Calling all BTS fans: an exclusive BTS photobook is hitting our shores, and ARMYs in Singapore will be the first in the world to get their hands on it. Officially endorsed by HYBE Corporation, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, “The Fact BTS Photobook Special Edition: We Remember” features never-before-seen photos of the worldwide superstars. This collector’s item is dropping exclusively at Suntec City from 4 May 2021.Highlights of the book include BTS’s performance at “The Fact Music Awards 2020” (TMA 2020) and their February 2021 appearance on “MTV Unplugged”, featuring a collection of performance photos and backstage candids. Fans can also put their love for BTS on full display with five mini-posters and four sets of eight photocards which come with every book purchase.

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If you’ve been indulging in romance dramas and want something different this April, Viu has got a list of shows that will keep you up all night! Kick off your thrill marathon with the highly anticipated K-drama, Taxi Driver. Follow the story of former naval officer Kim Do Ki, whose life changed the moment his mother was murdered by a serial killer. With the law failing him, how far would he go to prevent the others from the same fate?It’s time to get your senses tingling! Sell Your Haunted House is a fantasy drama that stars Jung Yong Hwa from popular K-pop band CNBlue, and Jang Na Ra where she plays Hong Ji Ah, a real estate agent who has the ability to see spirits and profit from turning these haunted houses into cozy homes through exorcism. 

In need of a K-show marathon? We’ve compiled 6 different titles for you to binge-watch to your heart’s content. From giddying romances to frightening sci-fi thrillers, there’s never a boring moment. 

Streaming now, new episode to release every Wed & Thurs, 9.30PM on iQIYI app & iQ.com

At the top of the list of rom-com korean dramas is Oh Master!, which follows the unlikely pairing between Lee Min-ki and Nana (former After School member), set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry. 

In Oh Master!, Han Bi-Soo (Lee Min-ki) is a top thriller drama screenwriter who has an aversion to dating, while Oh Joo-in (Nana) is a popular actress who is unable to date. However, when stuck in a house together, love inevitably blossoms between the unlikely pairing. Stay tuned for heart-fluttering scenes as their romance develops!

Scripting Your Destiny spices things up with a sprinkle of fantasy, as Ki Do Hoon plays a deity who gets entwined in a budding romance with actress Jeon So Nee, a human. In this magical romance drama, Deity Shin Ho Yoon (Ki Do Hoon) dictates the destinies of mortals. Stumped after being tasked to write the life script of Go Chae Kyung (Jeon So Nee), he decides to plagiarise Chae Kyung 's unreleased romance novels, pairing her up with drama producer Jung Ba Reum (Kim Woo Seok). However, things get complicated as Ho Yoon develops feelings for Chae Kyung too.

Written by Kim Eun Sook, who is known for previous hits such as Descendants of the Sun, The Heirs and Goblin, the drama is sprinkled with Goblin references.

So I Married The Anti-Fan takes the cliche storyline of ‘enemies to lovers’ to a whole new, exciting level, unravelling the romance between member of Girls‘ Generation Choi Sooyoung and Choi Tae Joon (known for Suspicious Partner). 

Release on 2 April

Follow along as the pair is forced to get closer, turning from enemies to lovers.Alternatively, the magical Dramaworld is for all the hardcore K- drama fans out there, featuring cameos from top Hallyu stars like Choi Si Won (from boy band Super Junior) and Han Ji-min (known for Rooftop Prince). 

Blurring the lines between reality and fiction, Dramaworld follows the adventures of Claire Duncan (Liv Hewson), an American college student who is a huge fan of Korean dramas and actor Joon Park (Sean Dulake). In a magical twist of fate, she gets transported to the drama her favourite actor Joon Park is acting in.

Release date: 17 April

Bringing you back to Earth, the coming of age movie Double Patty will feature Red Velvet’s Irene debut as an actress, as she stars opposite Shin Seung-ho (known for Love Alarm). It all started with a late night burger craving. When Kang Woo Ram (Shin Seung-Ho) enters the homemade hamburger restaurant Lee Hyun Ji (Irene) is working part-time at, a gradual romance develops as they support each other through life’s endeavors.

A relatable reflection of the struggles young adults face, this slice of life movie makes for a comforting watch.

Looking for shows that are a little more intense? If horror movies are your go-to, Dark Hole, featuring Kim Ok Bin (known for Arthdal Chronicles and Lee Joon Hyun (known for 365: Repeat the Year) will definitely satisfy your need for scares. The drama follows former police officer (Lee Joon Hyuk) and detective (Kim Ok Bin) as they battle against humans that have turned into monsters from breathing in dark smoke from a sink hole.

