https://www.scmp.com/rss/503184/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Another Kardashian – Kourtney – tied the knot (for the third time) on May 22, with fans around the world tuning in to the lavish celebrations. Ever since Keeping Up With the Kardashians took off, the tight-knit family members have been no strangers to extravagance. This time, the ceremony was held in a rented castle in Portofino, Italy, the ultimate destination for la dolce vita. Aside from the dreamy venue and the star-studded guest list (naturally), there’s another thing that everyone... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179131/8-kardashian-wedding-dresses-kourtney-and-travis-barkers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179131/8-kardashian-wedding-dresses-kourtney-and-travis-barkers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 May 2022 16:10:18 +0000 Netflix subscribers all over the world are on an emotional roller coaster right now, thanks to a K-drama called Twenty-Five Twenty-One. The A-list lead actor Nam Joo-hyuk drew many in, then they were hooked by the nostalgic plot (set in South Korea’s financial crisis in the 1990s) and the well-crafted script. But a pleasant surprise to many is the lead actress, Kim Tae-ri. Kim plays an aspiring fencer named Na Hee-do in this coming-of-age drama and has been making headlines with her refreshing... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172775/twenty-five-twenty-ones-kim-tae-ri-fame-shes-now-starring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172775/twenty-five-twenty-ones-kim-tae-ri-fame-shes-now-starring?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:00:15 +0000 While we eagerly await series two, fans of Bling Empire may be wondering what the cast has been up to since we last saw them. The Netflix show exposed the over-the-top lives and personal drama of a group of wealthy Asian and Asian-American friends living in Los Angeles, and we got to see how the likes of Christine Chiu and Anna Shay spend big on last minute holidays, clothes and lavish parties. Here’s what we can expect from the cast in the upcoming instalment, and what each of them have been... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172752/where-bling-empire-cast-now-and-what-does-season-2-have?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3172752/where-bling-empire-cast-now-and-what-does-season-2-have?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:15 +0000 South Korean psychological thriller Squid Game is a nine-episode hit that gets your heart racing as it pits 456 players against each other in life-or-death childhood games. It also stars veteran actors and fresh faces alike, including a newcomer on the small screen: Jung Ho-yeon. Jung plays a North Korean defector named Sae-byeok. She gets by as a pickpocket and enters the bloody contest out of desperation like the other players, as she needs a huge sum of money to reunite with her brother... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3150530/meet-squid-games-jung-ho-yeon-blackpink-member-jennies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3150530/meet-squid-games-jung-ho-yeon-blackpink-member-jennies?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:03:01 +0000 The pandemic didn’t just severely limit non-essential travel – but also exploring the world through your taste buds. So instead, many have resorted to creating what they crave at home. However, sometimes it’s difficult to pull off the distinct and authentic flavours – and odours. That’s especially true with street food. There might be local delivery options available for some, while others remain elusive outside their native countries. Check out this list of foods that pack a punch in terms of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3135288/4-smelly-asian-foods-taste-amazing-stinky-tofu-luosifen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3135288/4-smelly-asian-foods-taste-amazing-stinky-tofu-luosifen?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 May 2021 00:45:25 +0000 South Korea is notorious for expecting its idols to have spotless personal records. So when actors get involved in messy divorces, drunk driving, bullying or other scandals, it’s not unusual for the brands they endorsed to unceremoniously cut ties, or for TV shows they starred in to replace them. Even if the accusations aren’t proven, companies take drastic steps in pre-emptive damage control, quickly distancing themselves from any negative impressions. There have been rumours that married... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3131034/8-korean-stars-cancelled-after-scandals-seo-ye-ji-was?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3131034/8-korean-stars-cancelled-after-scandals-seo-ye-ji-was?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:08 +0000 Buzz-worthy K-drama The Penthouse: War in Life doesn’t have huge names. But a closer look shows a cast made up of veteran actors, comeback queens, former K-pop idols and new talent. Some of the villains have starred as romcom leads before, and their image then was far from the icy, spiteful exterior they display in this drama.  5 times we really should have guessed Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin were dating IRL View this post on Instagram A post shared by SBS 드라마... