![[Outside Seoul] K-Drama Couples: A Field Guide](http://d1i45kki000yqu.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/0f4aa2afa8e30fe3a4ae20fcc61da3b6_view-300x204.jpg "[Outside Seoul] K-Drama Couples: A Field Guide")
At the heart of every Korean drama is its lead couple. But just what kind of lead couple is it? This brief guide to some of the most common manifestations will help you know for sure. The Romeo and Juliet (Coupleum impedimenticum) As seen in: That Winter the Wind Blows and I’m Sorry, I Love You Natural habitat: Verona Distinguishing features: Longing glances, infrequent kisses, discussion o...
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It is being reported that rising-star Kim Woo Bin is in the final stages of contract negotiation for his casting into the upcoming drama “Heirs.” He will be starring alongside Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye, and possibly Choi Jin Hyuk and f(x)’s Krystal. The latter two are reportedly considering the drama favorably. Although the synopsis for the drama is not out yet, Kim Woo Bin is expected to play ...
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CNBlue leader, vocalist and guitarist Jung Yong Hwa is no longer taking on a role in the new SBS drama “Heirs.” According to reports in local news agencies, his management, FNC Entertainment has respectfully pulled him out of the drama, which has already announced Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye in starring roles. The statement from FNC Entertainment said, “Jung Yong Hwa examined hi...
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CNBlue leader, vocalist and guitarist Jung Yong Hwa puts on his acting hat once again. According to reports in local news agencies, the band member is set to take on a role in the new drama “Heirs,” which has previously announced other cast members Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye. Local news agencies quoted an announcement from Jung Yong Hwa’s management agency, FNC Entertainment th...
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Casting news for Park Shin Hye fans. According to reports in local news agencies, Park Shin Hye is cast as the female lead in the new SBS drama “Heirs,” which has already gained strong early buzz for having Lee Min Ho in the lead and having a blockbuster writer-director tandem behind it. A statement from the actress’ management agency, SALT Entertainment said, “Park Shin H...
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Actor Kim Woo Bin, most recently of “School 2013″ appeared on the SBS Tuesday talk show “Hwashin” and revealed some stories of his past experiences as an unknown model in the entertainment business. “I came from a difficult and obscure hometown. I went up to Seoul to find work because at that time, I couldn’t receive support from my father,” Kim Woo Bin co...
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CNBlue‘s guitarist and vocalist Jung Yong Hwa displayed his confidence in his abilities. He and the other three members of the pop-rock band all together made a guest appearance on the tvN talk show, “Taxi,” where he declared himself the best actor out of CNBlue. The show’s host, Ji Sang Ryul put forward the question, “Who is the best actor among you?” Jung Yong...
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CNBlue participated in the recording of the upcoming episode of “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook.” During the recording, the boys talked about their latest comeback, as well as their acting experiences. Just for fun, MC Yoo Hee Yeol brought up each member’s dramas and evaluated them by their ratings. Kang Min Hyuk’s “You Rolled in Unexpectedly” took home the number one spot with a high rating of 49.2%. ...
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I love reading year-end reviews – it lets me walk down memory lane and reminisce about all the great (and not-so-great) dramas I watched or passed on this year. It’s not a surprise that our guest blogger from Outside Seoul took a fun and different approach in this very enjoyable read. -soomp === Whether it was a common plot device like this year’s abundance of time traveling or a littl...
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CNBlue‘s member Lee Jong Hyun shared his thoughts on winning an award on his Twitter. On December 31, Lee Jong Hyun won the New Star Award for the 2012 SBS Drama Awards. Afterwards, he uploaded a photo of himself kissing his new trophy and posted a message as well. He wrote, “Following [Jung] Yong Hwa hyung in 2009, I won the SBS New Star award for 2012,” and “Thank you so ...
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