Two Korean dramas are slated to come out later this month which are based on either manga (manhwa if we want to stay Korean) or webtoons: “Tomorrow Cantabile” and “Misaeng.” Tomorrow Cantabile Based on Tomoko Ninomiya’s manga “Nodame Cantabile” (as well as the J-drama of the same name), this show tells the story of Cha Yoo… Continue reading From “Boys Over Flowers” to “Tomorrow Cantabile”: K-Dramas Adapted from Manga and Comics
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The Best and Worst Remake Dramas Based on Viewer Ratings Revealed
A huge part of the Korean drama industry has been taken over by remakes of foreign dramas and anime. An example of a recent remake would be MBC’s “Fated to Love You,” which is an adaptation of a Taiwanese drama of a similar name. Recently, a list of the Best three and Worst three drama… Continue reading The Best and Worst Remake Dramas Based on Viewer Ratings Revealed
Watch Out! Idols in October Dramas
It’s October, and the three main broadcasting companies have fielded new dramas. KBS2’s “Future Choice” starts on October 14, and SBS’ “The Heirs” and MBC’s “Medical Top Team” started on October 9. While all three dramas have their own charm, they all happen to have one thing in common – idol group members with major… Continue reading Watch Out! Idols in October Dramas
Super Junior’s Heechul Disses SM Entertainment’s Casting Process
Heechul of Super Junior, who is now active as a member of the group after completing his military service, recently expressed his dissatisfaction with his agency’s way of casting. On October 10’s broadcast of JTBC’s “War of Words,” the panel members discussed the current trend of remaking Japanese dramas. This led them sharing a few… Continue reading Super Junior’s Heechul Disses SM Entertainment’s Casting Process
Kim Gura Recommends That Idol Actors Avoid SM Produced Dramas
Comedian Kim Gura has never been one to mince his words. He has made it his trademark to say things in public that others shy away from. He had previously talked about how IU‘s explanation about her Twitter incident was lacking, how Kim Tae Hee is not desperate enough as an actress, and if you… Continue reading Kim Gura Recommends That Idol Actors Avoid SM Produced Dramas
Kara’s Park Gyuri Solo Interview Part 1: “I Was Attracted to Crossdressing Projects..”
Park Gyuri had a chance to take time out of her busy schedule to sit down for an interview with Ilgan Sports where she opened up about her recent acting project in the crossdressing drama “Nail Shop Prince.” _Feelings regarding first leading role “I did some acting in elementary school, but I became a singing… Continue reading Kara’s Park Gyuri Solo Interview Part 1: “I Was Attracted to Crossdressing Projects..”
[Outside Seoul] K-Drama Couples: A Field Guide
At the heart of every Korean drama is its lead couple. But just what kind of lead couple is it? This brief guide to some of the most common manifestations will help you know for sure. The Romeo and Juliet (Coupleum impedimenticum) As seen in: That Winter the Wind Blows and I’m Sorry, I Love You Natural habitat: Verona Distinguishing features: Longing… Continue reading [Outside Seoul] K-Drama Couples: A Field Guide
Dramabeans Presents Lessons From Dramaland: How To Be 15
In celebration of Soompi’s 15th birthday, I asked some of my favorite K-Entertainment bloggers to gift us with a “15-themed” post. Dramabeans is a K-Drama blog that needs no introduction, though you may not know that it was started by a Soompier who started recapping 2007’s “Dalja’s Spring” on our very own K-Drama forum. It’s since… Continue reading Dramabeans Presents Lessons From Dramaland: How To Be 15
[Outside Seoul] Drama Themes of 2012: Who Did It Best?
I love reading year-end reviews – it lets me walk down memory lane and reminisce about all the great (and not-so-great) dramas I watched or passed on this year. It’s not a surprise that our guest blogger from Outside Seoul took a fun and different approach in this very enjoyable read. -soomp === Whether it… Continue reading [Outside Seoul] Drama Themes of 2012: Who Did It Best?
Taiwanese Magazine “Trendy” Reports on Lee Hyun Woo as Rising Hallyu Star
Recently, Lee Hyun Woo appeared on the cover of the December issue of Taiwanese Hallyu magazine “Trendy,” proving his status as the new rising Hallyu star in Asia. “Trendy” is one of the leading K-Entertainment coverage magazine in the great China region reporting about K-pop, K-movie, and K-drama. Every issue of “Trendy” sells more than… Continue reading Taiwanese Magazine “Trendy” Reports on Lee Hyun Woo as Rising Hallyu Star