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A post shared by 티빙 TVING (@tving.official) Recently, tvN posted a virtual casting for “Transit Love” including iconic broken-up K-Drama couples: YuMi (Kim GoEun) x Woong (Ahn BoHyun) & BaBi (GOT7’s JinYoung) from “Yumi’s Cells”, Lee SiWoo (Song Kang) x Jin HaKyung (Park MinYoung) & Chae YooJin (Girl’s Day’s YuRa) from “Forecasting Love And Weather” and Yeom MiJeong (Kim JiWon) x Mr. Gu (Son SukKu) from “My Liberation Notes”. Here are three more fictional K-Drama couples we think could give it another shot if there were on “Transit Love 2”!...

“Shooting Stars” is a romantic comedy about real-life stories of the people behind the scene who shed blood, sweat, and tears to make celebrities shine bright like the stars in the sky. Let’s take a look at the reasons why it should be on your watchlist this April! 1. The star-studded cast and much-needed reunions Not only do we have a star-studded cast, but there will also be nostalgia from some of the reunions we see onscreen....

If international fans feel offended by something that is done in K-Pop, it is right for the industry to take care of global fans’ opinions and learn to understand and respect them. When idols wear certain cultural hairstyles it is often called ‘cultural appropriation.’ Entertainment companies and their styling teams are often at fault for this, which is upsetting for fans. Here are 3 ways for the K-Pop industry to better understand cultural appropriation....

In the majority of K-Dramas, two episodes are aired every week but in very few cases, it is only once a week. For viewers used to two episodes a week, having only one episode is definitely painful. The wait for the next episode seems longer. In the upcoming K-Dramas starting in June, there are quite a few dramas with only one episode a week. You better know about it before they start, so here they are....

Here are 4 K-Pop idols you might not have known are able to speak German! 1. DRIPPIN’s Alex Born in the German independent city of Mainz to a Korean mother and a German father, Alex and his family moved to Korea when he was 4 years old. Alex’s full name is Alexander Vincent HaYoung Schmidt Lee and he’s the first German citizen to become a K-Pop idol. Although TXT’s Huening Kai’s father is of German descent, many consider Alex to be the first ethnically German male idol....

The idol made his official debut with TO1 back in 2019 and since then, with every chance he gets, on every stage he performs, he proves that he is a genuine talent who along with his group is on the rise to becoming a powerhouse name brand in K-Pop. With a stage presence that challenges you to try and take your eyes off him, dance techniques that feel so intricately clean, powerful, and yet graceful, and visuals that stem from greek mystical legends, TO1’s KyungHo is an undeniable star that everyone should pay attention to....

The drama follows four people who all meet at KCU Bank’s Youngpo branch and their realistic love stories. At the time of writing this article, “The Interest of Love” only has one episode out so far, but it is already turning heads! The JTBC drama already feels full of raw, heart-pounding emotions and a depth of tender sincerity that cannot be ignored. With the end of year rush of dramas, we understand if you’re still on the fence of what to start next....

4th generation idols are mostly seen as a special breed when it comes to their stage performances. There is a whole other level of intensity and wow moments that leave the crowds in awe and screaming desperately for more. With so many idols perfectly embodying this ability, it is quite difficult to pick out idols who stand out in the category. However, oftentimes, one can easily spot these idols when they’re on stage, it’s that something extra special, that hunger and desire to dominate and slay, that’s what these idols on this list show when they are on stage....

He’s certainly improved as an actor since his debut in “Memories of The Alhambra” and his breakout performance in “Extraordinary You”. Lee JaeWook plays the mischievous, yet powerful Jang Wook as he masters his newfound magical energy while looking into the mysteries surrounding his birth. Lee JaeWook’s acting skills have been terrific and every moment with him on the screen has been an absolute joy to watch. So, to prepare for the K-Drama’s nearing end, let’s take a look at some of the best scenes of Lee JaeWook....

