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 […]
Drama viewership ratings for the week of August 19-25, 2024
While BEAUTY AND MR. ROMANTIC has become more interesting recently, as reflected in its rising ratings, it still suffers from excessive melodrama and not enough sweet romance to create a proper balance. I don’t expect the ratings to improve significantly, especially given the number of weekend shows available. After all, who wants to watch yet […]
News bites: July 14, 2024
News bites: July 14, 2024 by tccolb Moon Ga-young, Choi Hyun-wook tvN’s new webtoon adaptation He’s the Black Dragon (roughly translated) confirmed casting for Moon Ka-young (The Interest of Love) and Choi Hyun-wook (Twinkling Watermelon), with our leads first meeting as rivals on an online game and reigniting the fire 16 years later when they […]
News bites: July 4, 2024
News bites: July 4, 2024 by tccolb Lee Sang-yi, Han Ji-hyun Hip hip hurray for Lee Sang-yi (My Demon) who finally nabbed a leading role in TVING’s new romance CEO Menu, starring alongside Han Ji-hyun (Cheer Up). Still in the early stages, the series is curiously a spin-off of tvN’s not-yet-aired No Loss in Love […]
News bites: June 18, 2024
News bites: June 18, 2024 by tccolb Chun Woo-hee, Song Joong-ki The ever-busy Chun Woo-hee (The Atypical Family) is considering the melo My Youth for her next project, potentially joining Song Joong-ki (Reborn Rich), who is also in talks. Currently in the planning stages, production for the series has PD Lee Sang-yub (Yumi’s Cells, Familiar […]
News bites: April 8, 2024
News bites: April 8, 2024 by tccolb Clockwise: Choi Siwon, Jung In-sun, Jung Yoo-jin, Lee Tae-hwan TV Chosun’s DNA Lover has confirmed their main lineup with doctor Choi Siwon (Death’s Game), researcher Jung In-sun (Let Me Be Your Knight), firefighter Lee Tae-hwan (Thirty-Nine), and columnist Jung Yoo-jin (Celebrity) headlining the rom-com. Directed by PD Sung […]
News bites: January 25, 2024
News bites: January 25, 2024 by tccolb It’s a busy, busy week for Joo Ji-hoon (Jirisan), who may finally be returning to romance (yay!) after MBC’s Goong, which aired almost two decades ago in 2006. Joo’s agency confirmed that he’s considering an offer for tvN’s Meeting Love on a Log Bridge (roughly translated), which has […]
A second chance at love in Welcome to Samdalri
A second chance at love in Welcome to Samdalri by missvictrix The second teaser for JTBC’s healing rom-com Welcome to Samdalri is here, and they had me at the romantic focus… and the reverse bandaging trope! The drama stars Shin Hye-sun (See You in My 19th Life) as our disgraced heroine who returns to her […]
First look at Moon in the Day with Kim Young-dae, Pyo Ye-jin
First look at Moon in the Day with Kim Young-dae, Pyo Ye-jin by tccolb ENA’s new fantasy romance Moon in the Day (previously The Moon that Rises in the Day) has appeared on the horizon, signaling the start of their promo campaign with new stills and the first poster of our fated leads: Kim Young-dae […]
Dispatch Reveals New Text Messages From HOOK Entertainment’s CEO Further Detailing Her Abuse
On November 23, media outlet Dispatch followed up their bombshell exposé alleging that Lee Seung Gi had never been paid for his music with an article revealing new text messages from Hook Entertainment CEO Kwon Jin Young. Dispatch Reveals Lee Seung Gi Has Been Paid A Grand Total Of 0 Won For His Music Over The Past […]