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Example: Strong Woman Do Bong Soon  (2017) Korea:  Popular for its cute romance and humor. The Role of Cultural Nuances and Genre Preferences Local Humor and Long-Running Family Dramas Korean

Not only are Koreans obsessed about coffee , having over 100,000 stores across the country with Starbucks becoming the most popular chain, but caffeinated candy is also advertised in K-dramas! The most popular brand? Kopiko! What is it and why is it advertised in almost every K-drama? What is Kopiko? Kopiko is actually named after the kōpiko coffee bean native to Hawaii! It is an Indonesian brand of coffee candies and is available in over 80 countries! The product contains extract from real coffee beans and comes in two flavors: original coffee and cappuccino. Kopiko in K-dramas! Virtually in most K-dramas today, you'll find a scene where the main character needs a "lift-me-up" and either someone around them will offer them a Kopiko or they'll reach into their pocket and pop a Kopiko in their mouth. Then they'll say something along the lines of "Oh yeah! I feel so energized!" A not-so-subtle advertisement has become the trend in mainstream media and we've all become numb to it! Why is it so popular? Need a cheap pick-me-up? Why not pop a Kopiko into your mouth? With the average pack of around KRW 990 (USD 0.75) with 8 candies, no wonder so many Koreans choose it! It's also very slim and easy to put in your pocket or purse! Not to mention, it tastes great! Here's a scene from Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha ! Have you tried Kopiko yet? Let us know what other products you have seen in popular K-dramas lately in the comments below! #Kopiko #코피코 #ppl #productplacement #Vincenzo #MarryMyHusband #HometownChaChaCha #ParkMinYoung

IU and Lee Jong Suk (Image via X/ @dlwlsuk). Lee Jong Suk and IU Lee Jong Suk and IU (Image via X/@shallwedancetk). Song Kang and Suzy Song Kang and Suzy (Image via X/minikangje). Two of Korea’s top-tier visuals, Song Kang and Suzy , would undoubtedly set the screen ablaze if they A clip of Song Kang playfully imitating Suzy’s signature flirty smile.

Vincenzo (2021) Vincenzo (Credits: tvN) Italian-Korean consigliere Vincenzo Cassano ( Song Joong-ki Aired:   Feb 20, 2021 - May 2, 2021 No. of Episodes:  20 Cast:  Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-bin, Ok Taec-Yeon To succeed, he earns the trust of gang leader Jung Gi-cheol ( Wi Ha-joon ), placing himself in constant Alongside fellow fighter Hong Woo-jin ( Lee Sang-yi ), he challenges the ruthless crime boss Kim Myeong-gil His quiet life is disrupted when he reunites with his first love, Kang Mi-young ( Lee Sung-kyung ).

As a proud Brit, I have always been raised with a "cup of tea" and like most Brits, after a long day, Check out this popular trending celebrity-themed café that Dojeon team member, Jing Ru, went to for a

Musical actress, Jung Young Joo , is gaining popularity and revitalizing the way K-drama mothers are Veteran actress Jung Young Joo ( A Good Day to Be a Dog 2023) is taking South Korea by storm in her Jung Young Joo's portrayal of a strong mother's survival instincts along with her tremendous mother-daughter In particular, Jung Young Joo is building the next generation of "national mother" characters by showing Comment below with your thoughts on Lovely Runner and Jung Young Joo's character!

Based upon the true history of the Japanese invasion of Korea during the late 1500s, Park Jeong Min and Gang ( Gang Dong Won Dr. Lost Talisman 2023), a slave serving the only son of the most powerful military family in Joseon, Jong Cheon Young becomes a great swordsman and joins the Righteous Army while Jong Ryeo is on the King's side Elite actors With a veteran cast, including Jung Il Sung from The Glory 1 & 2 , there will be no shortage

