One of the trainees who had caught the attention of many is none other than Woollim Entertainment's Cha JunHo. The reason for that is because of his resemblance to INFINITE's L.
Woollim Entertainment
Let's take a look at trainee Cha JunHo, shall we?
Earlier on Mar. 20, the trainees were seen doing a special runway event for fans. Cha JunHo was seen captured by those who were present during the special runway.
Ah-Cha
Ah-Cha
They could not help but mentioned how similar he looks to L and it was also interesting to see how both L and Cha JunHo are from the same company.
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Fans also jokingly commented that perhaps that was the kind of 'look' Woollim Entertainment prefers.
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It was reported that the first episode of Mnet "Produce X 101" will begin starting from May 3.
10 Actors Who Would Be Perfect In The K-Drama Adaptation Of Webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" [VOTE]
Which Korean actor should take the role of a attractive mermaid and chaebol? Here is our dream cast for the K-Drama adaptation of the webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" ("내가 사랑한 물고기").
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 5 min to read ·
Published : Mar 28, 2024
LookMedia / "The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER / KingKong by Starship
With all the amazing webtoons-based dramas that have been released in the past couple of years, we have only become more excited about upcoming K-Dramas linked with webtoons.
The webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" is a special case because the story was first written as a script for a drama production. The drama production is on its way and the webtoon was pre-released. The drama's production company, Group Eight, thought that in releasing it first as a webtoon they could showcase some of the various deep sea adventures of the story and also help garner attention for the drama.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The romance fantasy adventure webtoon “The Mermaid I Loved” ("내가 사랑한 물고기," literal translation, “The Fish I Loved”), written by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal (우주봄봄 and 부발), tells the story of a man whose intermittent transformations into a mermaid become increasingly uncontrollable as he experiences the emotion of love and spends time with a woman who he finds himself more and more attracted to. The season 1 of the webtoon ended on March 13th with 31 episodes.
Given the webtoon’s popularity, Group Eight is looking forward the positive effect the webtoon will have on the upcoming drama’s viewership. They have built a solid portfolio with dramas based on webtoons like "Taxi Driver", "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" and "A Good Day To Be A Dog". Among their awaited projects is the reboot of the popular drama "Princess Hours" (2006).
Currently, there are no actors cast for “The Mermaid I Loved”. Fans of the webtoon are waiting for the announcement of the cast. We can already think of actors and actresses who would be perfect for the roles!
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
We at Kpopmap have thought up a cast of actors who would suit this drama amazingly.
1. Sim Kai (심카이), a mermaid and 3rd generation chaebol
Sim Kai is the lead male character. He discovered he was a mermaid 12 years ago and he pretends to be a human.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
When he shares physical touch with a woman, his fish scales begin to appear and he transforms back into his mermaid form. Because of this, he avoids all contact with women and has been single his whole life.
But due to his handsome looks, he has a lot of girls chasing after him, so he hired YaNa to pretend to be his girlfriend. However, he can’t help himself from having physical contact with YaNa even if it means he won’t be able breathe.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Kai is the son of the jewelry brand Inoroo, or 3rd generation chaebol, but he is not interested in the family business and instead prefers performing as a mermaid at the aquarium.
The actor must possess features suitable for long hair and a muscular physique to be able to portray a mermaid. He should exude charm and look dazzling in a suit, while also being capable of conveying a mix of cynicism, cuteness, and panic in his expressions. Comfort with underwater filming is also mandatory.
Moon SangMin, WEi's Kim YoHan, Baek SungChul, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L), and Chae JongHyeop could be a good match.
LOOKMEDIA / Awesome Entertainment / WEi Official / Chae JongHyeop Instagram / KEYEAST
Not only would they look stunning with long hair and looks amazing in suits, but their facial features would perfectly match the character's. Beyond their physical attributes, all five actors possess the talent and ability to convey Kai through the right facial expressions. The genre of fantasy romance suits them impeccably. Each actor would bring their unique colors and charms to the character, making him stand out on screen. Additionally, we can anticipate excellent chemistry with the lead actress.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
Moon SangMin
WEi's Kim YoHan
Baek SungChul
Kim MyungSoo
Chae JongHyeop
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2. Jung YaNa (정야나), an easy-going part-time student
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Jung YaNa (24 years old) is the lead female character. She is a student who works a part-time job and has an easy-going personality.