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3123618/where-have-we-seen-k-drama-cast-penthouse-eugene-was?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3123618/where-have-we-seen-k-drama-cast-penthouse-eugene-was?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:00:10 +0000 Hallyu heartthrob Ji Chang-wook is back, showcasing a fiery onscreen chemistry with romcom darling Kim Ji-won in Kakao TV’s new romance series Lovestruck in the City, which is currently streaming on Netflix. The 33-year-old actor might be well-known for his swoon-worthy appearance, but Ji might not have always boasted such stunning looks, according to rumours. Observers are convinced he’s had plastic surgery, specifically rhinoplasty to refine the shape of his nose. View this post... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118522/k-dramas-ji-chang-wook-fame-what-did-star-netflixs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3118522/k-dramas-ji-chang-wook-fame-what-did-star-netflixs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:12 +0000 Bae Suzy is reaching new career heights starring in the new Netflix drama series Start-Up, which drops any second now on October 17, and one thing’s for certain – she’s bound to look stunning. The 26-year-old star looks lovely in all her K-drama and movie roles – fans called her a femme fatale for her performance in the series While You Were Sleeping, and rightfully so. But she doesn’t just have her natural good looks to thank for her appeal – she spent years training as an actress and K-pop... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3105801/netflix-k-drama-start-what-was-actress-bae-suzy-fame?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3105801/netflix-k-drama-start-what-was-actress-bae-suzy-fame?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:00:24 +0000 If you haven’t chosen your next drama to binge on, then take note of Record of Youth, the latest hit Korean series to trend internationally on Netflix. It stars Park Bo-gum as Hye-jun, a model who wants – and is struggling – to make it as an actor. Coming from a poor family, Hye-jun has humble roots but has always had typically attractive looks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 청춘기록 (공식 계정) (@recordofyouth_official) on Sep 2,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3105269/k-dramas-park-bo-gum-fame-what-did-dreamy-record-youth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3105269/k-dramas-park-bo-gum-fame-what-did-dreamy-record-youth?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:38:16 +0000 Can you believe it’s been 14 years since BigBang debuted? Under YG Entertainment, the South Korean boy band was behind worldwide hits like Fantastic Baby (2012) and Bang Bang Bang (2016). Originally, the group consisted of five members: G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung and Seungri. Seungri became caught up in the Burning Sun nightclub scandal and retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019. Before that, though, BigBang had already amassed millions of fans (called VIPs) around the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3097844/k-pops-bigbang-what-next-g-dragon-top-taeyang-daesung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3097844/k-pops-bigbang-what-next-g-dragon-top-taeyang-daesung?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:13 +0000 Beyond K-pop and K-drama, the next big global trend looks likely to be the distinct pleasures of Korea’s television variety show culture. One of the scene’s biggest stars there is surely Yoo Jae-suk. Get to know more about this true jack of all trades who’s celebrating his 47th birthday this August 14. He’s one of Hallyu’s most popular celebrities Keep Running season 8 – who will compete in China’s hit reality TV show? Recently, he won the Baeksang best male entertainer award and he’s almost... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3097106/running-mans-yoo-jae-suk-koreas-national-mc-striking-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3097106/running-mans-yoo-jae-suk-koreas-national-mc-striking-out?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Aug 2020 01:00:08 +0000 She was born July 23, 1995, and baptised with the name Maria, also the title of her new single. As a member of sometimes controversial girl group Mamamoo and also as a solo artist, Hwasa has consistently made waves in the music industry. Here are just a few of the famous names who have been big supporters throughout her career: Wheein View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hwasa 화사 (@mamamoohwasa) on Apr 16, 2020 at 8:17am PDT K-pop queens... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3094364/hwasas-best-friends-why-korean-stars-wheein-choi-soo-jung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3094364/hwasas-best-friends-why-korean-stars-wheein-choi-soo-jung?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:54:17 +0000 It's been 14 years since Lee Min-ho’s acting debut. On May 10, he thanked fans with a sweet message (plus a few lines of poetry) posted on his social media. Lee became a household name after starring in the hit 2009 series, Boys Over Flowers. Since then, he has led a handful of dramas and movies including City Hunter, Legend of the Blue Sea and Bounty Hunters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 이민호 leeminho (@actorleeminho) on May 30, 2016 at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3089627/lee-min-hos-best-friends-why-woo-do-hwan-kim-hee-chul?