He's perfect for noir. Natural-born actor Lee Kyu-hyung presented many different faces in a noir pictorial.
"Hi Bye, Mama!" actor Lee Kyu-hyung starred in a strong and charismatic noir pictorial. The pictures released by Arena Homme Plus were conducted under an 80s Hong Kong vibe...More
While the aftermath of COVID-19 has affected the broadcasting and cultural circles, broadcasters are looking to rebound by releasing new dramas starting this spring. Above all, ground-wave broadcasters, which temporarily suspended Monday-Tuesday dramas due to the worsening business conditions, will resume Monday-Tuesday dramas, igniting competition. On the general programming channels, a new drama will be launched in a new time zone, which will make it more competitive, and even cable channels, that have slowed down, will be able to find a variety of materials for viewers...More
OCN will present a new sci-fi action hero that is totally different from the original genre. Based on a popular webtoon, the original "Rugal" is a new genre in which a special organization called Rugal, brings together human weapons who have gained special abilities with bio-technology to fight Argos, South Korea's largest terrorist group...More
Director Yeon Sang-ho is coming out with a seasonal drama called "Hell" on Netflix.
According to sources, Yeon Sang-ho is on the final stages of negotiation with Netflix and Resin...More
Some refuse to remain as child actors. It doesn't matter that they are in their teens. Actors born in the year 2000 who have become main stars in dramas and movies are coming. They have steady acting skills that are nearly as good as grown-up actors and their attitude towards acting makes them 'rising stars'...More
New stills and behind-the-scenes stills added for the Korean drama "Memorist"...More
While "Crash Landing on You" ended over a month ago in South Korea, interest has continued to mount in the drama internationally thanks to its distribution on Netflix in over one hundred and ninety countries. One viral expression of this phenomenon has been imitation pictures of famous scenes...More
Actress Seo Eun-gyo from the group F-VE DOLLS has been cast for the drama "Hospital Playlist".
Her agency announced that she has been chosen for the role of a nurse named Yeom Ji-wan...More
First reading images added and cast updated for the upcoming Korean drama "Oh My Baby"...More
There's a man who looks sad from behind and is on the verge of tears all the time. We're talking about Lee Kyu-hyung who looks like he could use a hug.
On the episode of the tvN drama "Hi Bye, Mama!" on the 15th, Kang-hwa (Lee Kyu-hyung) couldn't do anything since Yoo-ri (Kim Tae-hee) came back alive...More
Actor Moon Ji-yoon passed away from acute blood poisoning.
His agency announced on the 19th that he passed away on the 18th at 8.56PM. He was 36 this year...More
The latest influencer report from CJE&M and Nielsen Korea shows "Itaewon Class" is once again at the top in terms of most talked about dramas on social media...More
Jung Hae-in recently spoke out at an online press conference for the upcoming tvN drama "A Piece of Your Mind". The press conference would normally have been held in person, but was switched to online-only in response to fears regarding COVID-19...More
Ten million hit-maker Yeon Sang-ho is successful in drama too. He made it possible for "The Cursed" to come out with a second season and be made into a movie.
The final episode of the tvN drama "The Cursed" broadcasts on the 17th. "The Cursed" is about a teenage girl who has the ability to bring death by using Chinese characters, names, photos, and belongings, and a just social issues reporter, fighting against the massive evil hidden behind an IT conglomerate. It drew great attention even before it was made, as it is director Yeon Sang-ho's first written drama...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "The Cursed"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Memorist"...More
Actress Shin Ae-ra is getting ready to resume her acting career after wrapping up her studies in the U.S.
"After seven years away I'm making a comeback to the small screen in tvN's "A Record of Youth", which stars Park Bo-gum", said Shin. "I used to take lead roles when I was young, but now I'm just playing a part. But I want to make this a turning point to broaden my acting spectrum"...More
Actor Jung Jae-gwang is starring in the new tvN drama as Joo Jeong-tae.
The new tvN drama "Psycho, But It's Okay" is a fantasy romantic drama about a psychiatric ward caregiver and an impulsive fairy tale writer suffering from antisocial personality disorder...More
On March 12th Namgoong Min uploaded an Instagram post wherein he thanked fans for sending him birthday greetings. According to Namgoong Min, such greetings give him strength when he is doing shooting for media appearances...More
Korean drama of the week "Argon" (2017)
Directed by Lee Yoon-jeong
Written by Jeon Yeong-sin, Joo Won-gyoo, Sin Ha-eun
Network: tvN
With Kim Joo-hyuk, Chun Woo-hee, Park Won-sang, Shin Hyun-bin, Park Hee-von, Shim Ji-ho,...
8 episodes - Mon, Tue 22:50
Synopsis
"Argon" revolves around a weekly investigative news show (called Argon, appropriately enough), and the various people who work on it; anchor, Kim Baek-jin and journalists Lee Yeon-hwa and Sin Cheol...More
The ratings for "The Game: Towards Zero" have declined, but the drama has risen to the top position in the charts and wrapped up nicely.
According to Nielsen Korea, episodes 31 and 32 of MBC's "The Game: Towards Zero", which aired on the 12th, rated 2.9% and 3.5%...More
Following the airing of the first episode of the latest drama "Memorist" Yoo Seung-ho has received many online comments remarking on the fact that the actor has gained weight...More
Fashion and cultural magazine Dazed came out with a spring edition featuring Tang Joon-sang who played Geum Eun-dong in the tvN drama "Crash Landing on You".
