Do you know that in Korea, many people would ask you about your blood type as an icebreaker? There is a saying that certain blood types show different personality traits and it is rather interesting to learn more about it.

Those with blood type A are said to have a positive mindset, be creative and also be an interesting person. Do take note that this is just something Koreans say for fun and it should be taken with a light heart!

Find out which Korean Celebrities have blood type A.

 

2023 is proving to be an amazing year for Korean entertainment, whether that be in terms of K-Pop, K-Dramas, or Korean films. The latter of the three is flourishing with constant box office hits, international success, and growing global popularity, thanks to platforms like Netflix. If you've been looking for a quick dose of solid entertainment but can't commit to a K-Drama, we've got you covered. Check out five memorable Korean films from 2023 that you absolutely need to add to your watchlist!

 

1. "Rebound"

Coming of age, sports, and the coolest underdog story based on real events, "Rebound" will have adrenaline pumping through your veins and possibly some tears running down your cheeks. Starring Ahn JaeHong in the leading role, alongside a whole host of rising stars like Jung GunJoo, Kim Taek, 2AM's Jeong JinWoon, and Lee SinYoung, "Rebound" tells the story of how Coach Kang YangHyun (played by Ahn JaeHong) leads the Busan JoongAng High School basketball team to the KBA National Tournament against all odds, proving the true meaning of the word "rebound". The team struggles with losing players due to injury, fouls, and more, but they march on in the direst of situations, never losing their spirit. You don't need to be a basketball fan to watch this movie, but we assure you that you will become one after this.

 

2. "Killing Romance"

Tired of boring old romance? Try "Killing Romance", an absurdly hilarious romantic comedy starring Lee HaNee, Lee SunKyun, and Gong Myoung, that combines the flair of musicals, the thrill of a chase, and the heart-fluttering loveliness of new love. The premise revolves around Hwang YeoRae (played by Lee HaNee), a young actress with explosive popularity but average skills who finds herself in an abusive relationship with the megalomaniac Johnathan Na (Lee SunKyun). However, when he secludes her from the world, holding her back from resuming her career, she forms an alliance with neighbor/long-time fan Kim BeomWoo (Gong Myoung) to escape. The only way she can do that successfully is by killing her husband. Chaos ensues as their efforts are thwarted every time, leading to the most ridiculous situations. If you need something to make you laugh your head off, "Killing Romance" will be just the right fit for you!

 

3. "The Point Men"

Chungmuro superstars Hwang JungMin and Hyun Bin star in this suspense thriller based on true events that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. "The Point Men", also known as "Bargaining", tells the story of how diplomat Jung JaeHo (Hwang JungMin) and NIS agent Park DaeSik (Hyun Bin) conduct a rescue mission to save a group of Koreans being held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan. After initially butting heads due to differences in approach, the two ultimately work together to strike the best deal that will save the hostages as well as their own lives. The film is rife with twists and turns, all of which are even more impactful when you consider that it is based on the real 2007 South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan. Hwang JungMin and Hyun Bin deliver stellar performances, as always, effectively making "The Point Men" one of the best films to come out this year. Whether it is action you're seeking or a gripping storyline, "The Point Men" will be right up your alley.

 

4. "The Childe"

Marking Kim SeonHo's highly-awaited comeback to the entertainment industry as well as his silver screen debut, "The Childe" is one of those films that get better with every watch. Also starring Kang TaeJu, Go Ara, and Kim KangWoo, "The Childe" tells the story of Marco (played by Kang TaeJu), a half-Korean and half-Filipino young man living in the Philippines, who is urgently brought back to South Korea by his chaebol father. Unbeknownst to him, a sinister plan is afoot and his life is on the line. Also on Marco's trail is Nobleman (Kim SeonHo), a mysterious figure who is neither friend nor foe and only refers to Marco as his "Target". He is determined to get his hands on him at all costs, even if it means gunning down his opponents mercilessly. What follows is an intense hunt that could potentially bring down an evil empire and nail-biting tension that concludes in the most satisfying ending.

