It’s that time of the year again! No, I don’t mean getting smashed on eggnog or staying up to the countdown of the new year. It’s time for our annual K-drama superlatives-style roundup! In this year of K-dramas, we’ve had a particularly strong showing of historical dramas (sageuks), both traditional and fusion. There was also an… Continue reading 22 K-Drama Superlatives From 2019
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QUIZ: Which Candy Are You (According To Your K-Preferences)?
Aaah candy. How we love thee. Whether it’s chocolate bars, hard candy, chewy toffee or all of the above, we can’t help but be tempted by them. They are there for us in our time of need, and frankly, they make the world a better place (as long as you don’t overindulge anyway). So here… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Candy Are You (According To Your K-Preferences)?
QUIZ: Design Your Own Christmas Stocking To See Which Celeb Will Appear On Your Doorstep
It’s the holly, jolly time of the year again, which means carols, merriness, and treats all around! And boy do we have a treat for you! If you’ve ever thought about making your own Christmas stockings, but balked because you don’t know where to get the supplies, don’t have the time, or because, well, you’ll… Continue reading QUIZ: Design Your Own Christmas Stocking To See Which Celeb Will Appear On Your Doorstep
First Impressions: All The Different Flavors That Made “Chocolate” A Solid Premiere
“Chocolate” is a character-driven drama that revolves around the ideas of healing and comfort. Our two main leads, Lee Kang (Yoon Kye Sang) and Moon Cha Young (Ha Ji Won), meet when they are children. And though it’s only for a short while, his kindness and her love for food leave a strong impression on… Continue reading First Impressions: All The Different Flavors That Made “Chocolate” A Solid Premiere
Feeling Empty After “Extraordinary You”? Here’s What You Can Watch Next
Now that “Extraordinary You” is officially over, you may find yourselves with a Ha Roo/Dan Oh/Baek Kyung/Do Hwa-shaped hole in your heart. And I totally understand that. With a drama as charming as this, the withdrawal hits especially hard, and it’s just too difficult to move on right away. Too. Cute. To. Move. On So… Continue reading Feeling Empty After “Extraordinary You”? Here’s What You Can Watch Next
QUIZ: If You Were An Idol, You Would Be…? (M.A.S.H)
With K-pop agencies holding auditions all around the world now, have you ever thought about trying out for one? Or have you imagined yourself being an idol, working alongside some of your favorite groups? Or is an idol lifestyle something you wouldn’t even dare dream about? Well, we’ve got a no-hassle, 30-days money-back guarantee solution… Continue reading QUIZ: If You Were An Idol, You Would Be…? (M.A.S.H)
All The Times The “Extraordinary You” Finale Gave Us The Closure We Needed
You get closure! You get closure! YOU GET CLOSURE! (Cue Oprah voice). Dried Squid Fairy, Baek Kyung, and Ha Roo say goodbye to their past. And there we have it ladies and gentleman, the finale of “Extraordinary You.” The drama started out strong and easily hooked us in from the get go with its youthfulness and… Continue reading All The Times The “Extraordinary You” Finale Gave Us The Closure We Needed
5 Times Our Hearts Hurt As Much As Dan Oh’s In Episodes 25-28 of “Extraordinary You”
First off, quick quiz: How many times did Dan Oh clutch her chest/heart and keel over in agony in this week’s episodes? Head down to the comments and let us know! Okay, now back to your regularly scheduled programming! It’s the penultimate week of “Extraordinary You” and the show continues to put our OTP (and us)… Continue reading 5 Times Our Hearts Hurt As Much As Dan Oh’s In Episodes 25-28 of “Extraordinary You”
QUIZ: Can We Guess Whether You’re An Introvert Or An Extrovert? (Based On Your Taste In K-Pop)
We here at Soompi like getting to know more about our fellow Soompiers. And when I say “getting to know,” I really mean making guesses about your blood type, your zodiac sign, your age, your ideal type, even your deepest darkest fears, and having you tell us if we’re spot on or dead wrong. Today,… Continue reading QUIZ: Can We Guess Whether You’re An Introvert Or An Extrovert? (Based On Your Taste In K-Pop)
5 Major Revelations From Episodes 21-24 Of “Extraordinary You”
This week on “Extraordinary You,” we are treated to more stories from the “Trumpet Flower” manhwa, and we learn some pretty important things about our characters, both sageuk and present. And through all that, our Ha Roo (SF9’s Rowoon) is still as swoony as ever and Dan Oh (Kim Hye Yoon) is still as smitten with him as ever. Just how… Continue reading 5 Major Revelations From Episodes 21-24 Of “Extraordinary You”