The eighteen year old actor who was born in 2003 has been an actor for 11 years since he started when he was 7 years old. He starred in numerous musicals and heavily themed movies. Then he met "Crash Landing on You". He also featured in his first ever pictorial...More
"Forest" managed to reclaim its viewership and stay in the throne.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Forest" rated 4.2% - 4.7%...More
Kwon Hyun-bin's Instagram
On March 11th Kwon Hyun-bin's agency, YGX, confirmed that he would have a role in the upcoming tvN D webdrama "Odd Girl Out", which is based on the webtoon of the same title. The story deals with the four girls in their everyday life, with many references being made to their past and future...More
Actresses Kim Da-mi, Lee Joo-young and Jung Ji-so are Cinderellas of the movie world, and now they have taken over the drama industry too.
These film rookies in their 20s are being welcomed in the drama industry lacking more female actors. "They are new actresses who have already been tested after auditioning with high competition rates for movies. Their attractive looks and vibes, as well as acting skills, have been proven enough. We can look forward to their potential future", said a source...More
"Nobody Knows" has achieved its own highest ratings.
According to Nielsen Korea, the first and second parts of episode 4 of SBS's "Nobody Knows", which aired on the 10th, recorder audience ratings of 7.8% and 9.5% by national household standards...More
New behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
Actress Shim Eun-kyung talked about the end of the tvN drama "Money Game".
She played Lee Hye-joon, a poor and unconnected righteous official who rose to public office with effort...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
Yoo Seung-ho looks mature.
He posted two pictures on his Instagram on the 5th saying, "The best pictures are when someone takes them for you... I love you, Story J Company"...More
First there was "Answer Me" and now it's "Wise". PD Sin Won-ho, who won popularity and hype with the 2017 drama "Prison Playbook" based in a prison, sets forth with "Hospital Playlist" this time, a drama based in a hospital.
"Hospital Playlist", which begins on the 12th, depicts the stories of doctors with 20 years of friendship, working in a hospital where life and death happen. Sin Won-ho, who is known for his ability to find new talent in every one of his works, appointed top stars and actors with reputation this time...More
"Forest" came in first in the ratings among ground-wave dramas.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Forest" rated 4.8% - 4.5% on the 4th...More
Singer and actor Seo In-guk has been offered a role in "Smoking Gun".
Story J Company announced on the 4th that Seo In-guk is considering the offer for a role, but nothing has been decided yet...More
With the return of Kim Tae-hee to South Korean television with "Hi Bye, Mama!" one critical, but often underlooked part in the drama has come to attention. In the drama Kim Tae-hee plays a departed woman who returns to the world of the living for forty-nine days to see her family. Child actor Seo Woo-jin-I plays the role of her young daughter...More
Episode 1 trailers released for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
Actress Lee Mi-do is starring in "Oh My Baby".
The new tvN drama "Oh My Baby" is about a single thirty-year-old who wants to have a baby unmarried, and the three men who become her target...More
Press conference photos and highlight video added for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
The entertainment industry is suffering due to the COVID-19 spread. Major events have been cancelled or postponed and production in contents such as drama and TV shows is experiencing major setbacks. That doesn't mean broadcasting should come to a stop altogether, so the showbiz is anxious.
Production is vulnerable to the virus, because many people come and go on sets and many shows take place in regional areas. Still, many dramas that are being chased by time are going on with the schedule. A production that's coming out with a drama early this year said, "We had to change all the plans. We postponed all outdoor filming and are filming in the sets. Masks and hand sanitizers are being distributed on the sites and temperature checks are being made, but there are still many difficulties. We are considering editing the scripts, even. If even one person gets sick, the productions, broadcast and actors will be tremendously affected"....More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "The Cursed"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
New stills and teasers added for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
On February 28th Studio Dragon announced that the reward vacation fund for their recent hit drama, "Crash Landing on You", would be donated to COVID-19 relief in South Korea. The fund contains approximately one hundred thousand dollars...More
Highlight video released for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
"Forest" ranked No.1 among Wednesday - Thursday dramas, with a rating of about 5%.
According to Nielsen Korea, episodes 17 and 18 of the KBS 2TV drama "Forest" recorded nationwide ratings of 5.2% and 5.8% respectively...More
New poster and teasers added for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
Actor Hyun Bin has caused another sensation in Asia.
The actor recently played the greatest character of his career; Ri Jeong-hyeok in "Crash Landing on You" and he's still got Asia in a frenzy even though the drama is over. He's always been noted for his deep acting, but his romantic performance in this drama is exceptionally special...More
While much of the success of "Crash Landing on You" has been measured in terms of its domestic ratings, Studio Dragon and Netflix have recently confirmed that the drama also enjoys strong popularity in international markets. Netflix holds the international distribution rights for "Crash Landing on You" and had been releasing new episodes of the drama in one hundred and ninety countries...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
Drama worldviews have become diverse and solid, and expansion based on this is in process.
TvN's "The Cursed" is a supernatural thriller with an original worldview combined with a curse that harms humans and an indigenous Korean belief. Director Yeon Sang-ho tackles the screenplay of "The Cursed" and expresses he would like to continue the worldview and turn it into a season-drama or a movie...More
Kim Jung-nan revealed a picture she took with Hyun Bin.
