This week, MBC aired its new traditional drama, “The King Loves,” based on Kim Yi Ryung’s novel by the same name. The drama stars Im Siwan, making his return to dramas after three years and his first sageuk in five years; YoonA, starring in her first sageuk ever; and Hong Jong Hyun, taking a new role after… Continue reading First Impressions: “The King Loves” Has Solid Start With Plenty Of Conflict, Romance, And Aesthetics
Category: Drama
Park Bo Gum Rejects Offer To Star In Hong Sisters’ New Fantasy Drama
Park Bo Gum will not be returning to the brown screen just yet. On July 21, a source from tvN stated, “Park Bo Gum has turned down the offer to appear in ‘Hwayugi.’” “Hwayugi” is a work of the famous Hong Sisters that retells the ancient novel “Journey to the West” as a fantasy romance… Continue reading Park Bo Gum Rejects Offer To Star In Hong Sisters’ New Fantasy Drama
6 K-Drama Moments We Wish Would Happen In Real Life
Let’s be straight with ourselves: K-dramas are magical. K-dramas are awesome. And in the midst of watching one of your favorite shows — be it supernatural, action, rom-com, or melodrama — I bet you’ve thought at least once: I wish the K-drama gods were in charge of my life (well, maybe not for a melodrama).… Continue reading 6 K-Drama Moments We Wish Would Happen In Real Life
Moon Chae Won Shares How She Prepared For Her Action-Packed Role In “Criminal Minds”
On July 19, at a production press conference at Gangnam Imperial Palace, Moon Chae Won let fans in on how she prepared for her action-packed role in the upcoming tvN drama “Criminal Minds.” “You learn how to do action scenes while you’re on set and getting hurt,” she said. “To better prepare myself for the role, I found… Continue reading Moon Chae Won Shares How She Prepared For Her Action-Packed Role In “Criminal Minds”
Park Shin Hye Sends f(x)’s Krystal A Gift On Set Of Her Drama “Bride Of The Water God”
On July 20, f(x)’s Krystal posted a photo on her personal Instagram of a coffee truck that actress Park Shin Hye had sent her on the set of “Bride of the Water God.” In the caption she wrote, “We’ve done nothing wrong,” a reference to the banner on the coffee truck that reads, “We’ve done… Continue reading Park Shin Hye Sends f(x)’s Krystal A Gift On Set Of Her Drama “Bride Of The Water God”
Go Jun Hee Confirmed To Join JTBC’s New Drama
Go Jun Hee has joined the cast of JTBC’s upcoming drama! The actress will be portraying the role of a former president’s only daughter in “Untouchable” (working title). Actor Jin Goo was recently confirmed to be playing a lead role in the drama. Go Jun Hee and director Jo Nam Gook will be reuniting for this highly anticipated project. The two have… Continue reading Go Jun Hee Confirmed To Join JTBC’s New Drama
First Impressions: “School 2017” Invites You To Take A Peek Inside The World Of Today’s Teenagers
Just a few days ago, the Wall Street Journal released a telling article entitled, “What’s a College Degree Worth? Not Much for Young South Koreans.” The piece explains how university students struggle in looking for decent jobs, despite coming from prestigious schools and having amazing credentials. This sad and alarming reality in South Korea brings… Continue reading First Impressions: “School 2017” Invites You To Take A Peek Inside The World Of Today’s Teenagers
3 Key Strengths Of “Queen For 7 Days” And What To Look Out For In The Final Stretch
With five episodes left in its run, “Queen for 7 Days” has cemented its reputation as a well-made historical romance. Recently one media outlet took a look at the key strengths behind that reputation as well as what to look out for as the drama enters its final stretch. Strong characters “Queen for 7 Days” revolves… Continue reading 3 Key Strengths Of “Queen For 7 Days” And What To Look Out For In The Final Stretch
“Reply” Series PD’s New Drama Confirms Krystal, Jung Kyung Ho, And More As Final Cast + Holds Script Reading
Shin Won Ho PD’s new drama “Prison Playbook” has finalized its cast! The drama’s script reading was attended by the final cast, which includes Krystal, Jung Kyung Ho, Park Hae Soo, Sung Dong Il, Choi Moo Sung, Jung Woong In, Yoo Jae Myung, Im Hwa Young, and more. Shin Won Ho is the producer behind… Continue reading “Reply” Series PD’s New Drama Confirms Krystal, Jung Kyung Ho, And More As Final Cast + Holds Script Reading
Lee Dong Gun’s Character In “Queen For 7 Days” To Go On A Rampage
Lee Dong Gun is uncontrollably filled with rage in KBS2’s “Queen for 7 Days.” Lee Yoong (Lee Dong Gun) is a sad king whose emotionally deprived childhood has left an unerasable mark in his life. Unlike any other depiction of King Yeonsangun in other dramas, King Yeonsangun from “Queen for 7 Days” is one that… Continue reading Lee Dong Gun’s Character In “Queen For 7 Days” To Go On A Rampage