This pictorial makes me happy but the surprise cameo news makes me even happier. A-list young actor Yoo Ah In plays up his boyish and brooding side in a recent spread for Vogue Korea, a visual reminder of how impressive his meteoric success has been considering he’s still so young. He’s currently starring in the Mon-Tues ratings leader sageuk drama … Continue reading →
In a short span of a month I’ve become a connoisseur of Kang Dong Won. Not a fan exactly but harbor a legit appreciation for the star that combines both his aura and acting talent. His movie A Violent Prosecutor with Hwang Jung Min is now the pacesetter for the 2016 Korean box office, already past the 6 million ticket … Continue reading →
It’s quite the ensemble of fashion fail that gathered in Seoul this week for the 2016 collection from brand Gentle Monster. Some may love the eclectic looks but every single major star in attendance crossed that fine line between fashionably kooky and fashionably silly. Sadly it’s all stars I like so I couldn’t help but cringe and keep on clicking … Continue reading →
A brand with such good taste as to pair up new television darlings Park Bo Gum and Kim Go Eun for a ad campaign is certainly a savvy cookie in my eyes. Cable network tvN has been rolling in the ratings thanks to Answer Me 1988 and Cheese in the Trap, and while both are entire cast efforts for sure … Continue reading →
I’ve had star sightings before where I don’t recognize the star in sight but know in my gut it must be a famous person. There’s just this indelible aura and carriage that famous people project, and with that sometimes it’s impossible not to zero in on them even in the midst of a crowd. Such is the case when I … Continue reading →
This recent C-ent awards season was all about the bromance of Hu Ge and Wallace Huo. Thanks to both having spectacular C-drama successes in 2015, it was easy to fete each individually while enjoying their camaraderie during the awards show circuit. Hu Ge won various recognition for The Disguiser and Nirvana in Fire while Wallace had the dual successes of … Continue reading →
Goes to show what a good role can do in changing impressions. Nam Joo Hyuk is doing just swell in the cast of Cheese in the Trap, not as much as Seo Kang Joon is changing impressions in his second male lead role, but enough to not continue to disappoint as a lump of coal. It’s actually good enough to … Continue reading →
The casting of Song Joong Ki straight out of military service in the role of an armed forces commander in Descendants of the Sun seemed so meta perfect when I heard the news. I assumed he would be emerging like a six-pack decked chrysalis post army hence my initial opinion, except he came out of the army basically identical to when … Continue reading →
Thanks to the upcoming February edition of Girl Magazine, I now have a new potential drama pairing that for whatever reason never crossed my mind before. Roy Qiu and Kirsten Jen grace dual covers of Girl Magazine in a spread that straddles the winter and spring fashion divide since February is the month when it starts warming up in some … Continue reading →
Lee Min Ho is certainly keeping busy in the just released Spring 2016 ads for sportswear brand Eider, which he was been repping for years now and continues to do a great job at utilizing Lee Min Ho the right way. He’s actually a star who gives me the impression that he’s both savvy and a workaholic at managing his … Continue reading →
The Kang Dong Won “who me?” fashion abomination parade continues onward to the VIP premiere of his latest movie A Violent Prosecutor with Hwang Jung Min. I guarantee he’s doing priceless publicity for this movie because I wouldn’t be writing about it but for his entertaining visual flourish at each and every event in the last few weeks for movie … Continue reading →
Lee Jong Seok is currently in China filming period C-drama Emerald Jade Lover with C-actress Zheng Shuang, but he’s considering military enlistment by year end as well so best to strike while the iron’s hot. That’s why I’m not surprised to hear that he’s been offered the role and is seriously considering upcoming MBC Wed-Thurs drama W. It’s from a … Continue reading →
So Ji Sub and Shin Mina‘s drama pairing in Oh My Venus was actually a long time dream come true for fans of either or both star since their stint as Giordano spokesperson. They managed to elevate simple basic attire into something straight out of a movie set thanks to their visual chemistry, but seeing them act it out in … Continue reading →