 

5. "The Moon"

This recently released science fiction film is already one of the highest-grossing movies released in South Korea in 2023. Starring Sol KyungGu, Kim HeeAe, EXO's D.O., and more, "The Moon" is an incredibly well-made survival film revolving around Hwang SunWoo (D.O.), who is left stranded in space after his spaceship malfunctions. Back on Earth, Kim JaeGuk (Sol KyungGu), the former head of the Naro Space Center, gives it his all to bring him home. In addition to veteran actors Sol KyungGu and Kim HeeAe, who are a delight to watch on screen, D.O. also delivers one of the finest performances of his career with this film, putting his extraordinary talent on full display. Moreover, the cinematography is top-notch, drawing us into the world of "The Moon" with flawless immersion. This is most definitely going to be one for the history books of Korean cinema.

Which other Korean films would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section down below!

 

The renowned "Ice Bucket Challenge" is currently being revived in South Korea to celebrate the construction of the first hospital for patients with ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease in the country. To contribute to the cause and aid the construction, Jinusean's Sean - the CEO of the nonprofit organization "승일희망재단" (Seungil Huimang Jaedan or Seungil Hope Foundation), took on the ice bucket challenge first and nominated Park BoGum, IU, and former footballer Cho WonHee to carry it on.

For those who might not know, the Ice Bucket Challenge is a viral campaign that first emerged in 2014, where people filmed themselves getting drenched with ice water to raise awareness and funds for ALS charities. Participants would then nominate others to partake in the challenge within 24 hours, promoting both donations and the dissemination of information about the disease.

First, Park BoGum participated in the challenge, dunking a bucket of ice on himself and further nominating Kwak DongYeon, Oh My Girl's Mimi, and THE BOYZ's Q to take on the challenge.

Next, IU took on the challenge, adorably getting nervous right before the ice bucket was turned over her. She nominated Heo JoonSeok, Lee JooYoung, and Lee DoHyun for the challenge.

IU even playfully commented on Park BoGum's post, claiming that doing the challenge with a cap on should be invalid. We're looking forward to seeing their on-screen chemistry in "You Have Done Well" even more now!

Cho WonHee also participated in this challenge, nominating ZE:A's Yim SiWan, baseball player Lee JungHoo, and footballer Lee YoungPyo.

Promptly, from Park BoGum's nominations, Kwak DongYeon participated and nominated all the viewers of his video. Mimi participated and nominated singer ALi, WINNER's Jinu, and Lee YoungJi. Q participated and nominated WEi's Kang SeokHwa, Mihawk Back (1MILLION DANCE STUDIO's Baek KooYoung) and THE BOYZ's SunWoo.

ALi participated and nominated SolBi, actress Kim Hieora, and Hwang WooLim. Jinu participated and nominated Jang SuWon, DINDIN, and comedian Lee JaeYool. Lee YoungJi donated and nominated YVES, Weki Meki's Choi YooJung, and Lee ChaeYeon. Kang SeokHwa participated and nominated Apink's Oh HaYoung, BAE173's J-Min, and PURPLE KISS' Dosie. THE BOYZ's SunWoo participated and nominated THE B (THE BOYZ's fandom).

Hwang WooLim participated and nominated Lim JeongHee, Lee EunYul, and Lee HaYoung.

Kim Hieora donated and nominated Kim SeJeong, Park SungHoon, and Kim SoHyang.

DINDIN participated and nominated SLEEPY and Jung GyuMin (who you might remember from "Transit Love 2".)

Lee ChaeYeon participated and nominated her fans CHAERISH, along with MeloMance's Kim MinSeok and (G)I-DLE's SoYeon.

BAE173's J-Min participated and nominated DKB's D1, Cha WoongKi, and CIX's SeungHun.

Among IU's nominations, Heo JoonSeok participated and nominated Ryu KyungSoo, Bae YooRam, and Lee HyunWoo. Lee JooYoung participated and nominated Hyun BongSik, Lee DongHwi, and Kwon NaRa. Lee DoHyun donated and nominated Song HyeKyo, Go MinSi, and Kim GunWoo.

Ryu KyungSoo was nominated by both Heo JoonSeok and Kwon NaRa. He participated and nominated Jung WonYeong, Yang HyunMin, and Im JaeHyuk. Bae YooRam participated and nominated Gong Myoung, Cho YiHyun, and Yoo ByungJae. Lee HyunWoo participated and nominated Park KiWoong, Bae HyeonSeong, and viewers of his video who would like to participate with warm hearts.

