The upcoming tvN drama “Valid Love” received overly positive reviews from an internal screening of the first two episodes held recently. Many drama professionals attended the screening and were fully immersed in the drama for the two hours. After the screening, one attendee said, “The witty writing and bright characters from ‘My Name is Kim Sam Soon,‘… Continue reading tvN’s Upcoming Drama “Valid Love” Receives Great Response from Internal Screening
Category: Drama
“Pinocchio” Narrowly Pulls Ahead in Wednesday-Thursday Drama Ratings War
Current SBS drama “Pinocchio” has edged ahead of rival series “Mr Baek” in the battle of the Wednesday-Thursday dramas. Figures released on November 28 by Nielsen Korea, an organization that monitors viewer rates show that 10.4 percent of Korean viewers tuned in to watch “Pinocchio” on November 27, which was an increase of 0.2 percent… Continue reading “Pinocchio” Narrowly Pulls Ahead in Wednesday-Thursday Drama Ratings War
[First Impressions] “Dr. Frost” Episode 1
Take a successful and popular actress, add a splash of jealous rival, and don’t forget a couple shakes of mentally unstable. Shake well. Garnish with a slice of crime-solving psychologist. Serve cold. The first episode of OCN’s “Dr. Frost” had all the ingredients of a strong premiere. And with the previews that were so well done, I… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Dr. Frost” Episode 1
Cha Seung Won and Lee Yeon Hee in Talks for New MBC Drama
Actor Cha Seung Won and actress Lee Yeon Hee are reportedly in talks to join MBC’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama, “Hwajung” (working title). A representative of the actor’s agency, YG Entertainment, revealed to news outlet Newsen, “Cha Seung Won is positively looking over the offer to join ‘Hwajung.’” Similarly, SM Entertainment representing Lee Yeon Hee stated, “We… Continue reading Cha Seung Won and Lee Yeon Hee in Talks for New MBC Drama
Go Sung Hee Considering Female Lead for Kim Jaejoong’s Upcoming “Spy” Drama
Actress Go Sung Hee, last seen in MBC’s “The Night Watchman,” is considering the lead female role of the upcoming KBS drama “Spy.” The drama production recently announced confirmation of its male lead, Kim Jaejoong. “Spy” is loosely based on an Israeli drama called “The Gordin Cell.” It will be a drama about an ex-spy mother… Continue reading Go Sung Hee Considering Female Lead for Kim Jaejoong’s Upcoming “Spy” Drama
“Pinocchio” and “Mr. Baek” Going Head-to-Head in Viewer Ratings Battle
MBC’s “Mr. Baek” is continuing its winning streak at number one in terms of viewer ratings for the Wednesday-Thursday time slot. However, SBS’ “Pinocchio” has inched its way up, catching up close, with only a 0.7% difference in ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the November 26 broadcast of “Mr. Baek” recorded 10.9% in viewer ratings,… Continue reading “Pinocchio” and “Mr. Baek” Going Head-to-Head in Viewer Ratings Battle
Cast of New Drama “Valid Love” Makes Ratings Promises
The cast of forthcoming tvN drama “Valid Love” have been making promises about what they will do should the new series prove a ratings hit. Cast members Uhm Tae Woong, Lee Si Young, and Lee Soo Hyuk were speaking on a tvN drama talk community event screened on the channel on November 27. During the… Continue reading Cast of New Drama “Valid Love” Makes Ratings Promises
Woman Crush Wednesday: “The Moon that Embraces the Sun’s” Seol
If you’ve ever wanted to take a close peek at the Joseon Dynasty, after it’s been subjected to the manipulation of creative minds, it seems like this week is the week to do it! Coincidentally, not only did our recently featured Man Crush Monday, Crown Prince Lee Gak from”Rooftop Prince,” travel over 300 years to… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “The Moon that Embraces the Sun’s” Seol
Roy Kim to Sing of Lee Jong Suk’s Feelings in “Pinocchio” OST
Singer Roy Kim will be lending his voice for the OST (soundtrack) of SBS’ Wednesday-Thursday drama “Pinocchio.” Roy Kim’s new OST track is said to express the delicate feelings of Choi Dal Po’s (played by Lee Jong Suk) one-sided love for Choi In Ha (Park Shin Hye). The song harmonizes the singer’s sweet and gentle… Continue reading Roy Kim to Sing of Lee Jong Suk’s Feelings in “Pinocchio” OST
“Pinocchio” Previews Episode 5 with New Stills: Lee Jong Suk and Lee Yoo Bi Punished
SBS’ “Pinocchio” has dropped stills from the upcoming November 26 episode of the show, in which Lee Jong Suk (playing Choi Dal Po) and Lee Yoo Bi (Yoon Yoo Rae) are being punished, holding their arms above their heads. It’s a strange sight, as the two are clearly dressed for a professional environment, but assuming… Continue reading “Pinocchio” Previews Episode 5 with New Stills: Lee Jong Suk and Lee Yoo Bi Punished