So Xu Kai is back in period drama land and has a new actress costar who is getting her female lead leveling up. The C-drama Wishing You Eternal Happiness (表妹万福 Biao Mei Wan Fu) adapted from the same name novel has cast Xu Kai and Chen Yao (Sebrina Chen). It’s a political intrigue romance with a second chance angle as … Continue reading →
So Kim Soo Hyun recently became the new face of fragrance house Jo Malone in Asia and now he’s adding another brand to his stable by becoming the latest brand ambassador for Prada. NGL, he is a great pick for Prada but goodness are these are abysmally bad campaign photos. Between the Zoolander star, the side hair part, and the … Continue reading →
The big name C-dramas that was rumored for December seems to have all moved into January or are still awaiting a month end confirmed release date. That leaves Blossom having a clear path to dominate the month both from being a good drama and having no competition. This weekend there is new news that The Blossoming Love (千朵桃花一世开 Thousand Peach … Continue reading →
The K-public has a thing against male stars exempt from or getting a lower grade military service unless it’s wholly justified. This one seems to be just luck of the draw in favor of actor Na In Woo. He’s been officially exempt from serving in the military after he was classified as a lower level and eligible for public service … Continue reading →
C-drama Blossom is now midway through airing and at this pace and with the continued strong reviews on track to become a much needed solid hit to end 2024 in C-drama land. It is also going to elevate leads Meng Zi Yi and Li Yun Rui to the next level up and both leads are already entertaining new drama offers … Continue reading →
The stars are aligning at last for tvN drama When the Stars Gossip (Ask the Stars), and in pretty early fashion to boot. In recent years press conferences for K-dramas usually are only a few days ahead of the premiere and some even the day of, but it’s still two weeks away before When the Stars Gossip with Lee Min … Continue reading →
There are two recent poll results out and both unrelated polls have the same four names on the the list. Kobaco, the Korean broadcast association, did a poll of consumers to ask their favorite most loved K-star of 2024 in commercials. Kim Soo Hyun is the top actor with 12.8% of the vote followed by Byun Woo Seok with 9.5%, … Continue reading →
Next year in 2025 is likely the year with Kim Sun Ho makes a full comeback. He’s had good success in movies but next year he will be in a rom-com with Go Yoon Jung written by the Hong Sisters. Heading into next year he’s making a big change by signing with a new agency. He’s not going to re-sign … Continue reading →
The period C-drama Zhu Yu 逐玉 (means Pursuing Jade or Chasing Jade) has confirmed its cast and will start production this weekend on December 15th in Hengdian. It’s going to be a big one with leads Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei (in equal billing), with the director of currently airing likely hit drama Blossom, the screenwriter of Love … Continue reading →
So I’m still of the belief that much hyped but also much disappointing childhood first love drama Love Next Door was so frustrating in part because of how much the two leads bickered. She was too bossy and he never expressed himself that the viewers initially couldn’t feel why those two were fated to be together other than they grew … Continue reading →
Well finally I get a good set of drama posters! Most K-drama posters these days are just uninspiring and the most I can get from some are the leads look good together. But the creative juices are so low on energy that most stuff looked dialed in. So it’s an extra treat to see the newly released drama posters for … Continue reading →
I grew up reading mangas, like a lot of mangas shoujo and shonen, and lived through manga series that went on for years and even decades. I mention this because the long running manga writer’s drawing style will naturally change over time bit by bit that it doesn’t register as jarring or all that different until you compare the most … Continue reading →
This was one of the weirdest drama shelvings I’ve witnessed in my long drama watching life. Resident Playbook (Wise Resident Life) the follow up to the hit Hospital Playlist drama (season 1 and 2) was filmed in 2023 was supposed to air in 2024 as a high profile drama on tvN. Then in early 2024 the real life doctors in … Continue reading →
