The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) is assembling a list call the Korean Actors 200 (includes both actors and actresses) to represent the top acting talent from the industry with an express aim to raise further international recognition of the breadth and depth in the Korean film industry. A sneak peak of 9 of the male actors on the list complete … Continue reading →
I get angsty when it goes too long without a new Kim Soo Hyun update, lol I have no idea how I got through his two years away in military service. He came back with the well received It’s Okay to Not be Okay but it wasn’t the runaway ratings hits that he garnered in the pre-military days. He was … Continue reading →
I wish these pictures from his agency came out a few days earlier then it would be all over K-net with the news that Kim Soo Hyun was confirmed for K-drama That Night with sunbae hyung Cha Seung Won. But I can still enjoy them and these pics just highlight how boyish he still looks despite crossing over into his … Continue reading →
So one hand declines one other and the other hand signs on to another, thanks for not letting me wait for news Kim Soo Hyun-sshi! The top actor recently passed on Netflix drama Finger but is sticking with the thriller genre and has accepted his next project, the K-drama That Night. Joining him in the dual male lead role is … Continue reading →
It’s a blank slate for Netflix original K-drama Finger, but with the situation as it is hopefully the production regroups to figure out the next steps. K-actor Kim Soo Hyun was in talks for the male lead of the drama but this week officially declined. I don’t think it means he won’t do a Netflix drama in the future, just … Continue reading →
RACOI is a kind of system for value analysis in South Korea, achieved by estimating the value of broadcast program contents based on not only viewing rates combined with viewers’ responses from lots of social media activity (i.e. search, mentions, etc.). Since it’s a combo method, an actor or actress with a highly rated drama but not a lot of … Continue reading →
The APAN Awards are hosted by the Korean Entertainment Management Association since 2012 and this year they split it into Top 10 Artists (music) and then the Popularity Awards (music and acting). The ceremony was postponed due to COVID-10 but the winners were announced already. I only follow K-dramas so on the acting side the here are the winners: Kim … Continue reading →
I had heard the 2020 Asia Artist Awards may be postponed due to COVID-19 increasing in South Korea but it went on this weekend, without an audience but actually really nice to see many popular stars taking the time to attend and accept their awards in person. I usually critique the red carpet outfits but I could care less, just … Continue reading →
Come one, come all, come get all your oppa and dongsaeng childhood pictures galore and marvel at how everyone grew up into the hotties we know today. It’s impossible to deny that many a K-actress got some surgical help to become the current day beauties so it’s safer to marvel at the men of South Korean entertainment that have parlayed … Continue reading →
Okay, breathes out sigh of relief. I do want Kim Soo Hyun to challenge himself but having him potentially play the Korean Patrick Bateman may be a bridge too far for me (yet). Thankfully the confirmation news that Kim Soo Hyun will be doing the Netflix original K-drama Bloody Finger also comes with an updated synopsis that doesn’t read like … Continue reading →
I can’t believe my prayers have been answered but in such an ironic way. K-actor Kim Soo Hyun, hot off the summer well received tvN drama It’s Okay to Not be Okay, has picked his next acting project. Normally I’d be jumping up and down but I’ll be honest and say I’m not sure I can watch it. He’s sign … Continue reading →
The Joynews Korea 16th anniversary celebration continues and a second K-drama related poll result is out. It’s the same pool of 200 some entertainment industry professionals sampled as they were asked which drama couple was the best OTP/best chemistry of 2020. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin in Crash Landing on You was the runaway winner with the most votes … Continue reading →
I figured the awards circuit was going to be toast this fall season but the upcoming 2020 Asia Artist Awards held on November 25th will certainly be worth checking out. The awards body released the names of the expected actor and actress attendees and it’s star-studded for sure with successful veterans and up-and-comers. Attending will be Kim Soo Hyun, Lee … Continue reading →
