Top 3 Scenes That Make You Want To Fall In Love This Week
Time to fall in love, it's Friday. Kpopmap series is back with this week best romantic scenes from K-Dramas. Don't miss them!
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 3 min to read ·
Published : Jan 3, 2020
· Updated : Nov 2, 2023
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Have you been watching dramas these days? If not, you are missing many great scenes! If you like romance, this weekly Kpopmap series might be for you.
Be aware of major spoilers from episodes that aired this week.
We made a selection of scenes from K-Dramas from this week that will make your heart flutter by their cuteness and romantic vibes and will make you want to fall in love. These scenes are the sweetest of this week. No more words, here is the list!
Let us know in the comment which scene you prefer and/or what is the sweetest scene of this week episodes according to you.
Oh YeonSeo and Ahn JaeHyun as Joo SeoYeon and Lee KangWoo
Ahn JaeHyun and Oh YeonSeo are dating but have a troubled relationship due to various issues.
In the selected scene, Oh YeonSeo realized that she was at the scene of her parent's death when she was young. Because of the shock, she did not answer Ahn JaeHyun's countless calls and messages during the day.
Because she was out of reach, he went to her house and asked why he could not contact her and if it was because she was no longer interested in him. She simply answered that she was sorry while hugged him. Looking for comfort from him, he hugged her tighter.
Hyun Bin and Son YeJin as Ri JungHyeok and Yoon SeRi
Hyun Bin and Son YeJin are living a dangerous romance. Both of them denied having feelings for each other when for viewers their attach is obvious. Hyun Bin is ready to do everything to protect the South Korean lady.
In the selected scene, Son YeJin had her final goodbye to Hyun Bin and was on her way to the airport to leave North Korea. However, the bad guys planned everything to kill her before she reached it.
Hyun Bin secretly prepared for this situation and arrived spectacularly to save her. After a motorcycle chase and gunshots, he managed to get closer to her. This is when he saw a gun pointed towards her, he did not hesitate and took the flying bullet for her. On the floor, he even managed to shoot down the bad guy. That was impressive action scenes and devotion for her.
Mun SangMin and Park ShiAn as Yeom SeJin and Jung PuReum
Mun SangMin and Park ShiAn started to know each other while working part-time together and grew romantic feelings for each other.
In the selected scene, Mun SangMin is no longer working at the same hours as Park ShiAn so they cannot meet each other. However, she prepared this special gift for him and he was touched by it.
Looking at the post-it she left with the cute handmade Christmas tree at the coffee shop counter, he was touched and said that it was pretty while smiling -hinting the viewers about his feelings for her.
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.
H& Entertainment / King Kong by Starship / Creative Group Ing / GOLDMEDALIST
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.
Top 15 tvN Dramas With The Highest Ratings Ever (2024 Update)
Find out the tvN dramas with the highest ratings up until now.
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 5 min to read ·
Published : Mar 12, 2024
· Updated : Mar 28, 2024
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tvN is a cable channel of Korea and its dramas are popular in and out of Korea. The channel has quite a lot of hit dramas on its record. The channel keeps on having high ratings with interesting plots and Hallyu actors in its cast.
Here is a list of the tvN dramas with the highest ratings up until now (all years) (updated article).
The drama "Crash Landing On You" (2019-2020) with Hyun Bin and Son YeJin makes tvN history by breaking the record of its highest ratings. With the final episode of the drama, the drama ratings reached 21.7%. The love story of the North Korean soldier and South Korean chaebol hooked the country.
2. "Goblin" - 20.5%
The drama "Goblin" also titled "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" aired in 2016-2017 starring Gong Yoo, Kim GoEun, Lee DongWook and more. In and out of Korea, the drama was extremely popular. There was definitely a "Goblin craze". The final episode of the drama reached its highest personal ratings at 20.5%. "Goblin" held the record of tvN best ratings until "Crash Landing on You" broke it.
3. "Reply 1988" - 18.8%
The "Replies" series were popular and "Reply 1988" (2015-2016) was the most popular. The last episode reached 18.8%. Girl's Day's HyeRi, Park BoGum, Go KyungPyo, Ryu JunYeol and Lee DongHwi acted in the drama.
The historical drama "Mr. Sunshine" (2018) with Lee ByungHun and Kim TaeRi had a huge budget and it received a lot of love in and outside of Korea. The drama scored 18.1% of ratings on its last episode.
The comedy historical drama "Mr. Queen" (2020-2021) starring Shin HyeSun and Kim JungHyun was also popular. The drama started at 8.0% and kept on increasing its ratings up to 17.4% for the final episode.
6. "Crash Course In Romance" - 17%
The romance drama "Crash Course in Romance" (2023) starred Jeon DoYeon and Jung KyungHo. The drama started with 4.0% but gained a lot of popularity week after week with its love story, elite education, and scandals. The drama reached 17% with its last episode.
The historical drama "Under The Queen's Umbrella" (2022) starred Kim HyeSoo, Kim HaeSook, Choi WonYoung, Moon SangMin, SF9's Chani, Yoo SeonHo, Kim MinGi, and more. It was a hit drama. Starting at 7.6%, the drama kept on gaining viewers and reached 16.852% with its last episode. The story of the queen, her sons, and all the political schemes passionated.
The black comedy drama "Vincenzo" (2021) starring Song JoongKi, Jeon YeoBeen, 2PM's Ok TaecYeon, Kim YeoJin, and Kwak DongYeon was popular. The drama was also available on Netflix at the same time. The drama started at 7.7% and ended at 14.6%. Viewers have been stunned by the amazing acting and the catchy storyline of a mafia consigliere getting rid of the bad guys.
