Time for a K-Drama Detox? Try These Korean Variety Shows Instead! (2025 Edition)
Take a breather from the dramas and dive into the world of Korean variety shows.
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Kang Tae Oh and Lee Sun Bin’s Unforgettable First Meeting in The Potato Lab
The Potato Lab blends romance, humor, and corporate drama, featuring Kang Tae Oh and Lee Sun Bin. Their fiery first meeting promises an exciting and humorous journey.
“Buried Heart” and “Undercover High School” Achieve New Rating Milestones
Buried Heart and Undercover High School reached new viewership highs on February 28, with Buried Heart scoring 8.8% for its third episode, marking major success.
Shin Seul Ki’s Heartwarming Connection with Yoon Bak’s Character in “For Eagle Brothers”
KBS2's For Eagle Brothers explores family, responsibility, and love. The growing bond between Yoon Bak's Beom Soo and Shin Seul Ki's Se Ri tugs at viewers' hearts.
Kim Seon Ho Joins Fantagio: A New Chapter for the Talented Actor
On March 1, 2025, Kim Seon Ho signed with Fantagio, marking a new chapter in his career. Fantagio expressed full support for his future projects and growth.
Romance and Tension Rise in Undercover High School as Seo Kang Jun and Jin Ki Joo’s Characters Face a Near-Kiss Situation
Seo Kang Jun and Jin Ki Joo’s characters grow closer in Undercover High School, with romance, tension, and a near-kiss as secrets unfold in the latest episode.
TVING Delays Premiere of “I Am A Running Mate” Amid Strategic Shift
TVING's I Am A Running Mate, directed by Parasite writer Han Jin Won, is delayed. The teen political drama follows Yoon Hyun Soo's Noh Se Hoon in a student council race.
The Mystery Behind Park Hyung Sik’s Return From the Dead in “Buried Hearts”
Park Hyung Sik's character, Seo Dong Joo, defies death in Buried Hearts. The mystery behind his dramatic return from the dead is set to unfold in Episode 4!
Netflix 2025 K-Drama Slate: A First Look at Highly Anticipated Shows
Netflix's 2025 K-drama lineup features star-studded titles like When Life Gives You Tangerines, Weak Hero Class 2, and Cashero, promising diverse genres and interesting set of plots.
K-DRAMA RECAP: “Love Next Door” Episodes 15 and 16
Our characters get their happy endings after suffering for too long but it feels rather bland. Still, I guess that is what happens when the drama postpones the romance for too long in favor of unnecessary angst. Love Next Door…
K-DRAMA RECAP: “Love Next Door” Episodes 13 and 14
In this penultimate week, we get a reversal of last week with our second lead couple’s ship sailing smoothly and our main leads’ ship hitting a big hurdle. After keeping their relationship a secret for a while, they are caught…
K-DRAMA RECAP: “Love Next Door” Episodes 11 and 12
We get some much-needed progress on the romance front for our leads. And I wish we could say the same about our cute second-lead couple. Instead, they are experiencing some high waves in the shape of our reporter’s tragic past…
K-DRAMA RECAP: “Love Next Door” Episodes 9 and 10
Grab your tissues as we have an emotional week ahead of us. Despite her earnest efforts to keep her secret hidden, our male lead figures out what happened during the gap he knew nothing about regarding our heroine. And one…
K-DRAMA RECAP: “Love Next Door” Episodes 7 and 8
An unwelcome guest enters the scene, turning everything upside down with his sudden appearance. Also, we get a shocking revelation, making us question everything we thought we knew about our heroine. At least, we got a confession out of our…
K-DRAMA RECAP: “Love Next Door” Episodes 5 and 6
Things take a frustrating turn on the romance front this week as our male lead takes his sweet time to come to terms with the fact that he has been in love with our leading lady all along. Confessing to…