We are all too familiar with product placements in dramas. Remember Jun Ji Hyun‘s signature red lipstick in “My Love From the Star“? Or Kim Woo Bin, Lee Min Ho, and Park Shin Hye‘s favorite convenience store in “Heirs“? Or at least the latest Samsung device in just about any drama? From cars to breakfast,… Continue reading 5 Drama Product Placements That Went Hilariously Overboard
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Lee Jong Suk Follows Park Shin Hye In Making Special Appearance In Web Drama In Show Of Loyalty
Actor Lee Jong Suk will be making a special appearance on a web-drama to show loyalty a director, and it was previously announced that Park Shin Hye will be appearing on the web drama, too, for the same reasons. On May 4, an affiliate of the drama department stated, “Lee Jong Suk has finished filming… Continue reading Lee Jong Suk Follows Park Shin Hye In Making Special Appearance In Web Drama In Show Of Loyalty
Korean Media Outlet Names 7 Clichéd K-Drama Scenes
Whether it’s important evidence being left in plain sight, or the villain kidnapping the main character only to monologue on and on, there are certain scenes in TV shows and movies that have become entrenched in the genre. Although sometimes the scenes are very necessary to the plot, it can often feel repetitive. Recently, a… Continue reading Korean Media Outlet Names 7 Clichéd K-Drama Scenes
Cable Show Reveals The Truth Behind Product Placements In “Descendants Of The Sun”
On May 2, the Channel A show “Heard It Through the Grapevine” discussed the rumors surrounding product placement (PPL) on the hit drama “Descendants of the Sun.” In the broadcast, Lee Ji Hye asked, “Is there a reason food is often used as product placements in dramas?” One of the panelists said, “Whenever I went… Continue reading Cable Show Reveals The Truth Behind Product Placements In “Descendants Of The Sun”
Lee Je Hoon Says He’s More Than Ready To Film A Sequel To “Signal”
On May 3, actors Lee Je Hoon and Kim Sung Kyun came on the radio show “2 O’Clock Date With Park Kyung Lim” to promote their latest film “Phantom Detective.” While discussing the film, Lee Je Hoon mentioned his recent drama “Signal,” saying, “There are walkie-talkies in ‘Phantom Detective’ just like there were in ‘Signal.’… Continue reading Lee Je Hoon Says He’s More Than Ready To Film A Sequel To “Signal”
L.Joe’s Professionalism And Drumming Skills Surprise “Entertainer” Staff
The new Wednesday-Thursday drama “Entertainer” has released stills of Teen Top’s L.Joe on the drums, now completing the band needed in the drama. In the stills, L.Joe is seen working hard on the drums, proved by his sweat and passionate eyes. L.Joe plays Seo Jae Hoon in the drama, an outstanding student attending Seoul University… Continue reading L.Joe’s Professionalism And Drumming Skills Surprise “Entertainer” Staff
QUIZ: What Type Of K-Drama Villain Are You?
No K-drama is complete without a villain. They are the characters we love to hate, and hate to love. These are the people who make our beloved OTPs suffer and force us to consider reaching through our screens to deliver retribution. Without them, however, dramas would be so dull. They are a necessary evil. Soompiers,… Continue reading QUIZ: What Type Of K-Drama Villain Are You?
Park So Dam Finally Confirmed As Female Lead For “Beautiful Mind”
KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama “Beautiful Mind” has finally confirmed their female lead. “Beautiful Mind” previously began filming without a female lead. Actress Park So Dam was revealed to be under consideration as the female lead, but her agency responded to reports stating that nothing was confirmed. As of May 2, Park So Dam has been confirmed… Continue reading Park So Dam Finally Confirmed As Female Lead For “Beautiful Mind”
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
Go Hyun Jung’s Return To “Dear My Friends” Filming Still Undecided After Injury
Actress Go Hyun Jung has yet to schedule her return to the filming of upcoming tvN drama “Dear My Friends” after she suffered third-degree burns. On May 2, her agency IOK Company told Star News that they have not decided her return date. “We are still in discussion with the producers,” they continued. The actress is currently receiving medical treatment… Continue reading Go Hyun Jung’s Return To “Dear My Friends” Filming Still Undecided After Injury