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Lee Joo-young's character in Itaewon Class is one of the notable LGBT representation in Korean dramas

Pride Month: Notable LGBT Representation in Korean Dramas

Indoor Enthusiast June 10, 2021

Mainstream Korean dramas shy away from broaching controversial topics, and LGBT representation is one of them. Some years ago, LGBT characters in Korean dramas used to be riddled with stereotypes and subtexts that viewers had to dig deep into. Representation was abysmal.…

Highest-Rated Korean dramas (cable) of all time [UPDATED]

InternJang April 22, 2021

This ranking of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time (in cable TV) is updated every time a new drama breaks a record and unseats another series. Take note that this ranking is based on the sum of the average and peak…

‘CLOY’ star Hyun Bin wins grand prize at 2020 APAN Star Awards

Aurora Bae January 25, 2021

Sought-after actor Hyun Bin has bagged the Daesang or Grand Prize at the 2020 APAN Star Awards for his outstanding performance as Captian Ri Jeong-hyeok in the hit romantic-comedy series Crash Landing on You (CLOY). Following the announcement of his victory, the…

32 Fun Facts About Park Seo-joon for His 32nd Birthday

Happy 32nd Birthday Park Seo-joon! Here are 32 Fun Facts About Him

Luna December 16, 2020

Considered as one of the hottest and in-demand stars in Korea, Park Seo-joon‘s popularity just keeps on rising across the globe. From his hit dramas, international endorsements, and social media fame, his projects just keep on piling and coming in from left…

Hyun Bin, Seo Hyun-jin, Lee Sung-kyung, & Lee Min-ho - four of the lead actors of the Korean dramas with the highest ratings in 2020

Korean Dramas with the Highest Ratings in 2020: First Half Ranking

InternJang October 30, 2020

Comprehensive Korean drama rankings set Kdramapal apart from other sites, so here we are presenting, albeit late, 18 Korean dramas with the highest ratings in 2020 from January to June. Like our previous TV ratings-based rankings, this article looks at the series…

8 Reasons Why K-dramas Are Popular Among International Fans

Luna September 26, 2020

The Korean wave (Hallyu) has made Korean dramas so popular that they do not only cater to Asian viewers but also to the global audience. A 2019 worldwide survey by Statista showed that 35.8% of the respondents stated that K-dramas are quite…

Seoul International Drama Awards 2020 Winners

Aurora Bae September 17, 2020

The Seoul International Drama Awards 2020, also known as the Seoul Drama Awards (SDA), has given recognition to this year’s best of television series productions from all over the world! In consideration of South Korea’s Level 2.5 social distancing guidelines for the…

Keum Sae-rok to headline upcoming film by ‘Itaewon Class’ writer

KangCenter-nim September 9, 2020

Keum Sae-rok has been cast as the heroine of the new film Cabriole, the actress’ agency UL Entertainment revealed in a news report on September 7. Cabriole (working title) will center on Oh Ji-ah, a sociable and diligent woman who keeps a…

8 Lessons We Learned From K-drama Dads

Luna June 21, 2020

Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they wear oversized t-shirts and worn-out jeans and work hard to provide us with everything we need in life. While it is said that you never forget your first love, it is usually our dads that…

‘When the Camellia Blooms’ takes home Daesang; ‘Stove League’ named Best Drama at 56th Baeksang Arts Awards

KangCenter-nim June 8, 2020

It was indeed a night of stars dressed to the nines at the recently concluded 56th Baeksang Arts Awards! KBS2’s When the Camellia Blooms bagged the Daesang (Grand Prize), the highest recognition awarded by the ceremony. Among its nine nominations, the show…