Although MBC’s new drama “Me Too, Flower!” which stars Lee Ji Ah gained a lot of attention, because it hasn’t been long since her controversial divorce lawsuit with Seo Taiji, the drama does not seem to be doing too well. According to AGB Nielson Research on November 10 (For the first episode that was broadcast on November 9), the first episode of “Me Too, Flower” only had a viewership rating of 6.8%. In comparison, the final episode of “Can’t Lose” (Also, the same time slot) had 7.8%. People believe that the reason is due to the popularity of “Deep-Rooted Tree” and “Glory Jane.”
Category: TV/Film
[Preview] MBC "Golden Fishery – Radio Star" – Nov. 9 Episode
Guests: Park Hae Mi, Lim Tae Kyung, Jessica, Taeyeon, Tiffany
"Strong Heart" Ranks Sooyoung as Best Talker, YoonA as Worst
On the episode of SBS "Strong Heart" that aired on November 8, SNSD’s Yuri, Yoona, Taeyeon, and Tiffany made guest appearances. Before the teams were divided for the talk battle, Boom announced the "SNSD Strong Heart Talker Ratings," where SNSD members were ranked on how well they talk.
Jang Geun Suk Warns, "Yoo Ah In, Are You Watching Me?"
While posing for photographs in a café during an interview with Joynews, Jang Geun Suk shouted in a joking taunt, “Yoo Ah In, are you watching me?” Both aged 24, the two have met much earlier in their careers, having starred in a "Skoolooks" school uniform commercial in 2005. Other similarities include how both have very strong individualistic personalities and fashion styles. Earlier, Jang Geun Suk also revealed that Yoo Ah In is the same-age actor that he is most concerned about at the moment. Of course, the increased concern for Yoo Ah In could be due to the latter’s movie “Punch” (Korean name: Wandeuk-ie), which is the current no.1 box office hit, for three weeks running. Jang Geun Suk’s upcoming movie, “You’re My Pet,” co-starring Kim Ha Neul, will hit the theaters on Nov 10.
Weekly Box Office Report – First Week of November
Featured Film of the Week: Punch, "Punch" is a coming-of-age film based on the popular novel by Kim Yeo Ryung and play produced by Kim Dong Soo. Yoo Ah In Stars as Wandeugi, who is poor and rebellious. However he meets an oddball teacher and grows up. Everything about the story is unique, Wandeugi’s father is a hunchback and his mother is a Filipino. "Punch" begins firmly rooted as a coming-of-age genre, but turns into a family drama. It also deals with social issues such as gap, education, disability, and multi-culturalism.
[Preview] SBS "Strong Heart" – Nov. 8 Episode
Strong Heart Ft. SNSD’s Taeyeon, YoonA, Yuri, Tiffany, Seo Kyung Suk, Song Chae Hwan, Son Ho Young, Kim Ji Hyun, F.T. Island’s Lee Hong Ki, Jun Sae Yeon, Sayuri, Lee Byung Jin, Boom, Kim Young Chul, Kim Hyo Jin, Jung Juri, Jo Jung Rin
Daesung’s TV Drama “What’s Up” Reveals Shorter Teaser Video
After teasing us with an official teaser video of “What’s Up” last month, MBN has revealed another teaser of Daesung’s comeback TV drama series today. In this 55 second clip, which is a more condensed version of what we saw last month, Daesung’s vocals fill the background music as he frequently makes an appearance. One of the most interesting lines we hear in this clip is when the lady in a white coat asks Daesung if he doesn’t want to become famous, and he replies, “I never wanted to.”
Song Joong Ki Melts the Female Audience with His Cuteness on KBS "Gag Concert"
Actor Song Joong Ki melted the hearts of the female audience at the "Gag Concert" with his cute charm. On the episode of "Gag Concert" that aired on November 6, Song Joong Ki made a surprise guest appearance on one of the corners, "The Discovery of Life," and shook the hearts of the female audience.
Stars Support "My Penny-Pinching Romance" at the VIP Premiere
The VIP premiere of "My Penny-Pinching Romance" was held on November 7 at the CGV Theaters in Seoul. "My Penny-Pinching Romance" is about Chun Ji Woong (played by Song Joong Ki), a poor and unemployed man who can’t date because he has no money, and Koo Hong Sil (played by Han Ye Seul), an uptight and miserly woman who…
Profits From MBC "Infinity Challenge" Song Festival CDs Will Be Used to Open a "Sharing is Caring Store"
It has come to light that the profits from the sale of MBC “Infinity Challenge – West Coast Expressway Song Festival” CDs will be used to open a “Sharing is Caring Store” in Yeongdeungpo. The point of this is to return the profits gained from the show back into society and to spread a culture of sharing within society.