Measuring 2011 on the Sticky Scale [Year In Review, Part 1]

Time for another Year In Review series! How did a year pass by so quickly? I guess when you’re busy watching dramas, time flies. It’s Dramabean’s turn to weigh in on the dramas we’ve seen in 2011, including big names "Dream High," "49 Days," "City Hunter," "Scent of a Woman," "Tree With Deep Roots," "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop," and many more!

Another "Flower Boy" Drama to Follow "Flower Boys of the Ramen Shop"

Another pretty-boy-themed drama is set to follow in the footsteps of the successful “Flower Boys of the Ramen Shop.” According to local news agencies, tvN, the cable network that broadcasts “Flower Boys of the Ramen Shop” is already planning a follow-up series, tentatively titled “Flower Boy Band: Eye Candy.”

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Running Man Spoiler Alert: Siwon, Minho and Sohee Captured On Set

Photos of some of the top idol stars on the "Running Man" set were revealed. They are none other than Wonder Girls’ Sohee, Super Junior’s Choi Siwon and SHINee’s Minho! On December 13, several different social media outlets and online community forums have posted pictures of Sohee, Siwon and Minho on the set of "Running Man."

JYP Denies Rumors of Accepting Ex-JYP Trainee on “K-Pop Star”

Park Jin Young, founder and head of JYP Entertainment, denied rumors of accepting a past JYP trainee on SBS’s latest idol survival audition program, “K-Pop Star.” Park Jin Young is currently one of the three judging panels alongside YG Entertainment’s founder Yang Hyun Suk and BoA, who’s representing SM Entertainment.

MBC Refutes Casting of "Bali" Couple Jo In Sung and Ha Ji Won in "The King"

Local news agencies report that MBC announced that casting for “The King” is not set, and that it is still in the process. Reports say MBC made the announcement to prevent further confusion. Reports further say that Jo In Sung was made an offer to play the lead role, thus Ha Ji Won was right away considered to play opposite him. According to local news agencies, Jo In Sung has already declined.

Yoo Seung Ho Cast as Male Lead for “Propose Mission”

Yoo Seung Ho was recently cast as the male lead for the TV Josun’s new drama “Propose Mission.” The drama is a fantasy melodrama based on a Japanese drama of the same name. The drama has themes of time-travel. It is basically about a character who gets to travel back in time and tries to protect his first love. Yoo Seung Ho’s character is “Kang Baek Ho.” At a friend’s wedding he comes to the realization that he actually loves her.

Jung Il Woo’s "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" Event Sells Out

Fans in Korea are in for a treat, as actor Jung Il Woo has decided to hold a personal fan event for the last episode of tvN’s popular "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop" drama. On December 20, Jung Il Woo will be thanking fans for their endless support by renting out a movie theater and spending a special night with them in time for the drama’s final broadcast.