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3089627/lee-min-hos-best-friends-why-woo-do-hwan-kim-hee-chul?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:00:13 +0000 Medical dramas have been such a hit concept in Korea, but never before have they been infused with music like Hospital Playlist. The drama revolves around five doctors who have been friends since medical school. After busy days in the surgery theatre, they unwind by playing songs as a band. The drama has been getting high ratings since it premiered in March. Read on and get to know more about the cast. 1. All main cast members (who sing and play musical instruments in the show) had theatre... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3086535/5-surprising-facts-about-cast-medical-k-drama-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3086535/5-surprising-facts-about-cast-medical-k-drama-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:13 +0000 She started as a model, starred in music videos and started an acting career that swept away romcom fans. Since her acting debut in Beautiful Days (the prequel to Stairway to Heaven) and her lead role in A Love to Kill, Shin Min-a has become one of South Korea's sweethearts. Her unique charms with a hint of sassiness make her roles so memorable. View this post on Instagram ♥️ A post shared by Shinmina (@illusomina) on Dec 19, 2019 at 8:27pm PST This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3078308/shin-min-best-k-dramas-chief-staff-my-girlfriend-gumiho?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3078308/shin-min-best-k-dramas-chief-staff-my-girlfriend-gumiho?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2020 01:00:17 +0000 Kim Tae-hee, the Korean actress known for her goddess-like beauty, incredibly turned 40 on March 29. Despite being in the entertainment industry since 2001 – rising to fame when she starred in Stairway to Heaven (2003) – she’s succeeded in keeping a relatively low profile. So, it’s always exciting when we get titbits about her personality and personal life here and there. Time to get to know her a bit better. View this post on Instagram [#김태희] 진짜 '태쁘'가... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3077583/5-things-know-about-korean-drama-actress-kim-tae-hee-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3077583/5-things-know-about-korean-drama-actress-kim-tae-hee-star?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:00:11 +0000 If you’re a fan of Korean dramas and movies, you’ve probably recognised most, if not all, the stars of the global sensation Parasite. Among the main cast members, the youngest male actor is Choi Woo-shik, who is turning 30 this Thursday, March 26. Before his fame as Kim Ki-woo, or Kevin, for the Academy Award winning film, here are some of his previous roles. Hogu in Hogu’s Love (2014) In this romantic comedy, Choi plays a man who has never had a girlfriend before. He runs into his first love,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3077034/parasite-choi-woo-shiks-past-k-drama-and-movie-roles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3077034/parasite-choi-woo-shiks-past-k-drama-and-movie-roles?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:00:16 +0000 Korean television series have a way of making you feel so many things. Your heart will flutter at romcoms, you’ll cry buckets over melodramas, and you’ll gasp with suspense during thrillers. You’ll crave Korean food and snacks, and you’ll itch to see those places in the world where Korean drama characters you love have been. Here are some things you can add to your travel bucket list inspired by K-dramas. 1. Crash Landing on You – go paragliding in Switzerland View this post... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3076189/crash-landing-you-goblin-5-k-dramas-will-inspire-you-travel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3076189/crash-landing-you-goblin-5-k-dramas-will-inspire-you-travel?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Mar 2020 05:00:09 +0000 As her album concepts changed, often drastically, so did her wardrobe picks. The oldest member of the Korean group Girls’ Generation, a true K-pop diva, and an undeniable style icon – that's Taeyeon. Can you believe she's actually turning 31 this year? Celebrating her birthday on March 9, Taeyeon continues to slay in fashion, aside from making a mark in the music scene. Let's take a trip down memory lane and relive her distinct style moments over the years. Which K-pop solo star will have the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3074224/k-pop-diva-taeyeons-5-best-fashion-looks-punk-princess?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3074224/k-pop-diva-taeyeons-5-best-fashion-looks-punk-princess?