She accidentally kisses Kai when she meets him for the first time, and shocked to see him suddenly fall very sick, she calls the ambulance. She ends up more shocked when she sees him put his face into a dirty bucket of water used for cleaning.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The actress should possess a mix of cuteness and strength, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions, and especially comedy. The character experiences rapid and extreme changes in emotions, so the actress should be able to show these transitions convincingly. Additionally, she should look just like a regular student, but be able to become a stunning lady with expensive clothes.
Kang MinAh, WJSN's Bona (Kim JiYeon), Chae SooBin, Girl's Day's HyeRi, and Seor InA could be a good match.
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All five actresses have demonstrated their talented acting and are well-suited for a character like YaNa. Each of them possesses the ability to portray the youthful, cute, and fiery vibes of the female lead character. Comedy and expressive acting would not be an issue for any of them, so it would be a smooth portrayal of the character without overdoing it and making viewers laugh. No need to mention that they would all bring great chemistry with the lead actor! Being a romance, it is crucial.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
Kang MinAh
WJSN's Bona
Chae SooBin
Girl's Day's HyeRi
Seor InA
Please do not refresh any more. Press the "VOTE" button below.
The webtoon is not available in English officially yet, but you can read it in Korean here.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Let us know who you want to see cast!
Note: The aim of the vote is for Kpopmap readers to share their opinion about their preference for the cast. It is not affecting the cast of the production team.
All Groups & Solo K-Pop Idol Lightsticks - Version 2024
Here are all the K-Pop official lightsticks ever released.
YuJun, Kpopmap Editor 19 min to read ·
Published : Dec 18, 2023
· Updated : Mar 19, 2024
Idol Issue
K-Pop isn't just about music; it's a world where fans and artists share a special connection. Official K-Pop lightsticks are more than just glowing accessories at concerts—they're symbols of unity between artists and their dedicated fans. Over the past few years, a lot of them were released. This article compiles all official K-Pop lightsticks from the artists on your playlists. Make sure to find all the best K-Pop music and more with the iSpyTunes playlist finder! Explore the colorful world of these special symbols that bring artists and their supporters closer together.
Note: This article was first published in 2019 and we are constantly updating with the latest lightstick releases.
H.O.T. version 1 & 2
H.O.T. YouTube
H.O.T. Official
SchesSkies
SchesSkies Official
SchesSkies Special 20years edition
YG Entertainment
BoA
BoA Official
god version 1 & 2
god Official
god Official
TVXQ!
SM Entertainment
Super Junior version 1 & 2
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
BIG BANG version 1 to 4
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment
BIG BANG 10th Anniversary edition
YG Entertainment
Wonder Girls
JYP Entertainment
K-Will
Starship
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation Official
Hwang ChiYeul
Hwang ChiYeul Official
2PM
JYP Entertainment
2PM X HOTTEST edition
JYP Entertainment
SHINee
SM Entertainment
SHINee Japan Tour special
SM Entertainment