She posted a picture on her social media network and added the hashtags, "#crashlandingonyou #kimjungnan #hyunbin #jungseoyoon"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "The Cursed"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Hi Bye, Mama!"...More
Special teaser and new stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
Actor Cha Soon-bae is starring in the new tvN drama "Memorist" as a district attorney general for Northern Seoul named Im Joong-yeon.
"Memorist" tells the story of a detective (Yoo Seung-ho) who 'reads' memories coming across a series of mysterious murders...More
Actor Jung Hae-in talked about himself.
Jung Hae-in was featured on the covers of the magazine Esquire for its March issue wearing the bright colors of spring in light materials...More
"Forest" declined in viewership.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Forest" rated 5.5% and 6.2%...More
One major factor behind the success of "Crash Landing on You" is the unusual authenticity the drama manages to exert in regards to its North Korean characters. This fidelity to such minor factors as dialect has also been praised by actual North Korean defectors. On February 19th, a segment on the YouTube channel of YouTuber Dave invited defectors on to share which actors in "Crash Landing on You" they felt did the best job...More
In its final week of broadcasting "Crash Landing on You" was once again triumphant in regards to the Good Data Report, leading in all metrics for its fifth straight week. Lead actress Son Ye-jin and lead actor Hyun Bin also extended their reign atop the performer's chart to a commanding ten week presence...More
One of the aspects of "Crash Landing on You" that has endeared it to fans has been the drama's unusually good use of foreign location shooting. The lead characters in the drama, played by Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin, are from opposite sides of the Demilitarized Zone, but meet together in Switzerland, a country where many Koreans have been known to visit...More
Actress Kim Tae-hee is set to return to the small screen, about five years after her marriage with Rain and pregnancy...More
IU and her management company are currently taking legal action against internet trolls.
EDAM Entertainment made an official announcement regarding this matter on the 17th...More
TvN drama "Crash Landing on You" actor Kim Jung-hyun, who played Goo Seung-joon, said a few words about the drama's finale.
He posted on his Instagram on the 17th saying, "I have received so much love for this drama and now it's over. I've discovered so much reflection and hope through it"....More
Following the conclusion of "Crash Landing on You" tvN has been extremely generous in terms of providing postscript content for fans, generally in the form of images and videos teasing the chemistry between actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin and playing on affection for their characters...More
According to Nielsen Korea "Crash Landing on You" closed out its sixteen episode run with ratings of 21.683%. This comfortably beats the previous record set by the 2016 drama "Goblin", which had ratings of 20.5% in its final episode...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Forest"...More
Actress Kim Tae-hee gave out chocolates on Valentine's Day.
The "Hi Bye, Mama!" actress handed chocolates to all staff members on the set of the drama on the 14th...More
TvN drama "Arthdal Chronicles 2" is getting ready to begin filming this year and is currently in the process of discussing the PD, actors and broadcasting period.
Studio Dragon, the production company of "Arthdal Chronicles" revealed on the 14th that "Arthdal Chronicles 2" aims to begin its making process towards the end of the year...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "The Cursed"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "The Cursed"...More
"Maknam Square" is the highest ranking TV show on Thursday.
According to Nielsen Korea, the SBS TV show "Tasting Place" rated 5.1%, 6.0% and 7.0% on the 13th...More
Netizens commemorate the late actress Go Soo-jung who passed away at the age of 25.
Story J Company stated on the 12th that Go Soo-jung has left the world due to illness...More
The latest Good Data Report has been static this week, with the top five highest performing dramas maintaining their positions relative to last week. "Crash Landing on You" continues to lead in first place, its fourth straight week in the top spot...More
Former 2NE1 member Sandara Park is attempting to become a musical actress.
YG Entertainment announced on the 6th that Sandara Park confirmed a role in "Oh Hae Young Again", a musical that will be held in Seokyung University in Daehakno, Seoul starting March...More
If you're a fan of the dramas, you'd remember them right away. They are So Joo-yeon, Chae Jong-hyeop and Yoo Su-bin from SBS's "Dr. Romantic 2" and "Stove League", and tvN drama "Crash Landing on You". They have been getting some attention thanks to the dramas that are well over the average 15% in viewership, and bring life to the drama department.
So Joo-yeon takes on the role of a medical specialist in emergency medicine, Doctor Yoon Ah-reum in "Dr. Romantic 2". She is responsible for lifting up the mood in a dark environment and she's also in a romantic relationship with Kim Min-jae-I's role of Nurse Park Eun-tak. She's at a point where fans say watching Ah-reum is soothing...More
It turns out actress Go Soo-jung recently passed away. She was 25 this year.
Story J Company announced on the 12th, "Go Soo-jung has become a star in the skies. We will always remember her and we hope she rests in peace"....More
"Forest" topped the drama ratings.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Forest" rated 6.1% and 7.4%...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "The Cursed"...More
Gyeonggi-do Pocheon, Chunhye's Natural scenery and tourist attractions are in the limelight as a background for dramas.
SBS drama "Dr. Romantic 2" and tvN's "Crash Landing on You" were recently all filmed in Pocheon...More
New photo collages added for the Korean drama "Forest"...More
The new tvN drama "The Cursed" opened its doors on the 10th of February at 9:30PM. We take a look at the key observation points where immersion is high...More
Jung Ji-so is one of the lesser known performers in "Parasite", playing the teenage daughter of the wealthy family who sets the plot in motion by her need for a tutor, played by the better known Choi Wooshik...More
"Crash Landing on You" Son Ye-jin woke up and reunited with Hyun Bin.
