JeonAe, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : Feb 18, 2020
Dazed Korea / Allure Korea
It has been some time since the announcement of disband of X1and many fans have been curious as to what each of the members are doing currently. Some members returned to their original group, formed a sub unit or even have plans to promote individually.
Let's find out now!
Do take note that this compilation is based on the information retrieved on Feb. 18.
Kim WooSeok was scheduled for a solo fanmeeting but had to postpone it because of the outbreak of coronavirus. Despite that, it was mentioned that he had undergone solo photoshoot for magazine such as Dazed Korea.
After holding his solo fanmeeting successfully, SeungWoo has returned to his group, VICTON. VICTON is scheduled for their 6th mini album "CONTINUOUS" comeback on Mar. 9.
Cho SeungYoun had opened up his official Twitter account '@_chowoodz' and you can follow him for his regular updates. He has been communicating with his fans regularly though his social media accounts and also said to have participate in various photoshoot with magazines such as 'Allure Korea'.
Nam DoHyon and Lee HanGyul are perhaps the fastest members to have started their individual activities as they had concluded their solo fanmeeting, are set for overseas schedules and so on. It is expected that the two of them would continue to promote as a unit for the time being.
Cha JunHo is noted to have returned as a trainee under Woollim Entertainment. Through recent sightings, he was seen spending time with the rest of the Woollim Rookies and many fans believe that it will take a while before he debuts under a group again.
Son DongPyo is keeping his fans busy with frequent updates on his official fancafe! He treats his fans to adorable and youthful photos and also did not forget to communicate with them too. Many believe that he will be promoting as a solo artist for the time being.
We cannot forget about Lee EunSang! After returning back to Brand New Music as a trainee, he has been communicating with his fans frequently through his individual V-Live sessions. It is expected that he will also be having solo activities for the time being.
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.
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
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.
Top Fashion Trends Spotted On The Runway At The 2024 Seoul Fashion Week You Need To Add To Your Wardrobe NOW
Interested in K-Fashion? Check out what new fashion and style trends dominated the runway at the ongoing 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week!
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Feb 5, 2024
NOW IS MINI
The 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week is currently underway, and style and fashion experts from around the world are paying attention. The 5-day event, starting Feb 1 and ending today, Feb 5, is being held at DDP and S Factory, Seoul, South Korea, with 21 brands presenting fashion shows. This year, generation-defining K-Pop girl group NewJeans have been chosen as show ambassadors.
We analyzed every single fashion show at the 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week, and several new trends have emerged in K-Fashion. So, if you're looking to upgrade your wardrobe for the season, check out which trends dominated the 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week below!
While black and white were ubiquitous in almost all the fashion shows, two new colors have emerged as trends that no one can miss. These colors are grey and red. Grey monochrome outfits were seen in several collections, such as those by Korean designers RE RHEE, DÉ MOO, SUNWOO, FROMWHERE, ULKIN, and many more. A lot of these grey looks featured the business-core aesthetic.
Red was mostly used as an accent or statement piece in the designs presented at the 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week. Red and black was also a popular combination seen on the runway. Various shades of red, such as pink, were also spotted. Almost all the brands presenting fashion shows, including GREEDILOUS, DÉ MOO, SUNWOO, CONECT®X, and more, featured red in some capacity. So, if you want to look trendy this fall/winter season, red is going to be your best friend.
Leather hasn't gone out of style for years now, and 2024 is no exception. The 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week saw an abundance of leather designs, whether that be in the form of jackets, skirts, trousers, dresses or otherwise. So, if you already own a leather piece or two, congratulations! You're right on trend. However, if you want to be even more specific, brown leather seemed to be quite popular on the runway, so you might want to add it to your wardrobe if that suits your style! Some Korean designers who included leather in their collections include HOLYNUMBER7 and RE RHEE, among others.
Another textile that popped out a lot at the 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week was fur. Oversized fur pieces were featured in collections by designers such as DOUCAN, Hannah Shin, and 02 ARMOIRE. Fur recently became quite trendy with the "mob wife" aesthetic, which popularized big fur coats, so it is no surprise that it was spotted on the runway too.
If you're looking to incorporate these textiles into your wardrobe, we recommend you try to go for sustainable and cruelty-free options, if possible.
Unlike leather, animal prints and camo go in and out of style quite a lot. You might think it's so last season or too reminiscent of the "mob wife" aesthetic, but either way, both animal prints and camo are back in style and here to stay, for this season at least. Its wide presence might be due to the increasing popularity of Y2K, but the designs incorporating these prints were definitely more on the modern side. AJOBYAJO and HOLYNUMBER7 were some designers who had animal prints or camo in their collections.
4. Structures Of The Season: Avant-garde, Flowy, Oversized, Shoulder Pads
Construction is always a huge part of fashion, and the 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week gave us some interesting options to play with. Avant-garde fashion, which leans towards a more experimental aesthetic, was spotted in collections by LIE, BLR,MAISON NICA, Hannah Shin, and SUNWOO, to name a few. A general preference for flowy garments was also seen on the runway, not just with women's clothing, such as dresses and skirts, but also with menswear, with trousers. Some collections that presented flowy designs with elements like fringes, flowy straps, etc., include DÉ MOO and DOUCAN, among others.
Oversized jackets, coats, blazers, and even scarves were also incredibly numerous at the 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week, with almost every designer incorporating this element into their designs. In addition to being oversized, jackets, coats, and such garments also featured shoulder pads, giving the illusion of broad shoulders and making a powerful statement.
HOLYNUMBER7, BLR, PARTsPARTs, FROMWHERE, Hannah Shin, DOUCAN, AJOBYAJO, JIMINLEE, RE RHEE, DÉ MOO, and ULKIN - all had oversized garments and shoulder pads in their collections.
You can watch all the fashion shows at the 2024 F/W Seoul Fashion Week here.
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