Ji Chang Wook and Hwang In Yeop in Talks for Netflix Original Drama Adaptation of Magician Webtoon Annarasumanara

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The webtoon/manhwa/manga adaptations continue unabated and it’s not surprising that streaming giant Netflix is leading the pack. It’s two December 2020 original drama releases Sweet Home and Alice in Borderland are both major successes both critically and with viewer streams. Up next is the drama adaptation of webtoon Annarasumanara, quite a handful to say the title but it’s based on … Continue reading →

First Poster of Kim Rae Won in Sci-fi tvN Thriller Drama L.U.C.A.

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Two reasons to be hopeful about early 2021 thriller tvN drama L.U.C.A.: The Beginning, the PD and the network, otherwise this one seems too ambitious for its britches. The first posters are out for the drama starring Kim Rae Won as the lead, though it was first courting Ji Chang Wook who passed on the project. The male lead has … Continue reading →

Moon Chae Won Goes Quiet and Contemplative in January 2021 Vogue Korea Pictorial

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I don’t think anyone would say 2020 was a good year but for some there were good things about the year. For those actors and actresses that had great dramas or movies this year, it’s something to be proud of and to be acknowledged rather than just trashing what has been a tumultuous 12 months. Moon Chae Won saw a … Continue reading →

Episode 6 of Queen Cheorin Moves Up to 11.805% Ratings as the Queen Continues to Deftly Navigate Joseon Life While Seeking Return to Modern Life

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While I can totally see why real So Young tried to commit suicide and maybe even wished she was somebody else and then transferred souls with modern day chef Bong Hwan. But in Queen Cheorin (Mr. Queen) a lot of the hijinks aren’t really gender driven and more modern day person attitudes transplanted to Joseon era for shocks and laughs. … Continue reading →

Hong Sisters Next Drama Starts Production in 2021, Fantasy Romance Set 1000 Years Ago Around Divination and Sorcery

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The pandemic this year delayed the start of the Hong Sisters next drama which they had been prepping after Hotel Del Luna wrapped last year in 2021. It will now go into production in 2021 with production house Studio Dragon, with casting in the first half and then filming, with the majority of special effects to be done via CGI … Continue reading →

jTBC Reveals Viewers Most Anticipated Drama of 2021 is Sisyphus: The Myth Followed by Snowdrop

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It’s time for year end lists AND looking forward to the next year, I’m so busy sorting it’s like to have some clue what other viewers are interested in. jTBC released it’s most anticipated K-dramas of 2021 based on current audience feedback – these four dramas have gotten the most audience comments and clicks on the jTBC website. Number 1 … Continue reading →

Queen Cheorin Rises in Ratings to 11.337 in Episode 5 as the Queen Gets More Wiser to Palace Life

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tvN Sat-Sun drama Queen Cheorin (Mr. Queen) has proven itself to be the winning ride for the network to end 2020 on, with episode 5 today increasing again in ratings to 11.337%. I personally like but don’t love it, it’s entertaining whenever I sit down to watch but I’m not actively wanting to see what happens to the story. My … Continue reading →

Viewers Get to Pick the Best of the Best on the 30th Anniversary of SBS Dramas

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Big Three network SBS is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this year, with 30 years of churning out addicting and middling K-dramas alike. But in that three decades there are certainly epic takes of derring do and makjang revenge perfectly executed, of romance that spans Paris to the stars, so the network is asking fans to pick out. There is a … Continue reading →

Kim So Hyun, Ji Soo, Lee Ji Hoon and the Cast of Moon Rising Over the River Send Christmas Greetings

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Call it two birds, one stone, as the cast of upcoming 2021 sageuk drama Moon Rising Over the River (River Where the Moon Rises) gave fans a sneak peek at the filming and sent Christmas wishes. It must be so cold to be filming lots of outdoor action sequences right now during December not to mention it’s holiday season so … Continue reading →

SBS Runs Poll Asking Which SBS Drama OTPs Do Viewers Want to See Reunited in Another Drama Again

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Ooooh, a fun game, I want to play too! SBS is opening up a bulletin board with a poll open for 1 week asking viewers which of its drama OTPs do the fans want to see reunited in another drama again. Remember, only SBS dramas but there are sooooo many classics and great pairings to choose from. Currently viewers have … Continue reading →

Ro Woon Sets Older Noona Won Jin Ah’s Heart Fluttering in New Poster and Preview for Sunbae Please Don’t Put on that Lipstick

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December has been chock full of great new drama arrivals so perhaps it’s smarted to have noona-dongsaeng romance Sunbae Please Don’t Put on that Lipstick (She Will Never Know) premiere in January 2021. I didn’t think I would be that excited for this drama but I am solely for male lead Ro Woon. He’s the reason I finished Extraordinary You, … Continue reading →

Hyun Bin’s January 2021 Esquire Korea Pictorial is a Masterclass in Unspoken Fan Communication

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I know Hyun Bin is hawking very very expensive menswear watches for this January 2021 Esquire Korea pictorial but I’m taking away his four thoughts communicated to me as a fan. First he’s curious, trying to ponder why he’s just so smexy and fans love him. Then he’s hiding under the lapels of his great coat, a little sheepish that … Continue reading →

Koala and a Bevy of K-stars Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas 2020

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The year isn’t over just yet, but it’s certainly countdown time as Christmas is both that magical holiday and the one that starts the single digit trek towards new year’s day. Christmas 2020 will either be business as usual for you or totally different, either way may it be merry and safe and filled with comfort to all. Lots of … Continue reading →