This week on Man Crush Monday, our featured man is saving us a time traveling trip by coming here to the present from Joseon himself. Let’s welcome the Crown Prince, Lee Gak, from “Rooftop Prince” to the 21st century! His story is certainly a rather strange one, but Lee Gak tugged on the heartstrings so… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Lee Gak
Category: Drama
“Pinocchio” Receives Biggest Overseas Profit from Chinese Site Youku Tudou
The currently airing SBS drama “Pinocchio” has been sold to China’s biggest video portal site “Youku Tudou” for $280,000 per episode. This amount surpassed “My Lovely Girl” which was sold for $200,000 and “Man from the Stars” that was sold for $35,000 per episode. The drama has been acquiring much attention from the Chinese fans… Continue reading “Pinocchio” Receives Biggest Overseas Profit from Chinese Site Youku Tudou
Kim Jaejoong in Final Talks to Lead KBS Drama “Spy”
Kim Jaejoong might once again return to the small screen for the upcoming KBS drama “Spy” which will be his first drama in the channel ever since his debut. CJeS Entertainment confirmed earlier today that the JYJ member received a casting offer to play a part for the said drama and they are currently looking into… Continue reading Kim Jaejoong in Final Talks to Lead KBS Drama “Spy”
Jung Il Woo Is Latest Actor in Talks to Star as Vampire Surgeon in “Blood”
Previously, it was reported that actor Yoo Yeon Seok was in talks to lead the upcoming KBS drama, “Blood.” Now that offer has been made to Jung Il Woo and the “The Night Watchman” actor is reporting to be positively considering the role. Yoo Yeon Seok declined the role due to scheduling conflicts. Jung Il Woo has been… Continue reading Jung Il Woo Is Latest Actor in Talks to Star as Vampire Surgeon in “Blood”
The Rich As A K-Drama Fixture: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
The rich are common in K-dramas; we can expect them to show up like soju, ramyun, and kimchi. However, why are they so prevalent? Regardless of the protagonists being poor and probably unlikely to run into them, they often find themselves flanked with the rich’s presence. COMMON DEPICTION OF THE WEALTHY Rinchan: I feel it is mixed.… Continue reading The Rich As A K-Drama Fixture: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
“Pinocchio” Cast Shows Off Great Teamwork Dynamics in Behind-the-Scenes Stills
On November 23, the production team of SBS’ Wednesday-Thursday drama “Pinocchio” revealed new still cuts showing the great teamwork of the drama’s cast behind-the-scenes on set of filming. In the still cuts, actors Lee Jong Suk, Park Shin Hye, Kim Young Kwang, Lee Yoo Bi, and others can be seen smiling and enjoying one another’s… Continue reading “Pinocchio” Cast Shows Off Great Teamwork Dynamics in Behind-the-Scenes Stills
“Misaeng” Records Over 7 Percent in Ratings, Will Set New Viewer Ratings Pledges
“Misaeng,” starring Im Siwan, Lee Sung Min, Kang Sora, and Kang Ha Neul, has continuously been recording outstanding ratings. According to Nielsen Korea on November 23, the November 22 episode of the show had an average viewer rating of 6.3 percent, and peaked at 7.8 percent. The ratings for “Misaeng” has been on a steady… Continue reading “Misaeng” Records Over 7 Percent in Ratings, Will Set New Viewer Ratings Pledges
Rainbow Jung Yoon Hye and KARA’s Han Seung Yeon to Form Project Group for Drama
Rainbow‘s member Jung Yoon Hye and KARA‘s Han Seung Yeon will be forming a special project group for their drama. Jung Yoon Hye, Han Seung Yeon, and actress Han Ga Rim will be forming a project group called “Tinker Bell” on their miniseries drama “Guitar and Hot Pants.” They will be performing KARA’s “So Good,” from the girl group’s latest sixth… Continue reading Rainbow Jung Yoon Hye and KARA’s Han Seung Yeon to Form Project Group for Drama
“Liar Game” Scriptwriter Reveals Viewers Can Look Forward to an Unexpected Ending
Ryu Yong Jae, the scriptwriter of tvN‘s “Liar Game” has opened up about the final developments of the drama’s storyline with only two episodes remaining until the end. The latest November 18 broadcast of “Liar Game” left viewers glued to the screen with the progression of the mysterious plot and its characters. During the episode, the role… Continue reading “Liar Game” Scriptwriter Reveals Viewers Can Look Forward to an Unexpected Ending
Jang Hyuk and Oh Yeon Seo Confirmed for New Drama “Shine or Go Crazy”
After rumors that actors Jang Hyuk and Oh Yeon Seo were looking to the upcoming historical drama “Shine or Go Crazy,” MBC has confirmed that the two will lead the cast. Jang Hyuk will play a charming royal with a tragic past who is destined to be with a princess. Through MBC he said, “I… Continue reading Jang Hyuk and Oh Yeon Seo Confirmed for New Drama “Shine or Go Crazy”