One of my favorite Kdramas lately is One Day Off, which is a rare example of an interesting but restful show. It’s about a school teacher who, when faced with the intractability of some of her students, “sometimes longs to disappear,” so she indulges herself with one-day trips.
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Since my passion is Kpop, I am ALL OVER the new release calendar like kimchi on rice! But when I’m not obsessively fangirling, I’m also a crazy-busy mom, so inevitably a few songs slip under my radar each month. This week’s playlist is a whole package of delightful surprises!! Big names and newbies and artists who have been quiet for a bit — it’s a great mix! Are you ready to push play?!
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We take a look at the Thailand remake of the Chinese drama/novel When A Snail Falls in Love. Come find out if it stood up and whether it is worth a watch.
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Kpop MVs are often like mini-movies. Stories are crafted to match the mood of the individual song and oftentimes to tie that singular story into the overarching theme of an artist’s album series. This week’s top picks definitely give me movie feels. Whether they give the impression of a big-budget blockbuster, a vibrant musical, or an emo-indie vibe, these MVs will be sure to come to mind when the tracks next queue up on your music shuffle!!
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We are only weeks away from our Kimchi Patreon Appreciation Month (September) and we decided to share one of our favorite Patreon episodes to show you what you would be enjoying if you became a patron. Be sure to join Patreon before September so you can enjoy all four Patreon exclusive episodes that we will be sharing!
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My kids returned to school this week, but that doesn’t mean summer is over for this Kpop Mama!! Even though temperatures are still soaring all around the world, I’m keeping cool with these refreshing new comebacks. Featuring bright concepts and addictive beats, these songs are the perfect distraction to beat the heat and keep the summer fun rolling — let’s dive in!!
Continue readingIt is summer again, which means there are a ton of kaddicts out there trying to ignore the current heat wave. So what better time to find out the best dramas to binge during these hot summer months? (We’re on vacation! Enjoy this podcast, which originally aired in August 2022.)
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I have a confession. Often times I’m not sure which songs I should pick to share each week. The struggle is real as I carefully debate all the choices. But today, as I sat down to begin working on this post, these tracks practically jumped out of my holding queue and demanded the spotlight! From debut bands to veteran vocals, this small-but-mighty list is sure to quench your desire for some Indie beats, Kpop style. I’m ready — are you?? Let’s rock!!
Continue readingKmuse turned super evil and pitted leads from 2023 against each other to see who we would Marry, Kiss, or, Throw Off a Cliff. Come join us to see if you’d make the same choices and who would be your ultimate choice.
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You know how the July Hallyu Wave was small but powerful? Yeah, August is gonna knock it out of the water. In between a big budget historical drama starring Namgoong Min to a romcom with Rowoon and Jo Bo Ah, we also have supernatural high school students, death penalty by popular vote, and Lee Min Ki as a detective who reluctantly partners with a veterinarian with psychometric powers (I know, I know, but the last psychometric drama was so good!). Come see what other kdramas you have to choose from this month!
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