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You need to try these Korean Bunsik food! SF9's YoungBin love them.
Laure, Kpopmap EditorIf you are a foodie interested in Korean food, you will get hungry after reading more about SF9 YoungBin's favorite Bunsik food!
Note: What is BunSik? It is a Korean snack like kimbap, tteokbokki, ramyeon, rabokki, sundae, eomuk, twigim, and more.
It is no secret that YoungBin loves to hear from fans. For the past few years, every Monday, YoungBin has held live broadcasts with fans (aside when he was doing his mandatory military service). They are the best time for him to communicate with FANTASY about different matters, updating fans about him or listening to what they have to tell him. Last Monday (March 18th), he gave more information on what Korean Bunsik he recommends. SF9's leader loves food and he gives good advice on what to eat!
If you are looking for a Korean's advice on which Bunsik food to try, don't search further! Here are YoungBin's recommendations and his personal tips.
YoungBin recommends eating kimbap and tteokbokki together, it is the best combination.
He mentioned that it would be good food for people visiting Korea or those who have yet to try this combination. He said he could eat it every day. That sounds already like a must-try!
YoungBin's special tip for better taste: put a kimbap piece on top of the tteokbokki sauce and then eat this Kimbap piece with one eomuk from the tteokbokki dish.
Don't forget to check out YoungBin's newly release collaboration with virtual idol ifLANDIES' GaOn for the new single 'Purple Sunrise'. More about it here.
Don't miss YoungBin's next live by following the SF9 YouTube channel. Re-watch his live broadcast of March 18th below (talk about food at 24:00):
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K-Pop boy group SF9 leader YoungBin joins virtual girl group ifLANDIES leader GaOn for a dreamy metaverse collaboration. Find out more!
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap EditorWe bet you didn't have this collaboration on your 2024 K-Pop bingo card! SF9's leader YoungBin is collaborating with virtual girl group ifLANDIES' leader GaOn!
YoungBin, who recently completed his mandatory military service and joined SF9 for the group's highly anticipated comeback with their 13th mini album "Sequence" has been raising anticipation for his solo activities.
Much to the joy of FANTASY, SF9 YoungBin has announced his solo project - a collaboration with the virtual idol ifLANDIES GaOn.
GaOn is a member and the leader of the aforementioned virtual girl group ifLANDIES.
ifLANDIES is a 3-member virtual girl group existing in and active on the "ifland" metaverse app.
ifLANDIES is the virtual IP of ifland and is garnering huge attention from fans all over the world as the representative virtual idol group of the platform.
The group consists of members GaOn, NaRa, and DaSom and is managed by Ganada Entertainment, which takes its name from the three members' names.
Ganada Entertainment is a virtual entertainment company, based and operating in ifland.
As such, anyone can become a star in ifland or alternatively, a star's manager!
In this way, ifland aims to expand into a new metaverse worldview of K-Pop where fans can directly nurture and manage stars.
ifLANDIES debuted in December of 2022 and has consistently remained active with new releases.
Through ifhome, ifLANDIES communicate with their fans "ifning" in real-time, consistently sharing updates about and revealing their daily lives.
Upon the global launch of ifLANDIES, their 4th single album will be released to encapsulate their persona.
For those who might not know, ifland is a free social metaverse app created by South Korea's SK Telecom.
It is a virtual world where anyone can create their dream online avatar, decorate their own space called "ifhome" and interact with fellow players.
It is also booming in popularity as a platform for K-Pop idols to interact with their fans virtually, as is the case with the project girl group Triple iz.
Both ifLANDIES and Triple iz communicate with fans through their respective 'ifhomes'.
Thanks to ifland, virtual metaverse fan meetings, showcases, and more are becoming increasingly commonplace and accessible for fans all over the world.
ifland is available on both iPhone and Android.
ifLANDIES' GaOn collaborated with SF9's YoungBin to create the new single 'Purple Sunrise'.
Just as the name suggests, 'Purple Sunrise' will deliver a dreamy aesthetic with the solid musical synchronization of YoungBin and GaOn.
Moreover, YoungBin is not only featured in the song, but he also participated as a songwriter, proving his mettle as a multifaceted artist.
