Spring is one of the most anticipated seasons in Korea because of the beautiful cherry blossoms that bloom. Many make their way outside to snap pretty photos with the pink petals. It is an especially exciting time for couples to walk around and stare at the beautiful nature together.
Some K-Pop idols have also made sure to get a snap with the gorgeous flowers and many of them are serving boyfriend material vibes! So, here's a list of male K-Pop idols who 'took' fans on a date to see the cherry blossoms.
Note: This article is just for fun. It is in no particular order
Whenever fans see WonHo he usually shines brightly, but the sun peeking out like a halo among the cherry blossoms is adding to his angelic vibes in this picture.
All of the WEi members blessed fans with pretty pictures of them under the cherry blossoms on Instagram (member Yoo YongHa posted his photo on the fan platform UNIVERSE). It's kind of hard to tell where the members are in the photos as their visuals are just as flower-like.
SEVENTEEN's DK is looking photo-ready in more than one sense of the phrase in his photo and S.Coups is looking like a flower himself. Imagine how lovely it would be to be on a spring date with either of them.
JaeHyun, Mark, TaeYong, and DoYoung all posted photos under the cherry blossoms. Not only are the photos totally endearing, but they also reflect each of their personalities in some small way.
10 Actors Who Would Be Perfect In The K-Drama Adaptation Of Webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" [VOTE]
Which Korean actor should take the role of a attractive mermaid and chaebol? Here is our dream cast for the K-Drama adaptation of the webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" ("내가 사랑한 물고기").
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 5 min to read ·
Published : Mar 28, 2024
LookMedia / "The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER / KingKong by Starship
With all the amazing webtoons-based dramas that have been released in the past couple of years, we have only become more excited about upcoming K-Dramas linked with webtoons.
The webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" is a special case because the story was first written as a script for a drama production. The drama production is on its way and the webtoon was pre-released. The drama's production company, Group Eight, thought that in releasing it first as a webtoon they could showcase some of the various deep sea adventures of the story and also help garner attention for the drama.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The romance fantasy adventure webtoon “The Mermaid I Loved” ("내가 사랑한 물고기," literal translation, “The Fish I Loved”), written by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal (우주봄봄 and 부발), tells the story of a man whose intermittent transformations into a mermaid become increasingly uncontrollable as he experiences the emotion of love and spends time with a woman who he finds himself more and more attracted to. The season 1 of the webtoon ended on March 13th with 31 episodes.
Given the webtoon’s popularity, Group Eight is looking forward the positive effect the webtoon will have on the upcoming drama’s viewership. They have built a solid portfolio with dramas based on webtoons like "Taxi Driver", "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" and "A Good Day To Be A Dog". Among their awaited projects is the reboot of the popular drama "Princess Hours" (2006).
Currently, there are no actors cast for “The Mermaid I Loved”. Fans of the webtoon are waiting for the announcement of the cast. We can already think of actors and actresses who would be perfect for the roles!
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
We at Kpopmap have thought up a cast of actors who would suit this drama amazingly.
1. Sim Kai (심카이), a mermaid and 3rd generation chaebol
Sim Kai is the lead male character. He discovered he was a mermaid 12 years ago and he pretends to be a human.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
When he shares physical touch with a woman, his fish scales begin to appear and he transforms back into his mermaid form. Because of this, he avoids all contact with women and has been single his whole life.
But due to his handsome looks, he has a lot of girls chasing after him, so he hired YaNa to pretend to be his girlfriend. However, he can’t help himself from having physical contact with YaNa even if it means he won’t be able breathe.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Kai is the son of the jewelry brand Inoroo, or 3rd generation chaebol, but he is not interested in the family business and instead prefers performing as a mermaid at the aquarium.
The actor must possess features suitable for long hair and a muscular physique to be able to portray a mermaid. He should exude charm and look dazzling in a suit, while also being capable of conveying a mix of cynicism, cuteness, and panic in his expressions. Comfort with underwater filming is also mandatory.
Moon SangMin, WEi's Kim YoHan, Baek SungChul, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L), and Chae JongHyeop could be a good match.
LOOKMEDIA / Awesome Entertainment / WEi Official / Chae JongHyeop Instagram / KEYEAST
Not only would they look stunning with long hair and looks amazing in suits, but their facial features would perfectly match the character's. Beyond their physical attributes, all five actors possess the talent and ability to convey Kai through the right facial expressions. The genre of fantasy romance suits them impeccably. Each actor would bring their unique colors and charms to the character, making him stand out on screen. Additionally, we can anticipate excellent chemistry with the lead actress.
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Moon SangMin
WEi's Kim YoHan
Baek SungChul
Kim MyungSoo
Chae JongHyeop
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2. Jung YaNa (정야나), an easy-going part-time student
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Jung YaNa (24 years old) is the lead female character. She is a student who works a part-time job and has an easy-going personality.
