Did You Notice This Common Point Between "City Hunter" & "The King: Eternal Monarch"?
Did you also notice?
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Apr 20, 2020
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Are you a Lee MinHo fan and/or a fan of his dramas? MINOZ might have noticed this common point between his two dramas "City Hunter" and "The King: Eternal Monarch".
"City Hunter" aired in 2011 and was popular all across the globe. It is one of the key dramas of Lee MinHo's career. In 2020, the top Hallyu actor is back after his military service discharge to the small screen with the new drama "The King: Eternal Monarch". The drama is one of the highly awaited dramas of the year and started with high popularity.
But then what is the common point between these two dramas? It is the first main scene of Lee MinHo in South Korea which is also his first scene with the lead actresses. These two memorable scenes were filmed at the same location: Gwanghwamun Square.
In "City Hunter", Lee MinHo was raised in South East Asia and after becoming an adult, he decided to go to South Korea to take revenge for his father's death.
Lee MinHo first main scene in South Korea is located in Gwanghwamun Square (at the end of episode 1) -if we ignore the 10 seconds scene of his arrival at the airport. He was filmed in the middle of the square near the water fountain where the lead actress Park MinYoung was giving samples to passerby. This is where they first met. The location was clearly filmed.
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In "The King: Eternal Monarch", Lee MinHo was located in the Korean Empire, a parallel world to ours. While riding his white horse, he crossed the door between the two worlds, going from the Korean Empire to South Korea.
He made his first appearance in this world in Gwanghwamun Square. The lead actress Kim GoEun was nearby driving when she noticed him. As a lieutenant, she decided to arrest him for breaking the traffic law. It is their first encounter filmed in a Gwanghwamun Square at night.
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The main difference between the scene is that in "City Hunter" the leads did not meet like in "The King: Eternal Monarch", they were simply standing next to each other.
Gwanghwamun Square is not a popular location for filming Korean dramas. It is interesting to see that Lee MinHo is making his impactful entrance in South Korea once again and 9 years later on the same spot.
Top 15 tvN Dramas With The Highest Ratings Ever (2024 Update)
Find out the tvN dramas with the highest ratings up until now.
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 5 min to read ·
Published : Mar 12, 2024
· Updated : Mar 28, 2024
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tvN is a cable channel of Korea and its dramas are popular in and out of Korea. The channel has quite a lot of hit dramas on its record. The channel keeps on having high ratings with interesting plots and Hallyu actors in its cast.
Here is a list of the tvN dramas with the highest ratings up until now (all years) (updated article).
The drama "Crash Landing On You" (2019-2020) with Hyun Bin and Son YeJin makes tvN history by breaking the record of its highest ratings. With the final episode of the drama, the drama ratings reached 21.7%. The love story of the North Korean soldier and South Korean chaebol hooked the country.
2. "Goblin" - 20.5%
The drama "Goblin" also titled "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" aired in 2016-2017 starring Gong Yoo, Kim GoEun, Lee DongWook and more. In and out of Korea, the drama was extremely popular. There was definitely a "Goblin craze". The final episode of the drama reached its highest personal ratings at 20.5%. "Goblin" held the record of tvN best ratings until "Crash Landing on You" broke it.
3. "Reply 1988" - 18.8%
The "Replies" series were popular and "Reply 1988" (2015-2016) was the most popular. The last episode reached 18.8%. Girl's Day's HyeRi, Park BoGum, Go KyungPyo, Ryu JunYeol and Lee DongHwi acted in the drama.
The historical drama "Mr. Sunshine" (2018) with Lee ByungHun and Kim TaeRi had a huge budget and it received a lot of love in and outside of Korea. The drama scored 18.1% of ratings on its last episode.
The comedy historical drama "Mr. Queen" (2020-2021) starring Shin HyeSun and Kim JungHyun was also popular. The drama started at 8.0% and kept on increasing its ratings up to 17.4% for the final episode.
6. "Crash Course In Romance" - 17%
The romance drama "Crash Course in Romance" (2023) starred Jeon DoYeon and Jung KyungHo. The drama started with 4.0% but gained a lot of popularity week after week with its love story, elite education, and scandals. The drama reached 17% with its last episode.
The historical drama "Under The Queen's Umbrella" (2022) starred Kim HyeSoo, Kim HaeSook, Choi WonYoung, Moon SangMin, SF9's Chani, Yoo SeonHo, Kim MinGi, and more. It was a hit drama. Starting at 7.6%, the drama kept on gaining viewers and reached 16.852% with its last episode. The story of the queen, her sons, and all the political schemes passionated.
The black comedy drama "Vincenzo" (2021) starring Song JoongKi, Jeon YeoBeen, 2PM's Ok TaecYeon, Kim YeoJin, and Kwak DongYeon was popular. The drama was also available on Netflix at the same time. The drama started at 7.7% and ended at 14.6%. Viewers have been stunned by the amazing acting and the catchy storyline of a mafia consigliere getting rid of the bad guys.
