There’s an odd chemistry around real life couple Kim Woo Bin and Shin MIna, and it’s even more apparent when they do CFs together, like the recently released pictorial for casual wear brand Giordano. I don’t mean anything negative when I say odd, just that the vibe they get off is rather different than expected – while Kim Woo Bin … Continue reading →
Signs are piling on one after another that all point to one thing – Lee Jong Seok is likely coming back with the upcoming SBS Wed-Thurs thriller drama Remember. If it doesn’t pan out then it’ll be due to him turning down the offer, but drama insiders are all saying that he’s the one SBS is courting to headline the … Continue reading →
This Monday night October 12th is the premiere of Fuji TV J-dorama 5-ji kara 9-ji made (From Five to Nine), starring a full cast of well known Japanese acting stars who each can and have headline their own doramas. Ishihara Satomi is the English tutor modern female lead being set up on a matchmaking date with Yamashita Tomohisa‘s Shinto monk … Continue reading →
This is one match made in sweet heaven. Lee Min Ho recently became the spokesmodel for Italian chocolate brand Ferrero Rocher, of the round golden foil wrap fame that nearly everyone must recognize since the product is sold at every airport and gift shop around the world. I find the selection of Lee Min Ho to hawk the product a … Continue reading →
Filming is underway for early 2016 KBS drama Moorim School, with Moorim the Korean version for the Chinese phrase Wu Lin (æ¦æž—) which means the world of martial arts and chivalry used in the wuxia stories. Moorim School aims to be pre-produced and international in casting scope, with the students of this fictional Moorim High School coming from many countries … Continue reading →
I’m digging how not bad upcoming peroiod C-drama Braveness of the Ming looks. I know that’s hardly a resounding vote of confidence, but hear me out considering I see C-drama stills by the boatload and most make me want to rinse my eyes out. Some are too dour and dull, others too silly and bizarre, but Braveness of the Ming … Continue reading →
There’s been major movement this week on upcoming KBS Mon-Tues drama Oh My God, starting with a name change to Oh My Venus. It’s not a good drama title still, but slightly better than Oh My God which can range from a disaster drama all the way to slapstick comedy with no real clue that it’s supposed to convey. Venus … Continue reading →
Remember that drama Big Bang‘s T.O.P. and J-actress Ueno Juri? It has a title and an airdate right around the corner, and judging from the official drama and character posters will definitely be high on the visual prettiness.The Secret Message is a web drama co-produced by Japanese Amuse and Korean CJ E&M, with a solid appeal to both the Korean and … Continue reading →
Please be good, Marry Me, or Not! I’ve been waiting for this drama for what feels like forever, but even more critical is how much is on the line for me. There hasn’t been a home rum TW-drama all year that’s owned my heart, even if When I See You Again and Love Cuisine are moderately watchable solely for male … Continue reading →
I’m sure the list of winners at Friday night’s Korean Drama Awards 2015 will certainly generate lots of buzz, mostly of the dismay and headshaking variety no doubt. This is one of those awards shows that are already low on the legitimacy totem pole, but having the Daesang go to Kim Soo Hyun in Producer for the second year in … Continue reading →
I was already looking forward to modern day coming-of-age C-drama Precious Youth based on the leads and synopsis, but seeing the recently released teaser confirmed that my optimism was well placed. Starring Liu Shi Shi and Zheng Kai, the drama chronicles the high school to adulthood lovers-to-friends-to-lovers saga of the two leads set against the backdrop of rapidly modernizing China from … Continue reading →
Who’s ready for another serving of Heirs? Based on the latest development news, it’s more likely than not that the whole crew will be reuniting for a shorter second go-around in Kim Eun Sook‘s version of rich kids and their love and inheritance woes. Production company Hwa & Dam Pictures, who produced the original Heirs, has inked a production contract … Continue reading →
Money was clearly no limitation for the lavish and star-studded wedding ceremony of top Chinese stars Huang Xiaoming and Angelababy. It was as luxurious and over-the-top as Jay Chou‘s nuptials to Hannah Quinlivan last year, minus only the English castle backdrop but plus dozens more celebrity guests since it wasn’t a destination wedding. The newlyweds actually got married officially a … Continue reading →
