the entire system. By doing this, the Galaxy S23 is guaranteed to operate effectively, optimizing battery life and speeding up reaction times. Enhancements focusing on privacy may also be included in the update, offering users more control over their data and privacy choices through improved app permissions management and expanded privacy settings. Compatibility Enhancements: Samsung works to make sure that using third-party apps and services is smooth. Users of the Galaxy S23 may find that the May 2023 security update resolves any compatibility problems they may have had, further boosting the device's usefulness. With this security update, Galaxy S23 customers in Europe may anticipate an improved and safe smartphone experience. Users may take advantage of the most recent security measures and ensure their personal information is safeguarded from potential attacks by swiftly installing this update. In addition, the update's bug fixes and system improvements provide a more dependable and streamlined user experience. Users will see enhancements in the general functionality of the smartphone, including quicker app loading times, enhanced multitasking, and increased battery life. The compatibility upgrades also promote a smooth exchange of data between the Galaxy S23 and other apps and services. When utilizing third-party programs, users may take advantage of better functionality, fewer app crashes, and improved speed. Are you a Samsung Galaxy S23 user? Let us know your experience! Share your pictures and videos with us! #samsunggalaxys23 #s23 #samsungupdate #GalaxyS23Ultra #withGalaxy

The most popular K-pop survival show Fantasy Boys has hit a snag! Minutes after episode 6 finished airing, netizens took to online forums to debate whether the show is fair based on the on-site voting results. Some argued that some of the boys were unfairly placed. We break down what happened! Following episode 5 when the boys got to choose, by a random stroke of luck, their desired positions: rapper, vocalist, or dancer. Then each team was composed of two rappers, two vocalists, and three dancers. As each team performed, we were introduced to how they got along with each other and their struggles. Here are some angry points netizens were angry about after the show! "It's a popularity contest!" Many netizens couldn't hold back their frustrations as they claimed the show was a popularity contest. With good reason! Examples included Kim Gyu Rae (from Team Really Really) clearing wasn't the best rapper but ended up as one of the top rappers. Meanwhile, Shiryu , the most veteran and professional dancer for years ended up giving a breathtaking outstanding performance of a lifetime that even shocked the judges! He ended up taking fifth in the rankings in the dancing category which proved that the show wasn't really based upon skill, but rather on popularity. Hong Sung Min took the top seat as the best dancer with an injured leg and didn't even practice the whole week! What an absurd contest! One fan commented: " I swear the on-site audience are either medically deaf or medically blind like no hate but some people were placed wrongly" Another fan complained: "What the actual f--. The onsite voting is a popularity contest and the online voters must be confused due to the delayed broadcasts because these results are wack. I can't fathom this system and I'm at the end of my patience with this show." This was just the tip of the iceberg of what fans really had to say about the show. Finally, the end of the episode really shocked fans as the fan favorite, Santa , dropped 23 spots, from 6th to 29th place! This made us realize that fans realized that it wasn't all about attractiveness and that the boys needed to step up to provide some quality performances! It is clear that the show has many fan biases and the on-site voting system is flawed. Another viewer expressed their concern about the show. "The on-site voting is extremely biased. It’s a popularity contest instead of voting for skills and talent. The people that should judge are the judges themselves. THIS IS BS. I’ll watch here there for the boys I’m voting for but I won’t really care much about it now." Do you think that the show will right itself? Will fans realize that not only their biases must be good-looking, but they must also possess the skill in order to pull off a memorable performance? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! We would love to hear your thoughts! #fantasyboysep6 #jeonseoyeon #gidle #SANTA #HONGSUNGMIN #KIMGYURAE

