Three time will once again be the charm, I’m confident of it, with the reported reunion of K-actor Jo In Sung with his now drama muse screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung. Or maybe he’s her muse, because the two have done two well-received dramas together already and is in talks for another collaboration. They first worked together in That Winter, the Wind Blows, and adaptation of a Japanese dorama and also earlier made into a K-movie. My fave was their second go-around in It’s Okay, It’s Love, perfect in every way and so beautifully crafted as a normalization of people with mental illness in a society that still doesn’t talk about it like it does with a physical condition. No word yet on what this upcoming drama is about but I’m all ready to “take my money and gimme!” with these two, and also in talks is supporting actor Bae Seung Woo to join the cast. Continue reading
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Looks like CJ Entertainment has its eyes on drama land after conquering the big screen with hit movies in the last few years. CJ’s wholly owned production house Studio Dragon has acquired the indie drama producer G Est, which has … Continue reading

The holidays are in full swing and that means the temperature dips and folks gather with families to celebrate. For many who are less fortunate, the holidays must be harder than usual to get through and for those who have … Continue reading

Get ready for a tearjerker headed our way, and one that has deep roots but tells a timeless tale of family love that remains relevant and perhaps even more so now twenty years later. MBC is remaking critically beloved screenwriter … Continue reading

Well respected K-drama screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung is nothing but consistent in delivering quality television narratives even as the production and ratings landscape has changed. She’s resisted the trendy for nearly two decades and continues to tell stories deeper than … Continue reading

Ranking K-drama screenwriters whether by quality or personal like is much harder than the actors and actresses that bring their narratives to life on television. Very few become household names, requiring hit after hit after hit and a longevity that … Continue reading

K-drama screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung has won me back to her good graces completely after It’s Okay, It’s Love, not that I ever grew fully disenchanted with her but IOIL did make me love her 100% again. Her few dramas … Continue reading

While it’s not a surprise to hear that popular or well regarded screenwriters have pending dramas in the works, it’s always a relief to get some concrete information to look forward to. The Girl Who Sees Smells is a perfect … Continue reading