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 […]
Premiere Watch: Death’s Game
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 many […]
Jang Dong-yoon blossoms Like Flowers in Sand
Jang Dong-yoon blossoms Like Flowers in Sand by tccolb Heading into premiere week for ENA’s upcoming Like Flowers in Sand, in the newest teaser we tumble deeper into our story’s ssireum landscape, where a struggling Jang Dong-yoon (Daily Dose of Sunshine) is unexpectedly reunited with his childhood bestie Lee Joo-myung (Twenty Five Twenty One).As the […]
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 […]
News bites: November 14, 2023
News bites: November 14, 2023 by tccolb New character posters have dropped for tvN’s Maestra: Strings of Truth, showcasing our intense quartet: Lee Young-ae (Inspector Koo), Lee Moo-saeng (The Glory), Kim Young-jae (Numbers), and Hwang Boreumbyeol (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse). The music-mystery premieres next month on December 9, following Castaway Diva in the weekend slot. […]
News bites: November 11, 2023
News bites: November 11, 2023 by tccolb Clockwise: Park Hae-soo, Shin Mina, Lee Hee-joon, Gong Seung-yeon, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Sung-kyun The main cast has been announced for Netflix’s new crime-thriller Karma (previously Ill-Fated Relationship), lining up Park Hae-soo (Narco-Saints), Shin Mina (Our Blues), and Lee Hee-joon (Behind Every Star), along with Kim Sung-kyun (Moving), Lee […]
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 […]
News bites: November 1, 2023
News bites: November 1, 2023 by tccolb Clockwise: Jo Jung-seok, Shin Se-kyung, Park Ye-young, Lee Shin-young tvN announced their lineup for the sageuk romance Sejak, the Enchanted, headlined by Jo Jung-seok (Hospital Playlist 2), Shin Se-kyung (Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun), Lee Shin-young (CEO-dol Mart), and Park Ye-young (Summer Strike). Slated to air in […]
News bites: October 30, 2023
News bites: October 30, 2023 by tccolb New character posters have been released for Disney+’s upcoming crime-thriller Vigilante, showcasing our justice chaser Nam Joo-hyuk (Twenty Five Twenty One), along with Yoo Ji-tae (Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area), Lee Jun-hyuk (Dark Hole), and Kim So-jin (Through the Darkness). With a runtime of eight episodes, […]