#kim yoo hyeon

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to access #49 dreamcatcher gifs, please click the SOURCE LINK. all gifs of this gifset are sourced from the BONVOYAGE music video!

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Guys there's a new kdrama in town to obsess about and you know I'm going to do it. The kdrama is *drum roll* LOVE SCOUT.

I'm so hooked by this Kdrama. A female CEO with a male secretary? SIGN ME THE FUCK UP. I absolutely love the dynamics between and how their tension and trust gradually builds over time. I love how Eunho doesn't magically win her approval on the first day. I love how Eunho just does his work without expecting anything. I love how Jiyun is so smart. The way she cares about people is so subtle. She's not the kind to give you kind words but she'll make you get your shit together. And I absolutely love how Eunho takes care of her without asking her to change any aspect of who she is. He meets her where she works and because of the kind of person she is, she meets him where he is.

Because guys, Jiyun is the kind of person who has built a career in investing in people. She's a headhunter. If you show her what you are capable of, no one is more loyal to you than her. That's why I think it's such a good part on the writers' choice to show Eunho making those decisions and meeting her where she is which creates the space for her to trust him, for her to believe that he's worth her time and energy. That's why I love kdramas so much. Their characters so fully fleshed out and you see THEM in their subtleties.

Also Eunho is such a good dad I will cry. Eunho is literally for Eldest independent daughters with daddy issues who want to be cared for but won't ask for love and affection and care and I'm in love.

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Yiren, SiHyeon & Aisha (Everglow) - M!Countdown Pics

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Under the Queen's Umbrella

This is a beautiful series. I smiled, laughed and cried. This is the story of a mother who loves her children and will fight to the teeth to protect them. As a mother myself, I could understand her feelings and her actions. Queen Im Hwa Ryeong is an intelligent woman, street smart, and she has learned to play the politics game to protect her five sons. He eldest, the Crown Prince and his own wife, little boy and his youngest on the way are her pride and joy. He is the model child everyone would want to have. She worries about his health.

When the king decides to look for a substitute for the Crown Prince's assistant, the Queen will have to prepare her other four carefree sons so they can show they are just as worthy as their other half-brothers. But as she tries to do so without alarming them, she runs around inside and outside the palace looking for them.

Her second son, Grand Prince Seong Nam, was taken away from her when he was born. She was able to bring him home after years of living outside like a commoner. He feels like an outsider inside the palace and likes to train outside, but he loves his brothers, and cherishes his relationship with his older brother.

Grand Prince Muan is a young man in love with a woman of low birth. His mother is constantly getting him out of her home and bring him back to the palace.

Grand Prince Kye Seong is a quiet young man who brings peace to his mother but carries a secret that could kill him.

Grand Prince Il Young is in his early teens and too young to care about politics.

As the political intrigues unravel, we see her relationship with her sons strengthen. This a woman who will protect, not only her children, but the king's other sons. . . She is strong and flexible, accepting and a problem solver.

I liked her relationship with her sons. How she interacts with each and gives them the support they need while also giving them wings. I also like her relationship with the King. Out of all his wives, the audience can see a special bond between them. He values her opinion and respects her. She respects him, although there are things she will always keep away from him in order to protect her sons. She is indeed her son's secret keeper and their support.

I really love what the title symbolizes. The umbrella she puts over her boys' heads when it rains and what it all means.

I truly love this story!

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Taejung showing his musical ticket "@jun the best in the universe 👍👍"

Hyunwoo showing he's on his way "flying to the theater 🤩 we will rock you 💫 @jun"

Taejung filming the ending "@jun really so cool, oh my god, wewillrokyou 👍👍"

Taejung reposting a fan's pic that shows Hyunwoo and Taejung 'paparazzi-ing' Jun ^^

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Seen (again) in 2023:

Woman Is the Future of Man (Hong Sang-soo), 2004

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EAST ASIAN FEM ... C - D

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"Had she initiated a peck, he would have turned it into an intense lip lock" pairings in KDramas

Ku San Young(Kim Tae Ri) and Lee Hong Sae(Hong Kyung) in Revenant

Cha Se Eum(Kim Young Ae) and Yoo Jeong Jae(Lee Moon Sang) in Maestra: Strings of Truth

