C-drama She and Her Perfect Husband with Xu Kai Reportedly Cuts Most of the Kissing and Romantic Scenes and Submits Again for Airing Approval

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Man, it looks like oversharing and overshowing was the cause of the abrupt backlash on upcoming romance C-drama She and Her Perfect Husband. The drama starring Yang Mi and Xu Kai was scheduled to air last month before abruptly delaying the premiere a mere two days prior to release and now C-ent is reporting that the drama has gone back … Continue reading →

Wu Lei and Yu Shu Xin Reportedly Cast for the Third Drama in the Fox Spirit Matchmaker Series the Wang Quan Chapter

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The just finished filming and highly anticipated Fox Spirit Matchmaker (涂山小红娘) with Yang Mi and Gong Jun is actually the first of three Fox Spirit Matchmaker dramas. That chapter is called the Yue Hong chapter (月红篇), and was supposed to go into production second behind the Zhu Ye chapter (竹业篇). But the Zhu Ye chapter with female lead Liu Shi … Continue reading →

The Fight Between Good and Evil is Coming in the First Teaser Poster for TVing Fantasy Drama Island with Kim Nam Gil

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I don’t think skipping the casting of Seo Ye Ji for the upcoming TVing drama Island has anything impact on the audience excitement as everyone keeps getting hyped up for the return of Kim Nam Gil in a big budget action thriller like this. His last drama Through the Darkness was so highly lauded by critics and appreciated by viewers … Continue reading →

Eve, Money Heist: Korea, and Marriage Lyrics and Divorce Music Top the Joynews Audience Poll of Worst K-dramas of 2022

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Everyone says holiday creep happens earlier and earlier this year and now it’s the Best and Worst of Lists that seem to start way before the year has even wrapped. Joynews published a poll of critics today of the Worst K-dramas of 2022 and plenty of stinkers made the list so let’s check it out now and be thankful for … Continue reading →

Fantasy C-drama The Demon Hunter’s Romance with Allen Ren and Song Zu Er Wraps Filming and Releases Intriguing BTS Filming Video

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Alrighty, a ton of currently filming C-dramas wrapped filming over the weekend so it’s time for goodies. The first is the fantasy supernatural drama The Demon Hunter’s Romance (Chinese title 無憂渡 which means Worry Free Ferry or to transport someone over the water without worry). It’s clearly referring to the afterlife where souls are ferried across the River of Forgetfulness … Continue reading →

Wu Lei and Zhao Lu Si Win Best Acting Prizes at the 2022 Golden Angel Awards Held by the Chinese American TV Festival

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This isn’t quite a notable award but it is an award lol and definitely confirms the popularity of C-drama Love Like the Galaxy overseas. This weekend the Chinese American TV Festival, an off shoot of the more established Chinese American Film Festival, handed out Golden Angel Awards in the major Chinese television show categories. Winning Best Web Drama was Love … Continue reading →

C-actress Yang Zi Celebrates Milestone 30th Birthday with All Three Decades of Her Life Spent in the Industry

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A big happy birthday to C-actress Yang Zi who is undoubtedly the most popular and famous former child actress turned into an adult career in China. I’ve seen so many talented child actors and actresses in C-ent but most don’t actually transition well into adulthood much less get to the top of the crop. Yang Zi debuted in 1999 when … Continue reading →

C-ent Reporting that Luhan and Guan Xiaotong Have Registered Their Marriage and Will Announce Around Lunar New Year 2023

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A super juicy rumor coming out of C-ent this weekend to really send tongues wagging. C-rumors are saying that dating C-stars Luhan and Guan Xiaotong have gotten their documents (i.e. registered their marriage) and will announce the news around lunar new year 2023. Getting marriage documents quietly is very common in C-ent before having weddings or even announcing. Luhan and … Continue reading →

Yang Mi Gets Rave C-netizen Reviews for Her Acting and Dialogue Reading in Just Released Medical Drama Thank You Doctor

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The postponement of Yang Mi‘s drama She and Her Perfect Husband with Xu Kai may end up being great for her, as that drama is just a fluffy rom-com but now she gets to come back with the serious medical drama Thank You Doctor which is getting her rave reviews. The drama premiered this weekend and a 5-episode first day … Continue reading →

Kim Min Jae to Return for Romantic Teacher, Doctor Kim Season 3 Along with Already Confirmed Main Leads

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This drama is shaping up to be a sure fire hit and fans will certainly be excited to hear more of the season 2 cast members are returning. For Romantic Teacher, Doctor Kim season 3, leads Han Suk Kyu, Lee Sung Kyung, and Ahn Hyo Seob are all confirmed and this week you can add Kim Min Jae to the … Continue reading →

Seo In Guk in Talks for First Sageuk Drama Since 2015’s The King’s Face

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A new K-drama casting came out this week and its a fresh sounding one. Seo In Guk has been offered the male lead in sageuk drama Handwritten, and if he accepts it will be his first sageuk since 2015’s The King’s Face. It’s about a man who loses his memory and makes his way back to figure out what happens. … Continue reading →

Choi Ji Woo Remains J-viewers Top Korean Actress in Her 40’s in New Poll, Followed by Ha Ji Won and Song Hye Kyo

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The best annuity is having one mega hit that basically pays dividends for the rest of life, and only few stars can enjoy lucking into that. The Hallyu era hit drama Winter Sonata is that drama for leads Bae Yong Joon and Choi Ji Woo, and over two decades later he’s still always on the list of favorite Korean actors … Continue reading →

Filming to Start in December 2022 for Xianxia Drama Hidden God with Jing Bo Ran and Zhao Lu Si and Second Male Lead Lin Yun Rui Reuniting From Love Like the Galaxy

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I see a theme but don’t know if its intentional or coincidental. Casting is finalized (waiting for official announcement) for the upcoming C-drama adaptation of the web novel Hidden God (Shen Yin 神隐) which is the sequel to the novel that was made into the drama Ancient Love Poetry. The male lead in Hidden God is the son of the … Continue reading →