The broadcasting rights of tvN’s currently airing drama “Cheese in the Trap” have been sold to Chinese online distributers at a record price. According to Yonhap News on January 23, the rights have been sold for around $2 million to popular Chinese video streaming sites Youku and Tudou. With a total of 16 episodes, the price per episode is around $125,000. This… Continue reading “Cheese in the Trap” Broadcasting Rights Sold to China at Record Price
Category: Drama
“Moorim School” Reportedly to Halt Production; KBS Responds
KBS2 TV‘s drama “Moorim School” is facing some rough waters, as the drama may be halting production due to issues between the production company and KBS. According to an initial statement on January 23, the production company JS Pictures and KBS are currently in conflict over whether the drama will end at 16 episodes rather than… Continue reading “Moorim School” Reportedly to Halt Production; KBS Responds
Drama “Signal” Pokes Fun With Kang Sora and Im Siwan Dating Storyline
In the first episode of tvN’s new Friday-Saturday drama “Signal,” the story of a kidnapping incident leading to the case’s statute of limitations is portrayed. Officer Park Hae Young (Lee Je Hoon) is talking to a reporter and brings up a dating scandal between actors Kang Sora and Im Siwan. The two actors starred in the… Continue reading Drama “Signal” Pokes Fun With Kang Sora and Im Siwan Dating Storyline
4Minute’s Nam Jihyun Cast in Upcoming MBC Drama
On January 23, an insider revealed that 4Minute’s Nam Jihyun has been cast in MBC’s upcoming drama “My Little Baby” (working title). She will be playing the role of younger sister to the male lead, actor Oh Ji Ho. Her last role in a drama from a major broadcasting station was MBC’s “A Thousand Kisses”… Continue reading 4Minute’s Nam Jihyun Cast in Upcoming MBC Drama
Park Shin Yang, Kang Sora, and More Confirmed for Upcoming Law Drama
The upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “Neighborhood Lawyer” has finalized its cast. Actor Park Shin Yang will be playing the lead character Jo Deul Ho. This news is especially welcoming since this is his comeback drama after five years. Actress Kang Sora will be playing the female lead, Lee Eun Jo, who is Jo Deul Ho’s lawyer… Continue reading Park Shin Yang, Kang Sora, and More Confirmed for Upcoming Law Drama
Watch: Song Joong Ki’s Abs Are On Point in “Descendants of the Sun” Teaser
Woah! Actor Song Joong Ki surprised fans in the latest teaser for “Descendants of the Sun,” showing off his toned and chiseled physique! On January 22, KBS2 released the teaser titled “That Man’s Story.” The opening scene immediately cuts to a shot of Song Joong Ki’s broad shoulders doing pull ups at the gym. His… Continue reading Watch: Song Joong Ki’s Abs Are On Point in “Descendants of the Sun” Teaser
Jinwoon Says He Hasn’t Given Up on His Singing Career
Singer and actor Jung Jinwoon, along with actors Sung Joon and Han Ye Seul, attended the “Madame Antoine” press conference and talked about his future as a singer. During the event that took place on January 21, he started off saying, “Since this is my first project since moving agencies, I was very cautious.” He… Continue reading Jinwoon Says He Hasn’t Given Up on His Singing Career
Producer of “Madame Antoine” Says the Drama Is Not a Typical Rom-Com
During the production presentation of “Madame Antoine” held on January 21, Producer Kim Yoon Chul said the drama will be different from the typical rom-com. “It will not be like any other romantic comedy. It’s not like a typical love story, but the journey of how troubled people step on the road to recovery together,”… Continue reading Producer of “Madame Antoine” Says the Drama Is Not a Typical Rom-Com
Exclusive: Han Ye Seul and Sung Joon Melt Hearts at “Madame Antoine” Press Conference
Soompi had the opportunity to attend the press conference for JTBC’s upcoming Friday-Saturday drama “Madame Antoine.” While we used Periscope to provide live coverage of the event (follow us if you haven’t already!), we got a sneak peak of the drama and got to witness plenty of eye candy. The drama is described as a romantic… Continue reading Exclusive: Han Ye Seul and Sung Joon Melt Hearts at “Madame Antoine” Press Conference
“Reply 1988” Set To Be Torn Down Instead of Being Preserved as a Tourist Attraction
CJ E&M, the company that produced “Reply 1988,” relayed some sad news for fans of the drama that might have wanted to visit the set. The company stated that the “Reply 1988” set will be torn down. A 1980s era neighborhood street features heavily in the drama as the street where the main characters grew… Continue reading “Reply 1988” Set To Be Torn Down Instead of Being Preserved as a Tourist Attraction