The life drama "Our Blues" (2022) starring Lee ByungHun, Shin MinA, Han JiMin, Kim WooBin, Cha SeoungWon, and Lee JungEun gathered a lot of interest with its touching story and its talented cast. The drama started at 7.3% and ended at 14.6%.
The comedy historical drama "100 Days My Prince" (2018) starring EXO’s D.O. and Nam JiHyun was also one of the most popular dramas of tvN. The last episode of the drama reached 14.4%.
The drama "Hospital Playlist" (2020) with Jo JungSuk, Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo, and Kim DaeMyung was popular. The drama kept increasing in ratings and reached 14.1% with its last episode. The story of these close friends working at the hospital had interested many.
12. "Queen of Tears" - 14.1%
The awaited K-Drama "Queen of Tears" (2024) with top Hallyu stars Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon started with 5.9% and it reached impressive ratings of 13% within one week with episode 4th. Episode 6 reached 14.1%. Viewers are hooked and the drama went viral for its story and amazing acting.
13. "Signal" - 12.5%
The drama "Signal" (2016) with Lee JeHoon, Kim HyeSoo, and Choi JinWoong was also a hit. The drama reached 12.5% of ratings with its last episode. This drama is often mentioned as one of the best K-Dramas in the international K-Drama community.
IU and Yeo JinGoo addicted viewers to the ghosty fantasy drama “Hotel del Luna”. The drama was so popular that many are hoping for a second season. The drama reached 12.0% on its last episode.
15. "Marry My Husband" - 12.0%
The 2024 drama "Marry My Husband" based on a web novel and webtoon was a hit. With Park MinYoung, Na InWoo, Lee YiKyung, Song HaYoon, and Highlight's Lee GiKwang, the revenge drama caught attention from the start with 5.2%. It continuously grabbed viewers' attention until reaching 12.0% with its last episode.
The Immense Strength And Low Woes Of Brotherly Love In "Wedding Impossible"
Exploring the brotherly relationship between Lee JiHan and Lee DoHan in currently trending K-Drama "Wedding Impossible".
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : Mar 25, 2024
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"Wedding Impossible" has made the start of the week enjoyable for K-Drama enthusiasts everywhere. With an amazing storyline and cast in Jun JongSeo, Moon SangMin, Kim DoWan, and Bae YoonKyung, there's a lot to like about the tvN series.
"Wedding Impossible" follows Na AhJeong (Jun JongSeo), a talented, yet unsuccessful actress. She suddenly learns that her best friend of 15 years, Lee DoHan (Kim DoWan), is actually a third-generation chaebol and successor to LJ Group. However, he proposes that they enter into a contract marriage so he can escape the reigns of his grandfather. His competent younger brother, Lee JiHan (Moon SangMin), tries to stop this at all costs and brings in Yoon ChaeWon (Bae YoonKyung) to help.
While there's a lot of focus on the relationship between Na AhJeong and Lee JiHan, there lies the bond between two brothers who are both each other's strength and weakness at the same time.
They experience immense highs and the lowest lows, even while having such fond brotherly love towards one another.
Note: spoilers ahead.
Trajectory Of Two Brothers
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The backstory behind Lee JiHan and Lee DoHan is incredibly sad. Not only must they live life without their biological parents, but they are thrust into a cutthroat environment where only the strongest survive. Facing these circumstances, along with battling their own personal traumas, the two brothers' future seems bleak to say the least.
However, they do find some bright moments in life, whether it comes from each other or friends. Their lives are not completely hopeless, as they constantly move forward toward a better tomorrow. However, the fact still remains that their home life is less than desirable. Coming from a chaebol family, many eyes are on them, waiting for their next slip up. It's no easy task being part of a family that's tied to a huge corporation, but they make it work for the best.
Hardworking Younger Brother
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Looking at the brothers on an individual level, Lee JiHan is a hardworking individual. He commits himself to attaining various accomplishments, all without the help of his chaebol background. He shows that he's able to start all the way from the bottom and rise right to the top. And as JiHan fills his resume with excellence awards, he also dedicates an enormous amount of effort to elevating his brother to the CEO seat.
He does so by taking on the mantle of matchmaker, actively looking to forge a marriage between a daughter of a top company and Lee DoHan. While he often puts his brother first, this leaves his own needs and desires on the backburner, essentially forgotten. Throughout the drama, it takes tremendous effort out of Lee JiHan to love and accept his brother, but to also learn how to put his own needs first.
An Older Brother With A Secret
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On the other side is Lee DoHan, the older brother of the two. He stands on the opposite end of the spectrum, and instead of wearing suits into a office building, he chooses to hold paintbrushes in an art studio. There are glimpses of DoHan at work that show him completely immersed, completely dedicated to creating his next masterpiece.
However, when it comes to his family, he can be distant, even with his brother who he's been with all his life. This is due to the secret he holds, having had a relationship with another man. One trauma passes onto the next, leading Lee DoHan to ask Na AhJeong to help him escape the restraints of LJ Group. Although his younger brother only has eyes for him, DoHan's flight response is just too high, running the risk of leaving Lee JiHan once more.
Redefining Their Brotherly Relationship
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Which brings us to this point of the series. The two brothers are slowly coming to terms with their needs and the needs of others. Lee JiHan starts to give into his own heart's desires, while Lee DoHan realizes what his actions are doing to people. It's cathartic to see this transformation, but also worrying, as with many K-Dramas, you never know when tragedy is just on the horizon.
However, it is audience's hope everywhere that the two brothers will be able to patch things up, fully and truly embracing the positives in life.
What do you think about the brotherly relationship between Lee DoHan and Lee JiHan?
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