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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Well this is certainly a big K-drama casting news. Kim Soo Hyun is in talks to be the male lead of the K-drama The Queen of Tears, written by the screenwriter of Crash Landing on You, Producer, and You From Another Star. No clue what the drama script is about but it’s definitely a high profile and big budget production … Continue reading →
Alrighty, I didn’t write Lost You Forever the novel, that would be Tong Hua with her amazingly lyrical words and vivid characters. But in translating the entire three volume behemoth I have become intimately close to each scene and moment so much so seeing it come to life in the first official teaser preview was like my Christmas present come … Continue reading →
I think this is just an ordinary news story to report on a K-celeb but I too did have a hhhhhmmmm moment before going ehhhhhh adults can do whatever they want. K-actor Choi Sung Kook revealed that he’s getting married this weekend to his girlfriend who is a non-celebrity. The notable element is that his girlfriend is 24-years younger than … Continue reading →
