News bites: September 5, 2023
Advertisements News bites: September 5, 2023 by tccolb The first script reading stills have dropped for KBS’s upcoming weekender Hyo-shim’s Independent Life, showcasing our headstrong heroine UEE (Ghost Doctor) along with the story’s feuding cousins Ha Joon (Missing: The Other Side 2) and Go Joo-won (Haechi). Premiering next week on September 16, the family drama […]
Kim Nam-gil fights for freedom in Song of the Bandits
Advertisements Kim Nam-gil fights for freedom in Song of the Bandits by solstices Kim Nam-gil? In a period drama? Sign me right up! Netflix’s first teaser for Song of the Bandits is out, launching us right into the midst of the action alongside its exceptional cast. At just nine episodes, the drama certainly promises tight […]
News bites: August 23, 2023
Advertisements News bites: August 23, 2023 by tccolb Han Ji-min, Lee Jun-hyuk The busy Han Ji-min (Behind Your Touch) is reviewing offers for her next project, putting her psychic-veterinarian days “behind” her and potentially sitting at the big desk as a dashing CEO in Acquaintances (working title). Also in discussions – and also dashing – […]
Eom Ki-joon masterminds SBS’s Escape of the Seven
Advertisements 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 […]
News bites: August 15, 2023
Advertisements News bites: August 15, 2023 by tccolb Lee Young-ae (Inspector Koo) is reviewing an offer for a new thriller called Eun-soo’s Good Day (roughly translated). Production is still in the early stages with PD Park Hyun-seok attached to direct (Forest of Secrets 2, Dance Sports Girls). In the meantime, Lee is currently busy with […]
Premiere Watch: Behind Your Touch
Advertisements Premiere Watch: Behind Your Touch by missvictrix Time slot: Saturday-SundayBroadcaster: JTBCGenre: Comedy, romance, fantasy, mysteryEpisode count: 16Reasons to watch: The drama with the weirdest premise of 2023 is finally coming, folks! And if we take the usual K-drama equation into account — viz., worst premises on paper make for the best dramas — we […]
Premiere Watch: Moving
Advertisements Premiere Watch: Moving by missvictrix Time slot: WednesdaysBroadcaster: Disney+Genre: Sci-fi, action, mystery, thrillerEpisode count: 20Reasons to watch: This drama looks like it was quite the undertaking — with a popular webtoon as its source, an expansive superhero universe at its core, 20 episodes, and a sprawling (and impressive) cast, I’m overwhelmed just thinking about […]
Why Talented Trainees Still Get Cut From Debuting — According To YG Entertainment’s Vocal Trainer
Advertisements For over a decade, vocal trainer Sol Lee has been teaching aspiring stars at companies like CJ E&M, Kakao Entertainment, and YG Entertainment. Sol Lee joined her past student, well-known former K-Pop trainee Gina Maeng, for a YouTube video and she explained why some talented trainees don’t make it to debut. At the majority […]
Seo In-gook challenges Park So-dam in Death’s Game
Advertisements 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 […]