Lee Gang Hyeon( Park Ji Hyun) and Jin Yi Soo(Ahn Bo Hyun) in Flex x Cop

Lim Jukyung(Moon Gayoung) and Han Seojun(Hwang Inyeop) in True Beauty

Oh In Joo (Kim Go Eun) and Choi Do il(Wi Ha Joon) in Little Women(2022)

Kang Nam Soon (Lee Yoomi) and Ryu Shi Oh (Byun Woo Seok) in Strong Woman Kang Nam Soon

Kang Sol A(Ryu Hye Young) and Han Joon Hwi(Kim Bum) in Law School

Bonus: Japanese Drama Couple

Didn't get a better GIF for them

Kokuryu Kirika(Mio Imada) and Tennoji Haru (Meguro Ren) in Trillion Game

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South Korean tv shows with lgbt* characters

Because so many people liked my post for german tv shows with queer characters, I thought I‘d compile lists for other countries as well.

A-Z

A First Love Story (2021) (mlm) | YouTube

Jaesung (Kim Hyeongwon)

Mingyu (Jung Jaewoon)

Blueming (2022) (mlm, wlw) | IQIYI

Hyeong Daun (Jo Hyukjoon)

Cha Siwon (Kang Eunbin)

Cha Siyeong (Moon Hyein)

Choco Milk Shake (2022) (mlm) | YouTube

Jungwoo (Ko Hojung)

Choco (Lee Jaebin)

Milk (Kim Seonghyuk)

Uncle (Park Seungbin)

Girlfriend Project Day 1 (2022) (wlw) | YouTube

Ahn Gain (Park Hyunwoo)

Song Heeram (Bing Hyejin)

His Man (2022-) (mlm) | IQIYI, Gagaoolala | reality tv

Season 1

Kim Changyu

Kim Seonyul

Jeon Eunchan

Lee Jeonghyun

Kim Changmin

Leon Hyukjun

Lee Hyeon

Hokeep

Season 2

Shin Sungho

Oh Minsung

Kim Yoonghee

DABIT

DAENYOL

Lee Junseong

Yang Hyunjin

Joon Seonwoo

Jazz for Two (2024) (mlm) | IQIYI, Gagaoolala

Han Taeyi (Ji Hogeun)

Yoon Seheon (Kim Jinkwon)

Seo Doyoon (Song Hangyeom)

Lily Fever (2015) (wlw) | YouTube

Kim Kyungju (Kim Hyejoon)

Jang Serang (Jung Yeonjoo)

Love Class (2022-) (mlm) | Viki, Gagaoolala

Season 1

Cha Jiwoo (Han Hyunjun)

Lee Roa (Kim Taehwan)

Kim Namjun (Yoo Hyukjae)

Season 2

Lee Hyun (J-min)

Shin Maru (Lee Kwanghee)

Oh Minwoo (Woo Hyowon)

Kim An (Kim Yongseok)

Yoo Joohyuk (An Jeonggyun)

Kim Sungmin (Jung Woojae)

Love for Love's Sake (2024) (mlm) | IQIYI, Gagaoolala

Tae Myungha (Lee Taevin)

Cha Yeowoon (Cha Joowan)

Chun Sangwon (Oh Minsu)

Ahn Kyunghoon (Cha Woongki)

Love Tractor (2023) (mlm) | IQIYI

Seon Yul (Do Won)

Suh Yechan (Yoon Dojin)

Kwon Inseo (Yang Seungbin)

Merry Queer (2022) (mlm, wlw, trans) | Gagaoolala | documentary

Kim Minjun

Park Bosung

Yoo Taeyoon

Lee Minju

Im Garam

Lee Seungeun

Our Dating Sim (2023) (mlm) | VIKI, Gagaoolala

Shin Kitae (Lee Seunggyu)

Lee Wan (Lee Jonghyuk)

Semantic Error (2022) (mlm, wlw) | VIKI, Gagaoolala

Jang Jaeyoung (Park Seoham)

Chu Sangwoo (Park Jaechan)

Choi Yuna (Song Jioh)

She Makes My Heart Flutter (2022) (wlw) | YouTube

Gangseol (Byun Jihyun)

Jung One (Park Somi)

Yubin (Choi Jiwon)

Sarang (Kang Nayoung)

Leera (Ahn Yeonsun)

The Eighth Sense (2023) (mlm) | VIKI

Seo Jaewon (Lim Jisub)

Kim Jihyun (Oh Juntaek)

To My Star (2021-2022) (mlm) | VIKI, IQIYI

Season 1 & 2:

