relationship in Part 2 focuses on Denver (Kim Ji Hoon) and Yun Mi Seon (Lee Joo Bin) and their steaming romantic

The hottest drama this fall, Behind Your Touch, hits a snag with Korean viewers despite having the highest Here's what Korean viewers said: Cafe user 1: "I thought it was a pretty drama, but the end was a jumbled Cafe user 2: "It's so difficult to watch a drama that's organized and probable until the end..." Cafe user 3: "I wasted my time and effort watching this drama. #behindyourtouch #Netflix #koreandrama #kdrama #comedydrama #JTBC #Netflix #HanJimin #LeeMinki #Suho

Andrea “Ejae” Cho voices Rumi’s iconic songs in Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters (Credits: Netflix) Did you know that the voice behind Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters breakout character, Rumi, is a former SM Entertainment trainee? Andrea “Ejae” Cho didn’t debut in a K-pop girl group—but she still became a star. Instead of performing on stage, she helped create  the music we love. Now , she’s gone viral again, this time as Rumi’s singing voice and co-writer of the hit soundtrack. Yes, that emotional high note in “Golden” ? That’s Ejae. Andrea Cho at the premiere of Kpop Demon Hunters (Credits: @ejae_k / Instagram) Who Is Andrea “Ejae” Cho? Andrea Cho, also known professionally as Ejae, is a South Korean-American singer, songwriter, and producer best known for her work behind the scenes in the K-pop industry. Before taking center stage in animation, Ejae trained under SM Entertainment and later studied music business and songwriting at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute. Over the past few years, she has written songs for top acts such as Red Velvet , TWICE , aespa , Le Sserafim , and NMIXX . From K‑Pop Songwriter to Rumi in KPop Demon Hunters In 2025, Netflix released the animated musical film KPop Demon Hunters , and Ejae made headlines as the singing voice of Rumi, the lead character. She didn’t just perform the vocals—she also co-wrote major songs on the official soundtrack, including: “Golden” “How It’s Done” “Your Idol” The moment fans heard “Golden,” many recognized Ejae’s distinctive tone—some even before the credits rolled. How Ejae Got the Role Without Auditioning While working on early demo versions of the KPop Demon Hunters  soundtrack, Ejae recorded temporary vocal tracks for Rumi. But her emotional delivery and vocal presence stood out so much that the film’s producers decided to cast her permanently—no audition required. The Viral Rise of the “K‑Pop Voice Acting” Trend Following the film’s release in June 2025, a new trend emerged on social media: K-pop voice acting. Clips of Rumi singing went viral on TikTok and YouTube, with hashtags like #KpopVoiceActing, #RumiGolden, and #EjaeVoice gaining traction. According to Google Trends, search interest in: “Voice actor for Rumi” “Andrea Cho Golden” “Kpop voice acting career” all spiked significantly in late June. This crossover of K-pop and animation struck a chord with fans—and opened new doors in the industry. Kpop Demon Hunters (Credits: Netflix) Other K‑Pop Stars in the Film Andrea “Ejae” Cho wasn’t the only K-pop talent featured in KPop Demon Hunters . The film’s unique casting combined real-life idols, actors, and musicians, including: Ji-young Yoo (voice of Zoey) May Hong (voice of Mira) Ahn Hyo-seop (voice of Jinu, previously trained at JYP) Lee Byung-hun (voice of villain Gwi-Ma) However, Ejae stood out as the rare example of a K-pop songwriter becoming a character’s voice. How to Become a Voice Actor in K‑Pop Animation Like Ejae? Inspired by Ejae’s story? Here’s a quick guide on how to get started in K-pop-related voice acting: Train vocally: Learn both singing and character emotion delivery. Take voice acting workshops: Many Korean and global platforms now offer voice acting courses. Build a demo reel: Include both spoken and sung lines in different moods. Network with creative teams: Especially those involved in OSTs, anime, or K-pop animations. Learn languages: Korean, English, or Japanese proficiency is a plus for voice-over roles. Final Thoughts Andrea “Ejae” Cho didn’t debut on stage, but she became the voice that fans can’t forget. From writing for Red Velvet to bringing Rumi to life, she’s sparked a movement that could reshape the K-pop industry. Comment down below if you want a separate post to guide you on this journey to becoming a K-pop voice actor!   #Ejae #KpopDemonHunters #voiceactress

