TV Chosun, MBN, Channel A RomComs Fall Short of Expectations
The current romantic comedies on general programming channels are struggling to meet viewership expectations. TV Chosun’s DNA Lover, MBN’s Bad Memories Eraser, and Channel A’s Cinderella at 2 AM—all airing on general programming channels—are experiencing disappointing viewership ratings, often in the 0% range. Despite the expanded market influence of these channels since their inception over […]
Actor Kim Do-wan signs exclusive contract with Namoo Actors
Actor Kim Do-wan has signed an exclusive contract with Namoo Actors. On the 3rd, Namoo Actors announced the new partnership, expressing their excitement about working with Kim Do-wan, who has captivated audiences with his versatile performances across various projects. The agency stated, “We are thrilled to collaborate with actor Kim Do-wan, known for his compelling […]
Kim Soo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah’s Upcoming Drama ‘Knockoff’ reveals lineup
Disney+ Unveils Star-Studded Cast for Original Series ‘Knockoff’ The highly anticipated Disney+ original series Knockoff, set to premiere in 2025, has unveiled its impressive cast. The series explores the dramatic transformation of an ordinary office worker whose life is upended by the IMF, propelling him from a typical job to becoming the ruler of the […]
News bites: August 21, 2024
News bites: August 21, 2024 by tccolb Upgrading (?) their title to Jeongnyeon – The Star Is Born, the first posters have dropped for tvN’s upcoming period drama with our aspiring performer Kim Tae-ri (Revenant) getting her moment to shine. Also starring Shin Ye-eun (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse), Ra Mi-ran (Cold Blooded Intern), Jung Eun-chae […]
News bites: August 19, 2024
News bites: August 19, 2024 by tccolb Clockwise: Jang Ki-yong, Cha Seung-won, Kim Dae-myung, Noh Jung-eui and Park Hee-soon The new mystery-thriller Pig Pen announced that filming has officially begun, lining up Jang Ki-yong (The Atypical Family) and Cha Seung-won (The Tyrant), in addition to Park Hee-soon (The Bequeathed), Noh Jung-eui (Hierarchy), and Kim Dae-myung […]
News bites: August 17, 2024
News bites: August 17, 2024 by tccolb 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 […]