Upcoming drama “Fermented Family,” which stars Song Il Gook and Park Jin Hee began shooting in the Insadong area of Seoul at the end of October. Local news agencies reported that a number of Song Il Gook’s Japanese fans have gathered at the filming site to catch a glimpse of the actor, proving his popularity.
Category: Variety
"Warrior Baek Dong Soo" Will End at 29 Episodes
The extension to 30 episodes was welcomed with the assurance that the story would not lag with the extra episodes. Now it has been reported that the drama will finish at 29 episodes on October 10, with a “special” episode airing October 11.
[Preview] SBS "Strong Heart" Oct. 4 Episode
Lee Seung Gi’s first solo MC episode featuring Hyun Jin Young, Leessang’s Gary, Brown Eyed Girls Narsha and Miryo, Choi Ran, Yoo Hae Ri, Choi Soo Rin, Lee Jae Yoon, Kim Bo Mi, Yang Bae Chu, Kim Young Chul, Kim Hyo Jin, Jung Juri, Jo Jung Rin, Teuk Academy (Lee Teuk, Eun Hyuk, Shin Dong)
Vampire Prosecutor’s Pilot Episode Gets Rave Reviews
Korea’s very first vampire criminal investigation drama “Vampire Prosecutor” is receiving rave reviews after the airing of its first episode on cable TV channel OCN. According to AGB Nielsen Media Research, the episode’s broadcast at 11PM on Oct 2 earned ratings of 1.42% (among households with cable TV), reaching ratings as high as 2.05%, topping ratings among other cable TV programs of the same time slot.
Winners of the "2011 Korea Drama Awards"
The 2011 Korea Drama Awards was held on October 2 to honor and award the dramas, the production, and the actors and actresses that so many of us are fans of. "Secret Garden," Lee Min Ho and Kim Soo Hyun were big winners that night.
The KCC Decides Unanimously That "Infinity Challenge" Should Get a Penalty
On September 29, members and officials of the KCC gathered for an official meeting. Eight officials decided unanimously that the program should get a penalty for breaking the following rules: Article 27 (maintaining dignity), Article 36 (depiction of violence), Article 44 (level of acceptance), Article 51 (broadcast language) and the program also got penalty points for indirectly advertising the brand “Nike”, without mentioning its sponsorship (Article 46).
Jea Apologizes to Gain and Wants Her to Marry Jo Kwon
Girl group Brown Eyed Girls’ main vocal Jea has surprised fellow member Gain with a sudden statement.
In a recent interview conducted with MBC entertainment news program “Section TV”, Jea revealed that she would like 2AM’s Jo Kwon and Gain, the two having previously starred in “We Got Married” as a virtual couple, to actually get married.
On this day’s filming, Jea told the MCs,
"Can’t Lose" Bargains Its Way to Extension
MBC drama "Can’t Lose" originally announced a four-episode extension, only to have it refuted by lead actors Yoon Sang Hyun and Choi Ji Woo, who only signed on for sixteen. Citing exhaustion (which is sadly the norm in kdramaland), they argued against the extension. After a few days’ negotiation, they’ve settled on a middle ground: a two-episode extension, bringing the new total to 18.
[Preview] MBC "Infinity Challenge" – Oct. 1 Episode
There is wild excitement everywhere they go! An exciting mood! ♫ We have returned much more resolutely with much more stronger intense friends! The genuine event road show! Show! Show! Infinity Challenge – Hanamana Event Season Three!
[Preview] KBS "Freedom Declaration Saturday – Immortal Song 2 and Secret" – Oct. 1 Episode
"Immortal Songs 2 – Song Writer Special Part 1" featuring Hong Kyung Min, Infinite’s Nam Woo Hyun, 4Men’s Shin Yong Jae, Ali, Davichi’s Kang Min Kyung, Huh Gak, After School’s Raina, Min Kyung Hoon ———- "Secret" featuring Kara’s Park Gyu Ri, Goo Hara, T-ara’s So Yeon, NS Yoon Ji, Hwang Hyun Hee, Han Min Kwan, Choi Hyo Jong, Huh Kyung Hwan, Yang Bae Chu.