IU version 1 to 3
IU Official
IU Official
IU Official
2NE1 version 1 &2
2NE1 Official
2NE1 Official
2NE1 Japan version 1 &2
2NE1 Official
2NE1 Official
4MINUTE
4MINUTE Official
INFINITE version 1 &2
INFINITE Official
INFINITE Official
TEEN TOP Version 1 to 3
Ebay
TEEN TOP Official
TEEN TOP Official
Block B
Block B Official
APINK
APINK Official
B1A4 Version 1 & 2
WM Entertainment
WM Entertainment
Park BoGum
Park BoGum Official
MYNAME
MYNAME Official
B.A.P Version 1 & 2
TS ENtertainment
TS Entertainment
NU'EST & NU'EST W
NU'EST Official
NU'EST W Official
BTOB Version 1 & 2
CUBE
CUBE
EXO version 1 to 3
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
VIXX version 1 & 2
VIXX Official
VIXX Official
AOA
AOA Official
BTS version 1 to 3
BIGHIT
BIGHIT
BIGHIT
BTS - Map of the Soul Special Edition
BTS Official
SunMi
SunMi Official
MAMAMOO version 1 & 2.5
RBW
RBW
RED VELVET
SM Entertainment
WINNER version 1 & 2
WINNER Official
WINNER Official
WINNER Japan edition
WINNER Official Japan
OH MY GIRL
OH MY GIRL Official
GFRIEND version 1 & 2
GFRIEND Official
GFRIEND Official
GFRIEND Japan edition
GFRIEND Official Japan
GOT7 Version 1 to 3
GOT7 Official
GOT7 Official
GOT7 Official
Lovelyz
Lovelyz Official
MONSTA X Version 1 to 3
Starship
Starship
Starship
SEVENTEEN version 1 to 3
SEVENTEEN Official
SEVENTEEN Official
SEVENTEEN Official
UP10TION
UP10TION Official
Lee JinHyuk
Lee JinHyuk Official
IKON verison 1 to 3
ebay
IKON Official
IKON Official
TWICE version 1 to 4
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
ASTRO Version 1 & 2
ASTRO Official
ASTRO official
WJSN Version 1 & 2
WJSN Official
WJSN Official
NCT & WayV
NCT Official
SM Official
I.O.I
I.O.I Official
BLACKPINK Version 1 & 2
BLACKPINK Official
BLACKPINK Official
SF9 Version 1 & 2
SF9 Official
FNC
Pentagon
CUBE
VICTON Version 1 & 2
VICTON Official
Withmuu
MOMOLAND
MOMOLAND Official
Jung SeungHwan
Jung SeungHwan Official
Highlight Version 1 & 2
Highlight Official
Highlight Official
ChungHa
ChungHa Official
SAMUEL
SAMUEL Official
WANNA ONE
WANNA ONE Official
Golden Child
Golden Child Official
Jeong SeWoon
Jeong SeWoon Official
Stray Kids Version 1 & 2
JYP
JYP
(G)I-DLE Version 1 & 2
(G)I-DLE Official
(G)I-DLE Official
IZ*ONE
IZ*ONE Official
Ha SeungWoon
Ha SeungWoon Official
AB6IX
AB6IX Official
Park JiHoon
Park JiHoon Official
Kim JaeHwan
Kim JaeHwan Official
Kang Daniel Version 1 & 2
Kang Daniel Official
Kang Daniel Official
Jay Park
Jay Park Official
SE7EN
SE7EN Official
DAY6 Version 1 to 3
DAY6 official
DAY6 Official
DAY6 Official
gugudan Version 1 & 2
gugudan official
gugudan Official
GOOD DAY
Good Day Official
DIA
DIA Official
BOL4 Version 1 & 2
BOL4 lightstick
BOL4 Official
APRIL
APRIL Official
APRIL Official
Taesaja
Taesaja Official
Kim HyunJoong
Kim HyunJoong Official
Xia (JunSu) Version 1 & 2
Palm Tree Island
Palm Tree Island
BEAST Version 1 & 2
BEAST Official
BEAST Official
THE UNI+
The Uni+
VIINI
VIINI Official
Lee Hi
YG Official
UNIQ
UNIQ Official
Mr. Trot
Mr.Trot Official
SuperM
SuperM Official
CIX
CIX Official
TXT Version 1 & 2
TXT Official
TXT Official
Cherry Bullet
Cherry Bullet Official
JBJ95
JBJ95 Official
Ong SeongWu
Ong SeongWoo Official
ATEEZ Version 1 & 2
ATEEZ Official
ATEEZ Official
N.Flying
N.Flying Official
A.C.E
ACE Official
Jung YongHwa
FNC Entertainment
LOONA
LOONA Official
ONEUS Version 1 & 2
ONEUS Official
ONEUS Official
H&D
H&D Official
ITZY
ITZY Official
Rocket Punch
Woollim Entertainment
Lee ChanWon
Lee ChanWon Official
CRAVITY
