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, […]
News bites: January 22, 2022
News bites: January 22, 2022 by tccolb Netflix is planning a new revenge drama called The Glory, with Park Sung-hoon (Memorials) and Song Hye-gyo (Now We Are Breaking Up) as the leads. The production will be headed by writer Kim Eun-sook (The King: Eternal Monarch, Mr. Sunshine) and PD Ahn Gil-ho (Happiness, Watcher). [Newsen] Choi […]
Byun Yo-han tries to remember the truth in Black Out
Byun Yo-han tries to remember the truth in Black Out by lovepark MBC has released its first teaser for mystery thriller Black Out. Based off the German novel Snow White Must Die, this adaptation stars Byun Yo-han (Uncle Samsik) as ex-convict Go Jung-woo who went behind bars for killing two classmates. However, there’s a catch: […]