2020 - Koreanophiles

SM Entertainment Shaped Today’s K-Pop Culture

December 2, 2020October 30, 2023 koreanophilesaesoa, boa, culture, exo, f(x), girls generation, kpop, lee soo man, nct, red velvet, shinee, sm entertainment, smtown, super junior, tvxq

SM Entertainment has undoubtedly shaped K-pop culture as we know it today. CEO Lee Soo Man founded the first K-pop idol group and created the unique idol system that has become the industry standard. Other entertainment companies have followed SM’s lead, resulting in the vast and vibrant K-pop idol scene that we enjoy today. Their first-ever idol group H.O.T became phenomenal right after their debut. Followed by BoA and TVXQ which not only dominated South Korea but also opened the doors to the International market specifically, Japan and the US.…

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K-Pop Idols As Main Leads In K-Dramas From 2020

November 11, 2020August 17, 2022 koreanophiles2020, idols, jtbc, kbs, kdrama, kpop, kpop idols, live on, mbc, ocn, sbs, search, start-up, true beauty, tvn

In 2020, many K-Pop Idols are starring in Korean dramas. Some are idols turned actors (they are focusing now on their acting careers instead of being idols), some can be called veterans already because they’ve been main leads lots of times and some idols on the list are challenging themselves with acting for the very first time. It’s not the first time that idols are cast as main leads. Many idols are praised and a good fit for the dramas and there are also some that people tend to avoid…

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K-Pop Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas

November 10, 2020March 4, 2021 koreanophileshalloween, kpop

Are you also like us who look forward to celebrating and dressing up for Halloween? It’s the season where you can be who you want to be or unleash the creativity in you with the costumes. And if you’re looking for ideas, K-Pop world will give you lots~ 1 NCT These men are the definition of duality. They are cool on stage but when it’s costume time, chaotic NCT will appear. 2 TWICE You cannot separate TWICE and Halloween. You can get so many costume ideas from them. Whether you…

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Married K-Pop Idols

November 4, 2020September 27, 2021 koreanophileschangmin, chen, exo, idols, junjin, kpop, married, shinhwa, tvxq

Most K-Pop idols begin their careers at an early age and true fans have always been by their side as they grow, face hardship, success, and more. Revealing their romantic relationships is not common in K-Pop and there are times that they get criticized or praised when it’s revealed. Most idols tend to date secretly to avoid this and protect their private lives. Just like any normal person, idols reach the turning point in their life that they want to create their own family and most reveal it to fans…

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tvN Drama “Start-Up” Filming Locations

November 3, 2020August 1, 2022 koreanophilesbae suzy, filming location, kang hana, kdrama, kim seonho, nam joo hyuk, netflix, start-up, startup, tvn

Are you also hooked with tvN’s drama “Start-Up” starring Bae Suzy, Nam Joo Hyuk, and Kim Seon Ho? The drama narrates the lives of people who dream to be successful by taking part in a “start-up” program conducted by the “silicon valley” of Korea. Bae Suzy plays the role of Seo Dal Mi (Sister of Won In Jae and CEO of SamSan Tech), Nam Joo Hyuk as Do San (founder of SamSan Tech and Kim Seon Ho as Han Ji Pyeong (SH Venture Capital’s senior team leader). Many of us…

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K-Dramas with Stylish Fashion

October 23, 2020July 31, 2022 koreanophilesfashion, jun ji hyun, kdrama, son ye jin

There are many factors why we watch Korean dramas but if you’re interested in fashion or you want outfit inspirations, you’ll surely fall for these dramas on the list. Although the dramas are not “fashion” related, you cannot help but look forward to their fashion in every scene or episode. You can always expect superb fashion whenever Jun Ji Hyun and Son Ye Jin are the leads. Meanwhile, IU and Seo Ye Ji owned their characters with their fashion statements. Unlike Lee Da Hee’s personality on varieties, when it comes…

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What’s In My Bag K-Pop Edition – Part 1

October 14, 2020August 20, 2022 koreanophiles2ne1, dara, donghae, girls generation, in my bag, irene, jaehyun, jessica jung, k-pop, kpop, minhyun, nct, nuest, red velvet, sana, super junior, twice, whats in my bag, yoona, 왓츠인마이백, 인마이백

Are you curious about what’s in your favorite k-pop idol’s bag? What do they bring with them every day, or what’s the most important stuff that they can’t live without? Or their “인생” item they highly recommend? Items that they can’t live without and make their life easier or more comfortable. Know more about your idols with their unique and some of their very personal items as they go through their bag on these clips. NU’EST Minhyun Jessica Jung NCT 127 Members BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Super Junior’s Donghae Girls’…

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EXO As Ambassadors Of Several Luxury Brands

September 28, 2020August 18, 2022 koreanophilesbaekhyun, burberry, cartier, chanyeol, exo, gucci, kai, lay, prada, sehun, suho, valentino, zhang yixing

EXO is currently dominating the fashion world with several luxury brands getting them as their muse and global ambassadors. We might not see them often as a whole but each of them is busy left and right in dominating the fashion world and continuing the legacy as EXO. Without a doubt, EXO members’ visuals, influence, and impact made these world-renowned brands lining up for them. Here are some of the members and brands they’re working for: Lay as Valentino’s Global Ambassador Kai as Gucci’s Global Ambassador Chanyeol as Prada’s Korea Ambassador…

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Upcoming k-dramas with new seasons

September 28, 2020January 30, 2021 koreanophilesarthdal chronicles, hospital playlist, k-drama, kdrama, kingdom, love alarm, new season, penthouse, season 2, the penthouse, uncanny counter

Uncanny Counter OCN’s highest rating drama “Uncanny Encounter” starring Jo Byeong Gyu, Kim Se Jeong, Yoo Joon Sang, and Yeom Hye Ran confirmed for a second season. Details for the filming schedules and broadcast date are not yet finalized. They are also discussing with the main leads for their appearance on the second season. The Penthouse 2020’s hottest drama “The Penthouse” with main leads Lee Ji Ah, Kim So Yeon and Eugene will not only have another season but they also confirmed a season 3 of the series. Second…

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Actors Who Should Release At Least One Rom-Com A Year

September 25, 2020September 1, 2022 koreanophilesgong yoo, hyun bin, jo jung suk, kdrama, park seo joon, rom com, romantic comedy

Korean netizens list the actors they want to see in a romantic comedy drama atleast once a year. It’s none other than Gong Yoo, Park Seo Joon, Jo Jung Suk and Hyun Bin. Gong Yoo It’s been so long since Gong Yoo starred in a drama and everyone’s just waiting for the news of him in a new one. The last drama he starred in was “Goblin” with Kim Go Eun. Park Seo Joon Another actor everyone missed in a romantic drama is Park Seo Joon. His romantic comedy dramas…