The latest episode of the tvN drama "Crash Landing on You" rated an average of 17.7% for households on paid platforms, incorporating cable, IPTV and satellite, up to a maximum of 19.0%, breaking its record. In particular, the ratings for women in their 40s hit a maximum of 25.9%...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
Script reading stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Memorist"...More
"Mr. Trot" is rewriting general service channel history.
According to Nielsen Korea, the TV Chosun TV show "Mr. Trot" rated 23.15% and 27.463% on paid platforms on the 6th...More
Actor Ha Jung-woo is coming back with the drama "Suriname" for the first time in 13 years.
He interviewed with Top Star News last month...More
Medical dramas are a thing in 2020. The genre that has gained popularity with its unique sense of urgency and immersion hit the jackpot once again this year.
The SBS drama "Dr. Romantic 2" made a good start on the 6th of January. Breaking the 'follow-up jinx', it kicked off with a high viewership of 14.6% and hit the 20% mark (20.7%) on the 28th. It became the first drama to hit 20% this year and broke its record once again on the 4th of February (20.8%). The power of the drama title, actor Han Suk-kyu's existence in the drama, and Lee Sung-kyung and Ahn Hyo-seop's refreshing participation is causing the drama to follow a rising curve...More
One of the more everyday demonstrations of the popularity of "Crash Landing on You" has been the drama's influence on fashion. Leading lady Son Ye-jin has become a byword in much merchandising, as vendors have started describing earrings, coats, jackets, and bags as all being in the Son Ye-jin style...More
Ever since "Crash Landing on You" premiered on December 14th it has had the sponsorship support of the South Korean chicken franchise Genesis BBQ...More
In a recent episode of "Crash Landing on You" a scene appears wherein the lead character played by Hyun Bin knocks the engine compartment of a car. When the perplexed leading lady, played by Son Ye-jin, asks what he's doing he replies that he is checking to see if any wild animals have taken residence in the vehicle...More
What would it be like to have Kim Hye-soo as Geum-ja?
Actress Kim Hye-soo is going to tackle a new version of 'Geum-ja' as Jeong Geum-ja in the SBS drama "Hyena" that begins on the 21st of February...More
"Black Dog" has earned the characterization 'relatable drama' for its realistic story. The things that occur to a first-time teacher in society came back to us as our stories, and the realistic stories were touching and comforting.
"Black Dog" ended on the 4th with sixteen episodes. Although Go Ha-neul, played by Seo Hyun-jin, had become a true educator by the end, the process was quite realistic. When she went to interview for a short-term position, the issue of being 'hired through connections' came to light. Seo Hyun-jin was branded as one of those hired through nepotism and she had her conflicts in the beginning. In addition, another one of these issues, which suddenly popped up in the process of selecting a formal teacher from among the short-term teachers, caused bitterness...More
General entertainment channel tvN will carry out a reorganization by deploying prime time on weekdays.
TvN will start adjusting its set-up to suit viewers' lifestyle patterns starting March. According to the recent trend of faster hours off work due to the implementation of the 52-hour workweek, the company will move up the prime time slot, which has an active viewer rating, and deploy a variety of specialized content considering the target audience. The changes include the fact that dramas will be operated in a time zone segment based on target and genre characteristics and that the competitiveness of weekday entertainment programs will be increased by organizing anchor entertainment programs during prime time on weekdays...More
"Forest" is seeing the effect of being the only Wednesday - Thursday drama in its timeslot.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Forest" rated 6.2% and 6.9%...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Hi Bye, Mama!"...More
Actor Choi Byung-mo is starring in the new tvN drama "The Cursed".
"The Cursed" is a mystery thriller about Im Jin-hee (Uhm Ji-won), a righteous reporter trying to uncover the secrets of Korea's largest IT company, Forest, meeting So-jin (Jung Ji-so), a strong-spirited girl with special abilities, and fighting injustice...More
Actress Choo Ja-hyun is starring in the new tvN drama "My Unfamiliar Family".
"My Unfamiliar Family" is a drama about misunderstandings and understanding between family and other family-like people helmed by PD Kwon Young-il and written by Kim Eun-jeong. In a situation where parents and children spend less time together and more time with each other as they get older, they form relationships with people who know more secrets about them than family. The story eventually falls on people, and family bonds between people who are family although they don't know much about 'me', and people who are not family, but know a lot about 'me'...More
TvN's "Drama Stage 2020" proved the power of one-act plays.
"Drama Stage 2020" is a one-act play program by tvN with the meaning of discovering new scriptwriters. It is composed of 10 works that were elected in CJ ENM's contest for supporting new storytellers (O'PEN). "Drama Stage 2020" brought together directors and rookie writers who co-created well-made dramas to showcase experimental materials, solid stories and various genres over the past 10 weeks, delivering the value of the challenges and growth that tvN's one-act plays have...More
"My Holo Love" cancelled its premiere.
Concern over the spread of the new coronavirus has also led to the cancellation of various events in the entertainment industry. The press premieres of dramas have chosen to go live instead...More
Actress Park Min-young was featured in High Cut.