Filled with gore and hair-raising scenes, you definitely won’t be able to tear your eyes away from the screen. All titles are available to watch on iQIYI app and iQ.com.

photo credit: iQIYI, OCN

Good chemistry is like a breath of fresh air that elevates the viewing experience to a whole other level. There’s an extra burst of sweetness when we see friendships continue from filming into real life. 

In the past year, we’ve had the privilege of watching several excellent K-dramas, thanks to the actors’ sizzling chemistry. Not only are they a joy to watch on-screen, they never fail to make viewers smile when the cameras are off too, such as the cast of the following shows.

Love Alarm S2

Love Alarm features a difficult love triangle between Kim Jojo (Kim So-hyun), Hwang Sun-oh (Song Kang), and Lee Hye-yeong (Jung Ga-ram). There’s a lot of heartfelt feelings on-screen and playful dynamics off-screen. You can notice the overall chemistry feeling more relaxed and comfortable in the second season. A second season does mean that the cast gets to spend more time with each other and this can help friendships grow stronger. You can see how friendly the main leads are as they joke around behind the scenes. 

Witness more of their off-screen chemistry here:

Sisyphus

Sisyphus focuses on genius engineer Han Tae-sul (Cho Seung-woo) and a woman named Gang Seo-hae (Park Shin-hye) who comes from the future to save him. On-screen, the pair’s teamwork is a delight to watch with Tae-sul’s ingenuity and Seo-hae’s fearlessness perfectly complementing one another. 

Off-screen, the actors are adorable as they joke around and strike funny poses. Both actors are known for maintaining friendships made on set and are very friendly with their co-stars. The duo’s partnership chemistry is one of the best facets of the series. 

See more of their off-screen chemistry here:

Lovestruck in the City

Lovestruck in the City shows couple Park Jae-won (Ji Chang-wook) and Lee Eun-o (Kim Ji-won) fall in love on the beach and find their way back to each other after returning to the city. Their chemistry is sizzling and you can see the affection they have for one another as they gaze at each other. The actors’ amazing chemistry with previous co-stars is further testament to their acting skills. Although we know they’re acting, many fans can’t help but ship them. 

View more of their off-screen chemistry here:

Space Sweepers

Sure, Space Sweepers is a film, but the cast members are so fun and natural together that we think they deserve an honourable mention! 

The movie is about four misfits - played by Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Sun-kyu, and Yoo Hai-jin - who unearth explosive secrets while salvaging space debris in the year 2092. The found family squabble and have their differences while working and living together on a spaceship, but their family-like chemistry is entertaining to watch. 

Off-screen, the actors freely tease each other and joke around, even when they’re trying to one-up another in a game of Jenga. Check out more of their off-screen chemistry here:

Crash Landing On You

Viu drops new Korean content lineup in April - 'Great Real Estate', 'Taxi Driver', 'Dark Hole' and 'Summer Guys'. 

First-on-Viu, supernatural drama Great Real Estate will premiere in April. The series follows Hong Ji Ah, the owner of a real estate agency who has a special ability. Not only does she have beauty and brains but she can also see spirits and exorcise them. Hence, her agency focuses on acquiring troubled properties to flip a profit from them. She meets Oh In Bum, a quick-witted con-artist who does not believe in the existence of ghosts, but uses them to scam others out of their wealth. Jang Na Ra, known for An Empress’ Dignity and V.I.P., plays Hong Ji Ah. The series, directed by PD Park Jin Suk (School 2017), also stars lead singer of K-pop boy band CN Blue, Jung Yong Hwa. Also first-on-Viu, Taxi Driver will premiere in April and tells the story of Kim Do Ki, a Navy Officer whose life changes when his mother is murdered by a serial killer. Although he may seem like your typical taxi driver, Kim Do Ki works for the Rainbow Taxi Company, which helps provide revenge for victims whom the justice system has failed. The drama, based on an adaptation of a webtoon, stars Lee Je Hoon, best known for his work on Signal, Architecture 101 and Fox Bride Star. Summer Guys is an idol studded Viu exclusive. A Korean version of the musical rom-com Coyote Ugly, the series revolves around four distinctly different young adults working together to revive an old cocktail bar at the beach. Summer Guys stars K-Pop idols Jeongshin (CNBlue), Shin Won-ho (Cross Gene), Kwon Hyun-bin (JBJ), Kang Mi-na (IOI, GuGuDan) and Lim Na Young (IOI, Pristeen).Dark Hole follows the story of a city called Muji that is enveloped by black smoke, turning the city’s inhabitants into dangerous monsters. Detective Lee Hwa Dun investigates this phenomenon and joins forces with ex-detective Yoo Tae Han to fight the monsters. Dark Hole stars Lee Joo Hyuk (Forest of Secrets, 365: Repeat the Year and Designated Survivor: 60 Days), Kim Ok Bin (Children of a Lesser God and Arthdal Chronicles) and Park Ha Eun. Scriptwriter Jung Yi Do also penned thriller dramas Save Me, Item and Strangers from Hell.  Viu-ers can watch these series and movies on the Viu app which can be downloaded for free on App Store, Google Play, and selected smart TVs, as well as on the web at www.viu.com.

