So it’s nice to do a check in on how the K-dramas of 2023 have been so far. There has been quite a few hits in ratings and buzz but in terms of post airing long term quality and recommendation potential a few titles keep repeating in audience lists. The first by the wide margin is The Glory, which premiered … Continue reading →
The monster September editions of fashion magazines are coming out soon with the month always being the herald for the lynchpin fall fashion shows and trends to come. Kim Go Eun will have her own pictorial in Vogue Korea next month in collaboration with Chanel fine jewelry lines accessorized by Chanel couture. She’s been a great pick for the brand … Continue reading →
Well this is certainly a very appealing and sensible casting of two well matched leads in a genre I love. K-ent is reporting that Han Ji Min and Lee Joon Hyuk have been offered the lead roles in an upcoming romance K-drama called Acquaintances. She plays the successful founder of a headhunting firm but sucks at the interpersonal stuff and … Continue reading →
Today on August 22nd is also lunar date July 7th which means Chinese Valentine’s Day, which remains a celebrated date but so does Western Valentine’s Day on February 14th so it’s like getting two V-days heh. Many of the upcoming C-dramas released cute couple featured dramas or BTS pics to promote their drama on this day and most are just … Continue reading →
So Cha Eun Woo turned down that conceptually weird turning into a chicken nugget drama but ended up doing a less weird turning into a dog drama lol. This one sounds like a webtoon artist plugged elements into a random story generator and came up with a fantasy romance conceit for upcoming drama A Good Day to be a Dog. … Continue reading →
The production team behind the jTBC drama Behind Your Touch also did one of my all time favorite K-dramas The Light in Your Eyes, and in fact female lead Han Ji Min is reuniting as the deal for both dramas. I guess what I am trying to say is that despite how weird and off putting the premise of Behind … Continue reading →
I love me a good melon and especially one that gives me a sliver of hope in something I am looking forward to. Over the weekend a melon was circulating broadly in C-ent that period xianxia romance drama Lost You Forever would air Part 2 not next summer 2024 but instead follow closing to the just finished Part 1 and … Continue reading →
Getting popular in another country usually takes one mega hit project and for K-actresses it’s being in a K-drama that happens to be super popular in that country for whatever reason, sometimes even more popular that domestically. But staying on top needs continuous string of good projects after that and for actress-singer IU she’s a double threat with her acting … Continue reading →
tvN weekend drama The Uncanny Counter 2 is only slated for 12-episodes and with this weekend through episode 8 with ratings in the 3-4% range it’s clear this is not the hit the first season was in 2021. The concern that male lead Jo Byung Kyu‘s bullying allegation with its unconclusive resolution would affect the ratings led to the current … Continue reading →
Two C-dramas were affected this past week due to a rookie/newbie actor named Chu Zi Jun, who at 22 years old and barely into the industry may already be done with career wise. C-ent gossip is saying that Chu Zi Jun is being investigated for rape after an accusation, and that he was led away by authorities on the filming … Continue reading →
So Part 1 of Lost You Forever wrapped this week and was it a satisfying as all out drama adaptation of the novel for me. Not perfect and plenty of small detail changes here and there but it was faithful in narrative, tone, and pace. Originally Part 2 was scheduled to air during Lunar New Year 2024 so around January/February … Continue reading →
I can totally understand why C-dramas already filmed would want to just air as soon as possible these days, so many random and impacting airing requirements come down willy nilly not to mention the risk of someone in the cast suddenly doing something offensive or cancelable and it’s a no brainer to just air and get your money back. Supernatural … Continue reading →
Xianxia C-drama Love You Seven Times with Ding Yu Xi and Yang Chao Yue premiered last week to mega high expectations, it’s pre-airing reservations was even higher than Lost You Forever and The Longest Promise in terms of this summer’s big dramas. That was due primarily to the drama being the sister project to last summer’s biggest surprise hit Love … Continue reading →