Aespa serves up some salty and sweet treats for our imagination in their new track video "Salty & Sweet" which dropped on May 4! The group has been releasing amazing concept photos and showing a diverse range in style and versatility for their 3rd mini album "My World" scheduled to be released on May 8. Let's go over this tasty snack! Futuristic, yet engaging, Aespa shows their versatility in the new title track "Salty & Sweet" from their new album "My World". You can't have an Aespa music video without including some form of technology. And in this case, the motherboard is being pollinated by a mechanical bee! This in turn, "turns on" the "salty and sassy" attitude the girls have during this amazing performance! Talking about each of the girls' personalities in a seductive way, "Salty & Sweet" shares a catchy melody "'Cause I'm salty and sweet" and "You can't resist this fresh new treat" with a very nice rhythmic beat. Much different from the soft melodic single "Welcome To My World" (Feat. nævis) which dropped on May 3 and has garnered over 7.8 million views in 24 hours! Due to the promise of a more "natural look" and a step away from the virtual world, Aespa shows a different side with a music video shot in nature. The girls' outfits were also very simple. Fitted in white hoodies and shirts with natural makeup, the song is totally well-suited for this vibe! Let us know what you are looking forward to the most for Aespa's new album! What's your favorite song so far? Also, look out for a new giveaway soon! We just might be giving away Aespa's new album! #aespa #æspa #에스파 #MYWORLD #aespa_MYWORLD #WelcomeToMYWorld #aespa_WelcomeToMYWorld #Spicy #aespa_Spicy

Regret, family, and murder. These are all emotions that all of us feel and wish we can get a "do-over" and murder, well, is murder. KBS 2 's My Perfect Stranger takes over for Oasis 's Monday/Tuesday line up and here are three reasons why it should be at the top of your watchlist! Yoon Hae Joon ( Kim Dong Wook Sh**ting Stars 2022) is the youngest news anchor to work at his broadcasting station. He is a calm and straightforward guy who only looks at the facts. Baek Yoon Young ( Jin Ki Joo Sh**ting Stars 2022) dreams of becoming a writer, but supports herself by working at a publishing company working for high-profile authors. She takes out her stress on her mother. At first, Hae Joon and Yoon Young have nothing in common, but a serial killer case and the tragic suicide by Yoon Young's mother are brought together by the same objectives. Hae Joon tries to find the real culprit behind a small village serial killer case and Yoon Young tries to prevent her parents from marrying BACK IN THE YEAR 1987! This time-traveling mystery thriller drama has much to offer as both characters are stuck in the year 1987 because their time machine just broke! Here are three reasons why you MUST WATCH My Perfect Stranger ! 1. Regret How many times have you regretted your decisions or looked back and felt that the outcome would be completely different based on your decision? Especially, if that decision meant that you could see your mother again. Yoon Young deeply regrets not treating her mother well since she takes out her work stress on her. Her mother, meanwhile, does everything for Yoon Young including getting pushed down while standing in line to buy some shoes for her. This is the last time Yoon Young gets a chance to talk to and see her mother as that evening, Yoon Young receives some terrifying news that her mother has committed suicide. Yoon Young has a chance to redeem herself as she meets Hae Joon and his time-traveling car. She gets zoomed back into 1987 when her mother was still a high school student and does her best to prevent her parents from getting married. 2. Long lost mother/daughter relationship How many times have we mistreated our parents or thought they were annoying? I'm sure countless times for most people. Despite Yoon Young's mother's eagerness to always care for her daughter, Yoon Young always feels embarrassed whenever her mother and father are around. The fact that Yoon Young gets a second shot at redeeming a fruitful mother/daughter relationship is refreshing and makes us take a look at ourselves and how we treat our parents. 3. Murder There's a serial killer on the loose! Hae Joon finds out that he will die a year from now and the reason is that the real culprit behind the 1987 Woojung-Ri serial murders is the one that kills him. He is determined to find the real culprit in order to save himself! The serial killer aspect of this story keeps us entertained and on our toes, as Hae Joon struggles to put the pieces together behind his death. If you were put in Hae Joon's shoes, would you be doing everything in your power to stop your death date from happening? Let us know your thoughts on this new exciting drama! #myperfectstranger #jinkijoo #kimdongwook

