Did you know that there is a word in Korean to describe men who are so good-looking that they're compared to flowers? This Korean word is "kkotminam".

'Kkotminam' (꽃미남) literally translates to "flower-like handsome man". It is a combination of 꽃 (kkot), meaning flower, and 미남 (minam), meaning handsome man. It is definitely a compliment and praise of a man's beauty.

Some popular Korean actors who are called 'kkotminam' include Lee JoonGi (the OG), Park BoGum, Song Kang, Ji ChangWook, Lee MinHo, and Song JoongKi, among others. Some idols who are called 'kkotminam' include ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, Ong SeongWu, NCT's HaeChan, TREASURE's JunKyu, RIIZE's WonBin, and ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao, among others.

You can use 'kkotminam' in a sentence (informally) as follows:

그 아이돌은 꽃미남이야

Geu aidol-eun kkotminam-iya

That idol is a kkotminam!

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Summer is here and it's time to switch up your style! One of the best ways to do that is by changing your hairstyle. So, you must be wondering - what's in these days? Well, you've come to the right place! Let us introduce to you the hot new trending "it girl" Korean hairstyle that's taking the internet by storm - antenna bangs!

You've heard of microbangs, curtain bangs, wispy bangs, blunt bangs, and several other variations of bangs before. However, antenna bangs are the current hot trend, especially in Korea.

This Y2K-inspired hairstyle involves pulling out the thinnest little strands of hair from the front section of your hair where you'd usually cut your bangs, and...that's about it! You can pull them out on one side of the face or both and they can be as short or long as you'd like! Anyone can do it, and it looks good on virtually everyone!

While the antenna bangs can give you a bold and striking look (as seen on Hailey Bieber below), Korea's version of the antenna bangs is more delicate and subtle.

After all, Korea loves the "effortless" look, so antenna bangs in Korea are also softer, more natural, and more inconspicuous but add a touch of feminine elegance to the face. Antenna bangs are much lighter and sparser than face-framing layers but still do a great job of enhancing the facial features.

Recently, Song HaYoon sported this hairstyle in the K-Drama "Marry My Husband", which contributed to the popularity of the antenna bangs even more. You may have also seen actresses like Go YounJung, Shin SaeKyeong, Suzy, Jeon YeoBeen, Shin HaeSun, Lim SeMi, and Kang MinAh sporting this trending hairstyle.

The antenna bangs are a quick and easy way to keep up with the current K-Trend without having to make a drastic change to your hair. There's almost no chance of them looking bad on you, and if you happen to think they do, you can just tuck them away, and no one would even know! We love that!

Then, are you going to try the trending Korean "it girl" hairstyle - antenna bangs too?

Reflecting on the fifth week of February, 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 fifth week of February 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 5th Week Of February

The most talked about drama was...

"Wonderful World"

The K-Drama "Wonderful World" aired on March 1st and has been receiving praise for the casting and the actors' brilliant acting skills and portrayals. Many are on the edge of their seats in anticipation of how the drama will play out.

Here is the full ranking of the Hottest Korean Dramas for the 5th week of February:

1. "Wonderful World"

2. "Pyramid Game"

3. "Wedding Impossible"

4. "Korea-Khitan War"

5. "Captivating the King"

6. "Doctor Slump"

7. "The Impossible Heir"

8. "Flex X Cop"

9. "Queen of Tears"

10. "A Killer Paradox"

 

Hottest Korean Actor (On TV & OTT) For The 5th Week Of February

The most talked about actor was...

Cho JungSeok - "Captivating the King"

Cho JungSeok literally captivated the hearts of many K-Drama viewers with his role in "Captivating the King", earning him well-deserved buzz as he topped the ranking this week. With his endearing King persona in the drama, there's no question about how he became the talk of the figurative K-Drama town.

Here is the full ranking of the Hottest Korean Actors for the 5th week of February:

1. Cho JungSeok - "Captivating the King"

2. Jun JongSeo - "Wedding Impossible"

3. Kim Nam Joo - "Wonderful World"

4. ASTRO's Cha EunWoo - "Wonderful World"

5. Shin SaeKyeong - "Captivating the King" 

6. Park HyungSik - "Doctor Slump"

7. Lee JaeWook - "The Impossible Heir"

8. Park ShinHye - "Doctor Slump"

9. E Jiah - "Queen of Divorce"

10. Moon SangMin - "Wedding Impossible" 

It looks like "Wonderful World" generated quite the buzz in the fifth week of February. Other popular dramas included "Pyramid Game", "Wedding Impossible", and more.

Make sure to check out these shows and their talented cast members!