News bites: September 11, 2023 by tccolb Jo Hyun-chul, Bang Hyo-rin, Honey Lee, Jin Seon-gyu Netflix announced that the period comedy Aema has entered production, headlined by Honey Lee (One the Woman), Bang Hyo-rin (Hail to Hell), Jin Seon-gyu (The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch), and Jo Hyun-chul (Inspector Koo). Written and directed by filmmaker […]
Grocery shopping with Lee Shin-young in TVING’s CEO-dol Mart
Grocery shopping with Lee Shin-young in TVING’s CEO-dol Mart by tccolb Like a flash of lightning, TVING sneak-dropped the news that CEO-dol Mart will be releasing next week, showcasing our idol-turned-shopkeeper boys in the comedy’s first posters and video teaser.Opening on our core five’s origins as the Thunder Boys idol group, in the sequence we’re […]
News bites: November 2, 2022
News bites: November 2, 2022 by tccolb Lee Young-ae (Inspector Koo) is on the casting table for a new series called Maestra. Adapted from a French production by the same title, the drama is centered around our heroine’s journey as she learns to overcome her challenges as an orchestra conductor. Still in the planning stages, […]
News bites: September 29, 2022
News bites: September 29, 2022 by tccolb Lee Dong-wook (Bad and Crazy) is on the casting table for A Good Man (roughly translated), a heartwarming comedy that follows the ups and downs of a man who is just trying to take care of his family, job, and the love of his life. The one tiny […]
Kang Daniel and Chae Soo-bin report for duty in Disney+ drama Rookie Cops
Kang Daniel and Chae Soo-bin report for duty in Disney+ drama Rookie Cops by tccolb In anticipation of its premiere later this month, Disney+’s original drama Rookie Cops has been steadily releasing new promos, including a pile of character posters and stills. Set on the campus of a police academy, the coming-of-age comedy is about […]
A Fangirl’s Drama Review: How to Buy a Friend
I don’t often watch high school themed dramas, but when How to Buy a Friend came across my radar, my curiosity was piqued. With the chance to see a couple of familiar faces, in an easily bingeable 4-hour mini-drama format, I made the snap decision to give this webtoon-turned-drama a go! Was it worth the […]
Lee Shin Young to Star in “Friendship Contract”
Lee Shin young has been cast in the leading role for the upcoming drama “Friendship Contract”. The short drama, which is based on the webtoon of the same title, is set to begin airing on KBS 2TV in the Monday/Tuesday timeslot for four episodes starting on April 6th following the end of “Born Again”. Though production for “Friendship Contract” is […]
Rookie Lee Shin Young Gains Attention
Prior to the release of “Crash Landing on You” actor Lee Shin young had little profile to speak of. He had neither a leading role nor a supporting role in the drama, and was only belatedly identified by fans as one of the North Korean military squadmates of the lead character played by Hyun Bin. But “Crash Landing on You” has been […]