Hold on to your hats K-drama fans! tvN 's Pandora: Beneath the Paradise ends with a wild twist as it captures the number one spot! We break down what actually happened to sort out any confusion! Let's take a look at what happened in the finale! Spoilers! Just when you thought the ending was nicely wrapped and ready to be sent off in a neat fashion, "bang!" Pandora hits us with another surprise ending! When all hope is lost, we thought Pyo Jae Hyun ( Lee Sang Yoon ) would quietly accept his fate as the odds were stacked against him with prison time and the loss of a presidency. As the cast literally was playing mind games with him by installing a chip in his head to make him think he was reliving hell over and over, an accident led by Min Young Hwi (Jang Do Jin's mother), lets him escape the lab that he was being held captive. Jae Hyun rushes over to the townhouse where Go Hae Soo ( Jang Hee Jin ) is helping Tae Ra ( Lee Ji Ah ) pack for a new life in Switzerland. He takes her captive and uses her as bait to lure Tae Ra back into his life. As they meet by the beach where Jae Hyun rescued Tae Ra years ago and made her into "Hong Tae Ra", a mannequin dressed as Hae Soo is seated strapped to a chair with a bomb stuck to it. Tae Ra doing everything she can to save her best friend is lured into the trap and ends up with the gun she carried to her head. Held by her maniacal husband! As Jae Hyun threatens to take Tae Ra's life, he actually ends up shooting himself in the head and falls off the cliff! A few years later, we see Tae Ra and her daughter living in Switzerland. A sudden knock on the door reveals that the visitor is Jang Gyo Jin! But we know that Gyo Jin's face was covered with burn marks since the explosion so that alerted us that something was suspicious! As Tae Ra leads Gyo Jin to the bedroom to unpack his things, she forgets that he needs a towel and retrieves one. As she opens the door to the bedroom, she catches a glimpse of Gyo Jin's back covered in thunder scars, just like Jae Hyun's back she saw earlier in the season! That's when everything made sense and here is our theory! We think that the gun Jae Hyun shot himself with was a blank and he fell off the cliff on purpose to make everyone think that he "died". But in fact, he took a couple of years to do facial reconstructive surgery to look like Gyo Jin, without the scars. Since Jae Hyun said that he would do anything to be in Tae Ra's life, this all makes sense! And now, Tae Ra is stuck in the same house as her ex-husband! Wow! What a dramatic and crazy ending! We loved the twist that this drama decided to go with! Let us know your thoughts and your theories on what happened in the finale! #pandorabeneaththeparadiseep16 #pandorabeneaththeparadise #leejiah #leesangyoon

Kim Woo Bin is back and badder than ever as he stars in Netflix's new upcoming dystopian drama Black Knight ! We break down the details of this much-anticipated action drama coming on May 12, 2023! Back from almost a year on screen, Woo Bin is back with a new action thriller limited series (6 episodes) Black Knight . Synopsis Based on the webcomic series "Taekbaegisa”, Black Knight is s et in the year 2071, where the air is so bad that it is impossible to live without a respirator due to extreme air pollution, only one percent of the population has survived and a strict social class exists. Citizens rarely leave their homes due to air pollution and heavily rely on parcel deliverymen, known as knights, to deliver their parcels and protect them from thieves. Kim Woo Bin stars as Knight 5-8, a legendary courier who is also skilled in combat. He meets a refugee, Sa Wol ( Kang You Seok Beyond Evil 2021), whose dream is to also become a knight. Seol Ah ( Esom Taxi Driver 2021) is an officer at the Defense Intelligence Command. She takes Sa Wol in as her own as part of her family. Knight 5-8 and Seol Ah join together to help Sa Wol achieve his dream. Take a look at this exciting trailer! Not much information has been released about Black Knight . Make sure to follow us to keep updated on the latest K-dramas and K-pop news! Let us know if you're excited about this new series! We certainly are! #blackknight #esom #kangyouseok

In a shocking turn of events, one of the most popular Fantasy Boys returns home! Plus, we recap the rankings from the last episode! Let's break down what happened! Starting off hot right off the last episode, episode 5 continued with the dramatic ranking of the top 37 boys! Surprisingly, there was a plot twist that MBC decided to throw in by having one of the producers, Jang Woo Young ( 2PM ), "save" one boy to be the 38th seat! Surprisingly, it was blue-haired rapper, Park Hyung Keun ! Hyung Keun couldn't hide his relief as he was comforted by fellow members crying in their arms! Moving on to crown the best visual challenge for the second semester was none other than Hong Sung Min ! Sung Min was able to beat out Yu Jun Won for the throne! Shocking News! Yaya , who has been consistent with being at the top of the rankings has decided to drop out of the contest! Due to his knee injury, Yaya decided that it was best to go home and take care of his medical condition leaving many fans aghast! Here's the Twitter post of Yaya's official resignation from the program due to his injury. We hope for Yaya's