Park Min-young gave off the scent of spring flowers as she winked with a flower in her hand. Her elegant poses and her smile made her seem fragrant...More
On the morning of February 4th an allegation involving "Crash Landing on You" actor Lee Shin-young began to circulate online. Though the allegation did not mention Lee Shin-young by name, it was clearly referencing the performer as being complicit in bullying back in middle school...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
"Forest" and "Mister Trot" are going head to head, but "Mister Trot" took the victory.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Forest" rated 4.7% and 5.1% on the 30th, which is a decrease from the previous episodes...More
Webtoons will keep trending this year. Webtoons have been favored by many producers in that they have already been verified in terms of their workability and popularity, and have a solid existing hardcore fanbase.
The first webtoon drama this year is the jTBC drama "Itaewon Class" starting on the 31st. "Itaewon Class" has recorded the highest number of paid sales and a cumulative lookup of 220,000 views among Daum webtoons...More
"Forest" is off to a good start.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Forest", which began on the 29th, rated 7.1% and 7.4%...More
Press conference photos added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
Yoon Jin-seo, who wrapped up the last year as a writer, is back to being an actress in 2020.
"Drama Stage 2020 - Communication Range Breakaway" is about a husband who struggles to erase a wrong message sent to his wife on the day of the commotion caused by a fire at an underground cable tunnel. It is the final drama of the Drama Stage 2020, a series of dramas created by rookie drama directors and writers...More
New posters added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
New teaser and stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
Actress Son Ye-jin was reportedly taken to the ER.
A media source reported that she was taken to the ER on the 27th. MSTeam Entertainment announced that she was overworked and had to be taken to the ER due to fatigue, because nowhere else was open...More
The New Year brings new anticipated dramas; from top star comebacks to webtoon dramas to dramas with women in the lead.
The return of the stars
Kim Hye-soo and Kim Tae-hee are just some of the few...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
New photos added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
TvN drama "Crash Landing on You" actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin came in 1st and 2nd place of the Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings for January of 2020.
The Korea Institute of Corporate Repuration measured 108,665,572 brand big data of 50 actors appearing in the dramas aired from December 22nd, 2019 to January 23rd, 2020, based on the amount of brand participation, media volume, traffic volume and communication volume among consumers. Since then, it has been indexed with brand reputation algorithms...More
Actress Han Ye-ri is starring in the new tvN drama "My Unfamiliar Family".
TvN confirmed this fact and said she takes on the role of Kim Eun-hee, the second daughter to a family and a publishing staff...More
New teaser and stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
New character teasers released for the upcoming Korean drama "The Cursed"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
Actor Ki Do-hoon is starring in the new KBS weekend drama "Once Again".
"Once Again" is a fun and heartwarming drama about the gap between parents and their offspring when it comes to divorce and finding their own true happiness...More
There are two works waiting for viewers with 'healing romance' amidst dark and tense dramas. They are KBS 2TV's "Forest" and jTBC's "I'll Visit You When the Weather Is Nice".
There have been a number of works in the first half of this year that provide a sense of tension, by tracking down serial killers and digging up social absurdities. First of all, a prophet who sees the moment before his death in "The Game: Towards Zero", in which he delves into the secrets associated with a killer 20 years ago, has a common denominator with OCN's new drama "Tell Me What You Saw", a suspense thriller that tracks a serial killer who was thought dead...More
These dramas are more realistic than real life. Fans of baseball, and part-time teachers are all saying that it's their story. They are talking about "Stove League" and "Black Dog".
"Stove League", which deals with the story of 'Dreams', the lowest ranking pro baseball team, is the talk of the town. The drama began with 5.5% in viewership, but managed to hit two digits in just two weeks. The episode on the 18th rated 16.5%, and it's headed for 20% in no time...More
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
Actress Lee Na-young looks dazzling as ever.
The pictures of Lee Na-young released on the 21st show the actress looking pure in white in this season's SS collections with a classic watch on her wrist...More
Actor Yoo Gun-woo is starring in the tvN drama "Memorist" with Yoo Seung-ho and Lee Se-young.
The new tvN drama "Memorist" tells the story of a detective who 'reads' memories coming across a series of mysterious murders. Unlike typical heroes who hide their identities, the hero, Dong Baek, announces his 'memory scanning' abilities to the world and eliminates evil criminals...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
The posters for "The Cursed" are out.
Two types of character posters were released by tvN's new drama 'The Cursed" on the 20th...More
Kim Soo-hyun's surprise appearances are something.
He appears in unexpected situations as unbelievable characters and making viewers feel like they've been given a blow in the head...More
Choi Ji-woo has been officially confirmed to be appearing in an upcoming episode of "Crash Landing on You". Her appearance was teased in a recent preview for next week's episodes, which will air on January 25th and January 26th...More
Prior to the release of "Crash Landing on You" actor Lee Shin-young had little profile to speak of. He had neither a leading role nor a supporting role in the drama, and was only belatedly identified by fans as one of the North Korean military squadmates of the lead character played by Hyun Bin...More
There are over a 100 dramas a year and this has its downs for productions and ups for viewers. The keyword for this year is ' fantasy ' and ' well-made '. Top stars who are known for 'viewership guarantee' are standing in line with dramas for the year.
The fantasy vibe is stronger in dramas this year than tranquil. The most anticipated is, of course, "The King: Eternal Monarch" written by the best, Kim Eun-sook, starring Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun. "The King: Eternal Monarch" is a fantasy romance drama in which a deity has unleashed a demon unto the world of humans, and that demon has opened the door to a parallel world. The drama stands out in the way that each character has a unique set of skills...More
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
New teaser, poster and stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
New stills, behind the scenes images and special posters added for the Korean drama "Money Game"...More
Actor Seo Ji-hoon was featured in the style magazine Star1.
