This month’s Woman Crush Wednesday, Mystery Reveal version, came to a somewhat disappointing six nominations compared to last month’s eight. Kim Mi Young from “Fated to Love You” was our very first mystery woman and I couldn’t help but wonder who would be next on the list. I suppose the positive aspect to having nominations… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: December’s Mystery Reveal
Category: Drama
Cable Drama “Valid Love” Sees Continuous Increase in Ratings Despite Low Start
According to the December 10 report by Nielsen Korea, the recent December 9 broadcast of “Valid Love” (written by Kim Do Woo, directed by Han Ji Seung) received a viewer rating of 1.29 percent (cable rating). This is reported to be 0.34 percent higher than the previous broadcast rating of 0.95 percent. Each new episode of… Continue reading Cable Drama “Valid Love” Sees Continuous Increase in Ratings Despite Low Start
Park Shin Hye Participates in “Pinocchio” OST with Song Composed by Her Brother
Actress Park Shin Hye will participate in the “Pinocchio” OST. Park Shin Hye will step up as the fourth participant in the “Pinocchio” OST. In the drama, she plays Choi In Ha, a reporter who suffers from Pinocchio Syndrome. “Love Is Like Snow” is a modern rock song that has a wintery feel added with… Continue reading Park Shin Hye Participates in “Pinocchio” OST with Song Composed by Her Brother
Choi Jin Hyuk and Choi Min Soo Think “Pride and Prejudice” Is Intellectually Challenging
Stars of MBC’s Monday-Tuesday drama “Pride and Prejudice,” Choi Jin Hyuk and Choi Min Soo, have shared their thoughts on the challenges of filming – and watching – the procedural drama. On December 9, the cast of the drama gathered to the MBC Center in Sangam for a press conference. During the event, actor Choi Min Soo… Continue reading Choi Jin Hyuk and Choi Min Soo Think “Pride and Prejudice” Is Intellectually Challenging
Kwon Hyun Sang Confirmed for Medical Vampire Drama “Blood”
Actor Kwon Hyun Sang will be returning to the small screen through KBS2TV’s new Monday-Tuesday drama, “Blood.” The star has been cast for the role of ex-pro boxer vampire Nam Chul Hoon. Having impressed the viewers of OCN’s “Vampire Prosecutor 2” with his smooth acting, the actor is expected to skillfully portray the role of a vampire also… Continue reading Kwon Hyun Sang Confirmed for Medical Vampire Drama “Blood”
Candy Girls of K-Dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
What is a “Candy girl” and why do we love them? Join us as we discuss this K-drama standard, and let us know your favorites (or most hated) “Candy characters.” TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 What’s a Candy girl? Page 2 A Candy girl’s purpose in a K-drama You know you’re watching a K-drama with Candy girl when there… Continue reading Candy Girls of K-Dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
“Misaeng” Tops Contents Power Rankings for 6th Week in a Row
TvN‘s hit drama “Misaeng” continues to top the Contents Power Index (CPI) rankings for the sixth week in a row. According to rankings provided by CJ E&M on December 8, “Misaeng” topped the rankings for the fourth week of November with 297.5 points. This makes it the sixth week for “Misaeng” at the top. MBC‘s variety show… Continue reading “Misaeng” Tops Contents Power Rankings for 6th Week in a Row
“Pride and Prejudice” Tops Ratings Despite “Healer” Premiere
MBC‘s Monday-Tuesday evening drama “Pride and Prejudice” once again had the highest ratings in its time slot, despite the premiere of KBS‘ latest drama “Healer.” According to a December 9 report by Nielsen Korea, the December 8 broadcast of “Pride and Prejudice” saw a 9.7% national rating. Although it is significantly lower than the previous episode’s… Continue reading “Pride and Prejudice” Tops Ratings Despite “Healer” Premiere
Mnet’s Upcoming Music Drama “Perseverance Goo Hae Ra” Releases New Posters
Mnet‘s upcoming music drama “Perseverance Goo Hae Ra” has released three new posters featuring the main cast members. A follow-up to Mnet’s previous music drama “Monstar,” this new music drama will tell the story of musician-hopefuls, with an ample amount of romance involved. The tagline on the posters reads, “Sing, Love, Be Happy – Story of… Continue reading Mnet’s Upcoming Music Drama “Perseverance Goo Hae Ra” Releases New Posters
“Tree with Deep Roots” Writing Team Collaborates on New Drama
Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon, the writing team behind “Tree with Deep Roots,” are making a comeback on SBS. Their new drama, titled (Working Title) “The Six Dragons Soar,” is scheduled to be released in August of next year and will air on Mondays and Tuesdays, according to a source associated with the network. The… Continue reading “Tree with Deep Roots” Writing Team Collaborates on New Drama