speedy and healthy recovery! After that piece of sad news, here are the Top 12 rankings after the 2nd semester! The 3rd semester has begun! The 3rd semester will test the best boys from each position: singing, rapping, and dancing! At the end of the individual competition, it was Hikaru with the best vocals, Moon Hyun Bin as the best dancer, and Seo Sang Woo as the best rapper! As the boys split into their performance groups according to the lucky draw, there was some tension as members who wanted the same positions had to individually battle each other! In the end, here are the teams! Mission three will be exciting as the boys get to show off their strengths in the three categories! Which group do you think will win? Let us know your top three vocalist, rapper, and dancer in the comments! #fantasyboys #YAYA #HONGSUNGMIN #YUJUNWON

BTS 's seven members: RM , Jin , Suga , J-Hope , Jimin , V , and Jungkook , have millions of fans worldwide, recently their members dropped to only 5 after the departure of J-Hope . In this article, we will tell you what happened through BTS Jin who has the answer! Since their debut in 2013, the South Korean boy band, BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys is consist of 7 members. All the members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, have topped the charts with their catchy pop music, collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, and grown one of the largest fanbases named ARMYs . Although the members indeed have their apartments, they do still live together. In many interviews, even a few recent ones, the members have said that they all still live together. It just logically makes more sense for them to still live together while they are a group, seeing that their entire lives are influenced by their jobs. They write music daily, create melodies, and mess around which can potentially lead to something in the future... They do everything together. But, BTS members were required to complete their military service in South Korea, meaning the band must take a hiatus until 2025. BTS must take a break for a few years while the members complete their military service, a requirement all able-bodied men between 18 and 28 years old must fulfill in South Korea. Jin, the oldest member of BTS, was the first in the group to enlist since he was turning 30 the last December of 2022. And this was the first departure in the group and made BTS's last song they made together was " Yet To Come " and his last solo single song was, " The Astronaut ", which was co-written by Chris Martin of Coldplay, in October 2022. Not too much time, J-Hope Becomes The Second Member Of BTS To Enlist In The Korean Military. He has officially enlisted in the military, and all of BTS was there, including Jin, who is currently serving in the military. According to a report by Allkpop news, J-Hope will enlist at the Baekho New Corps of the 36th Infantry Division as an active-duty soldier. He will receive a basic military education and training for about five weeks before serving in the army. ● BTS official account tweeted : ● And before this tweet Jhope uploaded a post on Weverse saying : “I love you ARMY, I’ll be back safely” J-Hope wrote on his social media accounts on Monday night, sharing this news with everyone and a photo of himself with his hair shaved, saluting in front of the camera. It was confirmed that J-hope entered the base 7 minutes before the 2 pm deadline with all of his members including Jin. J-Hope was surrounded by All the members with a buzz cut. In particular, the most notable member was Jin, who joined the army first among BTS last year. Jin requested time off from his military duties to see J-Hope off, showing off the group’s close relationship. ● And this was the other members' reaction when they saw Jin came taking a day off to send off Jhope : BTS Jimin and Jungkook tried to lighten up the mood by reasoning that they won't cry for J-Hope's departure so as not to make Jin feel sad. 🐿 They said Jin hyung is coming. He took a leave 🐹👋🏻 🐯 Aigo! 🐥 Your hair has gotten longer 🐰 Wow hyung you really look like your dad 🐿 Why do you become this cool? So cool 🐨 So cool hyung 🐿 No but hyung’s body also got really nice. In the video, J-Hope appears in his buzz-cut hair. All of his other group members are seen mesmerized by his short hair look. All of the members kept asking J-Hope to think about them whenever possible during his mandatory military training. Meanwhile, Jin enters the scene, although he is not shown in the video, he, as per previous pictures, arrived in his army uniform. J-Hope gets excited to see Jin after a long time and instantly salutes him as a sign of respect. J-Hope saluted him as soon as he came, this is where the tears started welling up, and seeing Namjoon cry make it very emotional! Many ARMY s were waiting for them to show Jin here but then realized they probably