News bites: March 14, 2024
News bites: March 14, 2024 by tccolb Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin A new romance-thriller is on the horizon called The Number You Have Dialed (roughly translated, working title), with offers out to Yoo Yeon-seok (A Bloody Lucky Day) and Chae Soo-bin (The Fabulous) to headline the webnovel adaptation. As an arranged marriage couple who realize […]
Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won lead tvN rom-com Queen of Tears
Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won lead tvN rom-com Queen of Tears by tccolb After being in production for what seems like forever, the promos have taken off at last for tvN’s upcoming Queen of Tears with stills from the rom-com’s first script reading, led by Kim Soo-hyun (One Ordinary Day) and Kim Ji-won (My Liberation […]
Kim Jaejoong Names SM Entertainment Idols Who Are Continuing His Visual Legacy
Kim Jaejoong was recently a guest on MC, actor, and restauranteur Hong Seok Cheon‘s talk show. During the episode, he opened up about his unique experience auditioning for SM Entertainment, the early days of his career, becoming the CEO of his own company, iNKODE, and the idols who continued his visual legacy at SM Entertainment. Hong […]
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 […]
KBS’s Drama Special lineup for 2023
KBS’s Drama Special lineup for 2023 by tccolb KBS has been busily preparing for the 2023 season of Drama Special, putting together an anthology this year that focuses on personal journeys. Calling out to all of us who are feeling lonely or helpless, the first teaser promises us ten different stories that may help us […]
News bites: July 29, 2023
News bites: July 29, 2023 by tccolb Oh Jung-se, Kim Sun-ho Oh Jung-se (Revenant) has confirmed casting for Netflix’s You Have Done Well, reuniting with writer Im Sang-chun (When the Camellia Blooms). Starring IU (Hotel Del Luna) and Park Bo-gum (Record of Youth), the period romance is also in talks with Kim Sun-ho (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) […]