A drama teaser is supposed to set a tone and whet the appetite, and I’m certainly intrigued but mostly in a confused way for upcoming tvN drama My Ahjusshi. It’s the drama that’s gotten tons of commentary for casting Lee Seon Kyun in the age appropriate role of a man in his forties, and similarly casting IU as the female … Continue reading →
I have some sad news to share though this particular star was only starting off his career and is likely not well known yet. Korean singer and variety star Kim Han Il (also known as Jack Kim), who was active in Mainland China entertainment, has passed away this week after suffering a medical condition on Jeju Island and unable to … Continue reading →
Another airport day, another fashion sponsorship moment for K-actress Park Shin Hye. She was head-to-toe Coach leaving Incheon airport for the brand’s fashion event overseas, matching her orange-red hair color with a red-brown structured hip length leather jacket. I liked her outfit much more two weeks ago when she jetted out of Incheon modeling Chanel’s droolworthy winter white long coat. … Continue reading →
This week is a great double happiness for K-actress Kim Yoo Jung as she graduates high school and starts filming her first K-drama modern rom-com leading lady role in Clean with Passion for Now. I still remember first laying eyes on the teeny tiny Kim Yoo Jung back in 2006 in Iljimae and being enchanted that such a young child … Continue reading →
From the timing and circumstances surrounding actor Jung Seok Won‘s drug arrest yesterday, changes are he is being used as a decoy to divert attention from other potentially more nefarious news stories. It’s old hat especially in South Korea, but it doesn’t negate what he did if it’s indeed true that he was busted for meth use. The alleged use … Continue reading →
This isn’t the usual buzzy K-ent story when it broke today thanks to even bigger news that dominated the industry headlines. A K-ent news publication claimed in an exclusive article that Lee Min Ho and Suzy are back together dating, courtesy of being spotted together on a date recently. There’s a “date” wherein the couple is very cozy together and … Continue reading →
Oh wow, what is going on over in South Korea entertainment! This is such distressing news to break, especially for singer Baek Ji Young. K-actor Jung Seok Won, who is married to Baek Ji Young and the couple just welcomed their first baby last year, has been arrested for suspicion of drug use involving meth. That’s a hardcore drug in … Continue reading →
The she says/SBS says back-and-forth has been raging one for two days now with respect to the debacle on the set of Wed-Thurs K-drama Return with the departure of leading lady Go Hyun Jung. But the show must go on and it looks like Park Jin Hee will be joining the drama heading for the second half of it’s run. … Continue reading →
It’s a quiet end for Chen Qiao En‘s early January drunk driving incident in Taipei, as the actress appeared before a judge this week and got her sentencing. Due to cooperating with authorities from her initial arrest, being apologetic, and accepting responsibility for her actions, the judge took all that into account as well as a lack of a prior … Continue reading →
Oooooh, me likey scruffy period attire Jo In Sung! The actor hasn’t been in the spotlight much this past year and turns out he’s been filming the period K-movie Ansi Fortress which has wrapped and is in post-production for a second half 2018 premiere in theaters. He plays General Yang Man Chun, a famed Gorguyeo commander of the titular Ansi … Continue reading →
Oh my lord does the situation on the set of SBS Wed-Thurs ratings leading drama Return appear to be a veritable shit show, pardon my language. The drama hit 15% ratings already and is the first sign of a prime time K-drama doing well to start of 2018. SBS actually aired compilations of the first few episodes during this week’s … Continue reading →
All the attention on weekend dramas right now is centered around KBS drama My Golden Life, which almost hit 45% AGB nationwide ratings in its latest episode and netted itself a two episode extension as well. I love the works of the screenwriter So Hyun Kyung but have been unable to hit play due to personal opinions with the casting. … Continue reading →
Now this is an interesting drama that throws something unexpected into the upcoming K-drama pipeline for spring 2018. Offers are out to D.O. (Do Kyung Soo) and Nam Ji Hyun to headline the period tvN drama Hundred Days Husband. It’s being billed as a period version of The Bourne Identity, about a well-trained crown prince who survives an assassination falling … Continue reading →