aren't allowed to be on videos and broadcasts while they're serving in the military. Jin took a day off specifically for J-hope to send him off since he’s in his military uniform with the “ Assistant Drill Instructor“ written on it. He took a five-hour round trip to just show up and show J-hope his support and love. The meeting was probably less than 30 minutes, and he also knew that he was not going to be shown in BangTan Bomb, but he still wanted to show up and show his friendship. Soldiers are given limited vacation time to use just like any workplace, and Jin used up his own vacation time to go to see J-hope. He is an optimist, who likes to keep himself and others around him happy! BTS Jin come back to IG and posted two photos on his Instagram account for J-Hope. Jin likes to be the center of attention but Kim Seokjin doesn’t: Jin who asked Graham Norton where the camera is, or who blows kisses at every person, or who tells everyone how handsome he is, is only a persona. It’s that almost comically confident and exaggerated guy he created for the fans. But when you give Kim Seokjin too many compliments, his ears turn red and his body posture is shy. Maybe he has become more like Jin lately, or maybe Jin has become more like Seokjin, but he seems to be searching for a balance between those two different guys. A very good older brother figure towards him. Overall, Jin is close to all the members in different and unique ways which is why it makes him perfect for the role of the oldest Hyung in BTS. All BTS members are very close to one another. Jin and J-Hope energize and hype one another which is a great way to come closer to one another and have fun. We can’t describe how incredibly awesome and genuine human being Jin is! He is such a great friend! All of the members kept asking J-Hope to think about them whenever possible during his mandatory military training. But J-Hope does not need them to ask him that because he always thinks about them In a previous interview, he said that while his solo career has been "fun" and "challenging," he misses his bandmates, explaining that his rehearsals can sometimes feel "lonely." [#Bangtan_Bomb] BTS behind the scenes of J-Hope joining the military service and the moment he bid farewell ● You can watch the full YouTube video here : Reacting to the video, a fan wrote in the comment section, “Love seeing the members being there for each other.” Even if it happened before, it's still hard for us to process this time too, and it is gonna happen 5 times more... It's hard What is the member that will be the hardest farewell for you? #Jin #JHope #military #BTS

K-pop fashionistas Aespa is back for their 3rd mini album "My World" ! The global girl group posted some gorgeous concept photos on their Twitter feed on April 27. Let's break down the three points to look forward to in Aespa's upcoming album! Scheduled to be released on May 8, 2023, at 6 PM KST, "My World" features three points that fans should look forward to! 1. Unrivaled SMCU storyline Anyone following Aespa knows that each album has its own storyline concept followed by amazing animation visuals for their music videos. Their last album, "Girls" which featured the singles "Girls" and "Life's Too Short" featured colorful amazing visuals that fit the theme of you guessed it, girls! 2. A wide range of musical genres from pre-released song→ title song This is exciting news as we get to sample some of the group's pre-released music and their unusual style of beats and composition for each song and melody! We can't wait to hear what Aespa has in store! 3. Aespa’s REAL-WORLD visuals Fans know and understand that Aespa has a knack for adding computerized graphic visuals to their performances and music videos. It is interesting to see how SM Entertainment will incorporate their "real world" looks into what fans are normally used to having them perform side-by-side with their AI counterparts! Let's take a look at Aespa's "My World" intro video! Let us know what you're anticipating! Aside from each member's flawless looks, it seems that SM Entertainment is pushing "My World" to have more of a "natural" concept. We think maybe the group is maturing and transitioning to more live events. Here are each member's concept visuals! Let us know who is your favorite! Winter Karina Ningning Giselle Stay tuned and follow us for more Aespa news and details on their new album! Let us know what are you anticipating the most in the comments! #aespa #æspa #에스파 #지젤 #MYWORLD #aespa_MYWORLD #Spicy #aespa_Spicy #NINGNING #KARINA #WINTER

