You know those incredibly handsome K-Drama male leads who look cold and aloof on the outside? In Korea, they call this type of man "naengminam" (냉민남), which is literally - cold (naeng) + handsome man (minam).

Such men have a chic aura, sharp features and are obviously, very handsome.

Just like in K-Dramas, they may appear reserved and unapproachable. However, in reality, they are the sweetest and warmest people around, and their look completely changes when they smile!

Naengminam is not a bad word; it is simply a descriptor, almost always used as a compliment by Koreans.

Some famous actors who are called naengminam include Park HaeJin, Lee SooHyuk, Hwang MinHyun, ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, MONSTA X's HyungWon, Kim JaeUck, Kim JaeYoung, Kim YoungKwang, and Ju JiHoon, among others.

In "Hong SeokCheon's Jewel Box", guest Lee SooHyuk is described as "naengminam but cute when he smiles", which means that he may look cold at first glance but is adorable when he smiles.

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January went by in a flash and with February being just as fast, Valentine's Day is right at our doorstep. Shelves have become filled with stuffed animals, flower arrangements, balloons, and much more to celebrate the occasion. It's a holiday recognized worldwide, prompting couples and potential relationships to openly display their feelings of affection toward one another.

With Valentine's Day being on a weekday, however, it can be difficult to arrange dinner dates that occur deep into the night. And with this fact, some couples are looking to celebrate at home. For K-Drama fans, it can be an opportunity to binge watch several romance movies in a row, widely grinning and uncontrollably sobbing at the touching love stories these films present.

Now with that said, here are some Korean movies you can totally binge watch on Valentine's Day!

 

1. "20th Century Girl"

Cast: Kim YouJung, Byeon WooSeok, Park JungWoo, Roh YoonSeo, and more

Summary: Depicts the story of Na BoRa as she attempts to play cupid for her best friend and finds out all the information on Poong WoonHo. However, as the two hang out more frequently, they begin to fall for one another.

Reasons To Watch: "20th Century Girl" makes you nostalgic, taking audiences through a blast from the past type of romance story. The film serves as a reminder of your own first love and the pure innocence that came from that time. The chemistry of the main couple revitalizes every romantic cell in your body, causing you to gush profusely over practically ever interaction.

Where To Watch: Netflix

 

2. "The Beauty Inside"

Cast: Han HyoJoo, Kim DaeMyung, Lee HyunWoo, Yoo YeonSeok, Park SeoJun, and more

Summary: WooJin has a special condition that causes him to wake up as a different person every day. Because of this, he's naturally kept his distance with others, with only his best friend and mother knowing his secret. However, he happens to meet YiSoo and ends up falling in love with her.

Reasons To Watch: With the premise of the film, "The Beauty Inside" has a star-studded cast playing one singular person. It's interesting to see how these actors interpret the character in both similar and different ways. It touches upon the true meaning of love, urging audiences to focus on a person's personality and inside qualities, rather than their physical appearance. It's a moving film that will help any pair appreciate each other more than ever before.

Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video

 

3. "Love Forecast"

Cast: Lee SeungGi, Moon ChaeWon, and more

Summary: Kang JunSoo is the type of person who gives everything to his girlfriend, however, always gets hurt in the end. Kim HyunWoo is a beautiful weathercaster, but her personality is excessive and over the top. While they originally start off as friends, a romance blooms between the two.

Reasons To Watch: "Love Forecast" is an absolutely hilarious film that will have you gripping at your side from all the laughter. The two main characters possess a love and hate relationship with one another that may make you question whether or not they will truly get together. But in between the sarcastic remarks and witty comments, Kang JunSoo and Kim HyunWoo's love story develops into one that will move your heart, most especially on Valentine's Day.

Where To Watch: YouTube

 

4. "On Your Wedding Day"

Cast: Park BoYoung, Kim YoungKwang, and more

Summary: It follows the relationship of Hwang WooYeon and Hwan SeungHee that spans over the course of 10 years. They go through a stark transformation, going from innocent adolescents to mature adults. Partway through, they lose contact with one another until one day, WooYeon receives a wedding invitation from his first love, SeungHee.

Reasons To Watch: While a high school romance might be hard to come by in reality, "On Your Wedding Day" bridges that gap, creating a fiery warmth within your chest. However, it's not all rainbows and butterflies, as it tackles the act of moving on and letting someone go. It's very real in that it shows a happy ending is not always guaranteed and that true love will do what's necessary to ensure the other person is truly happy.

Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video

 

5. "Love 911"

Cast: Han HyoJoo, Go Soo, and more

Summary: Cheon KangIl is a hardworking firefighter and Go MiSoo is a fiery doctor who gets sued for misdiagnosing a patient. She reaches out to Firefighter KangIl to be her character witness and the flames of romance light up between the two.

