It’s good news and fast recovery too for K-actor Ji Chang Wook, who was last week diagnosed positive with COVID-19 and immediately went into quarantine and rest. His agency has released a statement that he’s fully recovered now and is out of quarantine. He will resume filming on Netflix drama The Sound of Magic based on the webtoon Annarasumanara about … Continue reading →
Okay, this is a great replacement choice and I personally prefer it more. Rookie and rising young actress Choi Sung Eun has been tapped as the female lead in upcoming K-movie Gentleman, taking over from super buzzy IT actress Han So Hee after she declined the role citing exhaustion. Choi Sung Eun was a supporting lead in jTBC critically acclaimed … Continue reading →
The Wu Yi Fan (Kris Wu) downfall continues to dominate C-ent headlines and really who can look away. Here is a male stop at the top of his game who had the looks, money, and power to woo and win girls if he just made an effort but decided nah, it’s easier to drug and rape and then ghost. He … Continue reading →
It’s the dog days of summer but the perfect ideal would be sunny and breezy if I can pick the perfect summer environment. K-actor Park Seo Joon‘s latest Bazaar Korea pictorial captures that vibe, the way he’s lounging poolside or hanging out in an expansive living room with gorgeous furniture and one adorable bichon. The one off element is I … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I still remember the shock of watching China’s top #1 actress and star Fan Bing Bing fall from grace three years ago in 2018 disappear suddenly and then re-emerge months later admitting and apologizing for large scale tax evasion from not reporting overseas income and having yin-yang contracts. One would think that would have scared the entire industry into behaving … Continue reading →
There’s a sorta switcheroo or maybe musical chairs with K-movie Gentleman today in the news. Female lead Han So Hee, in what would have been her big screen debut, has dropped out of the movie with her agency citing exhaustion. That she was going into filming right after or near concurrently with jTBC drama Nevertheless and she’s also in the … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
Dang, talk about spicy tea being spilled. Veteran Korean actor Kim Young Gun who at the hearty age of 76 years old will become a dad again. His girlfriend of 13 years together who is herself 39 years younger than Kim Young Gun, this week sued the actor for forcing her to have an abortion, and I don’t mean dragging … Continue reading →
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 →
