Korean beauty show, Get It Beauty On the Road returns with season 3, featuring fans' favourite artist Han Byul as the guest host. With the theme of "Love Yourself" and the concept of "Better Girls Academy", the show features beauty celebs and experts, giving tips of the latest K-beauty trends to our local Malaysians (also known as the Better Girls). 

Inspired by Get It Beauty Better Girls School, the Academy features Kim Jung-Min as the principal, actress Nadiyah Shahab as the Dean mentor and K-beauty creator Kim Ki-soo as the administrator. Astro's Big Stage 2019 winner Han Byul, however join as the guest host. 

KOLs & avid fans of Get It Beauty franchise joins skincare and makeup classes

Unlike previous season that has a 30min length per episode, this season however, airs in a 7-mins diary format, packed with more concise beauty infotainment. Viewers can look forward to learning all the makeup how-to’s, health & fitness, skin care, hair and travel tips in this new season. 

Remember those days where we had to struggle (with our limited Korean proficiency) to own or log in to sites like Me2day, Cyworld or forums just to get updates of our favourite KPOP idols?

As time progresses, the development and evolution of social media have definitely played a huge role in bridging the gap between fans and artists. With that being said, getting updates from our favourite idols is definitely no longer a problem - as numerous entertainment agencies and the artists as well took the opportunity to use social media as a platform to communicate and reach out to more fans, be it from releasing new music to details of their daily lives. 

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High school dramas have a special appeal that attracts a variety of different people. From coming-of-age stories to youthful romance, there’s something relatable for everyone. Signature scenes and locations add to the familiar charm. We love the memories from high school as we adults would like to escape to simpler times. Check out some quintessential high school k-drama scenes and locations here:

The Classroom

Drama: Extracurricular

Drama: School 2017

High school dramas involve students so, of course, they need to spend some time in the classroom. But did you notice that there is a specific part of the classroom K-drama students tend to sit in? They tend to sit near the back and often close by the window just like Oh Ji-soo (starring Kim Dong-hee) in Extracurricular and Hyun Tae-woon (starring Kim Jung-hyun) in School 2017.

New Student Introduction

Drama: Angry Mom

Drama: Moment of Eighteen

In Korea, new students introduce themselves in front of the classroom on their first day. It’s especially nerve-wracking for Jo Kang-ja (starring Kim Hee-seon) because she’s pretending to be a high school student in order to find the bully who tormented her daughter in Angry Mom. Having a new student definitely shakes things up and makes it interesting. Choi Joon-woo (starring Ong Seong-wu) is a lonely transfer student in Moment of Eighteen.

School Infirmary

Drama: The School Nurse Files

Drama: Love Alarm S1

Is it just me or do K-drama characters get hurt and sick more often than us? Whatever the case, there’s plenty of scenes at the school infirmary. The School Nurse Files centers on school nurse Ahn Eun-young (starring Jung Yu-mi), so there’s plenty of fun scenes where she works. Kim Jo-jo (starring Kim So-hyun) and Lee Hye-yeong (starring Jung Ga-ram) also have a secret infirmary encounter in Love Alarm S1.

Locker Scenes

Drama: Extraordinary You

Drama: Moment of Eighteen

You use lockers to store books and belongings, but they’re also a popular place to chat and gaze longingly at the object of your affection. Ha-ru (starring Rowoon) gives a swoon-worthy look here in Extraordinary You while Cho Sang-hoon (starring Kim Do-wan) shows angsty vibes in front of his locker in Moment of Eighteen.

Water Fountain

Drama: School 2017

Drama: Extraordinary You

School water fountains are frequently found in high school dramas. You can drink water, wash your hands, clean stuff, and peek at cute students there. Hyun Tae-woon (starring Kim Jung-hyun) and Ra Eun-ho (starring Kim Se-jeong) have a sweet water fountain encounter in School 2017. Ha-ru (starring Rowoon) and Eun Dan-oh (starring Kim Hye-yoon) also look cute beside a water fountain in Extraordinary You.