Fans of the global phenomenon Squid Game will be excited to hear their show's second season is confirmed to be released in 2024! Netflix has also released some new images from the new season and a new teaser! Let's take a look! Netflix has confirmed that Squid Game 2 is set to premiere in late 2024. However, the exact date is yet to be confirmed. Filming for the season started in July 2023 and was scheduled to be 10 months, which was shorter than the first season. Meanwhile, let's enjoy some of these new photos just released by Netflix! Be sure to check out the new cast! You'll be surprised to see who was added! If you haven't seen the new teaser here it is! The new season continues with Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae) with a new hairstyle and color (we're pretty sure he'll change the style and color since the first photo we got from Netflix is with him rocking short black hair)! From the teaser, it looks like he returns to Korea to find out who is behind the sadistic games and finally put an end to it. With a new attitude and insight from experience, we're expecting season 2 to be ramped up with more emotion and action between the "participants"! Comment below with your thoughts on this new season! What are you most excited to expect? Do you think season 2 will be better than season 1? #squidgame2firstlook #squidgame2trailer #squidgame2 #squidgame2teaser #netflixfirstlook

Recently released on October 21, Netflix's original film 20th Century Girl has all the ingredients needed for those of us who constantly remember our high school days! Set in the year 1999 20th Century Girl follows the first love and friendships of 17-year-old high school student Na Bo Ra (Kim You Jung Lovers of the Red Sky 2021). Here are 10 nostalgic moments that take us back to the "good old days"! If you're too young to know what these are, here's a good lesson! 1. Pagers Who can forget these "only the cool kids have them" gadgets? Remember when someone got a "page" they had to go to a pay phone or a landline in order to make a call? Or if someone wanted to send a text message, you could read it on your pager, but it would be difficult to send a text back since a pager didn't have an alphanumeric keypad! Standing in line for the pay phone really brought back those memories! 2. VHS Rentals Back before the days of streaming platforms such as Netflix or Disney+, there were VHS tape rental shops! Renting a movie usually costs $1 - $3 per night and had to be returned the next day. There was no such thing as downloading a movie. Remember the adult section of the shop? Teenagers used to sneak into those sections to take a look at the 18 and over movies. Seeing Bo Ra get flustered at sneaking an adult VHS tape to school made us reminisce about those days! 3. Cassette players Before CD players there were cassettes! These babies required some skill if you were to fast forward or rewind to your favorite song or section of a song. But boy were they durable! They could get wet in the rain or dropped multiple times and still would work like a charm! Did you make a playlist for your first crush? 4. Camcorders Before the digital revolution, there were VHS tapes and mini recording tapes that were put inside these huge gigantic square blocks of plastic technology. As the basis for 20th Century Girl, Bo Ra uses her school's camcorder to record Baek Hyun Jin (Park Jung Woo) for her best friend. Does anyone remember shooting their first mini-film for a school project? 5. Dance Dance Revolution Who doesn't know DDR? This arcade game basically revolutionized how teenagers hung out at the malls! Who remembers DDR battles between dance crews? 20th Century Girl really did a great job capturing the essence of the youth during those times! 6. Desktop Computers If you didn't know before laptops and mobile phones existed, there was a prehistoric dinosaur known as the personal computer aka the desktop computer. These puppies not only changed the way most people worked but also how humans were able to communicate with each other! The introduction of the internet really led the way to how messaging apps are structured today! Who still remembers their first AOL screen name? 7. Oversized Jerseys Remember when Ecco, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sean Jean were what all the cool kids were wearing? All of these brands had one thing in common, bigger was better! Oversized and baggy clothing was in and whoever could put the best fit together, had the most "swag". Are you digging into your closet yet? Maybe your high school clothes are in the back! 8. Bucket Hats A nod to urban culture made this fashion accessory one of the hottest trends during the late 90s and early 2000s. Rappers like LL Cool J and Eminem also sported Kangol bucket hats! Do you still have yours? 9. Scrunchies This hair accessory has stood the test of time. Even today, girls are seen using it to tie up their hair! But remember when girls used to not wear it on their head, but more on their wrists? It was definitely an "it" thing! 10. Casio digital watches For all the guys (and some girls) reading this, do you remember that if you didn't own a silver or gold digital watch, you weren't cool enough? This accessory was definitely a status symbol on campus! Although the watch strap has changed, the digital part hasn't changed much with smart watches these days! What do you think about our top ten nostalgic moments from 20th Century Girl? Does it bring back memories? Did we leave anything out? Let us know how this movie made you feel! We want to hear what you think!

However, instead of returning with a movie sequel or drama adaptation, the franchise is heading into The announcement has quickly generated buzz among horror and K-drama fans, many of whom have been eager popularity and the growing trend of expanding successful Korean intellectual properties into webtoons, dramas

Queen Woo has been praised for its historical accuracy causing much discussion and popularity with K-drama Real-Life History Behind Queen Woo The drama Queen Woo  offers a vivid portrayal of the power dynamics Controversies Surrounding the K-drama The historical K-drama Queen Woo  has sparked significant controversy Despite these efforts, the drama continues to face criticism, with some Chinese netizens mocking the What do you think about the drama’s artistic choices? Share your thoughts on the upcoming episodes!

