News bites: April 17, 2024
News bites: April 17, 2024 by tccolb A new period crime series called Low Life is in the works for Disney+, lining up Ryu Seung-ryong (Chicken Nugget), Yang Se-jong (Doona), and Im Soo-jung (Melancholia) among many talents in the larger cast. Based on a popular webtoon by the original webtoonist for Misaeng, the story is […]
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 […]
Uhm Tae-gu wants a second chance in The Woman Who Plays
Uhm Tae-gu wants a second chance in The Woman Who Plays by Jenzy JTBC just released character stills for their upcoming drama The Woman Who Plays starring Uhm Tae-gu (Hometown), Han Sun-hwa (Work Later, Drink Now 2), and Kwon Yul (Longing for You).While described as a comedy, the drama centers around the weighty topic of […]
Na In-woo pursues his brother’s killer in Longing for You
Na In-woo pursues his brother’s killer in Longing for You by solstices Script reading stills are out for ENA’s upcoming thriller Longing for You, which takes us on a revenge mystery alongside Na In-woo (Jinxed at First). It may not be a new narrative by any means, but with this cast (Kwon Yul!) I’m inclined […]
Na In-woo is on the case for ENA’s mystery Longing for You
Na In-woo is on the case for ENA’s mystery Longing for You by tccolb Clockwise: Na In-woo, Kim Ji-eun, Kwon Yul, Jung Sang-hoon, Lee Kyu-han, Baek Jong-ok A new mystery drama called Longing for You (a.k.a. I Have Waited a Long Time for You) is on the docket for ENA next month, with Na In-woo […]
News bites: January 10, 2023
News bites: January 10, 2023 by tccolb As the promos continue for tvN’s Our Blooming Youth, we also got news this week about Lee Jong-hyuk’s (Bad Prosecutor) casting, taking on his first king role as Park Hyung-shik’s (Soundtrack #1) father. Also starring Jeon So-ni (Dr. Brain), the sageuk will be coming to our screens next […]
News bites: November 5, 2022
News bites: November 5, 2022 by tccolb Seo In-gook It’s been a casting bonanza this week and reports have Seo In-gook (Cafe Minamdang) considering a new sageuk called Handwritten. Based on a popular novel by the same title, the mystery-action story is set during the Joseon era and follows our hero as he tries to […]
Premiere Watch: Mental Coach Jegal
Premiere Watch: Mental Coach Jegal by missvictrix Time slot: Monday-TuesdayBroadcaster: tvNGenre: Drama, sportsEpisode count: 16Reasons to watch: For someone with zero interest in sports, I find myself always loving dramaland’s sports dramas — probably because they’re so character-rich, and so much about hard work and overcoming. And, in the case of Mental Coach Jegal, about […]
Script reading for tvN’s healing sports drama Mental Coach Je Gal-gil
Script reading for tvN’s healing sports drama Mental Coach Je Gal-gil by Jenzy The cast of tvN’s upcoming drama Mental Coach Je Gal-gil (literal translation) have recently had their first script reading, and stills have been released.The drama stars Jung Woo (Mad for Each Other) as the titular “mental coach,” Je Gal-gil. Gifted in taekwondo, […]