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
Category: Drama
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
“Misaeng” Original Comic Books Hit Two Million Copies in Sales, Becomes Year’s Bestseller
The original comic series of the hit tvN drama “Misaeng” has hit two million copies in sales, and has become 2014’s biggest bestseller. The publisher of “Misaeng,” Wisdom House, announced on November 26, “‘Misaeng’ hit the one million mark last month, and since then, it has sold another million copies in just a month. It has now… Continue reading “Misaeng” Original Comic Books Hit Two Million Copies in Sales, Becomes Year’s Bestseller
JYJ Kim Jae Joong Confirmed for KBS Drama “Spy,” to Play Genius Analyst
JYJ‘s Kim Jae Joong has been confirmed as the lead actor of an upcoming KBS drama called “Spy.” Kim Jae Joong’s agency CJeS Entertainment announced on November 26, “Kim Jae Joong has been confirmed as the lead in the new KBS Friday drama ‘Spy.’ He will be portraying a genius analyst for the project.” “Spy” is based on… Continue reading JYJ Kim Jae Joong Confirmed for KBS Drama “Spy,” to Play Genius Analyst
Makers of New Drama “Valid Love” Release Uhm Tae Woong Pictures
The makers of upcoming tvN drama “Valid Love” have released a series of photographs featuring actor Uhm Tae Woong, who will be starring in the new series alongside fellow actors Lee Si Young and Lee Soo Hyuk. In the drama, Uhm Tae Woong plays the role of a man who tries to prevent his wife… Continue reading Makers of New Drama “Valid Love” Release Uhm Tae Woong Pictures
ZE:A’s Im Siwan Gifts His “Misaeng” Colleagues with Winter Coats
ZE:A star Im Siwan, currently starring in tvN‘s Friday and Saturday drama series “Misaeng,” has gifted 100 cast and crew members with warm winter jackets. A member of the production crew said, “Even though Im Siwan is a very busy person, you can see that he cares about every single member of the staff. It… Continue reading ZE:A’s Im Siwan Gifts His “Misaeng” Colleagues with Winter Coats
Man Crush Monday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Lee Gak
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