She accidentally kisses Kai when she meets him for the first time, and shocked to see him suddenly fall very sick, she calls the ambulance. She ends up more shocked when she sees him put his face into a dirty bucket of water used for cleaning.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The actress should possess a mix of cuteness and strength, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions, and especially comedy. The character experiences rapid and extreme changes in emotions, so the actress should be able to show these transitions convincingly. Additionally, she should look just like a regular student, but be able to become a stunning lady with expensive clothes.
Kang MinAh, WJSN's Bona (Kim JiYeon), Chae SooBin, Girl's Day's HyeRi, and Seor InA could be a good match.
H& Entertainment / King Kong by Starship / Creative Group Ing / GOLDMEDALIST
All five actresses have demonstrated their talented acting and are well-suited for a character like YaNa. Each of them possesses the ability to portray the youthful, cute, and fiery vibes of the female lead character. Comedy and expressive acting would not be an issue for any of them, so it would be a smooth portrayal of the character without overdoing it and making viewers laugh. No need to mention that they would all bring great chemistry with the lead actor! Being a romance, it is crucial.
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Kang MinAh
WJSN's Bona
Chae SooBin
Girl's Day's HyeRi
Seor InA
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The webtoon is not available in English officially yet, but you can read it in Korean here.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Let us know who you want to see cast!
Note: The aim of the vote is for Kpopmap readers to share their opinion about their preference for the cast. It is not affecting the cast of the production team.
Dance studios are all the rage in Korea! Here's how to sign up for them.
Kianna, Staff Writer 3 min to read ·
Published : Mar 27, 2024
Mina Myoung's Official Instagram / Bada Lee's Official Instagram/ Lia Kim's Official Instagram
If you're a fan of the Korean entertainment scene, surely you've heard about how amazing the dance community is in the country. Dancing is one of the most popular hobbies in South Korea and with the rise of shows and K-Pop, it's gaining more and more popularity. If you plan to visit South Korea and love dance, there are many dance studios you can visit and take classes at! Since there are too many studios to count, we've listed some popular ones you should visit! Here are some dance studios in Korea and how you can attend them.
JUSTJERK Dance Academy
JUSTJERK Dance Academy is a prominent and respectable studio in South Korea. Its reputation is widely known in and outside of Korea due to its lineup of teachers. The academy was on the popular series "Street Man Fighter" where they placed first! The famous choreographer Bada Lee resides at JUSTJERK and she has made many choreos for groups such as NCT, aespa, and THE BOYZ. If you're a fan of synergetic and fun classes, you might want to visit this studio in Korea! It has two branches located in Ehwa and Hapjeong area. Class tickets must be purchased in person, costing around 30,000 won for one class. Be warned, if you want to take a popular teacher's class you should come early! Their tickets normally sell out.
1MILLION Dance Studio
If you're a K-Pop fan, you might be familiar with 1MILLION Dance Studio. Probably one of the biggest studios in Korea, 1MILLION has made numerous K-Pop choreographies for groups like MAMAMOO, aespa, and TWICE. The studio has an impressive structure, being 2 stories tall and filled with memorabilia that shows the extensive history of the studio. Lia Kim is the founder of this studio and she is a prominent name in Korea's dance industry. 1MILLION also participated in "Street Woman Fighter 2!" The studio is very organized and has a website where you can purchase tickets at 28,000 won for a single class. All of their classes can get busy fast so make sure to book tickets as soon as you can!
mu.tudio
mu.tudio was founded by the famous Mina Myoung and if you like something a little more relaxed, this studio is for you. The studio is comfortable enough that you won't have to worry about having too many eyes on you but still gain valuable class experience. mu.tudio's teaching is hands-on since the classes aren't crowded and it will greatly improve your dance skills! The thing that is different about this studio is the sign-up process. mu.tudio doesn't use a website for sign-up but instead uses Google forms. If you want to take a class, make sure to fill out the form ahead of class time. There's a deposit fee that you need to pay for a reservation and the full ticket price is 30,000 won. You can pay on-site as well, but maybe denied if the class is sold out!
YGX
YGX is an elite studio where all of YG Entertainment's idols have trained! The studio is popular for its iconic backdrop in the dance studio which is well known by many K-Pop fans. This studio participated in both seasons of "Street Woman Fighter" and "Street Man Fighter." The teachers at this dance studio are famously known as the main choreographers for BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, and many more groups! You may even get the chance to learn from worldwide teachers at YGX as they hold many workshops throughout the year. Tickets start at 30,000 won and popular classes tend to sell out quickly!
Top 5 OnlyOneOf Choreographies That Deserve Your Attention
OnlyOneOf's choreographies are a perfect representation of their artistry, creativity, and versatility as performers.
