News bites: February 6, 2024
1. Wavve and theatrical releases mean nothing to me if it doesn’t have an international distributor. 2. Lee Moo-saeng has first dibs on every shady husband role in Korean television. 3. I just hope they don’t waste Yoo In-soo in a thankless, irrelevant role like some dramas did. 4. “…with Im Soo-hyang… leading the lineup.” […]
A royal kidnapping in The Crown Prince Has Disappeared
A royal kidnapping in The Crown Prince Has Disappeared by solstices We’ve had a man abducting widows, and now it’s time for a role reversal in MBN’s The Crown Prince Has Disappeared. When the crown prince of Joseon is kidnapped by his betrothed, a kerfuffle ensues and a royal romantic comedy unfolds.The teaser opens with […]
News bites: January 31, 2024
News bites: January 31, 2024 by tccolb It’s been 20 years since MBC’s hit sageuk Dae Jang Geum had us glued to the screen and this time a sequel seems to be officially in the works, with Lee Young-ae (Maestra – Strings of Truth) returning to reprise her iconic role as Jang-geum. Currently called Female […]
News bites: January 27, 2024
News bites: January 27, 2024 by tccolb It’s full steam ahead for MBN’s upcoming The Crown Prince Has Disappeared, kicking off promos with the first script readings stills, led by Suho (Behind Your Touch), Hong Ye-ji (Love Song for Illusion), Myung Se-bin (Doctor Cha), Kim Joo-hun (Castaway Diva), and Minkyu (Maestra – Strings of Truth). […]
Shin Ha-kyun leads The Audit team in tvN’s new office series
Shin Ha-kyun leads The Audit team in tvN’s new office series by tccolb Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Jung-ha, Jin Gu, Jo Ah-ram tvN’s new investigative office drama The Audit (previously translated as Thank You) has been slotted on the 2024 schedule, lining up a mix of heavyweights and up-and-comers with Shin Ha-kyun (Evilive), Lee Jung-ha (Moving), […]
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 […]