CRAVITY Official
ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN Official
ONF
ONF Official
DREAMCATCHER Version 1 & 2
Dreamcatcher official
DREAMCATCHER Official
K/DA
K/DA Official
THE BOYZ
THE BOYZ Official
WOODZ
WOODZ Official
TREASURE
TREASURE Official
WonHo
WonHo Official
OMEGA X
OMEGA X Official
P1Harmony
FNC Official
NiziU
NIZIU Official
Brave Girls
Brave Girls Official
BBGIRLS (former Brave Girls)
BSTAGE
DRIPPIN
Woolim Official
WEi
WEi Official
Yoon JiSung
Everline
STAYC
STAYC Official
aespa
SMTOWN &STORE
Kwon EunBi
Woollim Mall
Forestella
withmuu
VIVIZ
Everline
Weki Meki
Weki Meki Official
Kim SungKyu
Double H TNEMNIATRETNE Store
The Rose
The Rose Official
Kep1er
KEP1ER Official
VERIVERY Version 1 to 3
VERIVERY Official
VERIVERY Official
VERIVERY Official
EPEX
EPEX Official
DKZ
withmuu
B.I
FANSLIKE
YounHa
C9 Entertainment
LEESEOKHOON
C9 Entertainment
NewJeans
NewJeans Official
IVE
IVE Official
Kim WooSeok
Kim WooSeok Official
Hwang MinHyun
Weverse shop
NMIXX
NMIXX Official
LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM Official
BaekHo
BaekHo Official
Jang WooHyuk
WH CREATIVE
Lee ChaeYeon
RBW
Choi YeNa
Choi YeNa Official
Billlie
Billlie Official
TEMPEST
TEMPEST Official
&TEAM
HYBE
DKB
Everline
EPIK HIGH
Tablo's Twitter
ZEROBASEONE
ZEROBASEONE Official
ATBO
ATBO Official
BAE173
BAE173 Official
EVNNE
EVNNE Official
XDINARY HEROES
JYP
SeongRi
SeongRi Official
BOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR Official
More to be updated.
What lightstick do you have? Can you recognize them all?
Top 16 KBS Dramas With The Highest Ratings Since 2020 (2024 Update)
Check out which KBS dramas have the highest ratings in the history of the channel from 2020 to 2023!
Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor 6 min to read ·
Published : Mar 4, 2024
· Updated : Mar 11, 2024
KBS
One of the biggest names in the Korean entertainment industry and especially in broadcasting and to many K-Drama lovers is none other than 'KBS'. KBS, the Korean Broadcasting System, has played a vital role in the growth of K-Dramas over the decades with continuously high-ranking K-Dramas placing in the best ratings list of 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Additionally, KBS has been known for producing some of the most iconic dramas adored by K-Drama lovers. Thanks to this, they also have some record ratings worth mentioning such as for the K-Drama "Bread, Love and Dreams" which aired in 2010 that reached a record 50.8% rating! Another of their K-Drama hits with sky-high ratings is "Descendants of The Sun" (2016) with a 38.8% rating.
Make sure to check out the KBS dramas with the highest ratings from 2015-2020 in this article:
"Royal Secret Agent" is the KBS drama with the highest rating (since 2020) at a 14% rating. Starring INFINITE's L (Kim MyungSoo), Kwon NaRa, and Lee YiKyung, many hailed the drama as one of the best historical K-Dramas out there. The drama turned its viewers into detectives who were just as invested in cracking the story as the characters and made for an immersive experience.
2. "Goryeo–Khitan War" - 13.8%
KBS
"Goryeo-Khitan War" is a 32-episode long and old-style historical drama that gained the hearts of a lot of viewers. It tells the story of the King of Goryeo named HyeonJong who united Goryo with various events including by leading the war with the Khitans. Starring Kim DongJun, Choi SooJung, and Ji SeungHyun, the drama ended with its highest rating at 13.8% (the drama started at 5%).
