The historic KBS drama “The Blade and Petal” premiered yesterday, July 3 KST, to disappointing ratings. The ratings race has been tight and tough for K-dramas recently, as the Monday-Tuesdays dramas have shown with a difference of about only one percent between each other. The competition for the Wednesday-Thursday primetime drama lineup is relatively less… Continue reading “The Blade and Petal” Premieres with Low Ratings
Category: TV/Film
Singer Kim Bum Soo Is Discharged from the Hospital
Good news for Kim Bum Soo! The singer was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday, July 2, according to a confirmation from his representatives to local news agencies. Soompi earlier reported that Kim Bum Soo, who is one of the regulars of the SBS variety show “Barefoot Friends” had injured his knees on June 10. … Continue reading Singer Kim Bum Soo Is Discharged from the Hospital
Wonder Girls’ Sohee Cast in KBS Drama Special
Wonder Girls’ Sohee has been cast for the KBS 2TV Drama Special, “Happy! Rose Day.” Sohee takes a leading role in this drama special, playing the role of Ahreum, an actress-in-training in her early twenties, who works in her mother’s flower shop. JYP Entertainment stated, “Sohee is planning on showing a multitude of charms. Her… Continue reading Wonder Girls’ Sohee Cast in KBS Drama Special
Lee Joon Talks About How He Felt Leaving “We Got Married”
I’m a big fan of “We Got Married.” It may have its problems or two, but just watching what the couples get up to every week brings a smile to my face and one of the couples that left some of the biggest lasting impressions in recent months (for both good and bad reasons) was… Continue reading Lee Joon Talks About How He Felt Leaving “We Got Married”
IU Shows Off Singing Prowess on “Lee Soon Shin”
It has been so long since I think I’ve heard IU sing with a guitar. She has been pretty busy lately with her drama “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin,” but viewers like me were in for a surprise during one of the recent episodes where she once again took out her guitar to demonstrate… Continue reading IU Shows Off Singing Prowess on “Lee Soon Shin”
Lee Seung Gi’s Character from “Gu Family Book” is Popular Among Young Children Too
Outside stationary stores, you can now find Lee Seung Gi‘s character Choi Kang Chi’s bracelet being sold through toy vending machines. The bracelets appear to be currently popular among elementary schoolers, serving as a testament to the success of his drama, “Gu Family Book.” On June 30, MBC‘s “Section TV Entertainment News” interviewed actor Lee… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi’s Character from “Gu Family Book” is Popular Among Young Children Too
2AM’s Jinwoon and Kara’s Han Seung Yeon Dub for Animated Film “Epic”
Idol stars have been tapped to voice for animated characters once again. According to reports in local news agencies, 2AM‘s Jinwoon and Kara’s Han Seung Yeon provided for voices of the lead characters of the film “Epic: The Legend of the Forest” for its Korean release. “I was very happy to receive the news being… Continue reading 2AM’s Jinwoon and Kara’s Han Seung Yeon Dub for Animated Film “Epic”
Kim Jae Won Reveals Baby’s Nickname and His True Personality
Actor Kim Jae Won happily tied the knot on June 28 to his long-time, non-celebrity girlfriend who shares the same age. He revealed at the press conference before the ceremony that his unborn child’s nickname is Heaven. He explained, “I personally really like the word ‘heaven.’ My private company’s name is also ‘Made in Heaven.’”… Continue reading Kim Jae Won Reveals Baby’s Nickname and His True Personality
Rainbow’s Jaekyung on Roy Kim: “I Had Dibs On Him First”
Rainbow‘s Kim Jaekyung recently revealed her intentions for Roy Kim! On the episode of “Infinity Girls” that aired on July 1, the “Infinity Girls” cast members and the ladies of Rainbow faced each other as opponents. Shin Bong Sun, who discovered that Rainbow’s Jung Yoon Hye and Roy Kim were cousins beforehand, said, “If you… Continue reading Rainbow’s Jaekyung on Roy Kim: “I Had Dibs On Him First”
Girls’ Generation’s Jessica Participates in “Cyrano” OST
Girls’ Generation’s dependable vocalist Jessica will be helping out her fellow member by participating in the OST for Sooyoung‘s drama, “Dating Agency: Cyrano.” It is said that Jessica had actively volunteered for this as a way of congratulating Sooyoung’s first main role in a drama, thus once again showing the tight bonds between the Girls’ Generation’s members.… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Jessica Participates in “Cyrano” OST