Category Archives: K-dramas

tvN Mon-Tues Drama You Are My Spring Hits Another New Ratings Low of 1.940% in Episode 11 as Viewer Confusion Bucks Up Against Artistic Merit

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I remember reading so many novels growing up, I was basically an English major in literary consumption but chose another bachelor of arts discipline for more practical purposes. Novels are a funny thing, as an voracious reader I was able to discern what was good (i.e. well-written) but didn’t suit my tastes and what was trashy but oh so delicious … Continue reading →

New Novel Covers for Hong Chun Gi Provides Sneak Peek at Leads Kim Yoo Jung and Ahn Hyo Seob’s Romance in Upcoming SBS Adaptation Red Sky

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I’m taking a wait and see approach for upcoming SBS sageuk romance Red Sky (Lovers of the Red Sky or Hong Chun Gi), there isn’t much value in conjecture on quality or back stage shenanigans so I’ll keep opining on the promos slowly trickling out. There is a new sneak peek at the two leads Kim Yoo Jung and Ahn … Continue reading →

tvN Releases Two Official Posters for Yumi’s Cells with Kim Go Eun and Ahn Bo Hyun and Confirms Premiere Date of September 17th

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It’s countdown time officially for tvN drama adaptation of popular webtoon Yumi’s Cells, now confirmed to premiere on September 17th. It will air on Fridays only and also simul-stream on TVing. The network released two posters this week, one featuring both leads Kim Go Eun and Ahn Bo Hyun and the other of just Kim Go Eun with her cells. … Continue reading →

K-ent Discusses SBS Toggling the Name Placement Between Leads Kim Yoo Jung and Ahn Hyo Seob in Various Promo Materials for Sageuk Red Sky

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In entertainment products it’s a HUGE deal where one’s name is listed in the cast list. I’ve heard it built into the contract and stars throwing hissy fits over it. For K-dramas it’s usually a non issue as even the stars know where the pecking order is thanks to veteran seniority and general politeness. That’s why it’s weird to see … Continue reading →

TV Chosun Weekend Drama Marriage Lyrics and Divorce Music Becomes 2021 Cable TV Highest Rated Single Episode 15 of Season 2 Get 14.811%

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TV Chosun weekend drama Marriage Lyrics and Divorce Music continues to play on with more and more viewers tuning in, despite it being season 2 and towards the end of its run. The crescendo of buzz has brought in a new 2021 cable channel record ratings as episode 15 got 14.811%, which is the highest single episode of any cable … Continue reading →

jTBC Saturday College Drama Nevertheless Drops Below 1% in Episode 8 as Viewers Never Did Return After Criticism on Leads Acting Problems and Story Line

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There are two episodes left of jTBC Saturday college romance drama Nevertheless and it’s proven to be a failed undertaking for the network. What was supposed to be edgy, modern, and sexy ended up fielding more complaints than compliments and the viewer ratings reflected that. The most recent episode 8 got below 1% ratings for the first time with 0.994% … Continue reading →

jTBC Releases Moody Official Drama Posters and Previews for Lost with Jeon Do Yeon and Ryu Jun Yeol

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I’m annoyed when productions pick an English title for a K-drama that is both totally different than the Korean title and is so generic or shares the title with a much more famous earlier project. jTBC is calling the upcoming Human Disqualification (Disqualified From Being Human) based on the same name novel with the drama title of Lost, and goodness … Continue reading →

Yoon Kye Sang and Seo Ji Hye in Talks for Leads of Disney Produced K-drama Kiss Sixth Sense

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OMG, I’m dying here from the details of the pre- and post- reunion roles for K-drama stars Yoon Kye Sang and Seo Ji Hye. The two have been offered the leads in Kiss Sixth Sense that will stream on Disney so even the Mouse Kingdom is getting into the K-drama action after Netflix took the plunge 4 years ago. I … Continue reading →

SBS Releases Second Officer Teaser Preview for Upcoming Sageuk Drama Red Sky with Ahn Hyo Seob and Kim Yoo Jung

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It’s finally here, the second teaser preview for SBS romance sageuk Red Sky and hopefully the kickoff to the network starting the promo train in earnest ahead of the August 30th premiere. The pro is that everything and everything looks good, gorgeous visuals and the teaser is cut nicely with quiet moments and tension filled action. The con is that … Continue reading →

SBS Romance Sageuk Red Sky Wraps Filming and Confirmed to Premiere on August 30th with Streaming on VIU

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Okay, now it’s time to get EXCITED people! Upcoming SBS Mon-Tues romance sageuk Red Sky (Hong Chun Gi or Lovers of the Red Sky) is scheduled to premiere on August 30th, according to VIU Singapore streaming platform which has the South Asia distribution rights for the drama. It sucks that streaming partners are more on top of dates and promos … Continue reading →

Surfing Kim Sun Ho Leaves Shin Mina Wide-eyed in Second Teaser for tvN Drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha

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I’ve been having a very active summer after 2020 pandemic locked down summer turned me into a semi-blob version of myself. I kicked it back into gear this spring so seeing that upcoming tvN drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha will be both high in outdoor country and ocean scenes plus even sporty activity like surfing totally keeps my motivation high … Continue reading →

Sooyoung to Join Jang Geun Seok in Kakao TV Drama Unexpected Country Diary

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OMgarsh, this totally feels like a throwback pairing and great potential for same gen chemistry. Sooyoung of SNSD will be the leading lady in upcoming Kakao TV streaming drama Unexpected Country Diary with male lead Jang Geun Seok. I expected the two to have worked together already what with over 15 years in the industry as same generation stars but … Continue reading →

Wu Yi Fan Detained by Chinese Police on Suspicion of Rape After Investigation into Allegations Brought by Influencer Du Mei Zhu

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I’m going to see how his fans will spin this but then again I’ve seen even worse misconduct spun by diehard fans in other cases. Chinese-Canadian singer-actor Wu Yi Fan (Kris Wu or just Kris when he was part of EXO) has been detained by the Beijing Chaoyang District police station after two weeks of investigation into allegations that he … Continue reading →