The life drama "Our Blues" (2022) starring Lee ByungHun, Shin MinA, Han JiMin, Kim WooBin, Cha SeoungWon, and Lee JungEun gathered a lot of interest with its touching story and its talented cast. The drama started at 7.3% and ended at 14.6%.
The comedy historical drama "100 Days My Prince" (2018) starring EXO’s D.O. and Nam JiHyun was also one of the most popular dramas of tvN. The last episode of the drama reached 14.4%.
The drama "Hospital Playlist" (2020) with Jo JungSuk, Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo, and Kim DaeMyung was popular. The drama kept increasing in ratings and reached 14.1% with its last episode. The story of these close friends working at the hospital had interested many.
12. "Queen of Tears" - 14.1%
The awaited K-Drama "Queen of Tears" (2024) with top Hallyu stars Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon started with 5.9% and it reached impressive ratings of 13% within one week with episode 4th. Episode 6 reached 14.1%. Viewers are hooked and the drama went viral for its story and amazing acting.
13. "Signal" - 12.5%
The drama "Signal" (2016) with Lee JeHoon, Kim HyeSoo, and Choi JinWoong was also a hit. The drama reached 12.5% of ratings with its last episode. This drama is often mentioned as one of the best K-Dramas in the international K-Drama community.
IU and Yeo JinGoo addicted viewers to the ghosty fantasy drama “Hotel del Luna”. The drama was so popular that many are hoping for a second season. The drama reached 12.0% on its last episode.
15. "Marry My Husband" - 12.0%
The 2024 drama "Marry My Husband" based on a web novel and webtoon was a hit. With Park MinYoung, Na InWoo, Lee YiKyung, Song HaYoon, and Highlight's Lee GiKwang, the revenge drama caught attention from the start with 5.2%. It continuously grabbed viewers' attention until reaching 12.0% with its last episode.
Tired Of Your Friends Spoiling K-Dramas And K-Films For You? Learn How To Say "No Spoilers!" In Korean (스포 금지)
Learn how to stop getting Korean dramas and films spoiled for you with this helpful phrase!
Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor < 1 min to read ·
Published : Mar 21, 2024
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Mood when someone spoils "Exhuma" for you before you've seen it...
Want to avoid giving your friend this look after they spoil a K-Drama or K-Film for you? We've got you covered with a simple and trendy Korean phrase. Simply say,
"스포 금지!"
(seu-po geum-ji)
'스포' is what Koreans call 'spoilers' and '금지' means 'not allowed' or 'forbidden'. You can see the latter in a lot of other settings in Korea, too.
3 Filming Locations From "Marry My Husband" That Will Make The Perfect Date Course
Head on a date course through these filming locations from "Marry My Husband"!
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Feb 13, 2024
· Updated : Mar 14, 2024
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"Marry My Husband" has been captivating audiences ever since its very first episode. The intriguing storyline on top of the stellar performances from Park MinYoung, Na InWoo, Song HaYoon, and Lee YiKyung have viewers seated and constantly hungry for more. It has constantly proven to be much more than a revenge story, but also a tale of self-discovery and finding true love.
While navigating the plot, the drama has taken us on a worthwhile adventure, making use of filming locations from different cities across Korea. Many of them are certainly date worthy and would make perfect stops for a romantic day in Seoul.
So in case you're planning to travel to Seoul anytime soon with a loved one, here's a date course you can definitely take.
Le Méridien Seoul Myeongdong
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To kick off the day, you can start off by heading down to Le Méridien Seoul located in famous tourist district, Myeongdong.
With its prime location, the two of you have your choice of quaint shops and tasty eateries to visit along the way. Around the area you can also decide to visit tourist locations such as N Seoul Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and so much more. And of course, if you're staying at the hotel itself, you'll have access to all its wonderful amenities to start off your date day on the right foot.
Korea House
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When the delectable snacks from one of the many cafes are not enough, it's time for a nice meal at Korea House, located one station away from Le Méridien Seoul.
Being more on the luxurious side, you do need a reservation before dining in. Korea House offers Hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote) and traditional refreshments, immersing you into the very heart of Korean food. You'll certainly leave with a full stomach and newfound appreciation for the delicacies of the country.
Cheongyecheon Stream - Gwangtonggyo Bridge
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After a hearty meal, head over to Cheongyecheon Stream to walk it off and make your way to Gwangtonggyo Bridge, which was featured in episode 3 of "Marry My Husband".
When walking along Cheongyecheon Stream, it does not matter where you start. It's an iconic walking route that's available at all times of the year. However, it might be better to walk along it from above during the winter to avoid the icy path. But when the stream is flowing, there are various locations where you can sit down, relax, and enjoy the company of your precious date.
So what do you think about this date course made from "Marry My Husband" filming locations?
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