The Hong Sisters (Hong Mi Ran and Hong Jung Eun), the drama screenwriting team behind “Master’s Sun,” “Greatest Love,” “Big,” “My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho,” and “You’re Beautiful,” are coming back with a new drama. A source from MBC commented, “There is no concrete synopsis yet. Who gets casted for a Hong Sisters’ project is… Continue reading Hong Sisters (“Master’s Sun,” “My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho”) Working on New Drama
Category: Drama
Lee Joon Confirms His Casting as Lead Role in New SBS Drama
It has been confirmed that former MBLAQ member Lee Joon will be appearing in a brand new Monday-Tuesday SBS drama titled, “Heard It as a Rumor” (working title) after previously being in talks for the lead role. Lee Joon recently shared the exciting news as well as his thoughts on completing filming for his very first… Continue reading Lee Joon Confirms His Casting as Lead Role in New SBS Drama
First Impressions: “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Episodes 1 and 2
Hyde, Jekyll, and Me. Hyde, Jekyll, I. Jekyll and Me. This drama has gone through so many English name changes it is living up to the characters of its namesake. But no matter what you want to call this drama, one thing is for sure, “Hyde Jekyll, Me” garnered a lot of public interest… Continue reading First Impressions: “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Episodes 1 and 2
First Impressions: “Shine or Go Crazy” Eps 1 and 2 – When Darkness Meets the Light
“You’re destined to meet the person you’re meant to be with even if you try not to be with them.” And so begins the “Shine or Go Crazy” journey of Wang So (Jang Hyuk), the fourth prince of Goryeo cursed with a dark prophecy of bloodshed for his nation, and the two princesses born from… Continue reading First Impressions: “Shine or Go Crazy” Eps 1 and 2 – When Darkness Meets the Light
Beast’s Yoon Doojoon Confirmed For “Let’s Eat 2” Along With Other New Cast Members
Beast’s Yoon Doojoon will be returning to the second season of “Let’s Eat.” He previously starred in the first season of the tvN food drama. He was in talks for the second season, and tvN confirmed on January 23 that he will be returning to resume his character on the second season of the show. He… Continue reading Beast’s Yoon Doojoon Confirmed For “Let’s Eat 2” Along With Other New Cast Members
“Hyde Jekyll, Me” Writer Accuses “Kill Me, Heal Me” of Plagiarizing His Ideas
The writer of the web-based comic (webtoon) that SBS’s drama “Hyde Jekyll, Me” is based on has accused the makers of rival MBC drama “Kill Me, Heal Me” of copying his ideas. Both dramas feature main characters who have multiple personalities. “Hyde Jekyll, Me” tells the tale of a woman who falls in love with… Continue reading “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Writer Accuses “Kill Me, Heal Me” of Plagiarizing His Ideas
Hyun Bin Thinks Han Ji Min Is the Prettiest Actress
Hyun Bin praised Han Ji Min’s beauty, calling her the prettiest actress. The two stars of “Hyde Jekyll, Me” were interviewed on an entertainment news program. On the show, Hyun Bin was asked about a comment he made in the past, that “Han Ji Min is the prettiest among all actresses.” He replied, “I did say… Continue reading Hyun Bin Thinks Han Ji Min Is the Prettiest Actress
From “Hyde Jekyll, Me” to “Cheese in the Trap”: Webtoon Inspired K-Dramas
Pop Quiz: Can you name the K-dramas based on the webtoons featured above in the image? Answers will be revealed below! While certainly not revolutionary for K-dramas to pull inspiration from popular outside sources, historical events, or mythological tales, the last few years have seen many a webtoon-turned-drama, and with the mega-hit “Misaeng,” we can… Continue reading From “Hyde Jekyll, Me” to “Cheese in the Trap”: Webtoon Inspired K-Dramas
Ji Hyun Woo Considering Role Opposite Kim Hee Sun in “Angry Mom”
An offer has been made to actor Ji Hyun Woo to join MBC’s upcoming drama, “Angry Mom.” Kim Hee Sun is going to be the titular “Angry Mom,” who goes undercover as a student in her daughter’s school when her daughter, played by Kim Yoo Jung, is bullied. After School’s Lizzy has been cast as one… Continue reading Ji Hyun Woo Considering Role Opposite Kim Hee Sun in “Angry Mom”
Filming of Lee Yeon Hee and Cha Seung Won’s New MBC Drama Postponed after Death of a Staff Member
A staff member of upcoming MBC historical drama “Hwajung,” featuring Lee Yeon Hee and Cha Seung Won, passed away suddenly. According to a spokesperson of MBC, Mr. An passed away in a motel room on January 18 while scouting filming locations for the drama. Funeral proceedings were subsequently held in Seoul on January 20. Mr.… Continue reading Filming of Lee Yeon Hee and Cha Seung Won’s New MBC Drama Postponed after Death of a Staff Member