Kim SooHyun's Abs Grab Attention In The Teaser Of "It’s Okay To Not Be Okay"
This scene from the teaser caught attention online.
Laure, Kpopmap Editor < 1 min to read ·
Published : Jun 4, 2020
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Top Hallyu actor Kim SooHyun is back and fans are eagerly waiting for his new drama "It’s Okay To Not Be Okay".
It is the romantic fantasy comedy of a caregiver of a psychiatric ward who refuses to love because of his heavy life's responsibility and of a fairy tale writer who doesn't know about love because of the way she was born. The two will meet and embrace and heal each other's wounds.
On June 2, tvN released the third teaser, and fans noticed that Kim SooHyun and Seo YeJi had an interesting scene in the lockers room.
Seo YeJi got to see Kim SooHyun topless and was impressed at his abs and commented aloud "wow". As she was about to touch, Kim SooHyun stopped her and pushing her out.
Viewers did not miss to notice Kim SooHyun's well-defined abs and broad shoulders
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Netizens and fans looking at Kim SooHyun's abs commented: "Oh my god", "I have a drama to watch now", "I will watch", "Finally he is acting", etc.
If you missed the teaser, you can check it out below.
The drama will air from June 20 on tvN and Netflix. For more information about the drama, check our cast and summary here.
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 : Apr 22, 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. "Queen of Tears" - 21.6%
The awaited K-Drama "Queen of Tears" (2024) with top Hallyu stars Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon started with 5.9% and reached impressive ratings of 21.6% with episode 14. Viewers are hooked and the drama went viral for its story and amazing acting. It is still airing.
3. "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.
4. "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.
7. "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.
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.
Learn Korean Slang — How To Say "Lovey-Dovey" In Korean
Find out how to say the Korean word for "lovey-dovey"!
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor < 1 min to read ·
Published : Apr 21, 2024
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K-Dramas are filled with many heartwarming scenes that has us swooning at our knees. There's many words to describe these moments: from cute to adorable, and even endearing, the list goes on. Watching two characters fall in love and the actions that follow can also be described as "lovey-dovey". And thankfully, that word can be said in Korean too!
알콩달콩
al-kong dal-kong
Lovey-Dovey
You can also add ~하다 to the end, making it 알콩달콩하다. An example would be 그 부부가 너무 알콩달콩하다. geu booboo ga nomu alkong dalkong hada, which translate to "That couple is so lovey-dovey".
You can hear how it sounds as Hong HaeIn (Kim JiWon) asks Baek HyunWoo (Kim SooHyun) a question in "Queen Of Tears".
Can you recall a moment that you can describe as 알콩달콩?
Top 10 Hottest Korean Actors And Must-Watch K-Dramas Dominating Discussions In The 2nd Week Of April 2024
Curious which K-Dramas and Korean actors are trending in Korea at the moment? Check them out here!
Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Apr 19, 2024
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Reflecting on the 2nd week of April, the K-Drama landscape sparkled with series that intricately spun enchanting narratives and introduced memorable characters. These shows infused an additional layer of thrill into the new year, transforming the second week of April into a period brimming with endearing on-screen tales.
By the use of extensive data collection that involves analyzing netizen's reactions to various online platforms such as news websites, online communities, social media platforms, and videos, Good Data Corporation shows an insight into the Korean entertainment industry by providing a weekly ranking of the most talked about actors and dramas in Korea.
Wondering which K-Dramas and actors are trending in Korea at the moment? Read on to find out!
Hottest Korean Drama (On TV & OTT) For The 2nd Week of April
The most talked about drama was...
"Queen of Tears"
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The K-Drama "Queen of Tears" first aired on March 9th, and it has since found its way to the top of the most-talked-about ranking. Viewers are loving the awesome cast, those laugh-out-loud moments, and the super interesting plot of the series.
Here is the full ranking of the hottest Korean dramas for the 2nd week of April:
1. "Queen of Tears"
2. "Lovely Runner"
3. "Parasyte: The Grey"
4. "Wonderful World"
5. "Blood Free"
6. "The Escape of Seven: Resurrection"
7. "Beauty and Mr. Romantic"
8. "Nothing Uncovered"
9. "Chief Detective 1958"
10. "Missing Crown Prince"
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Hottest Korean Actor (On TV & OTT) For The 2nd Week of April
The most talked about Korean actor was...
Kim SooHyun - "Queen of Tears"
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Kim SooHyun has topped the ranking again. He has been relishing in praises from K-Drama lovers and fans thanks to his endearing on-screen performance. It's no wonder drama fans can't seem to get enough of his character.
Here is the full ranking of the hottest Korean actors for the 2nd week of April:
1. Kim SooHyun - "Queen of Tears"
2. Kim JiWon - "Queen of Tears"
3. Byeon WooSeok - "Lovely Runner"
4. Kim HyeYoon - "Lovely Runner"
5. Park SungHoon - "Queen of Tears"
6. ASTRO's Cha EunWoo - "Wonderful World"
7. Kim NamJoo - "Wonderful World"
8. Kwak DongYeon - "Queen of Tears"
9. Kim KapSoo - "Queen of Tears"
10. Han HyoJoo - "Blood Free"
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It looks like "Queen of Tears" generated quite the buzz (again) in the second week of April. Other popular dramas included "Lovely Runner", "Parasyte: The Grey", and more.
Make sure to check out these shows and their talented cast members!
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