It’s a new record for cable channel OCN as it burst out of the ratings gate this Saturday with the first episode of its fun heist drama Player. The first episode was the highest premiere ratings for any drama on the network bringing in 4.474%. That’s higher than its predecessor drama Voice 2 which until now had the highest network … Continue reading →
Like a case of the boy who cried wolf, I’ve said for a few dramas now that it would likely be Lee Jong Seok‘s last before enlisting. And then he goes and does another one, but I figure it’s because he hasn’t received his enlistment papers so why the heck not keep working. Lee Jong Seok will be back on … Continue reading →
What an adorable chance to work together, two of my irrational and handsome as all out K-ent male actor loves will be arriving on my television this Saturday via cable network OCN‘s thriller heist drama Player. The drama stars Song Seung Heon and Krystal leading a band of thieves who steal hidden ill-gotten loot stashed away by other criminals, and … Continue reading →
This lackluster ratings in the prime time drama slot is getting to be such an embarrassment to even cover. Like a normal race but the participants are running three-legged, bumbling around hoping for a miracle that domestic audiences will return to the tube. This week saw two new dramas arrive in the formerly prestigious Wed-Thurs time slot and both feel … Continue reading →
It’s fashion show time (already?) and the first to make the Asian newspaper headlines is the Christian Dior show in Paris where a handful of Asian actresses make their appearance. From South Korea there was quirky Gong Hyo Jin who really fit the bohemian vibe of her dress, and the standout from the smaller than usual C-actress contingent was Angelababy … Continue reading →
Upcoming tvN drama Memories of Alhambra has a confirmed December 1 premiere date which makes it a Sat-Sun drama. That’s the time slot of tvN’s two most highly rated K-dramas with Goblin and now Mr. Sunshine. If Memories starts high already then trends higher then it can make that time slot the golden goose for tvN and confirms further that … Continue reading →
It’s been a fast decade that TW-actor Mark Chao is celebrating his 10th debut anniversary (and birthday) with a fan meeting in Shanghai this week. Mark exploded out of the gate with his first role as he co-male lead in police drama Black & White with Vic Zhou, and even winning the Best Actor Golden Bell over Zai Zai in … Continue reading →
Following behind the nominations for the Korean Drama Awards come the nominations for the 2018 APAN Star Awards which is on its 6th year now. It’s skewed towards the popular more than elite selection metrics but as always an interesting take on what dramas and actors/actresses are getting recognition in a drama year. The notable names up for the Daesang … Continue reading →
The up-and-coming young K-ent actresses are slowly but surely winning me over. I guess it helps when they transition from screechy second female lead to lead who gets the guy, it’s always easier to like a well-written female lead role. First it was Chae Soo Bin in I am Not a Robot, then Seo Ye Ji in Lawless Lawyer, these … Continue reading →
The return of Yoon Eun Hye to K-drama land is definitely looking promising. She picked a rom-com which I feel is her strong suit and got a long time coming leading man Chun Jung Myung who nearly worked with her twice before. May this be third time’s the charm for them both! Fans have spotted the leads filming Love Watch … Continue reading →
The nominations are out for the 2018 Korean Drama Awards, the 11th year since inception and the picks are quite varied. The most high profile drama nominated is tvN period drama Mr. Sunshine, picking up nods for Best Drama, Best Actor for Lee Byung Hun, Best New Actress for Kim Tae Ri, but hilariously NOT getting a Best Screenplay nomination … Continue reading →
I know plenty of drama viewers have been impressed enough with idol-actor D.O. (Do Kyung Soo) since his debut in It’s Okay, That’s Love, myself included. That was four years ago and he really has maintained the high expectations in his first leading man role in currently airing tvN romantic sageuk drama 100 Days My Prince (Husband for 100 Days). … Continue reading →
K-actress Suzy landed leading roles right out of the gate and always felt like she was playing adult despite debuting as a teenager. Even in her first drama Dream High, she was in high school but not the usual high school what with all the performing arts and career dreams at play. At times I feel like she’s a kid … Continue reading →
