The phenomenon that is smacking shirts (Chinese colloquial slang for wearing the same outfit) has really crossed country and industry lines so much so that it’s a stark reminder that there aren’t that many fashion houses out there. If we take the top ten from France, Italy, and US, chances are there is only so many red carpet, performance, and press event dresses and ensembles that can be worn at any given season, and of course the top stars are only going to show up in that season’s outfits thanks to endorsement deals and generally needing to lead the fashion trend. Wearing the same outfit allows for an apples-to-apples comparison of who looks better, and if it’s not the same country star then also shows how the aesthetics differ in accessorizing and makeup. Check out a comprehensive look at the cases of smacking shirts, with C-actress Yang Mi leading the pack by a looooong shot in how often it happens with/to her and how she actually ends up winning. Continue reading
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I think Jeon Ji Hyun can still sell anything in South Korea so having her as your brand’s CF model is a no brainer. But popularity from new gen in the past hasn’t affected her but K-ent is nothing that … Continue reading
It’s undeniable that K-beauty has evolved but also morphed into a specific nearly identical look of the ideal – big eyes, shaved cheeks, high nose, white skin, etc. You know the look, and that meme with all the contestants for … Continue reading
Well this is happening earlier than when pigs fly, but then again I’ll see the ink on the contract first before I even start getting excited. K-ent is reporting that A-list movie stars Jeon Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won … Continue reading
Perhaps K-actress Jeon Ji Hyun is the human embodiment of the classic Burberry trench, never changing but always in fashion. 2022 was a quiet year for her after Jirisan (Mount Jiri) in 2021 and earlier her Kingdom spinoff for Netflix … Continue reading
It’s rare to see a group agency move in tandem but that’s what has happened this week with a quarter moving to a newly formed agency. Jeon Ji Hyun is the biggest name that left Culture Depot and going with … Continue reading
The 2022 is more than half over but some things don’t change. I feel like the folks on the top 10 lists in South Korea rarely change and this new aggregation of the top earners for 2022 so far is … Continue reading
This weekend is Mother’s Day and a warm thank you and celebration for all the mothers out there, and everyone who loves them. Brunch and presents big or small is the expectation and the Stonehenge brand always delivers right around … Continue reading
I legit forgot it was the final airing weekend of tvN Sat-Sun drama Jirisan. Normally such a high profile drama would be generating buzz and chatter heading into the finale but it was crickets because the ardent drama fans that … Continue reading
This has been a see-saw weekend for tvN weekend drama Jirisan (Mount Jiri) so it’s once again hard to see where this drama is headed for the long run in terms of ratings and audience reception. This Sunday’s episode 4 … Continue reading
Well this isn’t good news for the cast and crew of tvN high profile big budget action thriller Jirisan (Mount Jiri). Yesterday was the third episode airing for the drama and coming off a big premiere weekend prior where both … Continue reading
Seems like the positives are outweighing the negatives with newly premiered tvN weekend drama Jirisan (Mount Jiri), The second episode broke 10% ratings to net 10.663%, the second fastest to break 10% for any cable drama and the highest second … Continue reading
This weekend is the premiere of new tvN Sat-Sun drama Jirisan (Mount Jiri) and boy was it a rollercoaster in K-ent during the week day before due to the scandal from the male lead of the previous drama Hometown Cha … Continue reading