You Can Visit the Actual Convenience Store in “Backstreet Rookie”
Advertisements GS25 convenience stores actually exist in Korea. It’s similar to the convenience store chains in the Philippines such as 7-Eleven, Mini Stop, and Family Mart. Owned by GS Retail, the brand is currently co-producing “Backstreet Rookie,” in hopes to “improve its brand image through natural exposure.” GS Retail even trained the leads, Ji Chang […]
Actor Sung Hoon Falls Asleep on Instagram Live
Advertisements Source: My Daily Sung Hoon reportedly fell asleep on live broadcast and almost had a big accident. The actor held an Instagram live with fans on the 27th, however, he fell asleep mid-stream with 2,000-3,000 fans on the stream. Netizens spammed his stream with comments asking him to wake up so as to avoid […]
‘Backstreet Rookie’ PD Under Controversy
Advertisements Source: OSEN PD Lee Myung-woo is under controversy for sexually objectifying underage girls in the drama. On the 19th, SBS’ new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Convenience Store Sae-byeol‘ written by Son Geun Joo, directed by Lee Myung-woo and produced by Taewon Entertainment aired its first episode. Main characters Choi Dae-hyun (Ji Chang Wook) and Jung Sae-byeol (Kim […]
Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung Training for “Backstreet Rookie”
Advertisements GS25 Convenience Stores, operated by GS Retail, announced on 18 June that it will produce and support SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama “Backstreet Rookie,” which will begin its first broadcast at 10:00pm on 19 June. GS Retail expects to improve its brand image through natural exposure. Planned as a 16-episode series, “Backstreet Rookie” is an unpredictable […]
Here’s Your “Backstreet Rookie” Primer
Advertisements Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung is set to melt our hearts with passionate acting with “Backstreet Rookie.” The last drama that Ji Chang Wook worked on is “Melting into You” while Kim Yoo Jung was last seen on “Clean with Passion for Now.” Who is part of the production team? “Backstreet Rookie” […]
Ji Chang Wook attends first script reading for “Backstreet Rookie”
Advertisements On 7 May, SBS’s new Friday-Saturday drama Backstreet Rookie, also known as “Convenience Store Saet Byeol”, (written by Son Geun Ju; directed by Lee Myung Woo) released its first photos of the script reading. With its first broadcast scheduled for 12 June, Backstreet Rookie is a 24-hour unpredictable comic romance in which a flamboyant […]
What With Suzy’s “Egg Blanket”
Advertisements It was back in September 2012 when Suzy‘s fans first spotted the star wrapped inside a particular blanket… Suzy in 2012 … later affectionately nicknamed her “Egg Blanket”. This egg blanket has kept her warm in 2013, while she starred in Gu Family Book… Suzy in 2013 … and throughout the years. Here’s the egg […]
Woollim’s CEO Dishes On Merger With SM, Business Decisions, And More
Advertisements Kim Gura, a comedian, MC, and radio host, met with INFINITE’s Sunggyu to update fans about what it was like to be a celebrity in the military as well as other things about his company. They met with the CEO of Woollim Entertainment and held a brief interview to answer questions received by fans. […]
Korean Woman Takes Her Own Life After Being Bullied At Work… And Sparks A Nationwide Boycott
Advertisements The latest episode of Curious Stories Y covered the unbelievably sad story of the late 22-year-old Seo Ji Hyun. Miss Seo Ji Hyun began working at the Korean “O” brand snack factory right out of high school. Your browser does not support video. Having been raised by adoptive parents, after her biological parents broken-heartedly gave her up […]