School Rooftop

Drama: School 2017

Drama: Beautiful World

K-dramas certainly love their share of rooftop scenes. While rooftop access might become more restricted these days, there are plenty of locations where students try to have a space of their own. Student X is overlooking the view from the rooftop in School 2017. Park Sun-ho (starring Nam Da-reum) and Oh Joon-seok (starring Seo Dong-hyun) have a dangerous argument on the rooftop in Beautiful World.

Library

Drama: Extraordinary You

Drama: Moment of Eighteen

A part of being a student naturally requires spending some time studying. What better place to study than the library? The library is an important place where Eun Dan-oh (starring Kim Hye-yoon) discovers the truth about her identity in Extraordinary You. Choi Joon-woo (starring Ong Seong-wu) focuses on studying in the library as well in Moment of Eighteen.

Extracurricular Activities

Drama: Extraordinary You

Drama: Who Are You: School 2015

Well-rounded students take on extracurricular activities outside of studying. You can’t help but swoon when you see good-looking characters excel at a variety of skills. Lee Do-hwa (starring Jung Gun-joo) looks super handsome while playing the violin in Extraordinary You. Han Yi-han (starring Nam Joo-hyuk) is a star swimmer in Who Are You: School 2015.

Physical Education

Drama: Extraordinary You

Drama: Moment of Eighteen

Physical Education, also known as P.E., is a mandatory part of school so it’s no surprise that it appears in high school dramas as well. To amp up the drama, special sports events are often used in scenes. We see this on the field of Moment of Eighteen. Baek Kyung (starring Lee Jae-wook) and Eun Dan-oh (starring Kim Hye-yoon) participate in a three-legged race in Extraordinary You. It’s a nice change from their everyday school uniforms.

Dressing Casual

Drama: Inheritors

Drama: Reply 1988

Speaking of not wearing school uniforms, there are always scenes where we can see students dressed casually outside of school. Sometimes it leads to romantic scenes in an almond farm like in Inheritors or down-to-earth fun with friends in Reply 1988.

Dressing Up

Drama: Extracurricular

Drama: Extraordinary You

Other times, we can see characters dressed up for fancier occasions. This usually results in someone being stunned by the beautiful transformation and they end up seeing the other person in a different way. In Extracurricular, Oh Ji-soo (starring  Kim Dong-hee) is blown away by Bae Gyu-ri (starring  Park Ju-hyun) who is dolled up. Oh Nam-joo (starring  Kim Young-dae) puts on a spiffy bowtie in Extraordinary You.

Cafeteria 

Drama: Extraordinary You

Drama: Moment of Eighteen

You have to eat to fuel your brain and body for the school day, so there are plenty of cafeteria and lunch scenes in high school dramas. It’s always fun viewing appetizing meals that sometimes look better than our own lunches. Choi Joon-woo (starring Ong Seong-wu) eats a typical high school lunch in Moment of Eighteen. On the other hand, Eun Dan-oh (starring Kim Hye-yoon) and Ha-ru (starring Rowoon) enjoy a fancier lunch at their school in Extraordinary You.

Convenient Store

Drama: Beautiful World

Drama: Moment of Eighteen

Students typically don’t have a ton of cash, so they’ll opt for cheap and tasty eats at convenience stores when eating outside of school. Yoo Soo-bin (starring  Kim Hyang-gi) sits inside a one in Moment of Eighteen. You can also see high school students working at convenience stores like Han Dong-soo (starring  Seo Young-joo) in Beautiful World.

Bicycles

Drama: Love Alarm S1

Drama: Moment of Eighteen

High school students in Korea usually aren’t old enough to drive cars, so they’ll ride bikes or motorcycles instead. Kim Jo-jo (starring  Kim So-hyun) and Lee Hye-yeong (starring Jung Ga-ram) have a sweet bicycle ride in the snow in Love Alarm S1. Choi Joon-woo (starring Ong Seong-qu) uses his bike for transportation in Moment of Eighteen.

