News bites: June 4, 2022
News bites: June 4, 2022 by tccolb We finally get an air date for Coupang Play’s Anna along with a new poster of our heroine Suzy (Start-Up). Also starring Jung Eun-chae (Pachinko), Kim Joon-han (Hospital Playlist), and Park Ye-young (Inspector Koo), an impressive teaser came out this week as well. Written and directed by Lee […]
Premiere Watch: Welcome to Wedding Hell, Kiss Sixth Sense
Premiere Watch: Welcome to Wedding Hell, Kiss Sixth Sense by missvictrix With tvN’s Eve getting pushed back, our premieres this week are of the streaming variety, with KakaoTV and Disney+ offering a rom-com apiece. Although streaming service airing schedules and licensing often leaves us with a giant question mark, one thing without a question mark […]
Actor Kwak Dong Yeon Shocks Fans With His Physical Transformation For New K-Drama “Monstrous”
You may recognize actor Kwak Dong Yeon looking a bit something like this… Kwak Dong Yeon Well, that’s not what he looks like anymore. In fact, he’s got even more fit for a new role… Your browser does not support video.| Esquire Korea He’s a versatile actor but often portrays an imperfect yet endearing character with […]
Netizens Call Out Homophobia And Queerbaiting In The K-Pop Industry After HOLLAND Suffers Bigoted Attack
Netizens are attempting to raise awareness over the hypocritical treatment of the LGBTQIA+ community within the K-Pop industry following the homophobic attack against solo K-Pop artist HOLLAND. HOLLAND Recently, HOLLAND revealed that he suffered an attack in Itaewon after being called a slur. He was targeted due to his sexuality. HOLLAND is one of the […]
News bites: April 30, 2022
1. Still slightly terrified of the animated cells, but I’m glad to see the show is back! 2. Jinyoung and Noh Jung-eui is a pretty pairing. I would’ve never thought of it, but I can see they’d look good together. Let’s hope the chemistry matches up. 3. Did it have to be on Disney+? What […]
Premiere Watch: Love All Play
Premiere Watch: Love All Play by missvictrix Time slot: Wednesday-ThursdayBroadcaster: KBSGenre: Spots, romance, dramaEpisode count: 16 Let it not be said we haven’t been getting a goodly dose of cute youth dramas of late! Our mid-week drama premiere is bringing badminton back — again — and it looks like Love All Play could be a […]
News bites: April 16, 2022
News bites: April 16, 2022 by tccolb MBC’s supernatural comedy Showtime Begins! premieres in just one week and I love Jin Ki-joo’s (Oh! Samkwang Villa) look in the newly released still. Also starring Park Hae-jin (Old School Intern and Jung Jun-ho (True Beauty), scripts were penned by Ha Yoon-ah (Mystic Pop-up Bar) with directing done […]
News bites: April 9, 2022
News bites: April 9, 2022 by tccolb A new player is upping their game in the K-content industry, with skyTV and KT’s Media Genie joining hands and re-branding themselves as a family of channels under their new name, ENA. Officially launching on April 29, the first drama with the ENA label will be There Is […]
Premiere Watch: Green Mothers’ Club
Premiere Watch: Green Mothers’ Club by missvictrix Time slot: Wednesday-ThursdayBroadcaster: JTBCGenre: Drama, friendshipEpisode count: 16 There are a bunch more dramas coming this weekend, but in JTBC’s mid-week slot (taking Thirty-Nine’s place) is Green Mothers’ Club. Led by a cast of five women — Lee Yo-won, Chu Ja-hyun, Kim Gyu-ri, Jang Hye-jin, and Joo Min-kyung […]