Note: this drama is a special drama to commemorate the 50th anniversary of KBS.
"The King's Affection" was hailed as a drama that gives you butterflies, as K-Drama lovers couldn't get enough of the sweet storyline and affectionate chemistry between the main couple. Add to that the visual beauty of this historical drama and the deal is sealed. Starring RoWoon and Park EunBin, the drama earned a rating of 12.1%.
4. "King Of Tears, Lee BangWon" - 11.7%
KBS
"King Of Tears, Lee BangWon" told the history of King TaeJong in a way that put a refreshing twist on the well-known history of the king. The drama was particularly enjoyed by history buffs for the way that it kept the already-known narrative exciting. Starring Joo SangWook, Kim YeongCheol, Ye JiWon, and Park JinHee, the drama made a rating of 11.7%.
5. "Woman of 9.9 Billion" - 11.6%
KBS
This is yet another drama that made a bold impression on K-Drama lovers. Many found the narrative thrilling and filled with suspense that had you on the edge of your seat waiting to see how it ended. Starring Cho YeoJeong and Kim KangWoo, the drama achieved a rating of 11.6%.
This drama earned praise for many elements from the cast's acting portrayals, to the cinematography, to the OST, and more. Fans couldn't get enough of the electric chemistry between the actors, too. Starring Kim SoHyun, Na InWoo, Lee JiHoon, and Choi YuHwa, "River Where The Moon Rises" earned a rating of 10%.
7. "Oasis" - 9.7%
KBS
This drama took a fresh approach to an educational lesson on Korean history. Many were impressed with the actors who gave the noir drama its depth. "Oasis", starring Jang DongYoon, Seor InA, and Choo YoungWoo, secured a rating of 9.7%.
"Bloody Heart" earned a rating of 8.9%. Starring Jang Hyuk, Lee Joon, and Kang HanNa, the drama was praised for the depth of its storyline and characters. With a riveting narrative, the characters each carried out their convictions in a convincing way.
"Police University" was a K-Drama filled with life lessons and sweet moments that brought a lot of fun to the screen. Starring Cha TaeHyun, JinYoung, and f(x)'s Krystal, the drama earned an 8.5% rating.
"Moonshine" did what a lot of dramas can't do easily. It mixed the complex world of politics with a romantic comedy aspect that made for a pleasant viewing experience. Fans were especially pleased with the emotional conviction of the actors, Yoo SeungHo and Girl's Day's HyeRi - earning the drama a 7.6% rating.
11. "Forest" - 7.4%
KBS
"Forest" gained a lot of praise for its beautiful setting and beautiful story. Many fans expressed that watching the drama had a healing effect on them and that they appreciated the sweet chemistry between the main characters, played by actors Park HaeJin and Cho BoAh, too. This earned the drama ratings of 7.4%.
"Curtain Call" was a fresh kind of period drama well-received by many fans. The drama carried a deep sentiment that appealed to viewers. Starring Kang HaNeul, Ha JiWon, and Go DooShim, the drama secured 7.2% ratings.
"The Law Cafe" earned the high ratings of 7.1%. Starring Lee SeungGi and Lee SeYoung, this law-and-order type drama had fans rolling with laughter at the witty antics and had their hearts fluttering at the romantic moments.
"Sell Your Haunted House" was complimented for its beguiling cast and the amazing way that it presented the horror genre to the K-Drama screen. Starring Jang NaRa and CNBLUE's Jung YongHwa, the drama secured a rating of 6.9%.
"Bad Prosecutor" gained a lot of praise for its thrilling action investigation storyline and comedy-filled scenes. The chemistry between the two leads was also unmatched. Starring EXO’s D.O. and Lee SeHee, the drama secured 6.3% in ratings.
16. "Cheat On Me, If You Can" - 5.8%
KBS
Many enjoyed this drama for its crime-novel-esque storytelling style and for the thrill of unraveling the mystery together with the main character. Starring Cho YeoJeong and Go Jun, "Cheat On Me, If You Can" earned 5.8% in ratings.
Which of these KBS dramas is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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