PD Shin Won Ho of the tvN Reply series has hit three grand slams in a row so there is very few besides him, and screenwriter Kim Eun Sook in the writing side, who deserves the benefit of the doubt when it comes to casting and drama story concept. His next drama filming later this year is not Reply 4 … Continue reading →
The spate of weddings in Taiwan entertainment for the better part of last year has seen over half a dozen top name actresses taken off the singles list. There’s still a few more eligible ladies left for the media to keep track of but some don’t even have boyfriends so Rainie Yang immediately jumps to the front of the list … Continue reading →
I don’t track even my favorite stars birthdays and only notice when the day gets celebrated by fans as a reminder that time keeps chugging along. This particular birthday feels so melancholy and hopeful at the same time, with July 16th being K-actor Kim Woo Bin‘s 28th birthday and his own agency posted a birthday greeting for the star. Nothing … Continue reading →
When a favorite star gets uber popular I always feel bittersweet, happy for the new level of success but wistful of the days when only select fans were crazed with affection. Since Descendants of the Sun premiered Song Joong Ki has rocketed to a new stratosphere where his popularity is currently still tied with the drama. The success or lack … Continue reading →
The dog days of summer are here and I could use both an iced coffee and some happy news. There’s both from the production of SBS pre-produced drama While You Were Sleeping, which finished filming recently and male lead Lee Jong Seok shared a cute update this weekend when he posted an SNS update about his good friend Yoon Kyun … Continue reading →
I’m not sure any K-ent actress can pull off this look and it’s definitely not an outfit for an average consumer on an ordinary day out. With that said, I really love Gong Hyo Jin rocking a black bra, white lace top in a doily design, paired with wide legged boyfriend jeans in a light wash. She was in Busan … Continue reading →
The summer wedding news finally shifts from Korean entertainment and unexpectedly took a detour to Mainland China. C-ent is buzzing heading into the weekend with popular acting stars Hans Zhang and Gu Li Na Zha confirmed to have gotten married! Legally married that is, as the two went and got their marriage registration and became Mr. and Mrs. this week. … Continue reading →
I love J-ent gossip because its normally so harmless and simultaneously juicy. The latest as usual requires a grain of salt but if taken on face value makes the next few months tons of fun to look forward to. Japanese tabloids are reporting that popular Japanese actors Yamashita Tomohisa and Ishihara Satomi are planning to get married this September! This … Continue reading →
One of the perks of being a long time drama fans is watching the generations grow up and hopefully do so in mature and happy ways. Fans of Ariel Lin have watched her go from chubby cheeked college student to sleek and sophisticated married actress over the course of her fifteen year acting career, which continued to be broadened with … Continue reading →
2017 has been such a wedding bonanza in K-ent that a mere dating rumors seems also grade school in comparison. Even then I never forget that the ire of K-netizens is a strong force indeed and the mere specter of dating requires a careful navigation of admission and denial. This will be the second dating news involving idol-actress UEE and … Continue reading →
The July heatwave is on and I’m looking for the intensity chill of upcoming K-drama Criminal Minds to deliver a refreshing dose of procedural kicks. Starring Lee Jun Ki, Son Hyun Joo, and Moon Chae Won, I love all three and am happy to see the collaboration on a drama that hopefully will mine the US version of the show … Continue reading →
It’s impossible to hit a home run in every at bat but base hits are fine until the percentages start to decline precipitously. The stunning depths of the failure of thriller K-movie Real puts Kim Soo Hyun in the position of the first major egg on face moment in his career, which I think is totally fine and easy to … Continue reading →
When I talk about the 2017 K-ent wedding deluge it’s based on the weddings that have already happened but clearly the gods of matrimonial bliss are not yet done with the marriage ready Korean stars because there’s a surprising new add to the list. K-actress Lee Shi Young, fresh off the completion of her recent drama Lookout, has announced that … Continue reading →