Reasons To Watch: "Love 911" is an iconic classic that has effectively swept the hearts of millions worldwide. The chemistry between Han HyoJoo and Go Soo is electrifying, causing viewers to remain glued to their screen from beginning to end. There's bickering, nail-biting suspense, and heart-fluttering romance that will have you smiling all day long. Valentine's Day would be perfect if you were snuggled in bed with "Love 911" on your binge list.

Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Which movie are you watching for Valentine's Day?

K-Pop idols and K-Drama actors come from all different heights! From the short to the tall idols, we love them no matter the height! When it comes to heights, many fans love to talk about the height differences of their favorite idols and actors. It's not that hard to point out the height difference when you have a very short idol next to a tall one!

Since we love to see the height differences between these celebrities, we've made a list of some duos that have major height differences. Here are 9 K-Pop idol and actor moments that show just how big of a height difference the duos have!

 

1. BTOB's SungJae (180 cm) and BLACKPINK's JiSoo (160 cm)

BTOB's SungJae and BLACKPINK's JiSoo worked alongside each other as MC's for "SBS's Inkigayo" show. Fans loved their chemistry together but also noticed just how small JiSoo was next to SungJae. With a 20 cm height difference, the two MCs had a big height difference that stood out to many!

 

2. TWICE's Tzuyu (172 cm) and ChaeYoung (159 cm)

TWICE's Tzuyu is known for her stunning beauty and tall frame. TWICE's ChaeYoung is known for her cuteness and feisty nature. When side by side, you can see the difference between the two with their height! Tzuyu is 172 cm and ChaeYoung is 159 cm, a 13 cm height difference! We love seeing female K-Pop idols of all heights!

 

3. BTS's Suga (174 cm) and SuRan (163 cm)

Not only did BTS's Suga and SuRan collab together for the iconic song 'So Far Away' the two have an 11 cm height difference that can be seen on Suran's Instagram photo of the two. Although Suga is one of the shorter members in BTS, when he's next to SuRan he looks huge!

 

4. EXO's ChanYeol (184 cm) and Red Velvet's Wendy (156 cm)

Even when she is wearing heels, EXO's ChanYeol still manages to look tall next to Red Velvet's Wendy. ChanYeol is 184 cm and Wendy is 156 cm. That's a 28 cm difference, the biggest one on our list! The two SM idols have a cute height difference that fans love to see.

 

5. GOT7's YuGyeom (183 cm) and VIVIZ's EunHa (163 cm)

Who could forget the iconic "2016 SBS Gayo Daejun" where many idols came together to cover 'Who's Your Mama?' by J.Y.Park. During the performance, fans couldn't help but notice the height difference between GOT7's YuGyeom and VIVIZ's EunHa. The pair have a 20 cm height difference with YuGyeom being 183 and EunHa being 163.

 

6. Kim YoungKwang (189 cm) and Lee SungKyoung (175 cm)

Famous Korean actor Kim YoungKwang and actress Lee SungKyoung are known for their skills and acting, but we can't help but notice their height difference as well. Lee SungKyoung is known for being a tall actress but when she stands next to Kim YoungKwang, you would think she is so much shorter! Kim YoungKwang is 189 cm and Lee SungKyoung us 175 cm. The duo starred in the Korean drama "Call It Love" together so you can get even more of their height differences from the show!

 

7. SHINee's MinHo (181 cm) and Red Velvet's Irene (158 cm)

SMTOWN's very own idols SHINee's MinHo and Red Velvet's Irene have quite the height difference when they stand next to each other. MinHo is 181 cm and Irene is 158 cm. The idols are good friends so they're around each other often, allowing fans to see just how big of a height difference they have side by side!

 

8. Park BoGum (182 cm) & IU (162 cm)

The famous actor Park BoGum and singer-actress IU have a noticeable height difference! Park BoGum is 182 cm while IU is 162 cm, a whole 20 cm difference between the two! The celebrities will act alongside each other in a new Netflix K-Drama and we can't wait to see more of the height difference!

 

9. SEVENTEEN's MinGyu (187 cm) and WooZi (166 cm)

The shortest and tallest members of the popular boy group SEVENTEEN have a major height difference that is easy to see! If you want to know who MinGyu and Woozi are in the group, just look for the duo who looks like a giant and a fairy. MinGyu stands at an impressive 187 cm whereas WooZi is 166 cm. When the two are next to each other, MinGyu practically towers over his older member!

 

10. TXT's Huening Kai (183 cm) and Kep1er Bahiyyih (166 cm)

Kep1er's Bahiyyih may tower over her fellow members, but when it comes to her brother TXT's Huening Kai, she's shown to be the shorter one! The sibling idols have a 17 cm height difference!