The actor of 5 years mentioned the film "Bleak Night" as the start to it all. "I didn't know anything but youth dramas until I watched "Bleak Night". The dark side of youths was shocking to me and I registered myself in an acting institute right after watching it"....More
First poster added for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
Actress Bae Yoon-kyung is starring in the tvN drama "Hi Bye, Mama!" as an editor ghost.
"Hi Bye, Mama!" is about the 49-day 'reincarnation project' of a ghost mother to become a human being, the husband who started a new life after overcoming the great pain of losing his wife, and their child...More
Actor Lee Seung-gi and his fan club shared some warmth.
It turns out Lee Seung-gi donated 100 million won (about $86,300) to the Shinchon Severance Hospital for the cost of rehabilitation for hospital patients. His fan alliance, AIREN, celebrated his birthday on the 13th and joined in the donation with 10 million won for patients who are undergoing rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries...More
Actress Lee Re is starring in the film "Four Days".
"Four Days" is an occult film about the struggles with a demon that awakens from the heart of one's dead daughter at her funeral...More
It turns out actor Ji Chang-wook was offered a role in a new drama, but hasn't made up his mind yet, according to Glorious Entertainment.
Lifetime Channel drama "Backstreet Rookie" is an unpredictable 24 hour rom-com about a 4-dimensional girl and a handsome, but clumsy boy who work in a convenience store...More
From Park Seo-joon to Kim Soo-hyun, actors born in the year 1988 are taking over dramas this year.
Lee Min-ho, Kim Soo-hyun and Im Si-wan had to take a leave of absence to serve their duties to the country, and there others that filled in the empty spots as 'box office guarantee actors'. They are Park Seo-joon and Jung Hae-in. These two completed their military duties at the early ages of 20 and 21 and debuted as actors. Thanks to that, they were able to focus on their careers as actors without a hiatus, taking over the top positions in the drama industry...More
TvN's "Money Game" revealed Lee Sung-min and Shim Eun-kyung face-to-face for the first time.
"Money Game", which begins on the 15th this month, is about the breathtaking struggle of those who try to prevent a national tragedy amid the biggest financial scandal, in which the fate of the Republic of Korea is at stake and there is a sharp conflict of beliefs...More
New behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Money Game"...More
Has spring finally come for dramas? 2019 TV dramas faced a crisis. The plummeting viewership made broadcasting agents feel tense and they ended up getting rid of Monday dramas altogether. However, there's a drama that has been knocking on the 20% range continuously and bringing people back to watching TV.
"Dr. Romantic 2", which began on the 6th is highly popular with the viewing percentage of 18.0%. Based in the run-down background of Doldam Hospital, it tells the story of real doctors and stars Han Suk-kyu, Lee Sung-kyung and Ahn Hyo-seop...More
"Dr. Romantic 2" has cemented its number 1 position among Monday / Tuesday dramas.
According to Nielsen Korea, the SBS drama "Dr. Romantic 2" rated 11.3% and 17.2% on the 13th...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
TvN's upcoming "The Cursed" sees your unchecked capitalism, and raises you demon-powered unchecked capitalism, reminding us that things can always get worse. The series has released its first teaser and poster, among other promotional material, and it looks like we're in for a dark, violent and entertaining ride. Grab your snacks and crucifixes...More
First teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Forest"...More
New posters and episode 1 trailers added for the upcoming Korean drama "Money Game"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
The new tvN drama "Memorist" finalized its casting and had its first script reading.
Based on a webtoon of the same name, "Memorist" tells the story of a detective who 'reads' memories coming across a series of mysterious murders. Unlike typical heroes who hide their identities, the hero, Dong-baek, announces his 'memory scanning' abilities to the world and eliminates evil criminals...More
Yoo Su-bin is just one of the many side characters on "Crash Landing on You" who have made a surprising impact in popular discourse. Yoo Su-bin's character is a North Korean soldier who is obsessed with South Korean dramas. At one memorable moment he's so wrapped up in watching an episode of "Stairway to Heaven" that he fails to observe Son Ye-jin's character making a run for it...More
General Service channels are overpowering ground-wave channels in entertainment and have an upgraded line-up this year. Cable and general service channels held back with dramas last year, but this year they come back with medical, mystery, thriller, fantasy and 'genre'. In fact, they announced a 'Korean version of Marvel' and presented a line-up that would encompass the entire generation...More
New behind the scenes images and highlight video added for the upcoming Korean drama "Money Game"...More
Actor Choi Byung-mo joins "Money Game".
"Money Game" is about the breathtaking struggle of those who try to prevent a national tragedy amid the biggest financial scandal, in which the fate of the Republic of Korea is at stake and there is a sharp conflict of beliefs...More
2020 has dawned. Celebrating 'The Year of the White Rat', the entertainment industry is also up for new expectations. Based on K-pop, which leads global trends, there is expectation in growth in various fields such as broadcasting, movies, dramas and performances. Also, attention is drawn to who will be the new face to shine this year and be loved by the public.
Grand Prize winners will be flocking to the home screens in early 2020. Viewers can't wait to see the unrivalled actors that stole the attention at the end-of-the-year award shows...More
On January 7th a new rumor spread through social media that Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin are planning to get married once their romantic drama "Crash Landing on You" has completed in February...More
Management company The Pro Actors changed its company name to Light House to announce a fresh start to 2020.
