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QUIZ: Which K-Drama Would Be Your Worst Nightmare?

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  Ever watch a scary K-drama and are thankful that you are NOT in a particular character’s situation? There are a lot of K-dramas in the thriller/horror genre that can trigger your worst fears and nightmares, which is sometimes why we find pleasure in watching them. Curious to know if we can see which K-drama would be your worst nightmare? Take this quiz to find out! Hey Soompiers, what were your results? Let me know in the comments below!

QUIZ: Which BLACKPINK Make-Up Style Should You Try Out?

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  The  BLACKPINK  members are always flawless. Their style is perfect, and to top it off, their make-up is gorgeous! Each member has their own unique style. Lisa is bold, Jennie is chic, Jisoo is fresh, and Rosé is cute. Have you ever wanted to try out some of their looks yourself? Take the quiz below and find out which BLACKPINK make-up style you should try out! Which look are you going to try? Let us know in the comments below!

QUIZ: Which K-Pop Idol Will Be Giving You Pepero On Pepero Day?

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  November 11, also known as Pepero Day, is a fun day celebrated in South Korea that is similar to that of Valentine’s Day here in North America. Instead of chocolates, people exchange Pepero, which is a delicious chocolate-coated cookie snack. Giving Pepero to someone is a sign of interest and or affection, which obviously makes it an important day! Curious to see which K-pop idol will be giving you some Pepero this upcoming Pepero Day? Take this quiz to find out! Hey Soompiers, what were your results? Let me know in the comments below! Currently watching:  “ How Do You Play? ,” “Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol” and “Start-Up” All-time favorite dramas:  “ Secret Garden ,” “ Goblin ,” “ Because This Is My First Life ,” “ Star In My Heart ” Looking forward to:   Won Bin ‘s return to the small screen

QUIZ: Plan A Trip To Korea & We’ll Tell You Which K-Pop Leader Should Be Your Tour Guide

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Internationel travel might be a little difficult right now, but wouldn’t it be fun to take a trip to Korea if you could? Well, in the mean time before travel opens up again, it never hurts to  dream   about going on vacation. There’s tons of fun things to see and do, so start planning your dream trip right away and we’ll tell you which K-pop group leader should show you around. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal! What were your results? Are there any other places in Korea you want to visit? Leave a comment below!

“The Penthouse” Tops Weekly Most Buzzworthy Dramas List + Lee Dong Wook Takes No. 1 On Cast Ranking

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  “ The Penthouse ” spends its second week at the top of the most buzzworthy dramas list, while  Lee Dong Wook  of “ Tale of the Nine-Tailed ” rises to No. 2 among cast members! Good Data Corporation has shared the weekly rankings of the dramas and cast members that generated the most buzz for the week of November 30 through December 6. The company collected data from news articles, blog posts and online communities, videos, and social media for 23 currently airing or upcoming dramas. With SBS’s “The Penthouse” at the top of the most buzzworthy drama list for the second week in a row, tvN’s “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” rises one spot to take No. 2. It’s followed by tvN’s “Start-Up” in third place. The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz in the first week of December are as follows: 1. “The Penthouse” – 24.15 percent 2. “Tale of the Nine-Tailed” – 17.13 percent 3. “Start-Up” – 12.46 percent 4. OCN’s “The Uncanny Counter” – 7.52 percent 5. KBS2’s “ Cheat on Me If You Can ” – 4.48 per

“Idol Star Athletics Championships” To Not Be Held For 2021 Lunar New Year

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  The “Idol Star Athletics Championships” will be taking a break this upcoming Lunar New Year. On December 11, MBC announced that the semiannual program will not be airing for the 2021 Lunar New Year holiday. With the recent increasing of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Korea, the social distancing level has risen to 2.5 in the Seoul metropolitan area. As the severity of the situation is expected to continue, the show has decided to not hold a recording as a preemptive safety measure. MBC has held the “Idol Star Athletics Championships” twice a year for Lunar New Year and Chuseok over the past decade, and this will be the first time that the event will not have a Lunar New Year special since it started. This past Chuseok, the “ 2020 Idol Star eSports Championships ” and the “ 2020 Idol Star Dog-agility Championships ” were held as spin-off events. Watch the “2020 Idol Star eSports Championships” below: WATCH NOW Source ( 1 )

QUIZ: Which K-Pop Group Should You Have A Virtual Hangout With?

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  Group hangouts are always enjoyable, and when different personalities get together, you’re in for good fun! It’s been almost a year since physical hangouts in large numbers were basically banned – thank you not, COVID-19 – which has opened the door to virtual hangouts. That’s right, video calls are now the new meeting place for friends who would like to catch up. While we’re used to idol groups hosting live broadcasts, wouldn’t it be more intriguing to imagine a virtual hangout with them? Take our quiz and let us know which K-pop group would be your hangout buddy online! Soompiers, which K-pop group are you gonna hang out with virtually? Let us know in the comments below.

The Best Of The Best: Top 10 Korean Actors Of 2020

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  A K-drama script can be amazing, but without the right actors who bring the story to life, the drama will never reach its full potential. The year 2020 has brought us many great K-dramas with incredible actors. In this list, you will see some familiar faces and some faces we haven’t seen in awhile, but one thing is for sure, these actors gave it their all in their respective roles. Here are 10 of the best Korean actors 2020 had to offer. Disclaimer: List is in no particular order.  1.  Park Bo Gum This was a big year for Park Bo Gum as he starred in the tvN coming-of-age drama “Record of Youth” as well as the sci-fi thriller “Seo Bok” alongside  Gong Yoo . Park Bo Gum’s portrayal as the struggling model who tries to achieve his dreams of becoming an actor showcased his maturity as an actor. Although the sweet and romantic side of Park Bo Gum was perfect, the scenes where he acted as a rough and tumble bad boy were the ones that really stuck out. It was bone chillingly good! 2.  Nam J