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"

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" 

 

Hottest Korean Actor (On TV & OTT) For The 2nd Week of April

The most talked about Korean actor was...

Kim SooHyun - "Queen of Tears"

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" 

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!

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!

Who do you think is a kkotminam idol or actor? Tell us on X!

Stay tuned to Your Korea Tutor - Kpopmap to learn Korean in fun ways!

Brace yourselves, K-Pop fans, as the upcoming month of April 2024 is set to be filled with even more exciting debuts and comebacks. Check out the April 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule.

In this post, you can see the artists’ debut, comeback, K-Drama OST, and special Music all in one place!

Which comeback and debut will have you waiting in anticipation?

Let's find out who's making a comeback this April and what songs they're coming back with at a glance!

You can check the list below!

 

April 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule

Apr. 1

- BABYMONSTER

1st Mini Album "BABYMONS7ER"

- TXT

6th Mini Album "minisode 3: TOMORROW"

- QWER

1st Mini Album "MANITO"

- LUCAS

1st Single 'Renegade'

- VVUP

Debut Single 'Locked On'

 

Apr. 2

- Lee MuJin

6th Digital Single '청혼하지 않을 이유를 못 찾았어'

- NOWADAYS

1st Single 'NOWADAYS'

- Bang YeDam x Winter (aespa)

Digital Single ‘Officially Cool’

 

Apr. 3

- I.M (MONSTA X)

Mini Album "Off The Beat"

- KISS OF LIFE

1st Single Album 'Midas Touch'

- Catch The Young

2nd Mini Album "Catch The Young: Fragments of Odyssey"

 

Apr. 4

- DRIPPIN

4th Single Album "Beautiful MAZE"

- ILY

2nd Digital Single 'IMMM'

 

Apr. 5

- (G)I-DLE's Yuqi

Digital single 'Could It Be' (pre-release)

 

Apr. 8

- ONF

8th Mini Album "BEAUTIFUL SHADOW"

- woo!ah!

2nd Digital Single 'Blush'

 

Apr. 9

- EPEX

1st Full Album "YouthChapter1 : YOUTH DAYS"

- NCHIVE

1st Single 'DRIVE'

 

Apr. 11

- ViV

Debut 1st EP "Bomb"

- M (Lee MinWoo)

Single 'Again'

 

Apr. 12

- DKZ

2nd Mini Album "REBOOT"

 

Apr. 15

- BOYNEXTDOOR

2nd Mini Album "HOW?"

- Loossemble

2nd Mini Album "One of a Kind"

 

Apr. 16

- KISUM

'서, 어른'

 

Apr. 17

- ONEWE

3rd Mini Album "Planet Nine: ISOTROPY"

- Lay Zhang (Former EXO's Member)

Single 'PSYCHIC (ver. Korea)'

- UNICODE

Debut Album "Hello world code: J Ep.1"

- Crush

"essential; With Artist" Project Single 'By Your Side'

- BEWAVE

Debut / 1st Mini Album "BE;WAVE"

Apr. 18

- RIIZE

 Prologue Single 'Impossible'

- As One

Single 'Better'

- ONEWE

3rd Mini Album "Planet Nine : ISOTROPY"

Apr. 19

- Park Won

3rd Full Album "my fuxxxxx romance"

 

Apr. 22

- NCT's DoYoung

1st Mini album "YOUTH"

- Kim WooJin

3rd Mini album "I LIKE THE WAY"

 

Apr. 23

- (G)I-DLE's Yuqi

1st Mini album "YUQ1"

- Lee JinHyuk

6th Mini album "NEW QUEST: JUNGLE"

 

Apr. 24

- BE'O

2nd Mini album "Affection"

- LA POEM

Single 'MIRROR'

- ZEROBASEONE

3rd Mini Album Pre-release Song 'SWEAT'

 

Apr. 26

- ZICO

11th Digital Single 'SPOT! (feat. Jennie)

Apr. 28

- Lee Yejoon

'새벽 감송' Project 1 'Late Night'

Apr. 29

- SEVENTEEN

Best album "17 IS RIGHT HERE"

- IVE

2nd EP "IVE SWTICH"

- 82MAJOR

1st Mini Album EP "BEAT by 82"

 

Apr. 30

- The KingDom

- MAMAMOO's Solar

2nd Mini Album "COLOURS"

- Xdinary Heroes

1st Full Album "Troubleshooting"

 

To Be Announced

BTOB's Lee ChangSub

 

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