You Can Visit the Actual Convenience Store in “Backstreet Rookie”
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 Wook […]
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In Case You Didn’t Know Kim Yoo-jung
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 surrounding […]
First Impressions and Unfiltered Thoughts: Backstreet Rookie
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 with […]
‘Backstreet Rookie’ promises a fun and wholesome rom-com
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 Saet-byul […]
Fans Love The Chemistry Between Ji Chang Wook And Kim Yoo Jung In “Backstreet Rookie”
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 “weak […]