New to him? Here are some of the reasons why you might fall in love with him. 1. His impressive filmography Lee JaeWook made his official tv debut with a supporting role in the drama “Memories of The Alhambra", despite it being a supporting role, he was able to steal the attention of many viewers who were expressively pleased with his amazing portrayal of his character as he fully immersed himself in the role, bringing to life the complexities of his characters nature....

“Under The Queen’s Umbrella” had its own approach to your typical ‘fight for the crown’ trope, placing the elegant Queen HwaRyeong at the very center. Alongside the strong-willed queen, the series was able to highlight the princes’ distinct personality traits, regardless of if they were a main or supporting character. The cast, along with the compelling plotlines made “Under The Queen’s Umbrella” a worthwhile watch from start to finish. As usual, with the end of another amazing series comes the time to search for a K-Drama to watch in its place....

From bone-chilling murder mystery to pure fantastical horror that will send shivers down your spine, here are 5 Korean horror/thriller books that are nothing but perfect for your Halloween TBR! 1. “The Hole” by Pyun HyeYoung, translated by Sora Kim-Russell A claustrophobic masterpiece, Pyun HyeYoung’s “The Hole” tells the story of a man who loses his wife in a fatal accident and goes into a coma himself. After waking up, he is left paralyzed with no one to take care of him except for his grieving mother-in-law....

Let’s take a look at who they are! YoonA There is no doubt why YoonA has always been the center of attraction. Her gorgeous visuals and classy fashion are what it takes to make a fashion statement. IZONE’s WonYoung The 18 year old (Korean age) maknae of IZONE shows off her chic and adorable sides with the checkered top and long, flowy hair. Not long ago, she also had a photoshoot with ‘Miu Miu’ along with YoonA....

Although they ooze with an undeniable coolness, these girl groups still manage to maintain the qualities that make them unique, making every cover an absolute joy to watch. Now, let’s take a look at some of these cover performances by female groups that have amazed fans and left them breathless. 1. WJSN - MONSTA X’s ‘Alligator’ WJSN are known for their dreamy and enchanting concepts that make you feel like you’re traveling through space....

For K-Pop idols, hair coloring is almost like breathing or drinking water as with each day, debut or comeback, comes a new hairstyle or color. The hair dye industry has to be seeing a steady market influx and boom. Hair coloring is almost like a tradition for idols as (in our opinion) it clearly presents them with the option of standing out (style-wise anyways), a chance to reinvent their looks, and give their fans something exciting, fresh, and new (because let’s be frank if you keep looking at the same thing over and over again, without any changes, you sort of lose that sense of excitement about it....

K-Pop idols are widely known for their styles, setting and embodying fashion trends, and constantly looking refreshing and exciting. A key point of their style has been their hair and with a variety of looks and hairstyles to try, the ponytail has been a favorite for many viewers and fans alike. Let’s be honest, not everyone can actually pull off this hairstyle. As aesthetically pleasing as it looks, it takes a certain level of visual, aura, and charm to be able to carry this look stylishly....

In a bid to spotlight these idols who we believe deserve more recognition for their vocal talents, we did a part 1 of this themed article, which you can read below. Here are 9 male idols who we believe are hidden vocal gems in K-Pop today. 9 Hidden Male Vocal Gems In K-Pop (Part 1) KPOP STORIES|Feb 3, 2022 1. ASTRO’s MJ When MJ gave us ‘Happy Virus’, he not only shed his amazing music of happiness that truly spreads like a virus....

On the days when you don’t know what to watch you can tune in, and enjoy some quality time via live stream with your favorite idol. Here is an unranked list of the NAVER NOW shows that are currently hosted by K-Pop idols. 1. JYJ’s JaeJoong - “Neighborhood Young Man” Type of show: It is a show where JaeJoong becomes the friendly neighborhood young man that everyone wants to speak to....

There are K-Drama fans across the globe who share the same passion. But on online platforms, it is hard to know about each other’s stories and tastes. Even if we are in the same fandom, it is hard to get to know each other. So at Kpopmap, we started the Kpopmap Fan Interview Project to get to know more about K-Drama fans from different countries. Just like the Kpopmap Fan Interview for idols, the Kpopmap Fan Interview for actors aims to open the opportunity for fans to promote, talk about, and share their love for their favorite actor/actress with our readers....

The winners of the “Brand of the Year” Awards are determined by online voting and announced by the Korean Consumer Forum. Cha EunWoo’s win is owed to all the love he has garnered from fans because of his amazing performances in dramas like “True Beauty”. Around 610,000 people participated in the voting process which was effectively the highest participation rate ever! On August 19, 2021, fans took over Twitter worldwide trends with “CHA EUNWOO” as they congratulated him for his success....

Both members of ASTRO had been widely active in different fields but are going to take this challenge for the first time in the upcoming Gmarket Global Shop´s web drama, “Find Me If You Can”. The project has a total of eight episodes and can be found on the official YouTube channel INSSA OPPAG, with subtitles in various languages for international viewers. The first episode will be released on the 9th of this month (November) and will be uploaded sequentially every Tuesday and Saturday....

The members are taking over the top Twitter trends worldwide one by one, alongside other hashtags like #Deja_Vu, #에이티즈_멈출수없는_데자부, #FEVER_Part_3, ATEEZ IS HERE and more. Needless to say, ATINY are over the moon with this comeback! From the vocals to the rap, visuals to the set, everything about this comeback is quite literally a burst of intensity, power, and fatal charm. Here are some of our favourite Twitter reactions to the music video of ‘Deja Vu’!...

You can find all of our “Bias Duality” articles in one place by clicking here! The 50th article of the series is dedicated to one of the most powerful, influential, and talented stars of the global music industry, LE SSERAFIM’s Miyawaki Sakura. With 48.8% of the total votes cast by Kpopmap readers on the poll in our previous “Bias Duality” article, Sakura was chosen by an overwhelming majority of fans to appear on this series!...

You can find all of our “Bias Duality” articles in one place by clicking here! This week’s “Bias Duality” article is dedicated to an extraordinary idol who evokes love and respect both as an artist and an individual, P1Harmony’s Theo. With 10,276 votes, making for 83.9% of the total votes cast by Kpopmap readers on the poll in our previous “Bias Duality” article, Theo was chosen by a vast majority of fans to appear on this series!...

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