There were two new K-dramas that hit the air this Monday and it felt more like a tinkle than a splash. KBS premiered workplace rom-com Radio Romance to 5.5% ratings, on par for lightweight romance dramas these days, while the other newcomer in tvN‘s Cross fared much better with 3.877% ratings which is a high premiere on a cable network. … Continue reading →
The last I watched a broadcast workplace drama with romance in it was the epic flaming fail of Marry Him if You Dare, and the only reason I even mention that when seeing new promos for upcoming KBS drama Radio Romance is all thanks to leading lady Kim So Hyun‘s curly hairstyle. It’s a carbon copy of Yoon Eun Hye‘s … Continue reading →
While video definitely killed the radio star, it’s unclear yet if Youtibe will kill the television star. With that said, it’s nice to see a K-drama focus on an older form of entertainment medium that is radio, with plenty of people still tuning in daily to keep abreast of the news or keep company with the chatter. Upcoming KBS Mon-Tues … Continue reading →
Currently airing KBS drama Jugglers has deftly maneuvered it’s way to the ratings lead, by a small margin, but the Mon-Tues time slot is still mostly the doldrums in generating any buzz over the three airing prime time dramas. I’m looking forward to January 2018 when KBS ushers Jugglers off stage and brings on Radio Romance with leads Kim So … Continue reading →
For those wondering what drama talented young actress Kim So Hyun would pick up next, KBS is looking to rope her in for upcoming Mon-Tues drama Radio Romance. It’s slated for after Jugglers so won’t premiere until January 2018 but the premise is cute enough to warrant an optimistic hope that it’s a legit rom-com. Idol-actor Yoon Doo Joon was … Continue reading →
