Many would recognise L as an actor these days through his birth name, Kim MyungSoo but long time K-Pop fans would know that he was once being compared to the character 'L' from famous manga "Death Note".
Thanks to his outstanding acting, it was announced that L will be acting in a new drama "Welcome" set to air in 2020.
Another popular idol we have on the list is none other than V!
V was ranked the 1st on "Top 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2017" and even before that, many fans have been praising his good looks and stunning visuals on and off stage.
Currently, N is serving the military and it was said that he was assigned to the military band after basic military training. Adding on, he will also be taking part in an army musical called "Return: The Promise of The Day".
Golden Child also has a member with an alphabet stage name!
Y shared through an interview that he had decided to go with his stage name because of the 'y' that could be found through his birth name, Choi SeongYoon.
One of the latest addition to the list is none other than THE BOYZ's Q!
Many of his fans would notice his long neck and even shared that one of his nickname is also called 'giraffe'. There was once when he even did an impersonation of a giraffe!
#6 I
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Not many would recall I but she debuted as a solo artist back in early January 2017.
She is well known for being the younger sister of B1A4's Baro and had also previously appeared on KBS "The Unit".
One non-Korean idol on this list is none other than U!
U is originally from Osaka and decided to pursue his dream as a K-Pop idol and came to Korea. He was previously known to be a trainee under JYP Entertainment and eventually debuted as a member of ONF. He had also appeared on JTBC "Mixnine" but was unfortunately eliminated.
100+ K-Pop Boyfriend Quizzes To Help You Find Out Your Fate With Your Bias
Check out Kpopmap's library of K-Pop boyfriend quizzes and get playing!
Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Nov 10, 2023
· Updated : Apr 15, 2024
ZEROBASEONE Official / Stray Kids Official
Every K-Pop fan chooses a bias, yet every K-Pop fan knows that sometimes having a particular bias is not a choice. Sometimes your bias chooses you. There's just a special charm that they have that grabs a hold of you.
It is always fun to imagine how compatible you and your bias are, or if your biaswrecker is going to come in and steal their spotlight.
At Kpopmap, we have an extensive library of K-Pop boyfriend quizzes where you can test the power of fate when it comes to you and your bias/biaswrecker. You can see if you'll choose your bias or if a biaswrecker will choose you.
Here is a list of all of the boyfriend quizzes on the Kpopmap website. We have a number of other quizzes on the site too, so make sure to check them out here!
If you are interested in girl group quizzes, check them out in this article, too.
If you're an ARMY looking to discover BTS tourist spots, here are some to get you started on your trip!
Kianna, Staff Writer 4 min to read ·
Published : Apr 12, 2024
FILA
South Korea is home to delicious foods, adventurous nightlife, and endless cafes. Also, South Korea is home to the worldwide famous boy group, BTS! BTS have made their mark on their home country and have many memorable spots. From stores, cafes, and filming locations, Korea is filled to the brim with endless areas that have BTS written all over it. If you're planning a trip to South Korea and want to experience some of these locations, here's a list of some popular places!
1. Original Big Hit Building - Seoul
If you want to travel to the past and see where it all started, Big Hit’s original entertainment building is the place to go! Located in the bustling, luxurious city of Gangnam, the building is decorated with various fan writings. It’s a popular staple to visit for many fans because it is where BTS spent their beginning years as a group. The journey is worthwhile and should be added to your bucket list of famous BTS tourist locations.
Location: Nonhyeon-ro 145-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 강남구 논현로145길)
Big Hit Entertainment
2. Line Friends - Seoul
The famous merchandise store LINE Friends is one of the cutest places to shop in South Korea. BTS released their character line BT21 and as soon as you enter the store, you’re greeted by all of their cute characters. From face pillows, plushies, and even keychains, the BT21 characters have all the items you can think of! The store also has photo zones with statues of all the characters. LINE Friends is in various locations in Seoul. You can check and see if it’s close to your hotel! A BT21 souvenir is the perfect way to end your travels.
BT21's Official Instagram
3. Jumunjin Beach Bus Stop - Gangwon
If you know the “You Never Walk Alone” album, a certain picture may come to mind. BTS’s famous album cover and filming location can be found outside the bustling city of Seoul and in Gangwon! The bus stop has become a famous photo zone thanks to the boy group. Not only that, it is paired with the beautiful Jumunjin beach. Going on a sunny, warm day will give you the best photo possible and you can experience a sunny, colorful beach to complete your visit too.
This cafe is special for an amazing reason! Magnate in Busan is a stunning cafe with an endless menu of coffees, juices, and pastries. What makes it so special? It’s owned and run by Jimin’s father! Opening in 2019, the cafe was an instant hit and many ARMYs travel to Busan just to get a glimpse of it. The interior design is no shock, being covered with various Jimin and BTS merchandise. Jimin’s famous Louvre portrait is displayed for everyone to admire and take pictures with. Magnate is a spot you won’t want to miss if you plan on visiting Busan!
Gamcheon Culture Village is a popular travel spot in the beach city, Busan. Known for its vibrant houses, sculptures, and murals, the village is filled with life and has many shops for you to discover. One of the popular murals here is none other than BTS's Busan Boys, JungKook, and JiMin!
Compose Coffee is a popular coffee chain in South Korea known for its bright yellow color and large serving sizes. It's located nearly in every corner of South Korea. What makes Compose Coffee fit the list is that V recently became the latest face of the company! He can be seen all over the stores and in various advertisements for the popular chain. If you're looking to collect a cup sleeve with V on it and try out some delicious drinks, head to any Compose Coffee in South Korea!
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.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
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.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
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
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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.
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