In a heartfelt tearjerker, My Perfect Stranger couldn't have ended on a better note! With B1A4's Jung Jin Young making a special guest appearance in the finale, we couldn't help but share our happiness! Let's break down what happened! Spoilers Finally revealing who the culprit is in episode 15, there was nothing left but to tie a big bow tie and send it home for the finale, but wait, Yoon Hae Jun (Kim Dong Wook Delightfully Deceitful 2023) and Baek Yoon Young (Jin Ki Joo Sh**ting Stars 2022) are still stuck in 1987! So what happened? Apparently, the culprit and mechanic, Yoon Yeon Woo (Jeong Jae Kwang Never Give Up 2022) wasn't able to fix the little red car (time machine). With a little more time, Hae Jun and Yoon Young decide to boost their relationships with their families a little more by spending quality time with them. Through these moments, the two were able to alter their present futures (in 2021) and Yoon Young finally has her mother back! How does Jin Young fit into the story? In a surprising twist, Jin Young's special guest appearance as (shocker alert!) Yeon Woo and Yoon Young's son help the two time travelers with the time machine since he was the one who created it! Let's take a look at one of his scenes! Cool, calm, and collected, Jin Young handsomely pulls off a stunning character and gives the finale a very heartwarming moment as he is the key piece that pulls everything together! Throughout the series, we thought Hae Jun and Yoon Young were strangers that happened to bump into each other. But in reality, the storyline ties both families together as one set up for a remarkable ending! What did you think of My Perfect Stranger? Did we convince you to watch it? If you've seen it, what was your most touching moment? Comment below. We want to hear from you! #myperfectstranger #jinyoung #B1A4 #kimdongwook #jinkijoo

#FlowerOfEvil #Remake #kdrama While improving some aspects of the original K-drama while keeping its In recent years there have been so many remakes and adaptations of many sensational K-dramas! The Korean thriller romance series, The Flower of Evil is set to make waves in the land of diversities On August 17, Studio Dragon, the original drama's production company officially announced that the highly-anticipated Indian remake of the said Korean thriller romance series is set to premiere on August 19.

KBS's ongoing family drama Curtain Call starring Kang Ha Neul and Ha Ji Won has just hit a bump!

The dalgona craze and beyond returns as brands vie for four attention! We explore how Korea has amazingly embraced this global craze! Image: This photo provided by GS Group on June 30, 2025, shows exclusive tie-in merchandise produced in collaboration with the newly released third season of Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game. (Yonhap) Squid Game has exploded onto our screens within the past couple of years, with the three-part series ending in June this year. Squid Game merchandise is absolutely crazy  in Korea, driven by a powerful combination of national pride, the show's global phenomenon status, and incredibly savvy marketing. Image: Squid Game 3 pop-up store./Courtesy of Shinsegae What's caused this explosion? "Hallyu" or Korean Wave is one factor as to why Korean products seem to be flying off the shelf, as well as Koreas content industry, and the sudden explosive global success instils immense pride in Koreans. Why? Well it is because seeing their culture resonate so widely fuels a strong desire to engage with the brand is what Korea's soft power has always wanted since natural resources are not great compared to other countries. The Dalgona Challenge Image: The Dalgona Challenge - Photo: thrillmag.com The dalgona cookie challenge, a highlight from Season 1, has spawned entire lines of products. You can buy pre-made dalgona candies with the shapes already imprinted, or, more thrillingly, purchase dalgona carving kits. These kits come with the ladle, metal press, and various shape cutters (star, circle, triangle, umbrella) – letting fans recreate the nerve-wracking game right in their own kitchens. Some of the Dojeon team and their families have also tried this game, and they have said that it looks a whole lot easier than it actually is in real life. As for the retailers Korean retailers are not just selling merch, but they are making sure that they case in on Squid Game merch, that with epic experiences, from local GS25 stores to the more high end market like Shinsegae, these Korean retailers have gone all out on immersive marketing, from inviting some of the cast to launch events, to famous influencers. Imagine stepping into a real-life Squid Game : we're talking multi-city pop-up stores bursting with life-sized pink guards, Younghee and Cheolsu statues , and interactive zones that make you feel like you're literally in the show's dystopian world. These aren't just shops, they're cultural events you have to see to believe! The Dojeon team recently covered the Squid Game parade, which took place right through the center of Seoul. Over its history, the area has seen a whole host of parades and demonstrations. For a TV series to have this much power is impressive, to say the least. These days, you can buy literally anything related to the show, from the iconic tracksuits to the unsettling pink guard uniforms, which have become a popular go-to outfit for Halloween . All of these have allowed fans to step into either role and feel as if they are a part of the iconic TV series themselves. Have you bought any Squid Game merchandise? If so, leave a comment and let us know what merch you have! #SquidGameMerch #오징어게임굿즈 #NetflixKorea #한국기념품 #SquidGamePopUp #MadeInKorea

In the world of K-dramas, D.P. has made a powerful impact with its gripping portrayal of the strict military The drama follows the journey of a special military police unit tasked with tracking down and apprehending