Actress Seo Woo is ready to make her smallscreen comeback, as she’s recently been cast in a new SBS weekend drama, "When Tomorrow Comes," directed by Jang Yong Woo and written by Kim Jung Soo. Officials of her agency confirmed her casting on September 22 by revealing, "Seo Woo has been cast for ‘When Tomorrow Comes’ as the role of Go Doo Shim’s daughter."
Category: Variety
Cho Young Nam’s Surprise Kiss on SNSD’s Taeyeon Spark Fierce Debate Among Fans
Korean entertainment portals saw heated debate among fans on Sept. 22 after the video of veteran singer Cho Young Nam giving a surprise kiss on the cheek of SNSD’s Taeyeon spread online. At the end of the Sept. 21 episode of KBS “Big Brothers,” the 66 year old Cho Young Nam gave a farewell kiss to Taeyeon on the side of her face as they wrapped up the first episode of the pilot program. Taeyeon, however, appeared to be slightly shocked at the peck he gave her, as her eyes turned big before smiling back at Cho Young Nam while giving him a hug.
Kim Rae Won and Su Ae Display Affection in "A Thousand Days’ Promise" First Stills
“A Thousand Days’ Promise” releases its first stills of leads Kim Rae Won and Su Ae in character. The stills provide a glimpse into the loving relationship of Kim Rae Won’s and Su Ae’s characters, building anticipation on how their story will play out. “A Thousand Days’ Promise” tells of a woman who is slowly losing her memory and the man who loves her.
Jang Geun Suk and YoonA’s "Love Rain" Adds More Cast Members
Two more actresses have been confirmed to take part in “Love Rain,” the upcoming fantasy-melodrama starring new generation Hallyu star Jang Geun Suk and SNSD’s YoonA. Son Eun Seo and Hwang Bora join the cast that includes Seo In Kook and Kim Shi Hoo, who were also just recently added.
Running Man: Great Wall of China Controversy
SBS’s “Running Man” gave an official apology because of causing a controversy for its subtitles. On the episode of “Running Man” that was broadcast on September 22 they described the Great Wall of China as being 8,851km long. Netizens on the message board of “Running Man” pointed out that describing the Great Wall of China as being 8,851km long is giving credence to China’s “Northeast Asia Project.” China’s “Northeast Asia Project” began in the year 2002, and is trying to include all of the history within China’s border as China’s own history.
Sung Shi Kyung: “The Format of MBC ‘I Am a Singer’ Makes Me Uncomfortable"
Sung Shi Kyung shared his feelings regarding the MBC reality show, "Survival: I Am a Singer." Although he has repeatedly been asked to participate in the show, Sung Shi Kyung has continually declined and revealed the reason, stating, “I understand its function but I feel uncomfortable with its format.”
First Script-Reading Session for “Man of Honor” Revealed
KBS revealed its first script-reading session for upcoming drama “Man of Honor,” to be aired from Oct 12 during the Wed-Thur primetime slot, after “The Princess’ Man” ends. Helmed by the production team of “Baker King Kim Tak Gu,” consisting of scriptwriter Kang Eun Kyung, directors Lee Jung Sub and Lee Eun Jin, this drama is highly anticipated to repeat the success of the earlier hit drama.
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun To Join MC Panel for "Radio Star"
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun has received the baton from fellow member Heechul. A representative from SM Entertainment revealed that Kyuhyun will join the panel of MC’s for MBC’s "Radio Star." Heechul, who showed great performances as an MC of "Radio Star" has stepped down from the program due to his military service enlistment.
Cast Auditions Complete for "Invincible Youth Season 2"
"Invincible Youth Season 2" has now completed one of the most important planning elements of the show, with the Main PD revealing that the cast auditions for the program has now been completed and is now beginning final preparations to get the show on air.
Upcoming Medical Drama "Brain" Revamps Its Cast
Upcoming medical drama “Brains” loses its two leads after production executives deemed the actors too youthful to play their characters. This development comes just at the heels of the announcement that Lee Sang Yoon and Yoon Seung Ah will play an ambitious doctor and his love interest respectively.