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This Show Left The Most Impact on South Koreans

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 koreanophileskbs, South Korea

“Searching for Separated Families” is a heartfelt and emotionally charged television show produced by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). The program is dedicated to reuniting families who have been separated due Korean War that occurred in the 50s. With its powerful storytelling and compassionate approach, the show has become a beacon of hope, restoring lost connections and bringing joy to countless lives. Background:“Searching for Separated Families” (이산가족을 찾습니다) first premiered on KBS in 1983, with the primary objective of helping South Korean families torn apart by the Korean War (1950-1953)…

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Jang Dong Yoon, Seol In Ah, and Chu Young Woo To Star In A Period Drama

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 koreanophileschu young woo, jang dong yoon, kbs, kdrama, seol in ah

Jang Dong Yoon, Seol In Ah, and Chu Young Woo will be together for an upcoming drama! On August 31, KBS‘ new drama ‘Oasis’ announced that actors Jang Dong Yoon, Seol In Ah, and Chu Young Woo have been cast as the lead roles of Lee Doo Hak, Oh Jeong Jin, and Choi Cheol Woong. The said drama will be written by Jung Hyung Soo and directed by Han hee. It is scheduled to air in the first half of 2023. Lee Doo Hak, played by Jang Dong Yoon, is…

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Iconic Collaborations on Year-End Shows

July 15, 2022July 6, 2023 koreanophilesblackpink, BTS, f(x), got7, kbs, kpop, mbc, nct dream, red velvet, sbs, seventeen, shinee, twice

Year-end shows are probably the best way to end the year with your favorite K-Pop groups! Year-end shows such as MBC Gayo Daejejeon, SBS Gayo Daejeon, and KBS Gayo Daechukje are some of the most awaited shows that present stages that we don’t often see. Group collaborations that we never knew we needed! Here are some of the most iconic collaborations in K-Pop history! GOT7 X SEVENTEEN X TWICE X GFRIEND Today’s biggest names in K-Pop once collaborated for a JYP tribute on 2016 SBS’ Gayo Daejeon. GOT7 Jinyoung X…

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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…