Super Junior is back! Well, sort of. Lee Dong Hae is looking better than ever as he stars in a new romantic comedy, Oh! Young Sim ! The K-pop star will be joined by Song Ha Yoon (Oh Young Sim) in this 10-episode K-drama scheduled to premiere on May 15! Let's take a look! ENA and Genie TV released a teaser and promotional poster of its new drama Oh! Young Sim earlier this week. ENA is the studio that produced hit shows such as Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Love Is For Suckers ! We can't wait to see what this new drama has to offer! Oh! Young Sim is based loosely on the Korean comic “Yeolnesal Youngsimyi” by Bae Geu Taek (published in 1988 via the comic magazine IQ Jump). The original comic focuses on Young Sim as a 14-year-old teenager and her family and friends. The drama series follows Young Sim as a woman in her 30s. Oh Young Sim ( Song Ha Yoon Intimate Strangers 2018) is a single career woman in her 30s. She has been producing TV variety shows for eight years in hopes of making people laugh. But all of her shows have been canceled due to their lack of popularity. Young Sim gets a chance to produce a love entertainment show and casts popular startup CEO Mark Wang ( Lee Dong Hae ) as a guest. In true K-drama fashion, Mark Wang is actually Wang Kyung Tae, Young Sim's childhood friend who had a long-time crush on her but never had a chance to express how he felt. Mark suddenly moved to the United States and lost touch with Young Sim. 20 years later, the two bump into each other and are constantly around each other due to the filming of the show! We can't wait to see what sparks fly as they build romantic feelings toward each other! Oh! Young Sim is scheduled to premiere on May 15, 2023 , and will run every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM on ENA and Genie TV . Let us know what you think and if are you excited about this new drama! #donghae #songhayoon #ohyoungsim

South Korea has crowned a new king in the most popular drama series this year! The "taxi squad" made up of hilariously diverse characters has beaten the new global hit "The Glory" as Korea's most-watched drama series! Let's take a look at why this is! "Taxi Driver 2" was cited by the media outlet, Gallup Korea, as the top most-watched tv series drama! The survey was conducted on 1003 Korean individuals from ages 18 and older from April 17 - April 20, 2023. According to the survey results, "Taxi Driver 2" beat out "Mr. Trot 2" and Netflix's "The Glory" as the preferred program! On April 16, the day after the season 2 finale aired, the producer from the show announced that there will be a season 3! The season 2 finale earned higher viewership ratings than the season one finale! It also set a new record for the highest ratings achieved by a mini-series of 2023 so far! So why do Koreans prefer this light-hearted action series over the dark, brooding "The Glory"? We give you four reasons why! 1. Koreans love to laugh at slapstick comedy! It's hard to understand Korean humor sometimes. A little jab at someone's family could end up becoming something a lot more serious than intended. Therefore, stand-up comedy isn't very popular. Instead, shows like "Running Man" and "Great Escape" tend to do really well and run on for many seasons. "Taxi Driver 2" provides a lot of innocent, child-like humor that everyone can enjoy. Without the need to put other characters down. Very vanilla. 2. Every case is about two episodes long. The format for "Taxi Driver 2" is a lot different than that of "The Glory" . Each case that the "taxi squad" takes out lasts for only two episodes therefore the audience doesn't have to sit through the whole series to find out what happens. If you've never been to South Korea, Koreans have a "ppalli ppalli culture" ( 빨리빨리), which literally translates to "hurry hurry" or "quickly". Koreans have very little patience in their everyday lives, so concluding a case within two episodes or one week, is very convenient for the audience. 3. It is very easy to follow. Unlike "The Glory" , "Taxi Driver 2" is very linear in terms of the timeline and story. Sometimes, there are flashbacks to fill the audience in with background information, but for the most part, the audience doesn't have to do much thinking. "The Glory" , on the other hand, has a very complex and intricate storyline that spans over 15 years. It is engaging and takes more effort to focus on what is going on, making it more difficult for many Koreans to stay engaged for over an hour. 4. A sense of well-deserved justice. There have been many complaints about several scenes in "The Glory" including many of the bullying scenes where there is no filter or censorship making Koreans feel a little uncomfortable. Bullying is a big deal in South Korea, therefore, making the story a little too realistic for many viewers. "Taxi Driver 2" , on the other hand, takes care of the bad guys very cleanly and neatly, without showing the gory stuff. In addition, since "Taxi Driver 2" tends to be a little more fictional so it hits less close to home for many Koreans. So that's it for our reasons! Let us know if you agree or not! If not, let us know your reasons and if you're waiting for season 3! #taxidriver2 #theglorypart2 #theglory #leejehoon