Do you ever just miss home food? When you've had enough of eating out, and you're longing for the comfort of a homecooked meal, especially by a loved one? Homecooked meals are very special, both for the ones doing the cooking and those who enjoy the cooking. So, let's learn the Korean word for homecooked meals - Jip Bap.

Jip Bap (집밥) means "homecooked meal" or "homemade food." However, in addition to using this word to mean exactly homecooked meals, Koreans also use it to describe food that tastes like home. So, if you're at a restaurant in Korea and your Korean friend says that the food tastes like "jip bap", they're saying that the food tastes great and authentic, just like a homemade meal. It is a compliment.

Accordingly, there are also restaurants that specialize in jip bap. So, even if you are technically eating outside, you could be eating jip bap!

In Red Velvet member SeulGi's latest YouTube video titled, "Seulgi's Home Cooking Diary 🍴Tailored Recipes for Workers and Those living alone", SeulGi shows her fans a ton of fun and delicious jip bap recipes. You can watch the video below!

You can use 'jip bap' in a sentence as follows:

매일 집밥을 먹으면 건강에 좋아요.

Maeil jipbapeul meogeumyeon geongang-e johayo.

Eating homemade meals every day is good for your health.

To learn more Korean words and phrases, stay tuned to Your Korea Tutor - Kpopmap!

Brace yourselves, K-Pop fans, as the upcoming month of March 2024 is set to be filled with even more exciting debuts and comebacks. Check out the March 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 March and what songs they're coming back with at a glance!

You can check the list below!

 

March 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule

Mar. 2

-  HORI7ON

2nd Single 'DAYTOUR'

 

Mar. 4

- Kim HeeJae

2nd Full Album "희로애락 (喜怒哀樂)"

- Roy Kim

Single '봄이 와도'

 

Mar. 5

- DaeSung (BigBang)

Single 'Falling Slowly'

 

Mar.6

- 8TURN

Japan Debut Single 'RU-PUM PUM Japanese ver.'

- Kassy

6th EP Album "Full Bloom'

 

Mar. 7

- ICHILLIN’

3rd Mini Album "Feelin' Hot"

- Zia

 

Mar. 8

- xikers

3rd Mini Album "HOUSE OF TRICKY: Trial And Error"

- Miya (GWSN)

Single 'MIYAO'

Mar. 10

- TAN

2nd Anniversary Album "SEVEN FOREVER"

 

Mar. 11

- TEMPEST

5th Mini Album "TEMPEST Voyage"

- Highlight

5th Mini Album "Switch"

- ChungHa

Single 'EENIE MEENIE'

 

Mar. 12

- Wendy (Red Velvet)

2nd Mini Album "Wish You Hell"

 

Mar. 13

- LUN8

2nd Mini Album "BUFF"

- VVUP

Pre-Debut Single

- Hwang MinHyun

Digital Single 'Lullaby'

- BAE173

5th Mini Album "NEW CHAPTER: LUCEAT"

 

Mar. 14

- XODIAC

2nd Single 'Xoul Day'

- YooA (OH MY GIRL)

1st Single 'Borderline'

 

Mar. 15

- VCHA

2nd Single 'Only One'

- V (BTS)

Single 'FRE(END)S'

- SEVENUS

1st Mini Album "SPRING CANVAS"

- XXIN (Noir)

1st Single Album 'STILL ALIVE'

 

Mar. 18

- DAY6

8th Mini Album "Fourever"

- THE BOYZ

2nd Full Album "PHANTASY Pt.3: Love Letter"

- Kim NamJoo (Apink)

2nd Single 'BAD'

- DOHANSE (Former VICTON's Member)

Single 'How Time Flies'

 

Mar. 19

- PURPLE KISS

6th Mini album "BXX"

- SUPER JUNIOR-D&E

5th Mini Album Pre-release Song 'ROSE'

 

Mar. 20

- THE NEW SIX

1st Digital Single 'FUEGO'

 

 

Mar. 25

- Yong JunHyung

EP Album "Beautiful Dystopia"

- NCT DREAM

"DREAM( )SCAPE"

 

Mar. 26

- RESCENE

Debut Single 'Rescene'

- BoA

Single 'Emptiness'

- AMPERS&ONE

2nd Single 'ONE HEARTED'

- DAVICHI

Single '너의 편이 돼 줄게'

- SUPER JUNIOR-D&E

5th Mini Album "606 (SIX_ZERO_SIX)"

 

 

Mar. 27

- UNIS

Debut / 1st Album "WE UNIS"

- Candy Shop

1st Mini Album "Hasgtag#"

Mar. 28

- TAN

1st Full Album "3TAN (WORLD Ver.)"