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:21:04 +0000 Week after week since it premiered, Crash Landing on You has amassed fans from around the globe. The romantic comedy featuring an unlikely South Korean and North Korean pairing captured hearts worldwide and set trends. It even beat the local viewership rating record set by previous international hits from the same cable network, Goblin. The Crash Landing on You craze is still in full swing, and if you're one of its fans, you might be wondering what drama you can move onto next. Check out the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3052727/crash-landing-you-which-korean-dramas-will-hyun-bin-seo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3052727/crash-landing-you-which-korean-dramas-will-hyun-bin-seo?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:00:09 +0000 Since making history as the first film in any language other than English to win the Oscar for best picture, Parasite has become the talk of the town everywhere around the globe, and director Bong Joon-ho has been getting loads of attention and acclaim. But the movie’s fans have also become smitten with the cast, led by veteran actor Song Kang-ho, who portrays the father of the Kim family and takes on the job as chauffeur of the wealthy Park family. With a string of box office hits in his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3052233/parasite-song-kang-hos-8-must-watch-movies-drug-king-taxi?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3052233/parasite-song-kang-hos-8-must-watch-movies-drug-king-taxi?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:00:14 +0000 Did you know that age is calculated differently in South Korea? Everyone is considered a one-year-old the day they are born, and they get older every New Year’s Day. That’s why, in 2020, a few gorgeous Hallyu actresses have technically entered their forties or are just one or two years shy from being a forty-something. It’s hard to believe that based on their looks. Maybe the fountain of youth flows through the Han River? Or perhaps South Korea is just that good when it comes to beauty (and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3051817/parasites-cho-yeo-jeong-crash-landing-yous-son-ye-jin-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3051817/parasites-cho-yeo-jeong-crash-landing-yous-son-ye-jin-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Feb 2020 02:00:10 +0000 Oh, the weather outside can be frightful, but it's certainly a prime chance to look delightful. Just look at how Korean celebrities dress up for winter, and see the many fashionable possibilities you can explore this season. All out in all black  Black is so versatile that almost anyone can pull off an all-black outfit. However, you have to pick and combine the right pieces to look sleek, not sombre. Take it from Twice's Jeongyeon. Mix and match textures to make your monochromatic look far from... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3051146/bts-twice-or-park-bo-gum-which-korean-celebrity-style-will?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3051146/bts-twice-or-park-bo-gum-which-korean-celebrity-style-will?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Feb 2020 02:00:12 +0000 South Korean actress Son Ye-jin’s character in the Netflix hit, Crash Landing on You, Yoon Se-ri, makes some bold fashion choices. Fashion is an important aspect of the top-rated show. The drama shows the stark differences in clothing between South Koreans and their northern neighbours. For the uber wealthy such as Yoon, who is in the top 0.001 per cent of South Korea (as the drama puts it), it’s all about labels and luxury. Korea’s ‘Queen of Melodrama’: Crash Landing on You star Son Ye-jin So,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3049313/which-runway-picks-will-k-drama-actress-son-ye-jin-wear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3049313/which-runway-picks-will-k-drama-actress-son-ye-jin-wear?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:00:14 +0000 Along with the new year (and a new decade!) comes a wave of exciting new Korean dramas. Not only will there be fresh storylines and on-screen pairs to look forward to. There will also be sequels to a few beloved dramas that left fans hanging. Here's a list of the most anticipated K-dramas confirmed to air in 2020 so far: Romantic Doctor Kim 2 Following the 2016 run of Dr. Romantic, Han Suk-kyu is back to play the role of Kim Sa-bu, who's known as the genius Teacher Kim and calls himself a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3044047/dr-romantic-love-alarm-kingdom-best-korean-tv-sequels-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3044047/dr-romantic-love-alarm-kingdom-best-korean-tv-sequels-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:00:15 +0000 Every time K-pop phenomenon BTS perform on stage, millions of fans around the globe tune in. The band’s comeback in April was far from the only highly-anticipated event of 2019. BTS has become so in-demand in South Korea and abroad that almost every week of the past month, you’ll see them performing at concerts, awards shows, talk shows and music shows. The unprecedented fame of this septet is far from dying any time soon. BTS’ captivating music, choreography, star appeal and stage presence... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3043354/bts-hottest-looks-2019-dior-and-louis-vuitton-wardrobes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3043354/bts-hottest-looks-2019-dior-and-louis-vuitton-wardrobes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Dec 2019 06:30:10 +0000