News bites: December 14, 2023
Advertisements 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 […]
Premiere Watch: Death’s Game
Advertisements Premiere Watch: Death’s Game by missvictrix Time slot: Fridays [Part 1 on 12/15; Part 2 on 1/5]Broadcaster: TVINGGenre: Fantasy, thriller, action, noirEpisode count: 8Reasons to watch: As if the thought of Seo In-gook and Park So-dam acting opposite each other wasn’t enough to get one excited, the ensemble cast — most playing our hero’s […]
News bites: December 12, 2023
Advertisements News bites: December 12, 2023 by tccolb Ji Sung, Jeon Mi-do SBS confirmed casting for a police officer Ji Sung (Adamas) and journalist Jeon Mi-do (Thirty-Nine), (re)forming a Connection through the death of a high school friend – involving drugs – and the ensuing insurance payout. With PD Kim Moon-kyo (Trolley) at the helm […]
A game of secrets and spies in tvN’s Captivating the King
Advertisements A game of secrets and spies in tvN’s Captivating the King by tccolb The first teaser has landed for tvN’s upcoming fictional sageuk Captivating the King (previously Sejak, the Enchanted), where our title’s king Jo Jung-seok (Hospital Playlist 2) battles baduk and love against our heroine Shin Se-kyung (Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun).Opening […]
14 K-Drama Actors Who Were Exempted From Military Service
Advertisements 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 […]
News bites: December 5, 2023
Advertisements News bites: December 5, 2023 by tccolb The first poster has dropped for tvN’s Please Marry My Husband, bringing together our four leads: Park Min-young (Love in Contract), Na In-woo (Longing for You), Lee Yi-kyung (Critical X), and Song Ha-yoon (Oh! Young-shim). Starting off 2024 bright and early with a January 1 premiere, the […]
Geum Sae-rok’s unexpected reunion in Soundtrack #2
Advertisements Geum Sae-rok’s unexpected reunion in Soundtrack #2 by solstices Another teaser is out for the Disney+ original Soundtrack #2, the second installment in the Soundtrack series. If last year’s Soundtrack #1 was about romance blossoming from friendship, then this year’s tale features ex-lovers brought back together by coincidence and given a second chance at […]
The struggle is real for Lee Se-young with two Bae In-hyuks
Advertisements The struggle is real for Lee Se-young with two Bae In-hyuks by tccolb The premiere for The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract is fast approaching and MBC has been busily pushing out the last round of promos, teasing us with the timeslip shenanigans and romance to come when our Joseon heroine Lee Se-young (The […]
News bites: November 16, 2023
Advertisements News bites: November 16, 2023 by tccolb Ahn Bo-hyun, Park Ji-hyun SBS announced that their new year lineup will be kicking off with Chaebol x Detective, headlined by Ahn Bo-hyun (See You in My 19th Life) and Park Ji-hyun (Reborn Rich). Slated to broadcast in January 2024, airing weekends, production is in the talented […]