News bites: August 30, 2023
News bites: August 30, 2023 by tccolb Shin Mina, Park Hae-soo A new crime-thriller called Ill-Fated Relationship (roughly translated) is in the works with offers out to Shin Mina (Our Blues) and Park Hae-soo (Narco-Saints). Still in the early stages, the webtoon adaptation is planning to create an omnibus-style series consisting of six stories, with […]
Han River Police officers serve and protect in teaser and poster
Han River Police officers serve and protect in teaser and poster by Jenzy As we know it in dramaland and in real life, the Han River is the go-to spot for characters looking for cute dates, deep introspection, and late night ramyun vibes. It’s already a character of its own, but in the Disney+ action […]
Kim Dong-joon, Choi Su-jong and the war that must be won
Kim Dong-joon, Choi Su-jong and the war that must be won by stroopwafel Kim Dong-joon (More Than Friends) is making his post-army dramaland return with none other than the reigning king of sageuk, Choi Su-jong (My Only One) for KBS’s The Goryeo-Khitan War. To celebrate their 50th anniversary, KBS is pulling out all the stops […]
On your mark, get set for the cast of Squid Game 2
On your mark, get set for the cast of Squid Game 2 by tccolb Lee Jung-jae, Wie Ha-joon, Lee Byung-heon Creating a flurry of media attention for various reasons, Netflix’s long awaited Squid Game 2 announced a talented lineup packed to the eyeballs – in addition to new stills from the sequel’s first script reading.The […]
News bites: June 17, 2023
News bites: June 17, 2023 by tccolb It’s official! After rumors and rumors of rumors, full Squid Game 2 casting is confirmed for Netflix’s sequel with Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-heon, and Wie Ha-hoon reprising their roles. And for the much-anticipated new players, we have — wait for it — Im Shi-wan (Summer Strike), Kang Haneul […]
News bites: April 27, 2023
News bites: April 27, 2023 by tccolb Im Shi-wan (Summer Strike) is considering a new drama, which curiously has the same title as the film Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon in Korean. Taking place in dramaland’s new favorite era, the 1980s, the suspense story will be set around a high school in the South Chungcheong province. […]
Korean Military App Releases A First Look At BTS’s Jin In Uniform As A Military Trainee
BTS‘s Jin enlisted for his 18-month mandatory military service on December 13, accompanied by his family and fellow BTS members. While ARMYs couldn’t be there in person, they rallied to show support through banners leading to the training center and online posts. (From left to right) BTS’s V, Suga, Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, and RM […]
Drama viewership ratings for the week of Nov. 7-13, 2022
2 November 14, 2022November 13, 2022 Drama viewership ratings for the week of Nov. 7-13, 2022 by DB Staff Things feel a little chaotic this week with so many dramas barreling to the finish line: Bad Prosecutor, Love in Contract, One Dollar Lawyer, The Golden Spoon, and The Empire all wrapped up. Yeow! New kids […]
News bites: October 22, 2022
News bites: October 22, 2022 by tccolb New character posters have dropped for KBS’s Curtain Call, featuring our two leads: Kang Haneul (Insider) and Ha Ji-won (Chocolate). With the premiere coming up on October 31, the production also announced the special guest appearances that we can look forward to, including a doctor Ahn Nae-sang (Red […]
News bites: September 29, 2022
News bites: September 29, 2022 by tccolb Lee Dong-wook (Bad and Crazy) is on the casting table for A Good Man (roughly translated), a heartwarming comedy that follows the ups and downs of a man who is just trying to take care of his family, job, and the love of his life. The one tiny […]