Gong Yoo in Talks to Join Song Hye Kyo in Upcoming Period Drama by Writer Noh Hee Kyung About the Dawn of the K-ent Industry

So this is the type of huge K-drama casting announcement that we need at least 2-3 of per year, the big name big production combo that gets viewers excited for a tentpole or event drama. Gong Yoo is reportedly entertaining an offer to join Song Hye Kyo in the new drama by award winning screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung. It’s a third reunion for the two ladies from The World They Live In and then That Winter, the Wind Blows, and if Gong Yoo confirms e will be reuniting with the PD who directed him in his mega hit Coffee Prince. The drama hasn’t revealed a title yet but is set in the broadcasting industry and shows the passions of the people through the time that leads to the birth of the modern K-ent industry.

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MLB Seoul Series Brings Out Top K-star Couples Including Hyun Bin-Son Ye Jin, Ji-Sung Lee Bo Young, Song Joong Ki and Wife, and Bromance of Gong Yoo-Lee Dong Wook

The Dodgers and the Padres have been playing the season opener in South Korea as part of the MLB international marketing efforts creating this Seoul Series. South Korean baseball player Kim Ha Seong plays for the Padres and everyone is … Continue reading

Netflix Releases First Official Stills for Squid Game 2 with Familiar Faces Lee Jung Jae, Gong Yoo, and Lee Byung Hun and New Addition Park Kyu Young

The biggest Netflix K-drama of 2024 as anticipated has kicked off promos as the platform released the first official stills for Squid Game 2. I liked but didn’t love the drama but it was a bona fide global phenomenon when … Continue reading

Netflix Announces Squid Game 2 Additional Big Name Cast Members Im Shi Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Sung Hoon, and Yang Dong Geum Joining OG 4 Leads

Filming is reportedly starting for Squid Game 2 this summer with an eye towards a 2024 release on Netflix. At Tudum, the platform’s promo event this weekend, Netflix confirmed that the original four big stars Lee Jung Jae, Gong Yoo, … Continue reading

Im Shi Wan Reportedly Joins Season 2 of Squid Game with Returning Male Lead Lee Jung Jae and Guest Stars Lee Byung Hun and Gong Yoo

The second season of global hit Squid Game has been in talks since the first season premiered in 2021 and now it’s actually heading into production this summer 2023. The latest news is that Im Shi Wan is joining the … Continue reading

Elle Korea Showcases Top K-stars Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Park Seo Joon, Lee Sung Kyung, Jennie, and G-Dragon for the 30th Anniversary Celebration

It’s the 30th anniversary next month in November 2022 for Elle Korea and it feels like a later entry for the magazine into South Korea than expected. It started sharing and influencing fashion in the early 90’s but missed the … Continue reading

K-netizens Most Discussed Dream Pairings of Actors and Actresses That Still Haven’t Worked Together Yet on a Drama or Movie

So the order of the GIFs and pictures are in the ranking of how frequently K-netizens discuss wanting these two to work together. I can’t disagree with most dream pairings especially when the perfectly curated GIF delivers all the feels … Continue reading