The Pro Actors announced on the 6th, "We collaborate with SH Entertainment for a new beginning as Light House". The Pro Actors was established in 2012 with the aim of fostering artists loved by the public by discovering talented actors on stage such as plays and musicals and expanding their scope to dramas and movies. Since then, it has gained ground in the entertainment industry with successful management on actors such as Son Jong-hak and Park Ho-san, who have appeared in big projects such as tvN's " Incomplete Life" and "Prison Playbook"...More
Actresses with plenty of experience in acting are coming and they are Kim Hee-ae, Kim Hye-soo and Kim Seo-hyung.
Kim Hye-soo and Kim Hee-ae have stood firm in their places as actresses for a long time, and Kim Seo-hyung is now recognized as a creditable actress after a long period of no fame. They each walked down a different path, but they share a common factor, that their years of experience make them skilled actresses...More
Actor Kim Seon-ho is starring in the new tvN drama "Startup", according to SALT Entertainment.
Kim Seon-ho's character of Han Ji-pyeong is the SH Venture investing company's number one team leader. He is the example of a successful man who has a nice house, a nice car with a yearly income in the hundreds of millions, and even models for magazines...More
Legendary dramas are coming back with second seasons.
Every broadcasting agency has a new line-up to present, and they are heightening anticipation. Meanwhile, dramas which were the most popular amongst viewers are coming back with season 2...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
The Austrian glass company Swarovski has emerged as a beneficiary of the success of the currently airing drama "Crash Landing on You"...More
Following a holiday break prompted by the conclusion of the popular drama "VIP" last year, the latest season of dramas is set to begin in earnest when "Dr. Romantic 2" premieres on January 6th. The follow-up to the popular 2016 drama "Dr. Romantic" comes in with high expectations...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
The 2020 Year of the Rat has begun. The three ground-wave broadcasting stations are preparing new dramas and here is the line-up for the first half of the year...More
"Woman of 9.9 Billion" remained in first place despite a drop in viewership.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Woman of 9.9 Billion" rated 8.1% and 9.1%. This is less than the previous episodes, which rated 9.5% and 11.6%...More
There has been a huge shift in home theaters in 2019; cable and general programming are finally producing results that threaten ground-wave channels. While ground-wave dramas plunged down to 2~3%, jTBC's "SKY Castle" jumped over the 20% wall. tvN and OCN haven't had significant results, but they created several popular dramas such as "Hotel Del Luna", "Crash Landing on You" and "Strangers from Hell".
It has become an environment where platforms for accessing content are diverse, and viewers are no longer dependent on just TV. The boundary between ground-wave, cable networks and general service channels has been drastically torn down, and a full-fledged 'content war' has now begun. tvN, OCN and jTBC have challenged the ground-wave with their strong new 2020 lineup...More
"Crash Landing on You" has announced that the drama will be taking a break this week. Two special episodes regarding the drama will be broadcast during its timeslots on January 4th and January 5th...More
Exotic foreign location shooting is nothing new for South Korean dramas. But the location shooting in Switzerland for "Crash Landing on You" has attracted unusual interest because rather than being a generic yet picturesque foreign location, Switzerland plays an important role in the story...More
The three who open the doors to 2020.
Han Suk-kyu, Shim Eun-kyung and Ok Taecyeon are opening the doors to the 2020 Year of the Rat. With the start of the New Year, the three ground-wave broadcasters are confidently releasing new work, and each of them will take advantage of their competitiveness to rein in the election...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
The New Year is ready to meet viewers with new dramas, and actresses born in 90s with better acting skills. Based on limitless capabilities, they are raising expectations on their new and upcoming activities.
Lee Sung-kyung takes the start with the new SBS drama "Dr. Romantic 2" as Cha Eun-chae, a hard-working genius fellow from cardiothoracic surgery. She's putting on the doctor's gown once again for the first time in 4 years since the SBS drama "Doctors". As a former model, the actress has homework to do. She's appeared in several roles, but there are still differences in her acting. She says she will make a change through "Dr. Romantic 2"...More
2020 begins with new dramas.
With the start of the New Year, a colorful genre array of dramas is set to appear on TV. Viewers have high expectations, as they can meet works led by veteran actors such as Han Suk-kyu, Lee Sung-min and Sung Dong-il, who have lengthy experience, and acting skills...More
GOT7's Jinyoung is considering "When My Love Blooms", JYP Entertainment announced on the 27th.
"When My Love Blooms" is a reminiscence of those in their 40s who went through the 1990s. It is a melodramatic story about a woman in her 40s coming face to face with her first love...More
On December 29th "Crash Landing on You" recorded its best ratings yet of 9.2%. The drama has seen a steady improvement in ratings from the first episode, which rated 6.1%. For its Friday/Saturday night timeslot, "Crash Landing on You" has always been in first place among both dramas, as well as all general programming...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
The latest drama from tvN, "Black Dog", has been a bit of a sleeper in the current ratings environment. But especially compared with tvN's overall lackluster year, the low profile drama about a teacher's life in the backrooms with a more functional focus on students has been gaining a following. The latest episode hit ratings of 4.3%, which is more than "Incomplete Life" had in its fourth episode...More
While Hyun Bin is the obvious male headliner for "Crash Landing on You", many of the drama's other actors have also brought out surprising interest from viewers. These side characters, North Korean soldiers in the internal continuity, have had excellent chemistry both with each other, as well as with the proper leads...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
On December 26th Sunchang County confirmed that a swinging bridge which features in "Crash Landing on You" was location shot on Chaegye Mountain...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
"Woman of 9.9 Billion" set its own record.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Woman of 9.9 Billion' rated 9.9% and 11.4% on the 25th...More
"VIP" has ended by achieving its highest ratings.
