Dec 29 2015

Sung Dong-Il, Lee Kyoung-Young, Sulli cast for movie “Real”

Veteran actors Sung Dong-Il, Lee Kyoung-Young and former f(x) member Sulli are now cast in supporting roles for upcoming movie “Real” starring Kim Soo-Hyun and Han Ji-Eun.

In upcoming movie “Real,” Sung Dong-Il will play gang boss Jo Won-Geun. His character is in conflict with Jang Tae-Young (Kim Soo-Hyun) over a casino. Lee Kyoung-Young will play reportage-writer No Yeom. He is an ex-detective. Sulli will play Song Yoo-Hwa. Her character works as a rehabilitation therapist at a hospital which Jang Tae-Young goes to.
Meanwhile, photo above is of the cast from “Real” which was taken on December 28, 2015. They are taking part in the traditional gosa ceremony (to bring about good fortune) prior to the commencement of filming.

Dec 28 2015

First still images from MBC drama series “One More Happy Ending”

Here’s the first still images of the leading ladies in upcoming MBC drama series “One More Happy Ending” (literal title) starring Jang Na-Ra and Jung Kyoung-Ho. The still images are of Jang Na-Ra, Seo In-Young, Yoo In-Na and You Da-In.  The still images were taken on the first day of filming which took place December 18, 2015 at a restaurant in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea. The first scene filmed has Han Mi-Mo (Jang Na-Ra), Baek Da-Jung (You Da-In), Go Dong-Mi (Yoo In-Na) and Hong Ae-Ran (Seo In-Young) having brunch together at the restuarant. The four ladies are all ex-members of idol group “Angels.”

“One More Happy Ending” first airs January 20, 2016 in South Korea.

Dec 28 2015

IU offered lead female role in SBS drama series “Moon Lovers”

Singer/actress IU has been offered the lead female role in upcoming SBS drama series “Moon Lovers.” Actor Lee Joon-Gi is still considering an offer to play the lead male role, while Kang Ha-Neul, Nam Joo-Hyuk and Baekhyun (‘EXO-K’) are all considering offers to play major supporting characters. So far, actors Ji Soo & Kim Sung-Kyun are cast for the drama series. “Moon Lovers” is based on Chinese novel “Bu Bu Jing Xin” by Tong Hua.

Actor Ji Soo will play Prince Wang Jung. His character is the 14th Prince of Goryeo and has a bright personality. He is loved by the people.

“Moon Lovers” will air sometime during the first half of 2016 in South Korea.

Dec 28 2015

First script reading for SBS drama special “Puck!”

First script reading for upcoming SBS drama special “Puck!” took place October 16, 2015 at SBS Production Center in Ilsan, South Korea. The 1 episode drama series stars Lee Kwang-Soo and Son Soo-Hyun. The first script reading featured Lee Kwang-Soo and over 20 other cast members. Story for “Puck!” has Lee Kwang-Soo playing a nice loan shark who joins the university ice hockey team to collect a debt.

In addition, air date for “Puck!” is now set for January 1, 2016 in South Korea.

Dec 28 2015

Cha Tae-Hyun and Ju Ji-Hoon cast in movie “With God”

Actors Cha Tae-Hyun and Ju Ji-Hoon are cast in upcoming movie “With God” (literal title) which has already cast actors Ha Jung-Woo and Ma Dong-Seok. Movie “With God” is based on webcomic “Singwa Hamgge” by Joo Ho-Min and will be directed by Kim Yong-Hwa (“200 Pounds Beauty“/”Take Off“).

Story for “With God” follows angel of deaths who take humans into the after world where the humans receive 7 trials over a period of 49 days. Cha Tae-Hyun will play Ja-Hong. His character dies suddenly and he receives his trial in the after life. Ju Ji-Hoon will play Hae Won-Maek. His character is an angel of death and cool-headed. Meanwhile, Ha Jung-Woo plays Gang Rim. His character leads the angel of deaths and he holds an affection for human beings. Ma Dong-Seok will play a God of House. He lives in the human world and protects them in their house.

In a first for Korean films, “With God” will be filmed in two parts and the movie will be released sequentially in 2017. Filming begins April, 2016 for “With God.”