2016 was a great year for dramas. It gave us hits like “Descendants Of The Sun,” “Moonlight Drawn by Clouds,” “Romantic Doctor Kim,” “The Legend of the Blue Sea,” and “Goblin.” But don’t expect things to slow down in 2017! Here are several upcoming dramas to look out for this year. KBS From KBS’s lineup of… Continue reading KBS, SBS, And More Reveal Their Exciting Plans For New Drama Premieres In 2017
Tag: Winter Sonata
Hallyu Representatives for 20 Years of K-Pop, K-Drama, and More Selected by Experts and the Public
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), which is under the South Korean government’s Minsitry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced its list of Hallyu representatives that have led it for its 20 years in various areas of Korean content, such as music, television, stage productions, games, and webtoons. It surveyed 10 experts and 1000 members of… Continue reading Hallyu Representatives for 20 Years of K-Pop, K-Drama, and More Selected by Experts and the Public
“Winter Sonata” Writers and Director Reunite to Make Sequel
Three masterminds behind the hugely popular drama “Winter Sonata” are reuniting to create a sequel. “Winter Sonata” was first aired on KBS in 2002, and is one of Korea’s most successful dramas overseas, particularly in Japan. It is often credited with launching the Korean Wave in many parts of Asia. Pan Entertainment, the production company… Continue reading “Winter Sonata” Writers and Director Reunite to Make Sequel
Hong Jong Hyun and Yura Share a “Winter Sonata” Kiss on “We Got Married”
Model-actor Hong Jong Hyun and his on-screen wife, Girl’s Day’s Yura, shared a romantic winter “kiss” at the filming location of the first kiss in the hit drama “Winter Sonata.” On the February 28 broadcast of MBC’s virtual marriage program “We Got Married,” cameras followed Hong Jong Hyun and Yura as they enjoyed a date at… Continue reading Hong Jong Hyun and Yura Share a “Winter Sonata” Kiss on “We Got Married”
Survey Reveals Lee Min Ho and Yoon Eun Hye as Favorite Actor and Actress for Japanese Women
Through a survey done with Japanese Hallyu fans, it was revealed that Japanese women picked Lee Min Ho as their favorite actor, and Yoon Eun Hye as their favorite actress. “Winter Sonata” was picked as their favorite drama, showing that the hype for the drama was still ongoing even after 12 years. Moreover, Song Seung… Continue reading Survey Reveals Lee Min Ho and Yoon Eun Hye as Favorite Actor and Actress for Japanese Women
JYJ, Kara, Yoon Eun Hye and More Lead the Halfway Results for the “Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan”
The “Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan” will be held on October 19 in Chiba prefecture, Japan to celebrate 10 years of Hallyu in the Land of the Rising Sun. To award the top players of Hallyu in Japan, public voting is proceeding at the Korean Entertainment Awards homepage (ke10th.jp). The halfway results are… Continue reading JYJ, Kara, Yoon Eun Hye and More Lead the Halfway Results for the “Korean Entertainment 10th Anniversary Awards in Japan”
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
Most Memorable Kisses in Kdramas
On Thursday, Koreans celebrated Kiss Day, an unofficial romantic holiday celebrated every June 14. In honor of the special day, one online dating site conducted a survey asking netizens to vote for the best kdrama kiss. In Korean dramas, the kiss is the defining moment in the series, and the producers, as well as the actors, have done… Continue reading Most Memorable Kisses in Kdramas
Jang Geun Suk and Girls’ Generation YoonA’s "Love Rain" Holds Press Conference
On March 22, over 350 reporters and photographers flocked to Lotte Hotel in Seoul for the press conference of upcoming drama “Love Rain,” starring Jang Geun Suk and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA. A representative of “Love Rain” stated, “Domestic and international reporters came to the venue three hours before the start of the event. We believe this is the greatest response a press conference has ever had.”
Jang Geun Suk and YoonA’s "Love Rain" Filming in Japan Attracts Massive Fans
Jang Geun Suk and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA prove their celebrity status in Japan. The two, who are currently filming “Love Rain” in Japan, have attracted crowds of fans that watch them on location. The crowds were of a considerable size that Japan’s local media outlets “Nikkan Sports,” “Sankei Sports,” and other major agencies have picked up on the buzz on the artists and the drama.