According to Nielsen Korea, the final broadcast of SBS's Monday-Tuesday drama "VIP", which aired on December 24th, rated 12.0% and 15.9% nationwide...More
Actor Kim Young-min finally appeared on the episodes of the tvN drama "Crash Landing on You" on the 21st and 22nd.
He plays a soldier named Jeong Man-bok, who is also known as Gwi Ddae-gi. It turned out he had something to do with the death of Jeong-hyeok's (Hyun Bin) brother, Moo-hyeok (Ha Seok-jin)...More
In 2019, the industry had a string of big-screen dramas with huge production costs. However, not all of the blockbuster dramas have been very powerful. "Arthdal Chronicles", which cost more than 50 billion won in production, didn't regenerate, despite broadcasting in three parts, and left a mark on its ego. "Vagabond", which drew attention for its 25 billion won investment plan and outstanding casting, couldn't quite cause a stir, and ended at barely a two-figure viewing percentage. The 'winners' were the ones that completely mesmerized viewers with not just bulk, but scenario, production and performance...More
"VIP" set a new record.
According to Nielsen Korea, the SBS drama "VIP" rated 11.9% and 14.9% on the 23rd...More
While "Crash Landing on You" has steadily improved its ratings performance from 6% in the first episode to 8.5% in the fourth, the individual demographics for the drama show a somewhat murkier picture...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
As "Crash Landing on You" moves into its second weekend, Son Ye-jin has quickly marked a return to a genre she has not been a part of for quite some time - romantic comedies. Son Ye-jin's last romantic comedy drama was "Personal Taste" back in 2010. Her supernatural romantic film "Spellbound" was also filmed around that same time. But since then her focus has been on dramatic projects with a few of them having at best comic relief elements...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
Actor Tae In-ho made a special appearance in the new tvN drama "Black Dog" as a fixed term teacher named Kim Yeong-ha...More
TvN drama "Money Game" released a poster. In the middle of Korea's biggest financial scandal are Go Soo, Lee Sung-min and Shim Eun-kyung.
"Money Game", which begins on the 15th of January, is about the breathtaking struggle of those who try to prevent a national tragedy amid the biggest financial scandal, in which the fate of the Republic of Korea is at stake and there is a sharp conflict of beliefs. It is directed by Kim Sang-ho-I and stars Go Soo as Chae I-heon, Lee Sung-min as Heo Jae and Shim Eun-kyung as Lee Hye-joon...More
"Crash Landing on You" has been more aggressive than usual in terms of releasing making of material regarding the drama, considering that the romance has only released two episodes so far. Suspicions are mounting that the actual reason why is due to a plagiarism allegation regarding the project's similarity to a story that was serialized on Daum from 2012-2013...More
Actresses are coming back in dramas with 'girl crush' characters.
With the New Year coming up, actresses are taking up the challenge of characters with strong personalities. They are in their 20s and 30s with creditable amount of reputation, but they have yet to cause a boom in dramas...More
Lee Jin-wook and Lee Si-young are starring in the Netflix original series "Sweet Home".
Directed by Lee Eung-bok, "Sweet Home" stars Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Si-young, Lee Do-hyun, Kim Nam-hee-I, Go Min-si, Park Gyu-young, Go Yoon-jung, Kim Kap-soo and Kim Sang-ho, confirmed Netflix...More
Actress Jung Ji-so is starring in the new tvN drama "The Cursed", written by director Yeon Sang-ho.
"The Cursed" is about a teenage girl who has the ability to bring death by using Chinese characters, names, photos, and belongings, and a just social issues reporter, fighting against the massive evil hidden behind an IT conglomerate. Jung Ji-so plays Baek So-jin, a teenage girl who has the ability to curse. She teams up with social issues reporter Im Jin-hee (Uhm Ji-won) to fight Jin Jong-hyeon (Sung Dong-il), a monster wearing a human mask...More
Is it because of the emotions deepened through everyday life? Actresses who have stopped acting for a while are re-entering the public in their roles as mothers in different situations. Lee Young-ae, Lee Na-young, Kim Tae-hee and Park Ha-sun will play colorful mother figures on the big and home screens.
Lee Young-ae recently returned to screens with the film "Bring Me Home" for the first time in 14 years. It tells the story of a mother who searches for her missing child. Lee Young-ae explained her reason for choosing "Bring Me Home" as, "I wanted something that could provide positive influence in a world our children have to live in"....More
"VIP" broke its own record.
According to Nielsen Korea, the SBS drama "VIP" rated 11.2% and 13.9% on the 17th...More
IU, Yeo Jin-goo, and other "Hotel Del Luna" cast members had a cheerful disposition at a December 15th event at the Dongdaemun Plaza remembering tvN's 2019 year in dramas...More
"VIP" stayed on top.
According to Nielsen Korea, the SBS drama "VIP" rated 10.6% and 13.5%...More
New poster and stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
New behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Black Dog"...More
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