For the ultimate fan:  "The ultimate pilgrimage for every K-drama and movie lover". The red carpet and the dazzling lights of the 2025 Busan Film Festival! We give you all the details to make this year's event unforgettable! Image: Busan International Film Festival 2023 - Photo: Soompi If you are a fan of Korean films, or simply just films in general, then stepping into the Busan International Film Festival otherwise often referred to as BIFF is more than just a film lovers dream. This year it will be held between September 17th - 26th. This is also a global event, and the selection of films on offer is massive, with over 300 films from 75 different countries. There is something for everyone! With 99 of those being world premieres, you can be among the very first to see ground-breaking new films before they hit the global stage. Adding to the festival's prestige, the acclaimed American writer and filmmaker Oliver Stone is serving on the judging panel, bringing his legendary cinematic eye to help discover the next big thing in film, and you never know, you might be able to spot your favorite actor or actress at the same time. Buy your tickets online if you can With there being so much on offer to see and do, it is ideal to plan ahead if you can as it will enable you to find what movies you are interested in, and book them as as they are available as competition for times and slots is often fierce. Don’t forget, two tickets max! Th is is the golden rule! When you buy tickets in person at the event you are only allowed to buy two tickets at a time, so if you are in a big group you will need to have half the number of people in line to get all of the tickets. If not, ask the people behind you in line to buy the tickets for you. https://www.biff.kr/eng/html/schedule/date.asp?day1=6 Be on time! Most of the time, there are K-stars, International stars, directors, and even producers at the show! Often, they might give a speech or pose for a photo or two, so it is vital to be on time for the event and show! Even better, show up early (a good 10-15 minutes will do the trick) so you can have the best seat in town.) Give yourself some time This is one of the hottest events of the year, especially in Korean cinema , and most visitors to the event aim to watch as many events as possible, so just make sure to give yourself some breathing time between the shows, as the event is always very busy due to its increased popularity. The city of Busan is very spread out, so getting from one venue to the next may be tight. If you’re leaving less than 30 minutes between each movie, make sure you book movies at the same venue. Book your accommodations early The event is always popular, and with over 200,000 people attending the event it is not al ways easy to find a place to stay. As you can imagine, good accommodations will fill up quite quickly, especially in the Haeundae area . Make sure you book your room ahead of time so you have the best selection possible. Have you ever been to the Busan International Film Festival? Or will you be heading there this year? If so, then we would love to hear from you in the comments below! #BusanFilmFestival #BIFF2025 #KDrama #KoreanCinema #BusanTravel #FilmFestival

Choi Soo Young and Gong Myung in Second Shot at Love (Credits: tvN) Second Shot at Love  premiered on romantic comedy stars Choi Sooyoung  as Han Geum Joo, a skilled car mechanic striving for sobriety, and Gong Another noted, "Soo-young's portrayal of Geum Joo is both strong and vulnerable—truly captivating." Gong Myung  as Seo Eui Joon: A psychiatrist advocating for sobriety. Kim Sang Ho  as Han Jung Soo: Geum Joo's father, a sociable pension owner.

Image: Bang Si Hyuk and BTS members - Photo: Soompi.com Who is Bang Si Hyuk? Bang Si Hyuk is the mastermind behind the global success of BTS ! Bang Si Hyuk under criminal investigation HYBE Chairman, Bang Si Huk, under investigation (Credits: Reuters ) So the million-dollar question is "Should Bang Si Hyuk go to jail?" Did Bang Si Hyuk pull a fast one back in 2019 when HYBE was still BigHit ?

Escape  has sparked discussions about queer elements in South Korean cinema, particularly regarding Song Kang’s intriguing character. Their dynamic is enriched by the mysterious figure portrayed by Song Kang (Jeong Gu Won, My Demon 2023 Director Lee Jong Pil describes Woo Min as a “ Tinker Bell-like figure ” who reveals Hyun Sang’s inner The director's decision to cast Song Kang , initially intended for a female character, marks a progressive

breaking down, Navier takes control of her fate and forms an unexpected alliance with Prince Heinrey ( Lee Jong-suk Cast:  Shin Min-ah, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, Lee Se-young Platform:  Disney+ Release:  2026 2. Gold Land (2026) Stills from Gold Land (Credits: Disney+) Kim Hee-ju ( Park Bo-young ), an airport Teamed (and sometimes clashing) with Jang Woo-min ( Kim Sung-cheol ) and detective Jung Do-yoon ( Lee Cast:  IU, Byeon Woo-seok, Steve Noh , Gong Seung-yeon Platform:  Disney+ Release:  2026 5.