KBS2’s latest drama, “Descendants of the Sun,” is enjoying great popularity in China as the drama is broadcast simultaneously in Korea and China. On February 24, the first episode was uploaded to China’s major online video platform, iQiyi, and by the very next day the video had garnered over 30 million views. The drama is… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Already Seeing Great Popularity in China
Category: Drama
Community Post: Searching for Unicorns, Drama Style!
Ahh, it seems like everyone and their mother has a drama unicorn hidden up their sleeve! Well, I’m positive that the Soompi community won’t disappoint—behold the drama unicorns of the week! Do you recognize any of these dramas? Let us know below! 1) I’m not sure it’s a Chinese or Taiwanese drama. There are 3… Continue reading Community Post: Searching for Unicorns, Drama Style!
Conflict Between “Cheese in the Trap” Original Author and Drama Staff Surfaces
Conflict between the original writer of “Cheese in the Trap” and the drama staff has risen to the surface. Although “Cheese in the Trap” started off with great anticipation, viewers, the original author, and managing agencies are showing their dissatisfaction with the plotline of the latter half. On February 24, the original author Soonkki opened up about… Continue reading Conflict Between “Cheese in the Trap” Original Author and Drama Staff Surfaces
“Descendants of the Sun” Off to Good Start With Top Viewership Rating
KBS2 drama “Descendants of the Sun” is off to a great start, touting top viewership ratings already and impressive chemistry among the cast members. According to Nielsen Korea on February 25, the “Descendants of the Sun” premiere dominated viewership ratings for all Wednesday-Thursday dramas on February 24, boasting a 14.3 percent rating in just its first… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Off to Good Start With Top Viewership Rating
“Cheese in the Trap” Team Says They’ll Come Up With Their Own Ending for the Drama
tvN’s “Cheese in the Trap” production team revealed on February 24 that they will come up with the drama ending of their own. The team representative commented, “The original storyline of the webtoon is still ongoing, so we’ll have to come with the ending for the drama version on our own. We have two more… Continue reading “Cheese in the Trap” Team Says They’ll Come Up With Their Own Ending for the Drama
Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo Fall in Love at First Sight on “Descendants of the Sun”
The first episode of “Descendants of the Sun” aired on February 24 and the chemistry between the Song-Song lead actors is already out in full force. Spoilers The couple first meet when Song Joong Ki and Jin Goo’s characters send Kim Min Suk’s character to the emergency room. Song Hye Kyo, who is Kim Min… Continue reading Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo Fall in Love at First Sight on “Descendants of the Sun”
Moon Chae Won Sports a Tomboyish Look in “Goodbye Mr. Black” Stills
Actress Moon Chae Won is set to make her return to the Korean drama scene in three years, following her lead role in 2013’s “Good Doctor.” For the MBC mini-series, titled “Goodbye Mr. Black,” the actress chopped off her long locks and will be playing the lead role Kim Swan. In the script, Swan is… Continue reading Moon Chae Won Sports a Tomboyish Look in “Goodbye Mr. Black” Stills
Watch: EXO’s Chen and Punch’s “Everytime” MV for “Descendants of the Sun” OST Released
The second OST track from “Descendants of the Sun” has been released. “Everytime” is sung by EXO‘s Chen and rookie female singer Punch, and talks about truthfully confessing one’s love. The combination of romantic lyrics, an upbeat melody, and the two singers’ sweet voices instantly captivates listeners. The song has already over taken the charts, taking the number… Continue reading Watch: EXO’s Chen and Punch’s “Everytime” MV for “Descendants of the Sun” OST Released
Jeon Do Yeon Confirmed To Make Her Drama Comeback With Korean Remake of “The Good Wife”
Actress Jeon Do Yeon has been confirmed to make her first drama comeback in 11 years with the upcoming tvN drama “The Good Wife.” “The Good Wife” is the remake of the American television series by CBS and is about a woman who assumes responsibility for her family after her husband, a focused and heartless prosecutor,… Continue reading Jeon Do Yeon Confirmed To Make Her Drama Comeback With Korean Remake of “The Good Wife”
8 Currently Airing Dramas You Need to Check Out
In this digitally inclined day and age, viewers essentially have an all-you-can-eat 24-7 buffet of dramas to pick from. This can be freeing, but this can also render you paralyzed in a state of helpless indecision. What to watch? One wrong decision could lead to hours down the drain (because of course now that you’re 10… Continue reading 8 Currently Airing Dramas You Need to Check Out