Actor Ji Chang Wook is set to become the new “rom-com king” this spring, showcasing a whole new side to himself. Previously, it was announced that Ji Chang Wook would be acting in a romantic comedy drama. Soon after, it was also announced that Nam Ji Hyun and Choi Tae Joon had joined the cast, and… Continue reading Ji Chang Wook Explains Why “Suspicious Partner” Keeps Him Awake At Night
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3 Major Public Broadcasters Considering A “60-Minute Rule” For Dramas
The three major public broadcasters in Korea (KBS, MBC, SBS) are considering a new 60-minute rule for dramas to reduce some of the cutthroat ratings competition and revitalize a stagnating market. The heads of the KBS, MBC, and SBS drama heads (Jung Sung Hyo, Jang Geun Soo, and Kim Yeong Seob respectively) had a meeting last week to… Continue reading 3 Major Public Broadcasters Considering A “60-Minute Rule” For Dramas
“Romantic Doctor Kim” And “The Legend Of The Blue Sea” Puts SBS Back On Top
SBS is currently enjoying being the king of drama ratings. On Mondays and Tuesdays, SBS’s “Romantic Doctor Kim” continues to come in first place for rankings. The medical drama started out with 9.5 percent ratings (Nielsen Korea) for its first episode and the most recent fourth episode on November 15 received 13.8 percent ratings. The… Continue reading “Romantic Doctor Kim” And “The Legend Of The Blue Sea” Puts SBS Back On Top
KBS Reportedly Gives Up On Battle With SBS For Much-Anticipated Drama
According to reports, KBS has now given up on trying to secure the drama “Incarnation of Envy” (working title), which is expected to star Gong Hyo Jin and Jo Jung Suk. It was previously reported that networks KBS and SBS had both staked a claim on the drama and were preparing to air it later… Continue reading KBS Reportedly Gives Up On Battle With SBS For Much-Anticipated Drama
KBS Claims Gong Hyo Jin Made Difficult Demands for “Incarnation of Envy”; SM C&C Responds
Yesterday, it was reported that KBS and SBS were disputing who will be broadcasting the drama “Incarnation of Envy” on its channel, with SBS announcing that it will be airing the drama, KBS saying that the drama originally and still belongs to them, and the production company for the drama siding with SBS, saying it never confirmed with… Continue reading KBS Claims Gong Hyo Jin Made Difficult Demands for “Incarnation of Envy”; SM C&C Responds
Watch: GOT7 Snags First Win for “Fly” on “The Show” + Performances by MAMAMOO, FIESTAR, and More
On the March 29 broadcast of SBS’s weekday music show “The Show,” GOT7 prevailed and took home their first win for “Fly”! The boys of GOT7 were up against some stiff competition, with MAMAMOO and FIESTAR both also vying for the top spot this week. However, GOT7 swept the board and took home the win.… Continue reading Watch: GOT7 Snags First Win for “Fly” on “The Show” + Performances by MAMAMOO, FIESTAR, and More
“Running Man” Brand Shoes Finally Go on Sale
For those fans who can’t get enough of “Running Man,” SBS has finally released the sale of their “Running Man” brand shoes! SBS revealed the designs of the long-awaited shoes on February 22. In April of 2015, SBS teamed up with Rooy to host a fan contest for the design of the shoes. The winning design… Continue reading “Running Man” Brand Shoes Finally Go on Sale
“Goodbye Mr. Black” Might Not Be Able to Air
Despite its stellar cast, “Goodbye Mr. Black” appears to be having difficulty with securing a broadcasting slot. Initially, “Goodbye Mr. Black” starring Lee Jin Wook, Moon Chae Won, Song Jae Rim, and Kim Kang Woo was in discussion to be SBS’s next Wednesday-Thursday drama after “The Village.” However, it appears as though SBS is reconsidering as they have… Continue reading “Goodbye Mr. Black” Might Not Be Able to Air
BEAST Wins “Inkigayo” With Pre-Release Track “Gotta Go To Work,” Performances by A Pink, GOT7, and More
Congratulations to BEAST! BEAST took the win on the August 2 episode of SBS “Inkigayo” with their pre-release track “Gotta Go To Work.” Girls’ Generation‘s “Party” and A Pink‘s “Remember” were respectively second and third this week. It was an award that BEAST had not been expecting in the least. Lee Gikwang, wide-eyed, said during the acceptance speech,… Continue reading BEAST Wins “Inkigayo” With Pre-Release Track “Gotta Go To Work,” Performances by A Pink, GOT7, and More
EXO’s Chanyeol Confirmed For New SBS Pilot Program
It has been reported that EXO’s Chanyeol is going to appear on the new SBS pilot program “18 Seconds.” Lee Kyung Gyu and announcer Bae Sung Jae have paired up as the MCs of the show and it has been confirmed that Chanyeol, Kim Na Young, profiler Pyo Chang Won, Kim Jong Min, and movie director… Continue reading EXO’s Chanyeol Confirmed For New SBS Pilot Program