The production team behind the forthcoming Korean adaptation of the Japanese manga and drama “Nodame Cantabile” are thick into the preparations for the drama. In addition to the confirmation of actress Shim Eun Kyung and Joo Won in the lead roles, an audition was held to fill in roles in the orchestra. According to a… Continue reading Korean Production of “Nodame Cantabile” Holds Orchestra Auditions
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7 Reasons Why We Swoon Over Ji Chang Wook
In continuation of our celebration of the Seoul International Drama Awards, we have long-time Soompi forum member CherKell sharing why her bias is worthy of his nomination for the Best Actor prize. Ji Chang Wook: Star of the stage, both large and small screens, MVs, CFs, and many magazine photoshoots. It seems that Chang Wook is… Continue reading 7 Reasons Why We Swoon Over Ji Chang Wook
Can You Find All Eight Hearts in the “It’s Okay It’s Love” Logo?
There’s a secret to the “It’s Okay It’s Love” logo! There are eight hearts incorporated into the logo design. Do you think you can find them all? Calligraphy has been a popular style for drama logos lately, and the “It’s Okay It’s Love” design was done by calligrapher Jun Eun Sun, whose work is also… Continue reading Can You Find All Eight Hearts in the “It’s Okay It’s Love” Logo?
Screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung Already Finished Writing “It’s Okay, It’s Love”
Screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung has already finished the script for “It’s Okay, It’s Love“, which is rare for any drama production. According to a representative of the currently-airing romance drama “It’s Okay, It’s Love,” the show’s writer Noh Hee Kyung has completed the script for all 16 episodes on July 29. This is a very rare occasion,… Continue reading Screenwriter Noh Hee Kyung Already Finished Writing “It’s Okay, It’s Love”
Does CNBLUE’s Jonghyun Resemble Keanu Reaves? Jung Hyung Dong Thinks So
“Weekly Idol” Jung Hyung Dong said that CNBLUE’s Jonghyun is a Keanu Reeves look-a-like. The June 30 broadcast of MBC Every1’s “Weekly Idol” marked the show’s three year anniversary and was broadcast in a two part special episode titled “Weekly Idol’s 100 Brightest Stars.” FT Island, CNBLUE, AOA and other singers from the FNC Entertainment label… Continue reading Does CNBLUE’s Jonghyun Resemble Keanu Reaves? Jung Hyung Dong Thinks So
Director Lee Seok Hoon Found Working With Sulli On “Pirates” to Be a Pleasure
Lee Seok Hoon (42) recently gave an interview about his experience in creating the 2014 blockbuster “Pirates,” in which he expressed his thoughts about f(x)’s Sulli’s casting in the film as the female heroine’s right hand woman and youngest in the crew of pirates. The veteran director admitted that her inclusion in the cast came… Continue reading Director Lee Seok Hoon Found Working With Sulli On “Pirates” to Be a Pleasure
Upcoming Drama “The Mermaid” to Have Provocative Yet Cute Materials
The producer of CJ E&M, Baek Seung Ryong, revealed the relationship between the SNL parodies and the upcoming drama, “The Mermaid.” On July 30, at the Seoul 63 Convention Center, the press conference for tvN’s upcoming drama, “The Mermaid,” was held. Baek Seung Ryong informed that, “We will include parodies within the drama and will… Continue reading Upcoming Drama “The Mermaid” to Have Provocative Yet Cute Materials
SBS, KBS, and MBC Fighting Over Time Slots for Sunday Variety Programs
SBS moved its Sunday variety programs up to 4:00 PM because of KBS’s irregular scheduling. On July 30, an SBS representative stated “The episodes of “Roommate” and “Running Man” will be moved up five minutes earlier to 4:00 PM on August 3. We’ll have to see if we can move them back, but this is… Continue reading SBS, KBS, and MBC Fighting Over Time Slots for Sunday Variety Programs
More Than You Needed to Know About the Guns From “The Joseon Gunman”
“The Joseon Gunman,” picturing the story of Park Yoon Kang (Lee Jun Ki), the swordsman who takes up guns to exact revenge on those who broke apart his family, has been topping the Wednesday-Thursday drama ratings, according to the July 24 recording of 11.9% from Nielsen Korea. The drama has held the interest of viewers… Continue reading More Than You Needed to Know About the Guns From “The Joseon Gunman”
The Male Cast of “Roommate” Shows Brotherly Love Through Photo
SBS released a friendly photo of the male cast of “Roommate.” In the photo, Shin Sung Woo, Lee Dong Wook, Jo Se Ho, and EXO’s Chanyeol look happy while resting in the shade from the hot weather. Although they look slightly tired from filming, they all have friendly faces to show their happiness. Particularly, Jo… Continue reading The Male Cast of “Roommate” Shows Brotherly Love Through Photo