Following the incredible success of SF9's 13th mini album "Sequence", which impressively entered the TOP 5 of the iTunes "Album Chart" in 18 regions including Denmark, Spain, and Russia, FANTASY are even more excited for SF9 YoungBin x ifLANDIES GaOn.
In addition, 'Purple Sunrise' is produced by The Waves producers Paper Planet, Drivia, and Shin Arin, who have produced music for artists like WANNA ONE, INFINITE, GOLDEN CHILD, Park JiHoon and more.
This trio of producers has consistently participated in production for ifLANDIES.
Naturally, this outstanding combination of artists and producers is raising anticipation among fans for 'Purple Sunrise', and expectations are sky-high.
'Purple Sunrise' is scheduled for release on March 18.
The release will be celebrated with a Showcase Fan Meetup on March 28, where SF9's YoungBin and ifLANDIES' GaOn will directly interact with fans in real-time on ifland.
You can expect a meaningful time with the idols including a mini Q&A session, lots of fan interaction, and more.
You can check out the full schedule of the Showcase Fan Meetup for SF9 YoungBin x ifLANDIES GaOn's 'Purple Sunrise' below!
That's not all!
Exclusive content featuring ifLANDIES and SF9's YoungBin will be released after the fan meetup, along with very special 'Purple Sunrise' costumes that you can dress your avatar in and new 'Purple Sunrise' dance motions for creating virtual dance challenge videos on ifland.
An exclusive NFT containing the worldview and essence of ifLANDIES, using their new song's symbol "Purple Stone" is also slated for release.
Through this collaboration between a "real" idol and a virtual idol on ifland, the horizons of K-Pop are expanding once again, embracing the metaverse and introducing a whole new avenue for fans to enjoy the K-Pop experience.
No matter where you are in the world, ifland can bring you close to your idol, and that, right there, is the future of K-Pop.
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Check out which MBC dramas have the highest ratings in the history of the channel from 2020 to 2024!
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap EditorThroughout the world of K-Dramas, various broadcasting stations bring numerous series to the home of fans all across the globe. One of these stations is the illustrious MBC. MBC is one of the most popular broadcasting channels, with its K-Dramas consistently placing in the best ratings list. The channel continues to deliver high-quality productions appealing to fans in South Korea and abroad. As such, MBC drama ratings rise to the very top, with many reaching record highs.
Here are the top MBC Dramas with the highest ratings since 2020!
Starring Lee Hanee and Lee JongWon, the historical drama "Knight Flower" starred high in ratings and quickly reached high ratings. The drama gained even more popularity in its last weeks and reached the ratings of 18.4% with its final episode. In 2024, the drama broke the previous records held by "The Red Sleeve". The drama is available on Viki, Kocowa, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
Among historical K-Dramas, "The Red Sleeve" was phenomenally made, filled with moments of romance and yearning that cannot be easily forgotten. Due to its massive success, it gained 17.4% ratings, making it the highest rated series among MBC K-Dramas from 2020 to 2023. Luckily for fans new and old, the K-Drama is available to watch on Rakuten Viki.
"Big Mouth" made big waves during its initial run. The chemistry between Lee JongSuk and Girls' Generation's YoonA was magnificent, and combined with a compelling storyline, it became an immediate hit, reaching 13.7% ratings. The drama can be watched via streaming site Hulu.
Starring NamKoong Min and Ahn EunJin, "My Dearest" gained massive success and tugged on the heartstrings of all its viewers with a total of 21 episodes. Reaching its highest rating of 12.9% with the final episodes, it puts the series as one of the most watched of MBC. "My Dearest" is currently available on Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.
Also starring NamKoong Min, "The Veil" kept audiences at the edge of their seats with its various twists and turns. Its captivating suspense allowed the drama to reach its highest ratings of 9.8%, landing it at number four among MBC dramas. "The Veil" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki or Kocowa.
"The Story of Park's Marriage Contract" based on webtoon gained a lot of popularity. Bae InHyuk and Lee SeYoung's chemistry was amazing and the story was full of mystery so the drama gained a lot of viewers. The drama started at 5.6% and reached the highest rating of 9.6%.