Kang Seojoon (Son Woohyun)

Han Jiwoo (Kim Kangmin)

Our Relationship Ended Before It Began (2023) (wlw) | YouTube (only Ep 1 and 2 are available for free right now, but I still wanted to share this series (Link))

Yoonah (Park Hayoung)

Kim Ahyoung (Park Sanha)

Note: For this list, I decided not to add a symbol for shows that center queerness, because in a way all of these shows do that and at the same time almost none actually do. Queer characters and their love stories are featured in every show in this list, but most of them do not address any other queer aspects of their lives and only some address the fact that they are queer at all. This is not a critique of South Korean shows, but just an observation of their current media landscape and added as context, in case you are interested in watching.

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𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) is a K-pop girl group made up of seven members: JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon. They debuted officially on 13 January 2017, with the single "Chase Me". The group is formed by Happy Face Entertainment company and the official name of their fandom is "InSomnia".

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 The group's history:

Inicially, the group debuted on 18 September 2014 under the name MINX with the single "Why Did You Come To My Home?" It was only formed by JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Yoohyeon and Dami. They had a completely different concept from now, which was a cute concept. It didn't work out, so they re-debuted with all seven members this time, forming the well-known Dreamcatcher, that has a very unique concept in the whole world of K-pop.

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 The members:

Stage name: JiU (지유)

Birth name: Kim Min-ji (김민지)

Position: Leader, Lead dancer, Lead vocalist, Visual

Birthday: 05/17/1994

Age: 30 years old

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Height: 167 cm (5'6 ″)

Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)

Blood type: B

Animal that she represents: Bunny

Solo song: Cherry (Real Miracle)

Favorite color: Pink

JiU was born in Daejeon, South Korea. She has a younger brother and is the oldest member of the group (unnie).

Stage name: SuA (수아)

Birth name: Kim Bo Ra (김보라)

Position: Main dancer, Leader rapper, Vocalist

Birthday: 08/10/1994

Age: 29 years old

Zodiac sign: Lion

Height: 162 cm (5 ft 3¾ in)

Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)

Blood type: O

Animal that she represents: Elephant or Bird

Solo song: No Dot

Favorite color: Red

SuA was born in Changwon, South Korea. She has an older brother and is the fastest member to learn the choreographies. Her personality is brilliant, she's friendly and outgoing, always laughing and making everyone around her laugh.

Stage name: Siyeon (시연)

Birth name: Lee Si-yeon (이시연)

Position: Main vocalist

Birthday: 10/01/1995

Age: 28 years old

Zodiac sign: Libra

Height: 166 cm (5′5)

Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)

Blood type: A

Animal that she represents: Wolf

Solo songs: Entrancing and Paradise

Favorite color: Blue

Siyeon was born in Daegu, South Korea. She has an older sister and hates shrimps.

Stage name: Handong (한동)

Birth name:  Han Dong (韓東)

Position: Vocalist

Birthday: 03/26/1996

Age: 28 years old

Zodiac sign: Aries

Height: 165 cm (5'5 ″)

Weight: ?

Blood type: O

Animal that she represents: Cat

Solo song: Winter

Favorite color: Black and White

Handong was born in Wuhan, China. She is the only member of the group who isn't Korean and has a shy personality.

Stage name: Yoohyeon (유현)

Birth name:  Kim Yoo-hyeon (김유현)

Position: Lead vocalist

Birthday: 01/07/1997

Age: 27 years old

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Height:  168 cm (5'6 ″)

Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)

Blood type: O

Animal that she represents: Dog

Solo song: For

Favorite color: Green

Yoohyeon was born in Incheon, South Korea. She has a younger brother and is learning Mandarin and German. The other members say that she forgets about everything all the time. She has myopia and astigmatism.

Stage name: Dami (다미)

Birth name:  Lee Yu-bin (이유빈)

Position: Main rapper, Lead dancer, Vocalist

Birthday: 07/03/1997

Age: 27 years old

Zodiac sign: Pisces

Height:   163 cm (5'4 ″)

Weight:  44 kg (97 lbs)

Blood type: A

Animal that she represents: Panda

Solo song: Beauty Full

Favorite color: Yellow, Black and White

Dami was born in Seoul, South Korea. She has a soldier brother, can fight kendo and has a strong voice.

Stage name: Gahyeon (가현)

Birth name:  Lee Ga-hyeon (이가현)

Position: Rapper and Vocalist

Birthday: 03/02/1997

Age: 25 years old

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Height: 160 cm (5'3 ")

Weight: ?