 

Mar. 29

- ARTMS

Pre-release Single 'Birth'

 

Mar. 31

- Bang YongGuk

3rd Mini Album "3"

 

 

Did you finish checking the March 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule? If you are curious about Kpopmap's April 2024 comeback & debut schedule, you can check it out at the link below!

Previously in Korean entertainment, there were many individuals who solely focused on one line of work. Whether it was being an idol, acting in K-Dramas, or standing on stage as a musical artist, they poured much of their effort into one particular field. However, now it's more common that these stars branch out, challenging themselves and presenting totally different sides to their supportive fans.

WJSN's Bona is but one of these celebrities who is constantly exploring new ventures. Now, netizens are beginning to know the idol-actress by her birth name: Kim JiYeon. She's stood on multiple stages across various genres over the years, showing the passion and perseverance necessary to succeed.

Bona's journey is anything but ordinary, but she's made the best of it every step of the way.

 

First Steps In The Entertainment Industry

Coming forth, Bona began as a member of WJSN. Their debut with 'MoMoMo' was greatly received, becoming a source of vitamin-like energy for budding UJUNG. In a group of 10+ individuals, it was certainly a challenge for any member to receive an adequate amount of spotlight, but they made it work through various stages and music show performances.

Bona became a shining light that fans loved right from the start. Within such a short time, she mesmerized audiences with her stunning beauty, magical vocals, and radiant stage presence. In spite of WJSN being such a large group, Bona managed to take hold of the spotlight every chance she could, becoming the bias of millions across the globe. Although her career was just starting, a flower road was forming in front of Bona and her groupmates, and they were more than ready to walk along it.

 

Firm Foundation In The Idol Industry

After such a successful start to their career, the pressure was on Bona and the rest of WJSN to continue their upward trajectory. However, the idol actress continuously broke every expectation, and together with her group, they were able to release such memorable chart-topping hits like 'Save Me, Save You', 'As You Wish', and 'Boogie Up'.

With their resounding success, the girl group was able to travel the world, allowing even more individuals to see Bona's talent up close and in their home country. While many hoped to see her live, fancams were able to accurately show the idol's skills and just how much she improved over the years.

With natural allure and captivating aura, Bona joined the subunit, WJSN THE BLACK. A new side was unlocked for the artist, causing fans to go into a frenzy whenever she took the stage. And with their participation in Mnet's "Queendom 2", there was no doubt that Bona possessed a flexibility that allowed her to don on many different hats, showing her strength as an idol member.

 

Passion Of A Rising Actress

But the life as an idol isn't the only place where Bona's story lies. Very early on in her music career, she dabbled in the art of acting. While she was first casted in a guest role for "Chicago Typewriter", the star was able to showcase some of her acting potential through the quirky time travel romance, "The Best Hit".

She portrayed admirable promise, carrying the potential to stand among the greats, as long as continued to try and improve. Following shortly afterwards, she continued to land multiple roles through series like "Girls' Generation 1979", "Your House Helper", and "Homemade Love Story". Through every character, you could notice Bona making a conscious effort to refine her craft and become an actress fans could be proud of.

These roles helped to lay down the foundation that Bona stands on today. Even just as a rookie actress, she had the grit and resolve to power through long days on set to complete every project with perfection.

 

Leading K-Drama Star

Bona then came across a role that would propel her acting career forever in the spotlight. Playing Go YooRim in the internationally popular "Twenty-Five Twenty-One", the entire world fell in love the idol-actress and completely acknowledged her acting prowess. She masterfully piloted the nostalgic feelings of youth and the competitiveness of a professional athlete. The struggles her character faced and the tough decisions she had to make plucked on everyone's heartstrings, making Go YooRim a second female lead K-Drama enthusiasts could not help but love.

She continued on her hot streak, landing the main female lead role in "Joseon Attorney: A Morality". Wearing a hanbok and caring for her people, she swept audiences off their feet over the course of the series. She was again proved that was she leading lady material and would continue to be so in the future.

And with the recent conclusion of thrilling mystery K-Drama, "Pyramid Game", Bona certainly solidified her status as a top acting star. Acting out her character of Sung SooJi, viewers were left speechless as she challenged the status quo and vowed to get rid of the harrowing "Pyramid Game". With this drama, netizens have gotten to meet Bona as Kim JiYeon, amazed at the fact that she is both an incredible actress and radiant idol.

No matter what stage the idol-actress stands on, she's sure to turn heads and have people joyfully chanting her name.

When did you first start following WJSN's Bona/Kim JiYeon? Are you excited for her next challenge?