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 […]
Lee Jia and Kang Ki-young snoop for a win in Queen of Divorce
Lee Jia and Kang Ki-young snoop for a win in Queen of Divorce by tccolb A new teaser has landed for JTBC’s Queen of Divorce, ramping up the action as Lee Jia (Pandora: Beneath the Paradise), Kang Ki-young (The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch), and team put their brains and brawn together for the ultimate […]
Lee Jia serves as Queen of Divorce in new teaser
Lee Jia serves as Queen of Divorce in new teaser by tccolb The first teaser has arrived for JTBC’s upcoming Queen of Divorce, where our dressed-to-impress Lee Jia (Pandora: Beneath the Paradise) makes her grand entrance with Kang Ki-young (The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch), here to solve the nation’s marital woes.Having faced the ugly […]
Lee Jia and Kang Ki-young form an Amazing Troubleshooter duo
Lee Jia and Kang Ki-young form an Amazing Troubleshooter duo by solstices Script reading stills are out for JTBC’s upcoming drama Amazing Troubleshooter, signalling the start of promotions before next month’s premiere. As the name suggests, the drama centers around Korea’s highest-rated problem-solving corporation. Their specialty? Resolving divorces and punishing wayward spouses. Ha, this premise […]
News bites: December 14, 2023
News bites: December 14, 2023 by tccolb Esom, Ahn Jae-hong The promos have kicked off for TVING’s upcoming comedy LTNS (a.k.a. Long Time No Sex), showcasing the first script reading stills of Ahn Jae-hong (Mask Girl) and Esom (Black Knight) as our strapped-for-cash married pair. In what sounds like a fun spin, the two decide […]
14 K-Drama Actors Who Were Exempted From Military Service
Due to unfortunate accidents or failing to meet requirements, some Korean actors aren’t required to complete the country’s mandatory military service. Here are fourteen actors who were the exception and why they were barred from serving. 1. Kim Woo Bin Black Knight actor Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017 and completed […]
Reincarnation as retribution for Seo In-gook in Death’s Game
Reincarnation as retribution for Seo In-gook in Death’s Game by solstices A new teaser is out for TVING original Death’s Game, giving us another glimpse into the many reincarnations of Seo In-gook (Cafe Minamdang). The drama remains tight-lipped about its plot, choosing to only dole out sneak peeks into its premise, but given the outstanding […]
Eom Ki-joon masterminds SBS’s Escape of the Seven
Eom Ki-joon masterminds SBS’s Escape of the Seven by tccolb After being in production for what seems like forever, the promo train has finally taken off with the first script reading stills for SBS’s anticipated makjang of the year, Escape of the Seven.Brought to us by the makjang hitmakers who created An Empress’s Dignity as […]
Seo In-gook challenges Park So-dam in Death’s Game
Seo In-gook challenges Park So-dam in Death’s Game by solstices Holy moly, this lineup is impressive! TVING original Death’s Game has kickstarted promotions by announcing its extensive, star-studded cast — led by Seo In-gook (Cafe Minamdang) and Park So-dam (Record of Youth) — and if I weren’t already intrigued by its premise, I’d certainly be […]