Looks like tvN has a tightly knit acting group lined up for the upcoming spring drama Circle, an inner circle of talented and good looking leads so to speak. Confirmed now are dual male leads Kim Kang Woo and Yeo Jin Goo, each taking the lead in a portion of the drama set in 2037 and 2017, respectively. Sadly teen … Continue reading →
This is a great lesson for all us ladies out there in what not to wear, as poor TW-actress Chen Qiao En learned the photographically hard way. Chen Qiao En was at a media event this week which wouldn’t even make the news but for the fact that pictures from the event caused a massive “is she pregnant?” meme to … Continue reading →
All black was the sartorial outfit choice of Lee Dong Wook‘s Grim Reaper when he was on the job in Goblin, providing plenty of chances to mock his attire especially the very frumpy black hat. But truth be told he looked incredibly fine in the funereal black suit just because he’s Lee Dong Wook, and in the upcoming edition of … Continue reading →
A collage of pretty new pictures from Yoon Eun Hye is as good a reason as any to post an update about her. Her three year long draught from K-ent has passed the point of ridiculous but knowing she’s reviewing scripts and for sure coming back with an acting project this year helps tide the longing. Even if her dramas … Continue reading →
March is here so what better time to preview the upcoming MBC Wed-Thurs drama Radiant Office, which takes over from Missing 9 on March 15th. It will go up against time slot leader Chief Kim but may actually want to cheer Chief Kim on as Radiant Office also tells the workplace underdog success story so audiences may have room for … Continue reading →
Shock and bittersweet sadness doesn’t even begin to encompass my reaction when this news broke yesterday. One of Japan’s most popular and prolific top young actress Horikita Maki has announced her acting career retirement via a handwritten note to the media and her fans. Maki has been making surprising waves since her unexpected and sudden marriage in 2015 to actor … Continue reading →
This drama continues to look more and more promising, and makes me remember that I enjoyed the source manga when I read it years ago. tvN‘s youth music drama The Liar and His Lover (She Fell in Love with His Lies) released another batch of drama stills along with a longer preview for episode 1 which arrives on March 20th. … Continue reading →
It’s cake for both guys as best friends and red hot Korean actors Park Bo Gum and Song Joong Ki took the 1-2 spot, respectively, atop the 2017 Forbes Top 14 Power Celebrities list. Neither was on the 2016 at all so this is both a new honor and quite a feat to top the list in their first year. … Continue reading →
Goodbye, even if just for now, feels doubly bittersweet this past weekend as C-actor Hu Ge was beautifully sent off at the China Drama Awards by his friends and costars. Hu Ge has announced that he will be taking an official sabbatical to study overseas, with his attendance at the awards his final entertainment event before setting off. Hu Ge’s … Continue reading →
The first reel to real drama couple of 2017 has arrived as weekend drama leads Lee Dong Gun and Jo Yoon Hee announce they are dating after filming wraps on Laurel Tree Tailors (The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop). The drama was a highly rated hit on its weekend time slot and now it has the added good news of … Continue reading →
It’s a crazy low ratings premiere for new KBS Mon-Tues drama Ms. Perfect, even by the usual lower ratings standards. The new woman empowerment with a mystery twist arrival premiered with 3.9% AGB nationwide ratings, taking in half of what predecessor Hwarang was getting and Hwarang was considered a ratings disappointment. I’m confused by what Ms. Perfect is about and … Continue reading →
It’s amazing to watch child actress turned teen actress Kim So Hyun continue to blossom so beautifully with nary that awkwardness phase. She’s the face of SOUP 2017 Spring collection, all peaches and various shades of blue that capture brightness and classic styling. She was fantastic in her last turn guest starring in the hit drama Goblin, playing a small … Continue reading →
It’s the annual Chinese Drama Awards in Beijing and this year’s gala including plenty of popular and familiar faces of C-ent. 2016 was a decent year for C-dramas though nothing hooked me quite like Nirvana in Fire did in 2015 and Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms is doing right now to start off 2017. I’m checking out … Continue reading →
