News bites: August 17, 2024

Kim Hye-yoon, Park Solomon

Kim Hye-yoon (Lovely Runner) is the next to be courted for Human Starting Today (roughly translated), putting time-traveling aside to potentially star as our quirky gumiho in the fantasy rom-com. With Park Solomon (a.k.a. Lomon)(Branding in Seongsu) also on the casting table, production is in discussions to air on SBS with PD Kim Jung-kwon (Love to Hate You) leading the team alongside writers Park Chan-young and Jo Ah-young. [Joy News 24]

Speaking of supernaturals, Kim Sun-ho (The Tyrant) is reviewing an offer to turn artist for the period mystery Delusion (roughly translated) in a possible reunion with Start-Up co-star Suzy (Doona). Featuring a vampire heroine who takes us through 1935 Gyeongseong and 1800 Shanghai, the series is in the early stages with filmmaker Han Jae-rim (The 8 Show) at the helm. [News1]

The first poster and teaser for Netflix’s new movie Officer Black Belt have come in kicking and punching with a team-up between Kim Woo-bin (Black Knight) and Kim Sung-kyun (Moving) to help keep baddies in line. The action-comedy launches on September 13 with writing and directing by filmmaker Kim Joo-hwan (Bloodhounds, Midnight Runners). [Sports Donga]
It’s a busy season for promos on Netflix as they prepare for the mystery-suspense The Frog as well. Releasing a new bundle of stills ahead of next week’s premiere, the 8-episode thriller will have Kim Yoon-seok (Noryang: Deadly Sea), Yoon Kye-sang (The Kidnapping Day), Go Min-shi (Sweet Home 3), and Lee Jung-eun (Miss Night and Day) hopping to our screens on August 23. [MBC]

With tvN’s rom-com No Gain No Love also beginning in about a week on August 26, TVING announced news that the spin-off The CEO’s Menu (previously CEO Menu) will be airing later this year. In the original series, chaebol Lee Sang-yi (My Demon) and racy webnovelist Han Ji-hyun (Cheer Up) take on supporting roles. In what sounds like a story within a story setup, Han’s book will then form the basis for the spin-off with Lee and Han as our main leads. [Osen]

Over on KBS, Nonsense released stills from the comedy’s first script reading with our central hero Lee Soon-jae (Family: The Unbreakable Bond) leading the pack. With a large and talented ensemble cast, it’s nice to see many familiar faces and why hello Nam Yoon-soo (Today’s Webtoon), it’s been far too long. A special mention for Bae Jung-nam (Mr. Sunshine) as well, giving voice to our dog Sophie who only Lee can understand. The sitcom will be broadcasting in September. [Sports Chosun]