Pop Quiz: Can you name the K-dramas based on the webtoons featured above in the image? Answers will be revealed below! While certainly not revolutionary for K-dramas to pull inspiration from popular outside sources, historical events, or mythological tales, the last few years have seen many a webtoon-turned-drama, and with the mega-hit “Misaeng,” we can… Continue reading From “Hyde Jekyll, Me” to “Cheese in the Trap”: Webtoon Inspired K-Dramas
Category: TV/Film
Kyuhyun and Uhm Ki Joon Address Rumor That They Are Gay; Confess They Always Go Drinking Together Late at Night
In the recent episode of MBC’s “Radio Star,” Uhm Ki Joon, Yoo Joon Sang, and Lee Gun Myung, who are currently in the same musical as Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, were invited as guests. Uhm Ki Joon confessed during the episode that there was a rumor about him and Kyuhyun dating. The MCs mentioned the gossip… Continue reading Kyuhyun and Uhm Ki Joon Address Rumor That They Are Gay; Confess They Always Go Drinking Together Late at Night
Lee Min Ho’s “Gangnam 1970” Is the Box Office Leader on Opening Day
“Gangnam 1970” was the number one movie on the day of its release. The film is directed by Yoo Ha and stars Lee Min Ho and Kim Rae Won. On January 22, the Korean Film Council stated that “Gangnam 1970” premiered the day before in 684 theaters and sold 163,398 tickets, making it the box… Continue reading Lee Min Ho’s “Gangnam 1970” Is the Box Office Leader on Opening Day
tvN’s New Talk Show Reveals Cast, Including BTS Rap Monster and Ha Suk Jin among Others
tvN‘s new talk show “Problematic Men” have revealed their lineup of hosts. The cable TV show will star Jun Hyun Moo, Ha Suk Jin, Lee Jang Won, Tyler Rasch, Kim Ji Suk, and Rap Monster. The upcoming talk show will hold intelligent debates regarding social topics. The cast members have all been chosen as “men whose brains are sexy,” according to… Continue reading tvN’s New Talk Show Reveals Cast, Including BTS Rap Monster and Ha Suk Jin among Others
Ji Hyun Woo Considering Role Opposite Kim Hee Sun in “Angry Mom”
An offer has been made to actor Ji Hyun Woo to join MBC’s upcoming drama, “Angry Mom.” Kim Hee Sun is going to be the titular “Angry Mom,” who goes undercover as a student in her daughter’s school when her daughter, played by Kim Yoo Jung, is bullied. After School’s Lizzy has been cast as one… Continue reading Ji Hyun Woo Considering Role Opposite Kim Hee Sun in “Angry Mom”
Filming of Lee Yeon Hee and Cha Seung Won’s New MBC Drama Postponed after Death of a Staff Member
A staff member of upcoming MBC historical drama “Hwajung,” featuring Lee Yeon Hee and Cha Seung Won, passed away suddenly. According to a spokesperson of MBC, Mr. An passed away in a motel room on January 18 while scouting filming locations for the drama. Funeral proceedings were subsequently held in Seoul on January 20. Mr.… Continue reading Filming of Lee Yeon Hee and Cha Seung Won’s New MBC Drama Postponed after Death of a Staff Member
Lee Yoo Ri and Lee Dong Gun to Star in Upcoming Drama “Super Daddy 10”
It has been confirmed that actors Lee Dong Gun and Lee Yoo Ri will star in the upcoming tvN drama “Super Daddy 10.” Representatives of the show and Lee Yoo Ri’s agency, The Jun Entertainment, confirmed that the actors had decided upon the show as their next project. “Super Daddy 10” is based off a… Continue reading Lee Yoo Ri and Lee Dong Gun to Star in Upcoming Drama “Super Daddy 10”
“Ode to My Father” Breaks into Top 10 Box Office Hits
According the Korean Film Council, “Ode to My Father” ticket sales have reached over 11.37 million, launching it into tenth place in Korea’s all-time box office ticket sales list. The most recent ticket sales numbers have surpassed the 2013 film “The Attorney,” which previously held the number 10 spot. If ticket sales continue at this… Continue reading “Ode to My Father” Breaks into Top 10 Box Office Hits
Jung Woo Reunites With Son Ho Joon as a Guest On “Three Meals a Day”
Actor Jung Woo will appear as a guest on “Three Meals a Day – Fishing Village.” Officials from the tvN variety show shared that the actor already filmed his stint, joining the cast for their third trip to the island fishing village. Jung Woo will reunite with his “Reply 1994” co-star Son Ho Joon, who recently… Continue reading Jung Woo Reunites With Son Ho Joon as a Guest On “Three Meals a Day”
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Dream High’s” Shi Kyung Jin
“Dream High” was a drama that I really enjoyed watching and will even re-watch on occasion. There’s no question that the vocal abilities of all the main characters (and there were many!) was nothing short of impressive. The acting skills were not lacking either, even if it had been a hot topic for debate. Still,… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Dream High’s” Shi Kyung Jin