You Can Visit the Actual Convenience Store in “Backstreet Rookie”
Advertisements GS25 convenience stores actually exist in Korea. It’s similar to the convenience store chains in the Philippines such as 7-Eleven, Mini Stop, and Family Mart. Owned by GS Retail, the brand is currently co-producing “Backstreet Rookie,” in hopes to “improve its brand image through natural exposure.” GS Retail even trained the leads, Ji Chang […]
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In Case You Didn’t Know Kim Yoo-jung
Advertisements It could be argued that Kim Yoo jung is already a veteran K-drama actress—though she is only 20. It is not only the quantity of her work, but the distinctive quality of it. At this very young age, she is easily one of the most recognizable faces in all of K-drama, and the buzz […]
First Impressions and Unfiltered Thoughts: Backstreet Rookie
Advertisements The teasers for Backstreet Rookie were full of bright colors and spot-on fighting moves, as well as great chemistry between Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung. Come see if we think the drama lives up to the hype! The Plot From our friends at MyDramaList: “Jung Saet Byul is a 22-year-old four-dimensional girl […]
‘Backstreet Rookie’ promises a fun and wholesome rom-com
Advertisements We expected the first kiss between Ji Chang-wook and Kim Yoo-jung on the first episode of “Backstreet Rookie”. Afterall, the kiss was on the first chapter of the webtoon written by Ji Kang-min which the drama was based on. “Backstreet Rookie” is about 24-hour convenience store owner Choi Dae-hyun (Chang-wook) and his part-timer Jung […]
Fans Love The Chemistry Between Ji Chang Wook And Kim Yoo Jung In “Backstreet Rookie”
Advertisements Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung star in SBS‘s new Korean drama Backstreet Rookie. The drama is based on a popular webtoon by the same title. It’s marketed as a romantic comedy about a convenience store owner and a part-time employee. Ji Chang Wook plays the role of Choi Dae Myung, a realistically upright person who sometimes has a […]
Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung Training for “Backstreet Rookie”
Advertisements GS25 Convenience Stores, operated by GS Retail, announced on 18 June that it will produce and support SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama “Backstreet Rookie,” which will begin its first broadcast at 10:00pm on 19 June. GS Retail expects to improve its brand image through natural exposure. Planned as a 16-episode series, “Backstreet Rookie” is an unpredictable […]
Dramas Teasers of the Week
Advertisements The summer dramas are just around the corner! What will you be watching? Model Detective Two Incheon detectives try to catch criminals who are hiding ugly truths — one a senior detective who goes with his gut (Son Hyun Joo), and the other a younger detective who uses his education and insights into the […]
“Backstreet Rookie” Releases New Teaser Video
Advertisements “Backstreet Rookie” has released an entertaining new teaser which was shared by Ji Chang Wook on his Instagram account. Based on a hit webtoon, “Backstreet Rookie” is a romantic comedy about the unpredictable love story between convenience store owner Choi Dae Hyun (played by Ji Chang Wook) and part-time employee Jung Saet Byul (played by Kim […]