Buses

Drama: Love Alarm S1

Drama: Who Are You: School 2015

Not all students own and ride bikes, so buses are another common form of transportation for high school students. Being in close proximity with your crush can easily lead to heart-fluttering moments. Kim So-hyun shares a gentle moment with Nam Joo-hyuk on a bus in Who Are You: School 2015. She also stands with Song Kang at a bus stop while it’s raining in Love Alarm S1.

Which of the quintessential high school K-drama scenes do you like most? You can watch all of the mentioned shows on Netflix.

BLACKPINK released teaser for their upcoming enhanced album on Spotify titled BLACKPINK presents The Album. Designed for loyal Blinks and new fans alike, the enhanced album launches with an exclusive, never-before-seen playlist curated by the four members of the girl group as well as personalized introduction videos from BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa.

The unique enhanced album on Spotify comes in celebration and anticipation of the group’s upcoming studio album, “The Album” debuting next Friday, 2 October. The four-member curated playlist offers fans an exclusive look into Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa’s personal music preferences and the songs they were listening to while working on their upcoming album. From Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney’s, “FourFiveSeconds” to ROSALÍA’s “Dolerme”, to Post Malone’s “Goodbyes (feat. Young Thug)”, to Velvet Underground’s “Sunday Morning” and more, the list offers a wide array of music that is favoured by the group. 

The introduction videos, found within the enhanced album, feature each of the individual group members sharing a special welcome message as listeners begin streaming their playlists. 

“Wondering what I was listening to while making “The Album”? Now’s your chance to take a listen.” - Lisa, BLACKPINK 

As the album release approaches on 2 October, Blinks can look forward to more exciting content rolling out on BLACKPINK Presents The Album on Spotify. The pre-tease to BLACKPINK Presents The Album can be accessed on Spotify HERE.

photo by YG Ent & Spotify

Yoodo - Malaysia’s first truly customizable and 100% digital mobile service brought cheer to the BTS Malaysia Army through a dynamite collaboration that empowered them to pursue their passion for BTS. Around 178 Armies were brought to the much-anticipated screening of BTS’ latest documentary, which captured the boy-band’s journey throughout their 2019 Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour. 

Yoodo’s collaboration with BTS Malaysia saw a giveaway of the documentary’s screening tickets to fans in the Klang Valley. The tickets were snapped up in a matter of minutes as fans were eager to watch the K-pop sensations on the big screen. 

Freebies given by fans from BTS Malaysia

Asides from the documentary screening, Yoodo also delivered special ‘fan kits’ consisting of BTS-themed fanmade stickers and badges. Wrapped up in custom Yoodo K-themed packaging, the fan kits were distributed to a total of 6,800 ARMYs across Malaysia. 

Yumi, a representative from BTS Malaysia said they were surprised when contacted by Yoodo for this collaboration. “It was a massive project and we were excited about the screening project but at the same time challenged, considering the team members weren’t all in the same country. After some discussion we decided on distributing goodies to other fans from different states as they weren’t able to catch the screening. 

Thank you @BTSMalaysia and thank you too @yoodoMY 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜#BreakTheSilence_BTSMsia #Yoodo_BTSMsia #BreakTheSilenceTheMovie pic.twitter.com/zLBjpYuRVJ

— Spring⁷ 💜 (@springminkookie) September 12, 2020

“Given the success of this collaboration with BTS Malaysia, we are keen on exploring more ways to excite K-pop fans in Malaysia. K-pop is a hugely successful scene with many talented groups, and we want to bring fans closer to their favourites,” Tuck Mun continued. “We welcome the K-pop community in the country to reach out and collaborate with us as Yoodo continues to find ways to deliver unique experiences for our users.” 

This collaboration with BTS Malaysia is one of the many K-pop related activities Yoodo has created to connect with Malaysians and celebrate their passion. Among them were social media contests to give away tickets to the IU 2019 Love, Poem Tour as well as online concerts to shows such as the (G)I-DLE Online Concert 'I-Land: Who Am I' and Monsta X Live: From Seoul With Love virtual concert. Yoodo has also launched a weekly K-pop update video segment with local personality and K-pop fan, Hani Fadzil.