Blood type: AB

Animal that she represents: Fox

Solo song: Playground

Favorite color: ?

Gahyeon was born in Seongnam, South Korea. She is the best at maths and is the younger member of the group (maknae).

𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔 Discography:

❥ Chase Me - Single - 4 songs (2017);

❥ Fall Asleep In the Mirror - Single - 4 songs (2017);

❥ Prequel - EP - 6 songs (2017);

❥ Full Moon - Single - 2 songs (2018);

❥ Nightmare - Escape the ERA - EP - 6 songs (2018);

❥ Alone In the City - EP - 6 songs (2018);

❥ Over the Sky - Single - 2 songs (2019);

❥ The End of Nightmare - EP - 6 songs (2019);

❥ The Beginning of The End - Japanese Comeback - Album - 12 songs (2019);

❥ Raid of Dream - EP - 5 songs (2019);

❥ Dystopia: The Tree of Language - Album- 14 songs (2020);

❥ Endless Night - Single - 3 songs (2020);

❥ R.o.S.E BLUE - Single - 2 songs (2020);

❥ Dystopia: Lose Myself - EP - 6 songs (2020);

❥ Eclipse TV Size - Single - 1 song (2020);

❥ Dystopia: Road to Utopia - EP - 7 songs (2021);

❥ Eclipse - Japanese Comeback - EP - 6 songs (2021);

❥ Summer Holiday - EP - 6 songs (2021);

❥ Apocalypse: Save us - Album - 14 songs (2022);

❥ Apocalypse: Follow us - Album - 6 songs (2022);

❥ REASON - Single - 2 songs (2023);

❥ Apocalypse: From us - EP - 5 songs (2023);

❥ VillainS - EP - 5 songs (2023);

❥ VirtuouS - EP - 5 songs (2024);

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Series: Kim Gaon and Yoo Su-hyeon are canon.

Fandom: yeah so anyway, here are 10 reasons why Gaon is in love with that old man ☺️

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The History of Korean Girl Groups' evolution over time - Before Liberation to Girls Generation (SNSD) -> Part 5

In my previous post about the Pyongyang Kisaeng School i talked about the history of the school and how it ran before and after the Japanese colonial period, there is a discussion on Reddit about Kisaeng's (Here) and does mention a famous Kisaeng called Jang Yeon Hong (장연홍;張蓮紅), she was THE Kisaeng of her era (1920s).

Book Recommendations:

Numerous books and manga explore the fascinating world of Kisaeng, shedding light on their significant role in Korean history. In my earlier discussions about the History of Korean Girl Groups, I mentioned how Kisaeng used to perform collectively, although they were not labeled as Girl Groups back then. However, the current trend is to categorize groups of female performers as Girl Groups, showcasing a shift in perspective towards viewing Kisaeng as the precursors to modern Girl Groups.

By delving into the rich history of Kisaeng, we gain a deeper appreciation for their cultural impact and influence on Korean society. The evolution in how we perceive Kisaeng, from traditional performers to early versions of Girl Groups, reflects a changing narrative that recognizes their contributions to the entertainment industry. Through various literary works and artistic representations, the legacy of Kisaeng continues to be explored and celebrated, offering valuable insights into their historical significance and enduring legacy.

Manga - Cheon Gwan Nyeo (천관뇨)

While trying to find some books on Kisaeng i found this manga called Cheon Gwan Nyeo its about how she is the royal Kisaeng (Geisha) of King Jin-Pyeong, who lived in during Silla Dynasty (between 57 BCE – 935 CE), and that the poetic general Kim Yoo Shin falls in love with her. If anyone is manga lover give this a try, its by JO Mihyeon.

Kisaeng Story - Book

If anyone whats to know more on Kisaeng's I would sagest reading the Kisaeng story by Shin Hyeon-gyu which was published in 2007.

As it published in 2007 some of the information that is mentioned in this book could be outdated as new information could have been found that was not mentioned in this book or more information could have been found in recent years, i personally have not read it yet but i would give it a read.

Book introduction - During the Japanese colonial period, Kisaeng's were, on the one hand, objects to be rejected as feudal relics, but in reality, they were heirs to traditional arts and music culture and stars of modern popular culture.

