Category: TV/Film

When Idols Decide to Act: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

K-Pop idols have a notoriously short shelf life. So not long after their debuts, many try to carve alternate careers to fall back on once they get too old to shake their tushes in choreographed dance moves. Today, the Couch Kimchi team will be talking about idols that act. Clockwatcher: This topic is particularly interesting to me… Continue reading When Idols Decide to Act: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

Seo In Guk Bares Thoughts on His First Historical Drama, “The King’s Face”

We’ve seen and loved Seo In Guk in dramas such as “Reply 1997” and his latest “High School King of Savvy” wherein he portrayed the role of a high school student with the boy-next-door good looks. This year, the singer-actor is making his first venture into historical drama or sageuk with the upcoming KBS Wednesday-Thursday… Continue reading Seo In Guk Bares Thoughts on His First Historical Drama, “The King’s Face”

“Infinity Challenge” Member Pairs to Spend 24 Hours Together for 400th Episode Special

For the 400th episode special of “Infinity Challenge,” the production has put together a “Begin Again” special, in which the members will get to know each other more than ever before. The members will be picking their own partners to spend 24 hours with, with no interference from the producers. In order to pick their partners, the… Continue reading “Infinity Challenge” Member Pairs to Spend 24 Hours Together for 400th Episode Special

“My Spring Day” Star Kam Woo Sung Delivers Hand-Written Note to Viewers

Bliss Media has released a hand-written letter penned by actor Kam Woo Sung, who is currently starring in the MBC drama “My Spring Day.” In the letter, the actor wrote, “Now that we are past the halfway point of this drama, I think I can say that it has gone according to plan so far.… Continue reading “My Spring Day” Star Kam Woo Sung Delivers Hand-Written Note to Viewers

Kim Soo Hyun Reportedly Looking into Drama “Doctor Frankenstein” and Others

According to Munhwa Daily and Star News, “My Love from the Stars” actor Kim Soo Hyun is looking into the drama “Doctor Frankenstein” as well as some other works for his next screen appearance. A source from his agency KeyEast said, “In the case of ‘Doctor Frankenstein,’ he [Kim Soo Hyun] has received the synopsis… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun Reportedly Looking into Drama “Doctor Frankenstein” and Others

Shin Sung Rok Promises to Dance on Lee Sang Yoon in Myeongdong If “Liar Game” Ratings Surpass 5%

[tv]Thanks for supporting us by watching “Liar Game” on SoompiTV![/tv] The lead cast of tvN’s “Liar Game,” actors Lee Sang Yoon, Kim So Eun, and Shin Sung Rok, have each made a ratings promise to viewers. On October 16, a photo showing the three actors holding a sign that states their individual promises was revealed.… Continue reading Shin Sung Rok Promises to Dance on Lee Sang Yoon in Myeongdong If “Liar Game” Ratings Surpass 5%

Upcoming Drama “Be Arrogant” Parodies “It’s Okay, It’s Love” Poster

Upcoming SBS Plus drama “Be Arrogant” (“Dodohara”) released a teaser poster that parodied the hit SBS drama “It’s Okay, That’s Love.” The parody poster depicts the leading actors Shin So Yul, Yura of Girl’s Day, and Yoo Min Kyu in a similar post to that of an “It’s Okay, It’s Love” poster, along with a caption that reads, “It’s Okay,… Continue reading Upcoming Drama “Be Arrogant” Parodies “It’s Okay, It’s Love” Poster

Girl’s Day Sojin Confirmed to Star in New SBS Drama as the Role of a Divorcee

Girl’s Day member Sojin will be transforming into the role of a divorcee with her return to the small screen through an upcoming drama. On October 16, a representative of Girl’s Day’s agency revealed to MBN Star, “Sojin has been confirmed to appear in SBS’ new weekend drama ‘Family Outing’ (tentative English title). Her filming… Continue reading Girl’s Day Sojin Confirmed to Star in New SBS Drama as the Role of a Divorcee

Popular Webtoon “Cheese in the Trap” to Be Made into Drama

Popular webtoon “Cheese in the Trap” will be made into a drama. Drama production company Eight Works announced that the script for “Cheese in the Trap” is currently in the works with a famous drama screenwriter, and that they will start casting shortly. “Cheese in the Trap” is a popular webtoon that has been serialized on… Continue reading Popular Webtoon “Cheese in the Trap” to Be Made into Drama