You may know Ahn HyoSeop from his roles in the dramas “Still 17”, “Abyss”, and “Dr. Romantic 2”. However, his most recent role has fans becoming increasingly curious about him. Here are some facts about Ahn HyoSeop that you may not know. 1. He is famous for his boyfriend material pictures Although Ahn HyoSeop admits to not taking pictures often, they do very well when he does take them. He is known for taking pictures that make fans feel like they could’ve been taken on a date together....

Here are 5 K-Drama actors we’d love to spend Christmas with! 1. Ji ChangWook How wonderful would it be to have your own “I’m a Slacker” experience with Ji ChangWook, especially on Christmas day? From camping to building a fire and sitting by it as you sing your favourite songs: it couldn’t get any more perfect! 2. Hwang InYoup Hwang InYoup seems like the type of person who would plan a whole day out for Christmas, combining both his own favourite spots and yours....

If this is the storyline you’ve been longing to see, then luckily we’re coming up with a great recommendation. “Yumi’s Cells” gives a pathway for a more realistic approach brought by K-Dramas, taking its viewers on an emotional and romantic, yet close-to-heart journey. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the concept of life and love served by Korean media, here are the reasons why “Yumi’s Cells” is your go-to series: P....

K-Pop idols are known for having very strict lifestyles, so if they actually get a chance to relax and go on a summer retreat - they do it especially well. For that reason, we have prepared a list of travel destinations that Korean musicians love the most. We hope that even if you are not able to visit these places now, it makes you fantasize about your future dream vacation!...

Notably, their English songs are often different from their Korean songs. While we are used to the fierce and more robust sounds of their Korean songs, with their English songs, their sound is more softer and cute, it has this preppy high school lovestruck vibe to it that sounds like the pop songs we would all increase the volume when it comes on the radio. This contrast speaks so much to their versatility as musical artists as they are clearly able to take on any genre, in any language, and still showcase their charms, originality, and talents in a way that we have all come to appreciate from them....

There are plenty of female K-Pop idols who have taken on and are taking on lead/main roles in K-Dramas for the first half of 2022. Some are rookies in the acting world and others have accumulated years of experience. Be it in web dramas or dramas, we have compiled a list of the idols taking on lead roles in dramas that will be airing between January and June 2022. Note: This list is in no particular order....

As more K-Pop idols are venturing into the industry, here are some of the male idols who are known for their outstanding talents that we believe will do well in a musical production. Note that in this list are some of the idols who as of the date of this article may have not yet starred in a musical. 1. ATEEZ’s JongHo He is a true musical star and on any stage, his vocals and performance talents shine so brightly....

At the helm of one of K-Pop’s most influential bands, N.Flying, here are some of the breathtaking performances that just manage to capture the brilliance that is N.Flying Yoo HweSeung’s vocals. 1. ‘Goodbye For A Moment’ The first man’s facial expression is literally everyone’s reaction immediately Yoo HweSeung starts singing. Already captivated by his vocals, a rush of goosebumps and a sensation that feels like an irregular heartbeat is evoked as within seconds you are already vividly overwhelmed by how emotional and powerful his vocals are....

The most common ways biases allure us are their vocals, dancing skills, and visuals, which also could be described as the primary qualities of an idol. In our Fan Interview series fans shared many more reasons for which they fell for their bias - here are 7 frequently mentioned aspects: 1. Versatility Versatility is one of the most beloved characteristics of Korean artists. The interviewed Kpopmap readers shared that they chose their biases because of their ability to successfully pull off various concepts and music genres....

The red hair color has always been an iconic look when worn by our favorite K-Pop idols. Bright, fiery, and bold, the style often signifies power, confidence, elegance, and style and these idols are perfectly embody these traits. Here are some of the K-Pop idols who look flaming hot in red hair. 1. EXO’s SuHo The EXO leader looks good in everything and the red hair is clearly not an exception....