Since modern times, the image of Kisaeng has been distorted as a small number of corrupt pseudo-Kisaeng's and courtesans refer to themselves as 'gisaeng'. This book introduces the original image of gisaeng, who were the successors of rites and music and popular stars.

Index: The history of Kisaeng in Korea, China, and Japan. Finding the whereabouts of Gwangi. The birth of Gwonbeon and the years of glory and shame. A gisaeng is born as a popular star. A visit to Pyongyang Kisaeng School . An encounter with a Kisaeng, confusion over the identity of the space.

Hankyoreh Music Dictionary Set

Book Introduction - Published in 2012 the 2 volumes of the Hankyoreh Music Dictionary Set by Song Bang-song, professor emeritus at Korea National University of Arts. It was prepared based on the author's 《Korean Music Terminology》 written in 1979 and the 《Hankyoreh Musician's Dictionary》 written in 2012.

After revising and supplementing 《Korean Music Terminology》 to reflect recent research results, we carefully selected important figures from among the figures introduced in 《Hankyoreh Musician Dictionary》. It contains terms directly or indirectly related to Korea from ancient times to modern times and provides explanations.

Kisaeng Training Center

Pyongyang Kisaeng school class scene.

The emergence of Girl Groups can be traced back to the Pyongyang Kisaeng School, which was a prominent institution for female performers established in 1926. This school played a crucial role in shaping the education and training of female singers and dancers, providing them with the necessary skills to succeed in the entertainment industry.

Just like how modern audiences eagerly anticipate the debut of new Male and Girl Groups, the demand for gisaeng education in Pyongyang was high during that era. The establishment of the Pyongyang Gisaeng School aimed to meet this demand by offering a structured and comprehensive curriculum that covered various aspects of traditional performing arts, as well as general education subjects.

The impact of Kisaeng Schools and training centers extended beyond just providing education to aspiring performers. These institutions also laid the foundation for modern traditional performing arts education by offering specialized classes in traditional singing and dancing, as well as other art subjects. The structured curriculum and focus on meeting social demands of the time through education are reminiscent of the current approach to art education, highlighting the enduring influence of these early educational institutions.

1930s - The birth of Korean Girl Groups

I did already show this picture before of the Pyongyang Kisaeng School students practicing a revue dance to the music of a modern musical instrument. There many other photos of students that went the school, if anyone is interested here is the link (Old School Photos).

During the Japanese colonial period, Kisaeng's were assigned to theaters such as Wongaksa (웡각사) Temple and Danseongsa (단성사) Temple and emerged as 'popular stars' by performing for the public.

Wang Soo-bok (왕수복), Seon Woo I-seon (왕수복), and Lee Eun-pa (이은파) were popular singers from Pyongyang Gisaeng School in the 1930s. They performed during a transitional period in Korean domestic popular music history. As jazz and Western dance were introduced in the 1910s, Kisaeng's dances changed from classical to Western, resulting in the revival dance. The roots of girl groups during the Japanese colonial period can be traced back to Kisaeng's group dances and choruses, which were influenced by Western popular music and transformed into modern people.

During the Japanese colonial period, there were numerous performances by the Kisaeng's, which were recorded in an article titled "Cultural Archetype Encyclopedia Korean Modern Music." As I was perusing through this article, I came across a Performance Log that provided a timeline of events. The Performance Log ranged from 1 to 45 and documented the first appearances of Kisaeng's. The earliest mention of Kisaeng's that I could find was in Performance Log 9, where the Hanseong Kisaeng Association made an appearance on April 1, 1909, at Hwangseong. Subsequently, they appeared in Performance Logs 10 and 11, but it was in Performance Log 13 that they made numerous appearances. On March 27, 1913, the Gwanggyo Kisaeng Association performed at the Danseongsa Temple to support the midwife training center. Following this, the Sigok Kisaeng Association performed on May 13, 1913. On August 31, 1913, the Gongju Kisaeng Association showcased various songs and dances. Lastly, the Pyongyang Kisaeng Association performed songs and dances on October 9, 1913. The list of Kisaeng groups that performed or made appearances goes on, and I would suggest that anyone interested should delve into the Performance Log list and read the corresponding articles. There is a wealth of information to be discovered, as these logs mention numerous Kisaeng performances. By exploring these articles, one can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and contributions of the Kisaeng's during the Japanese colonial period.

All sources that i used and found are attached are underlined.

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Onda, Aisha & SiHyeon (Everglow) - 5th Single Album ''Zombie'' Concept Pics