Actor Lee Jun Ki has landed the lead role in the upcoming Chinese film, “In the Sicilian Sun.” The news were announced by the actor’s agency, Namoo Actors, on November 27. “The film will go into production in Shanghai next month. The director wrote the movie with Lee Jun Ki in mind from the very beginning,… Continue reading Lee Jun Ki Cast as Male Lead for Chinese Romance Film, “In the Sicilian Sun”
Category: TV/Film
“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
Teen Top’s Niel, Kim Gura, and Others to Host New MBC Show, “True Justice”
Teen Top‘s Niel, Kim Gu Ra, Yoon Hyung Bin, Sam Hammington, and Kim Bo Sung have been chosen as the hosts for MBC Plus Media’s new variety show, “True Justice – Grand Brothers” (literal title). According to sources in the industry, the five hosts recently filmed their first episode, which will air in mid-December. It has… Continue reading Teen Top’s Niel, Kim Gura, and Others to Host New MBC Show, “True Justice”
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
Mnet’s “The Voice of Korea” Realistically Canceled, May Not See Third Season
Mnet‘s audition show “The Voice of Korea” (most known as “Voice Korea”) will most likely not see another season. According to broadcast insiders, it seems as a third season for “Voice Korea” will be extremely difficult. After starting in 2012 with season one, “Voice Korea” aired its second season last year. Previously, Mnet was planning on… Continue reading Mnet’s “The Voice of Korea” Realistically Canceled, May Not See Third Season
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