This MBC drama depicted the hard working performance of the National Tax Service. Featuring a cast with Yim SiWan, Go AhSung, Son HyunJoo, and much more, "Tracer" reached its highest rating at 9.0%, earning it the fifth spot among MBC dramas so far. "Tracer" is available on Rakuten Viki, Kocowa, and Wavve.
"Wonderful World" (2024) is a revenge and thriller drama starring Kim NamJoo and ASTRO's Cha EunWoo. The drama went viral on social media and the mysterious story caught attention. The drama peaked at 8.0% with its 3rd episode. It started at 5.3%.
"The Golden Spoon" is a webtoon-based drama that followed poor, yet studious Lee SeungCheon (BTOB's SungJae) and chaebol son Hwang TaeYong (Lee JongWon) as they switched lives during adolescence and adulthood. The drama explored the stark differences between the extremely rich and those living in poverty. While there were moments of crushing heartache, there were scenes of uplifting hope that lit up all the dark spaces in your heart. "The Golden Spoon" earned its highest ratings at 7.8% and is available on Disney+ and Hulu.
While this webtoon-based drama had various moments of uplifting comedy, it also did an excellent job at exploring hard-hitting topics. This involved aspects of mental health, life after death and those left behind, as well as the will to live on. At its highest peak, "Tomorrow" earned 7.6% in ratings. This MBC K-Drama is available on streaming platform, Netflix.
Starring the iconic actor, So JiSub, "Doctor Lawyer" is a fusion of medical and law, providing the best of both worlds. As Han YiHan (So JiSub) searched for the truth, viewers could not help but remain by his side. With the help of its loyal viewers, the MBC drama reached its highest ratings of 7.2%, placing it at eighth on this list. "Doctor Lawyer" is currently available on Disney+ and Hulu.
Adapted from the winning script from MBC's 2018 drama writing contest, "Kkondae Intern" follows the reversal of roles between Ka YeolChan (Park HaeJin) and Lee ManSik (Kim EungSoo). The office comedy provided viewers a reason to smile and laugh, week after week, and reached its highest ratings of 7.1%. "Kkondae Intern" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.
A story of strangers to lovers, Kim HaeKyung (Song SeungHeon) and Woo DoHee (Seo JiHye) unexpectedly meet on Jeju Island. Bonding over their respective heartaches and love of food, they remain in contact and gradually fall for one another. "Dinner Mate" earned its highest ratings at 6.1% and is available to watch via streaming sites iQIYI and Prime Video.
"Find Me In Your Memory" is a moving story between Lee JungHoon (Kim DongWook) and Yeo HaJin (Mun KaYoung). While the drama had its fair share of romance, it also offered moments of healing that aided broken souls everywhere. The drama earned its highest ratings at 5.4%, landing at eleventh among MBC K-Dramas. It is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.
"The Forbidden Marriage" certainly had it all: a budding romance, a swoon-worthy second lead, a love triangle that broke your heart, and so much more. Audiences certainly agreed, sticking with the drama for every new episode, helping it reach its peak at 4.9% ratings. "The Forbidden Marriage" is available to watch on Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Kocowa.
"Kokdu: Season Of Deity" was filled with quirky characters, electrifying chemistry, and a romance that withstood the test of time. Switching between historical and modern, "Kokdu: Season Of Deity" had fans constantly coming back for more, earning 4.8% ratings. The MBC drama is made available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Wavve.
"When I Was Most Beautiful" is a heartbreaking love story featuring Oh YeJi (Im SooHyang) who is caught between brothers Seo Hwan (Ji Soo) and Seo Jin (Ha SeokJin). As they navigated feelings of love and jealousy, audiences remained glued to their seats, watching the story unfold. With the help of its dedicated viewers, the series earned 4.7% ratings, placing it at number fourteen among MBC K-Dramas. "When I Was Most Beautiful" is available to watch via Rakuten Viki and Kocowa.
Comedic with a touch of mystery, "From Now On, Showtime!" was able to captivate viewers with its lighthearted storyline and incredible lineup of actors. On the other hand, there was the more serious, thriller series "The Game: Towards Zero" which kept viewers shrouded in suspense. While two different genres, these series earned its highest ranking at 4.6%, tying at number fifteen among MBC K-Dramas.
Which of these MBC dramas is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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