Netflix has announced the casting of the Korean adaptation of its beloved Spanish Original Series La Casa de Papel. The upcoming Korean Original Series will feature an exciting cast from Korea’s top talents including Yoo Ji-tae (The Swindlers, Money, Svaha: The Sixth Finger) as ‘The Professor’ and Kim Yunjin (Seven Days, Ode to My Father, Lost, Mistresses) as Seon Woojin, an inspector at the Task Force Team.The Korean adaptation of La Casa de Papel is set in the Korean peninsula, and the show’s creators will breathe new life into the familiar storyline and bring the material afresh to global audiences with 12 episodes. The Original Series centres around members of the gang recruited by the Professor, hostages, and a Task Force Team tackling the heist. 

This year, innisfree is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its beloved No-Sebum Mineral Powder with a collaboration with Dinotaeng, a lifestyle brand launched by Korean illustrator Tae Eun Kim. Kim is well known for her playful, minimalistic designs inspired by animals, nature, and everyday objects.

Get FREE Dinotaeng Puff when you purchase 2 Limited Edition of No-Sebum Mineral Powder x Dinotaeng Available from 1-30 April 2021, while stocks last.

This Limited Edition collection comes in five designs and scents inspired by your favourite desserts! They are sure to lift your mood and raise your spirits, featuring the iconic and lovable Dinotaeng characters: Quokka, the happiest animal on earth; Bobo, a sweet Gummy bear-like bear & panda; and Marsh, a soft and cushiony marshmallow. You can also get free Dinotaeng Puff when you purchase 2 Limited Edition of No-Sebum Mineral Powder x Dinotaeng. 

Price: RM28 / 5g

No-Sebum Mineral Powder is a versatile loose powder formulated with naturally-derived mineral salts and mint ingredients that help maintain skin’s oil-water balance, leaving skin feeling fresh and soft. Its fine sebum-control powder particles easily smoothen skin texture and fix clumped up makeup caused by excessive sebum and oil production. Apply a thin layer to the eye area before putting on eye shadow, mascara, or eyeliner to prevent oily lids throughout the day and keep your eye makeup smooth and smudge-free. Pat it on the crown of your head, close to the roots, wherever oil visibly collects and shine is evident. The soft powder will naturally soak up any collected sweat or sebum from your hair, making it look clean and fresh.

From the 77th Venice International Film Festival to your TV screens next month, Netflix has released the trailer for Korean noir drama Night in Paradise, premiering globally on Netflix 9 April 2021.

The only Korean film to be screened out of competition at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, Night in Paradise is a story about a man, targeted by a criminal gang, who meets a woman cornered to a dead end in life. The Netflix Film promises to deliver an enthralling performance by the cast, including Um Tae-gu, who made his unique presence known in The Age of Shadows and The Great Battle; Jeon Yeo-been, who garnered unanimous praise for her performance in After My Death; and Cha Seoung-won, who transformed himself as an unforgettable villain in Believer.

Night In Paradise Trailer:

The trailer is filled with the charismatic sense of presences of Um Tae-gu (“Tae-gu”), Jeon Yeo-been (“Jae-Yeon”), and Cha Seoung-won (“Chief Ma”). Tae-gu, who had no choice but to flee to Jeju Island on the verge of taking the last stance to save his life, meets Jae-Yeon who seems to have her own story to tell. The following scene shows Chief Ma’s brutal appearance whose goal is to ‘settle the bill’ by punishing Tae-gu. Ironically, the sharp emotions exchanged between the three main characters are portrayed in the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island, revealing the dark clouds of fate in front of Tae-gu.

Night in Paradise is written and directed by Park Hoon-jung, whose works include highly acclaimed noir films such as New World, V.I.P., and The Witch: Part 1. The film will be released globally on 9 April 2021, only on Netflix. 

Last year, the hit Korean Drama - Penthouse delivered a shot of adrenaline to K-drama lovers and became one of the most loved dramas in recent memory. The storyline itself left much room for comments as the series left audiences on a positive note due to its thrilling story and engagement. 

Following the success of the first season, the series returns to screen with Penthouse 2 on ONE, Astro Channel 393. Written by the Queen of Makjang - Kim Soon Ok, the series continues to revolve around revenge, murder, and bullying,  including suspenseful plots keeping audiences glued, and entertained throughout each episode. 

