I don’t know if I disagree with this decision on a practical level because so many people were involved and affected by the scandal when it broke in 2021. KBS college era drama Dear M was fully filed and scheduled to air in spring of 2021 when it was pulled on the heels of bullying allegations against female lead Park … Continue reading →
I wish this was for the best interests of victims and changing societal behavior but it’s clearly motivated by financial interest. Regardless, at least it’s making agencies more deliberate and considerate when it comes to signing young new talent. K-drama productions are across the board adding contract addendums (to existing contracts signed) and new contract terms for future contracts that … Continue reading →
This may be the next #MeToo movement in South Korean entertainment and the stars in question are all young actors/actresses/singers. Since two weeks ago and growing wider in scope by the day, there has been a series of bullying accusations lobbed by former school era (elementary, middle school, or high school) classmates against certain stars. Jo Byung Kyu is dealing … Continue reading →
After a bit of casting carousel, the college era romance drama Dear M is now gearing up to meet audiences. KBS has scheduled the drama for Friday starting February 26th, so one episode a week and hopefully it’s good enough to keep the momentum from each week. Starring Park Hye Soo, Noh Jeong Eui, Jaehyun of idol group NCT, and … Continue reading →
I’m getting major déjà vu vibes from the previews for Introverted Boss (Sensitive Boss), the upcoming workplace comedy drama on tvN airing on Mon-Tues after Rude Miss Young Ae season 15. It reminds me so much of the mood and feels from both Another Oh Hae Young and Marriage Not Dating, and it’s not just because there are so many … Continue reading →
The first drama out of the gate in 2017 will be cable network tvN‘s upcoming Mon-Tues workplace romance Sensitive Boss, taking over on January 16th from Rude Miss Young Ae. It got early publicity with news that the production team is comprised of the PD of Another Oh Hae Young paired with the screenwriter of Marriage Not Dating. That’s fantastic … Continue reading →
