“Gu Family Book” Places First in Ratings

The popularity of the new MBC drama “Gu Family Book” is rising fast with the increase in ratings for Tuesday’s episode over its first episode on Monday, placing it first among the Monday-Tuesday drama lineup. According to Nielsen Korea, “Gu Family Book” recorded 12.2% ratings for its second episode on Tuesday, which is a full… Continue reading “Gu Family Book” Places First in Ratings

Song Ji Hyo’s Adorable Moment with Child Actress Kim Yoo Bin

Recently revealed still images from upcoming KBS drama “Heaven’s Mandate” captured Song Ji Hyo and child actress Kim Yoo Bin looking at each other lovingly. The revealed images show Song Ji Hyo looking into Kim Yoo Bin’s eyes affectionately, meeting her at her eye level by bending her knees, and Kim Yoo Bin looking looking… Continue reading Song Ji Hyo’s Adorable Moment with Child Actress Kim Yoo Bin

Couch Kimchi Stalks Soompi For Their 15 Favorite Couples

Our 4th Soompi 15th birthday gift post: What is Couch Kimchi, you may be wondering to yourself? It’s this lovely K-Drama-focused blog that has been popping up on my radar more and more these days. I became a serious fan of the site when I discovered their “That Winter, The Wind Blows” tag-team recaps, which… Continue reading Couch Kimchi Stalks Soompi For Their 15 Favorite Couples

Moon Hee Jun Calls Eun Ji Won the “Lee Soo Man” of Variety Shows

In a press conference marking the premier of QTV’s new variety show, “Twentieth Century Pretty Boy,” Moon Hee Jun called Eun Ji Won the “Lee Soo Man” of variety shows. The former H.O.T. member explained, “Even though Eun Ji Won was once the charismatic leader of Sech Kies, he is now a prominent figure in… Continue reading Moon Hee Jun Calls Eun Ji Won the “Lee Soo Man” of Variety Shows

Honey Lee is Kim Nam Gil’s Right-hand Man in “Shark”

The full casting for KBS’ upcoming drama, “Shark” is taking shape with Honey Lee being added to the list. Honey Lee will play the role of Jang Young Hee, who is the right-hand man to Kim Nam Gil’s character. Jang Young Hee is described as a smart, bright, and sociable career woman, who, while soft… Continue reading Honey Lee is Kim Nam Gil’s Right-hand Man in “Shark”

Who Is the Winner of the Mon/Tues Drama Ratings Race?

So who is the winner of the ratings race? With the newly started Monday/Tuesday drama cycle, the three big channels, KBS, MBC and SBS went head to head on the ratings race with “The Queen of Office,” “Jang Ok Jung, Live For Love,” and “Gu Family Book,” respectively. After the first week of all three… Continue reading Who Is the Winner of the Mon/Tues Drama Ratings Race?

A Pink’s Jung Eun Ji Received One-on-one Acting Counseling from Jo In Sung

For the April 9 episode of SBS’ talk show, “Hwashin,” A Pink’s Jung Eun Ji revealed that she received one-on-one acting counseling from “That Winter, the Wind Blows” co-star, Jo In Sung. Jung Eun Ji said, “I think I distanced myself from Jo In Sung in the beginning because he was someone I grew up… Continue reading A Pink’s Jung Eun Ji Received One-on-one Acting Counseling from Jo In Sung

Kim Dong Wan Leaves “Shinhwa Broadcast” Temporarily Due to Busy Schedule

On the most recent episode of JTBC “Shinhwa Broadcast,” only five members of Shinhwa came on the show. Jun Jin brought a life-size photo panel of Kim Dong Wan, who had to leave “Shinhwa Broadcast” temporarily due to his busy schedule, instead. Jun Jin stated, “Kim Dong Wan could not make it today due to… Continue reading Kim Dong Wan Leaves “Shinhwa Broadcast” Temporarily Due to Busy Schedule

“Heaven’s Mandate” Releases Dramatic Poster of Lee Dong Wook

A dramatic poster for the upcoming KBS drama “Heaven’s Mandate” has been revealed. “Heaven’s Mandate” is already receiving a lot of interest due to its hot cast of Lee Dong Wook, Song Ji Hyo, Park JI Young, Song Jong Ho, Lim Seulong and Yoon Jin Yi. The revealed poster features leading man Lee Dong Wook… Continue reading “Heaven’s Mandate” Releases Dramatic Poster of Lee Dong Wook

Younha Contributes to “The Queen of Office” OST

Singer Younha brings in her talent to the soundtrack of currently airing drama “The Queen of Office.” According to reports in local news agencies, Younha’s song, titled “Hello From Afar” is part of the second installment of the soundtrack album.  “Hello From Afar” is featured as “The Queen of Office” closing theme. Younha’s voice, the… Continue reading Younha Contributes to “The Queen of Office” OST