Penthouse 2 continues the saga of the immoral elites such as Oh Yoon Hee (Eugene) and Cheon Seo Jin (Kim So Yeon) residing at Hera Palace, facing repercussions of their wicked acts from Season 1. As each character embarks on their own revenge agenda, the plot twist intensifies when their loved ones are involved in a life or death matter. Penthouse 2 definitely portrays the value of family comes first, above self-pride, and beyond the accepted living principles. 

Follow the suspense as each Penthouse 2 episode unravels every Saturday & Sunday at 9:45 PM only on ONE, Astro Channel 393. 

Bringing the Penthouse 2 experience up a notch, ONE is bringing fans closer to their favourite star with an exclusive Facebook LIVE virtual fan-meet session  ONEderful Day with Kim Young Dae on March 28, at 3:45 pm, exclusively on ONE’s Facebook Page. 

tvN's ongoing mystery-thriller Korean drama 'Mouse' has everyone on the edge of their seats! The drama revolves around Jeong Ba-reum (starring Lee Seung-gi), a steadfast police officer whose life changes when he encounters a psychopathic serial killer. This drives him and his partner Go Moo-chi (starring Lee Hee-joon) to unearth the truth behind psychopathic behaviours.

In an interview, the main cast Lee Seung Gi, Lee Hee-Joon, Park Joo-Hyun and Kyung Soo-jin talked about their characters in the drama.

Talking about why they take up the role, Lee Seung Gi shared that the drama script is very well written and so he decided to do it. "It is meticulously written and very sophisticated along with the different possibilities that are plausible to the end, this made me feel that the script was very well written and so, I decided to do this drama." Lee Hee-jun agreed and added Lee Seung Gi the reason why he take up the role. "I was also very impressed by the meticulous script. Because Lee Seung-gi said that he would do it, that’s why I decided to do this drama."

Park Joo-Hyun continued, "My senior actors are actors that I have really wanted to work with for a long time, and the script was very good. I finished reading the script in a single sitting. I thought to myself, I would be thankful to be able to participate in the filming of such a great production."

Kyung Soo-Jin added, "As my fellow actors mentioned earlier, the well-written script was a factor. I had also worked with Director Choi Jun-bae in a different production, "Come and Hug Me". That was also a very detailed production. Therefore, I trusted that the well-written script would be very well executed and decided to do this drama."

When being asked about the atmosphere when filming on set, Lee Hee Jun shared that, "We became close and it was very enjoyable, but because we started filming in the very cold winter, we were even rained on in the bitter cold. There were those kinds of days." 

Lee Seung Gi then added, "Because the drama starts in fall, we were dressed in fall fashion. Winter has now passed and we have missed the period where we can dress warmly on set, because spring has come and we have to work hard while wearing thinner clothes. Among us, it was very fun. This winter was especially cold, last year was quite warm, because this winter was especially cold and we shot many scenes in the bitter cold, I feel we encouraged each other more during filming."

Final message to overseas fans...

Lee Seung Gi: If you watch this, I hope that when you see a good drama, you will exclaim “Wow, it’s like a Korean Drama”. To make this happen, we are working hard to film a good drama. I hope you will enjoy the drama, and stay with us and watch the drama to the end. I hope you will catch the first episode as well!

Lee Hee Joon: It’s a well-written thriller where all the evidence and clues are well woven together, without any fakes. I hope you will be interested in our drama, and I believe that it will be a very exciting drama.

Park Joo Hyun: I think that it’s a meeting between a very well-written script and a very meticulous director, and that meeting has produced this final product. I think it will be as exciting as we have mentioned, so I hope that you will watch it!

Kyung Soo-Jin: Don’t miss the first episode of this detailed and cool drama!

Watch 'Mouse' on tvN (Astro Ch.395 and unifi TV Ch.211) every Thursday and Friday at 9.15PM!

Lazada is excited to announce a new line up of famous South Korean artistes that are set to interact with fans in Singapore, live on the Lazada app through its LazLive streaming feature.

Starting 20th March, Lazada will be featuring a new K-Star every week for 7 weeks, and will be featuring the likes of HAHA, AB6ix and Loona. Tune in to these times and dates for great giveaways, games, interactive sessions and get personal with these stars!

Fans can submit their questions to the stars and if lucky enough, have their question answered during the livestream! Every Monday at 12PM, Lazada customers can go to the "Feed" tab from the Lazada app homepage and submit their questions on the pinned post.

As pioneers of Shoppertainment, which combines retail and entertainment, Lazada continues to experiment and share fun, new, and entertaining experiences to their users through the LazLive feature. 

Schedule to Meet The K-Stars on Lazada: 

Date & Time	K-Star
20 March (Sat), 8PM	HAHA
27 March (Sat), 8PM	AB6IX
3 April (Sat), 8PM	Weekly
10 April (Sat), 8PM	LOONA
24 April (Sat), 8PM	Park Ji Hoon
1 May (Sat), 8PM	Victon