Current SBS drama “Pinocchio” has edged ahead of rival series “Mr Baek” in the battle of the Wednesday-Thursday dramas. Figures released on November 28 by Nielsen Korea, an organization that monitors viewer rates show that 10.4 percent of Korean viewers tuned in to watch “Pinocchio” on November 27, which was an increase of 0.2 percent… Continue reading “Pinocchio” Narrowly Pulls Ahead in Wednesday-Thursday Drama Ratings War
Category: TV/Film
[First Impressions] “Dr. Frost” Episode 1
Take a successful and popular actress, add a splash of jealous rival, and don’t forget a couple shakes of mentally unstable. Shake well. Garnish with a slice of crime-solving psychologist. Serve cold. The first episode of OCN’s “Dr. Frost” had all the ingredients of a strong premiere. And with the previews that were so well done, I… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Dr. Frost” Episode 1
Cha Seung Won and Lee Yeon Hee in Talks for New MBC Drama
Actor Cha Seung Won and actress Lee Yeon Hee are reportedly in talks to join MBC’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama, “Hwajung” (working title). A representative of the actor’s agency, YG Entertainment, revealed to news outlet Newsen, “Cha Seung Won is positively looking over the offer to join ‘Hwajung.’” Similarly, SM Entertainment representing Lee Yeon Hee stated, “We… Continue reading Cha Seung Won and Lee Yeon Hee in Talks for New MBC Drama
Go Sung Hee Considering Female Lead for Kim Jaejoong’s Upcoming “Spy” Drama
Actress Go Sung Hee, last seen in MBC’s “The Night Watchman,” is considering the lead female role of the upcoming KBS drama “Spy.” The drama production recently announced confirmation of its male lead, Kim Jaejoong. “Spy” is loosely based on an Israeli drama called “The Gordin Cell.” It will be a drama about an ex-spy mother… Continue reading Go Sung Hee Considering Female Lead for Kim Jaejoong’s Upcoming “Spy” Drama
Lee Jun Ki Cast as Male Lead for Chinese Romance Film, “In the Sicilian Sun”
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”
“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