This drama started filming a few months ago and should be wrapping up soon, and is slated to arrive sometime in 2025 on SBS. I’m talking about romance K-drama Our Movie, which from the synopsis feels absolutely old school Hallyu and what makes it feel fresh is leads Namgoong Min and Jeon Yeo Bin who constantly evolve in their roles … Continue reading →
When all eyes are on you then you either vault over the pressure or crumble. Such is the case with C-actor Dylan Wang and his next drama the soon-to-air Guardians of the Dafeng. C-ent insiders and his rival near age drama actors are all watching closely how this drama does, because if it’s a hit then reportedly it will send … Continue reading →
Awwwww, such a deserving recognition and a long time coming for K-actress Jang Nara. She’s been in the industry now into her third decade (23 years) and started from the cute plucky young heroines to now a wide plethora of roles and projects that show her continued acting evolution. This weekend SBS held its 2024 Drama Awards a week earlier … Continue reading →
It’s still crazy that the two biggest K-dramas of this year 2024 aired basically at the same time, with a full month overlap. I’m talking about Queen of Tears which has been confirmed by GoodData as the buzziest K-drama of the year, followed by Lovely Runner in second place. The two never didn’t air in the same time slot but … Continue reading →
So there are new posters, stills, and a first teaser out already for modern C-drama Lady Liberty (Du Shen Nu Ren 独身女人) based on the same name female-centric novel. The drama stars Tang Yan as the titular single woman or lady liberty as she embarks on a reinvention of herself after heartbreak, and is also a reinvention of her career … Continue reading →
This is an interesting twist on what sounds like a standard legal K-drama, the male lead attorney can see ghosts lol. MBC has confirmed the production on a legal drama airing in mid-2024 titled Labor Attorney Noh Moo Jin. The drama will star Jung Kyung Ho as the titular lawyer who is an ambulance chaser of sorts, he can see … Continue reading →
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 →
