MBC weekend drama “Jang Bori Is Here” is, in its final stretch, closing in on a phenomenal viewer rating of 40 percent. According to Nielsen Korea on September 22, the episode aired on September 21 recorded a country-wide rating of 37.3 percent and a rating of 38.6 percent in the Seoul metropolitan area. The drama… Continue reading MBC Weekend Drama “Jang Bori Is Here” Closes In on Phenomenal 40 Percent Ratings
Category: TV/Film
“My Lovely Girl” – First Impressions
Disclaimer: The following review is an opinion written solely by the writer, lovelymorning, and does not in any way reflect the opinions of the rest of the Soompi team. lovelymorning is a Korean drama addict that lives and breathes for dramas of all genres. When she’s not engrossed in one drama or another (or when… Continue reading “My Lovely Girl” – First Impressions
Cha Tae Hyun and f(x) Victoria to Be a Married Couple in “My Sassy Girl 2”
Cha Tae Hyun and Victoria of f(x) will be portraying a married couple in the upcoming romantic comedy movie, “My Sassy Girl 2.” “My Sassy Girl 2” will officially go into productions by the end of September. Starring a different female lead from the first movie, the sequel will be about the marriage between Cha Tae… Continue reading Cha Tae Hyun and f(x) Victoria to Be a Married Couple in “My Sassy Girl 2”
“Rosy Lovers” Makers Release Stills of Secret’s Han Sun Hwa
The makers of forthcoming MBC weekend drama “Rosy Lovers” have released a collage of still images featuring Secret star Han Sun Hwa. The girl group member will be starring in the drama, and the pictures were taken from the first shooting session of “Rosy Lovers.” The Secret member has already won praise from the series’… Continue reading “Rosy Lovers” Makers Release Stills of Secret’s Han Sun Hwa
Seo Taiji to Appear on “Happy Together 3” and Have One-on-One Discussion with Yoo Jae Suk
Legendary musician Seo Taiji has been confirmed to appear on KBS2TV’s “Happy Together 3.” According to KBS, the singer has agreed on joining the filming taking place on October 4. This will mark the reunion of Yoo Jae Suk and Seo Taiji after 21 years since their last meeting in 1993. To make the occasion… Continue reading Seo Taiji to Appear on “Happy Together 3” and Have One-on-One Discussion with Yoo Jae Suk
“Tomorrow Cantabile” Makers Release Joo Won’s Conducting and Violin Practice Stills
Group 8, the production company behind forthcoming KBS2 drama series “Tomorrow Cantabile,” has released a series of still images featuring the series’ lead male actor Joo Won. The behind-the-scenes photographs show the actor playing a violin and practicing conducting. As part of the new series, Joo Won will be playing the part of a music student… Continue reading “Tomorrow Cantabile” Makers Release Joo Won’s Conducting and Violin Practice Stills
“Secret Door” Ranks Second in Battle of the Monday Dramas
New SBS series “Secret Door” is currently placed second in the great Monday 10 p.m. drama race. The program’s first episode aired on September 22 and reaped 8.8 percent of the national viewing rate in Korea, behind “The Night Watchman,” which garnered 10.3 percent. The figures were released by Nilsen Korea, an organization that monitors… Continue reading “Secret Door” Ranks Second in Battle of the Monday Dramas
“Scarlet Innocence” Actors Jung Woo Sung and Lee Som Pair up as Lovers for 1st Look Pictorial
Actor Jung Woo Sung and actress Lee Som have paired up to shoot a pictorial for the magazine “1st Look” which was done in part to promote their movie “Scarlet Innocence.” The movie tells the story of 37-year-old Shim Hak Kyu (played by Jung) who leaves the city to begin teaching literature in the countryside. There, he… Continue reading “Scarlet Innocence” Actors Jung Woo Sung and Lee Som Pair up as Lovers for 1st Look Pictorial
No Min Woo Describes Differences between Kiss Scenes with Park Si Yeon and Uhm Hyun Kyung
Actor No Min Woo has shared his insight into the differences between filming kiss scenes with actresses Park Si Yeon and Uhm Hyun Kyung. On September 22, the actor participated in the press conference of TV Joseon’s new drama “The Greatest Marriage.” He will be taking on the character Park Tae Yeon, a charming and wealthy journalist working for an… Continue reading No Min Woo Describes Differences between Kiss Scenes with Park Si Yeon and Uhm Hyun Kyung
2AM’s Changmin, B.A.P’s Bang Yong Guk, and More Join Final Lineup of “Law of the Jungle” in Costa Rica
The final member lineup for the upcoming Costa Rica special of SBS’ variety show “Law of the Jungle” has been revealed. According to SBS on September 22, Costa Rica has been confirmed as the next destination for the cast of “Law of the Jungle.” The new members who will be joining the Kim Byung Man… Continue reading 2AM’s Changmin, B.A.P’s Bang Yong Guk, and More Join Final Lineup of “Law of the Jungle” in Costa Rica