Jennifer, Staff Writer 4 min to read ·
Published : Mar 26, 2024
Official OnlyOneOf Twitter
OnlyOneOf, an ascending force in the realm of K-Pop, has garnered acclaim for their unmistakable sound and spellbinding stage presence. They captivatingly capture audiences worldwide with their innovative approach to music and performance. Since their debut, OnlyOneOf has been a beacon of creativity and artistry, pushing the boundaries of the genre with each release.
Here, we delve into some of OnlyOneOf's most notable choreographies, each a testament to the group's talent, versatility, and dedication to their craft. Witness the evolution of a group that continues to push the boundaries of K-Pop choreography, captivating audiences with their mesmerizing performances and leaving a lasting impression on the industry as a whole.
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1. Savanna
From the opening notes, 'Savanna' captivates listeners with its sultry melody and hypnotic rhythm, setting the stage for a journey into the wild and untamed. The choreography, meticulously crafted to complement the song's sensual lyrics and captivating beat, unfolds like a mesmerizing dance of seduction and allure. Characterized by fluid movements and dynamic formations, each member of OnlyOneOf brings their own unique flair to the performance, adding layers of depth and dimension to the collective dance.
As the dancers seamlessly transition between intricate formations, their movements convey a sense of raw emotion and uninhibited passion, drawing viewers into a world of sensuality and desire. From subtle gestures to bold expressions, each movement is executed with precision and grace, captivating audiences with its beauty and intensity. In essence, the choreography for 'Savanna' is more than just a dance routine; it's a visual feast that embodies the spirit and essence of OnlyOneOf. Through their mesmerizing performance, the group invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world of passion and intrigue, where music and movement converge to create an unforgettable experience.
2. angel
True to its celestial title, 'angel' transcends mere choreography to deliver a heavenly experience that enchants and uplifts audiences. The choreography unfolds like a symphony of motion, with the members' movements perfectly synchronized to the ethereal melody of the song. From the delicate flutter of fingertips to the sweeping arcs of their arms, their movements seem to defy gravity as they glide effortlessly across the stage.
Their synchronicity is awe-inspiring as if they are connected by an invisible thread that binds them together in perfect harmony. However, it's not just the technical proficiency of the choreography that impresses—it's the emotional depth and expressiveness that the members bring to each movement. From delicate gestures that evoke a sense of serenity to powerful expressions that convey longing and yearning, the dancers imbue every moment with depth and meaning.
3. dOra maar
With its enchanting melody and poignant lyrics, 'dOra maar' sets the stage for a captivating exploration of love and longing. The choreography accompanying this evocative song is a true masterpiece, meticulously crafted to reflect the intricacies of the human heart and soul. At the heart of the choreography for 'dOra maar' lies a delicate balance between precision and emotion.
The intricate footwork and hand movements are executed with exquisite finesse, each step a testament to the dancers' skill and dedication. Throughout the dance, the members execute sensual moves with each other, unafraid to explore the boundaries of intimacy and connection. Through their fearless approach, they invite listeners to join them on a journey of exploration and self-discovery, where every movement is a celebration of human connection and expression.
4. sage
The choreography for 'sage' distinguishes itself with its impeccable execution and synchronicity, captivating audiences from the first moment to the last. The members of OnlyOneOf deliver moves that are not only innovative but also clean and in perfect sync, mesmerizing viewers and drawing them into the performance with each precise step. Throughout the performance, the members of OnlyOneOf exude confidence and charisma, their fluid poses leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
What sets the choreography apart is its ability to perfectly complement the song's atmospheric sound, creating a symbiotic relationship between music and movement that elevates the performance to new heights. As the haunting melody unfolds, the members of OnlyOneOf respond in kind, their movements echoing the ebb and flow of the music with effortless grace and precision.
5. libidO
'libidO' emerges as a provocative anthem within OnlyOneOf's repertoire, a bold exploration of desire and temptation that ignites the senses and captivates the soul. The choreography accompanying this daring track showcases the group's willingness to push boundaries and challenge norms, delivering a performance that is both bold and mesmerizing.
From the opening beats, 'libidO' commands attention with its sultry melody and hypnotic rhythm, setting the stage for a journey into the depths of human passion. The members of OnlyOneOf embrace the song's provocative themes with fervor, their intense expressions and powerful movements exuding confidence and charisma that is impossible to ignore.
OnlyOneOf's choreographies are a perfect representation of their artistry, creativity, and versatility as performers. Whether they're delivering sensual elegance or explosive energy, the group never fails to captivate audiences with their mesmerizing dance routines. With each new release, OnlyOneOf continues to push the boundaries of K-Pop choreography, cementing their status as one of the top 4th Generation groups.
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