Kwon NaRa participated and nominated Ryu KyungSoo, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L) and Lee YiKyung. Kim MyungSoo participated and nominated all the viewers of his video.

Song HyeKyo participated by donating and nominated Han SoHee, Kim MinSeok, and model Shin HyunJi.

Gong Myoung participated and nominated the viewers of his video.

Han SoHee participated by donating and nominated the viewers of her story.

Yang HyunMin participated and nominated Park HoSan, Lee Haney, and Nam YeonWoo.

Im JaeHyuk participated and nominated everyone watching his post.

Bae HyeonSeong participated and nominated the viewers of his video.

Lee Haney participated and nominated Kim MyungJun, Jang EuiSoo, and Jeong SoonWon.

Jang EuiSoo participated and nominated Hong DeokPyo, Hong SeungHwi, and Lee JongMin.

From Cho WonHee's nominations, Yim SiWan participated and nominated Lee SiYoung, SUPER JUNIOR's Choi SiWon, and Choo SungHoon. Lee SiYoung participated and nominated Yoon SeAh and Kim KangMin. Yoon SeAh participated by donating as well as doing the ice bucket challenge, further nominating Jang SeungJo, Jung ShinHye, and Ahn DongGu.

Jang SeungJo participated and nominated Kim HyoJin, Jeong SoonWon, and Director Dari. Jeong SoonWon and Director Dari participated by donating.

Jung ShinHye participated and nominated Shin JaeHwi, Kim HongBin, and Kim MinJi. Kim MinJi donated and participated, asking viewers to tag anyone who is interested in the cause.

Ahn DongGu donated and participated in the challenge, nominating the viewers of his video who wanted to participate.

Park SungHoon participated by donating and further nominated Jung YiJu, Bang HyoRin, and Oh WooRi. Oh YuRi and Jung YiJu participated by donating.

D1 participated and nominated Moon JongUp, OnlyOneOf's Mill, and NTX's YunHyeok. MoonJongUp participated and nominated Kim ByungJoo, Yoo HeeDo, and Gon. Mill participated and nominated Lee ChanWon, Choi MinYoung, and viewers of his video. Choi MinYoung participated by donating. YunHyeok participated and nominated BAE173's Lee HanGyul and NTX's fans, NTFUL.

PURPLE KISS' Dosie participated and nominated fellow member ChaeIn, ONEWE's GiUk, and MIRAE's LIEN. ChaeIn participated and nominated Weeekly's Monday, YOUHA, and Cherry Bullet's HaeYoon. GiUk participated and nominated LUMINOUS' WooBin, Kim TaeMin, and YONGYONG. LIEN participated and nominated BAE173's JunSeo, ADORA, and DKB's E-Chan.

WooBin participated and nominated LUMINI, and his viewers, YONGYONG participated and nominated Gree, Cha Yup, and ONEUS' LeeDo. LeeDo participated and nominated OMEGA X's HanGyeom, Park SiU, and Shin DongYun.

Cherry Bullet's HaeYoon participated and nominated PURPLE KISS' Na GoEun, Weeekly's Monday, and NATURE's Loha.

Weeekly's Monday participated and nominated ChoA, Cherry Bullet's BoRa, and Weeekly's fandom Daileee. Loha participated and nominated SECRET NUMBER's Jinny, U-KISS' SiYoon, and LOUDI.

Na GoEun participated and nominated H1-Key's Riina, ONEWE's DongMyeong, and Choi YeonSoo. DongMyeong donated and nominated Jeong DongHwa, Sim HyunSeo, PEtER, and Xdinary Heroes' O.de.

Riina participated and nominated DreamNote's SuMin, Go YiJin, and Queenz Eye's WonChae.

You can watch all the ice bucket challenge videos on the Instagram profiles of the mentioned celebrities. To stay up to date with the challenge and the celebrities who are participating/donating, you can follow the official Instagram account of Seungil Hope Foundation on Instagram.

If you'd like to donate, you can do so here.