Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Oct 21 2020

First script reading for JTBC drama “Run On”

First script reading for JTBC drama series “Run On,” starring Im Si-Wan & Shin Se-Kyung, took place July, 2020 at JTBC Building in Sangam, Seoul, South Korea. Also attending the first script reading were Director Lee Jae-Hoon, screenwriter Park Min-Sook, Sooyoung, Kang Tae-Oh, Park Young-Gyu, Cha Hwa-Yeon, Lee Bong-Ryun, Ryu Abel, Yeon Je-Wook, Lee Jeong-Ha, Choi Jae-Hyun, Kim Dong-Young, and Kim Si-Eun. Director Lee Jae-Hoon stated during the first script reading “I will film all the actors and actresses sincerely and listen sincerely. I will do my best to make the actors, actresses, and staff think that we worked joyfully and with good people until the filming ended.”

“Run On” first airs December, 2020 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 PM time slot after “Private Lives.”).

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Oct 20 2020

Teaser trailer #2 for JTBC drama “Live On”

Teaser trailer #2 added for JTBC drama series “Live On” starring Minhyun & Jung Da-Bin. Narration in teaser trailer #2 has Minhyun stating in Korean (0:02) “We will start 3 seconds later,” (0:07) “Three” (0:10) “Two” (0:11) “Don’t get nervous” (0:12) “I know you will do well” (0:13) (Jung Da-Bin) “I will do well” (0:14) “One,” (0:15) (Group Voice) “Fighting,” (0:22) “Our Story,” (0:23) (Jung Da-Bin) “Is Broadcast Live.”

“Live On” first airs November 17, 2020 in South Korea.

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Oct 19 2020

Main cast announced for BTS inspired drama series “Youth”

Seo Ji-Hoon, Ro Jong-Hyun, Ahn Ji-Ho, Seo Young-Joo, Kim Yoon-Woo, Jung Woo-Jin, and Jeon Jin-Seo are cast in drama series “Youth.” The script for the drama series is inspired by BU, which is about popular boyband BTS, but mixes fiction and the band member’s true stories. Each of the newly announced cast members will play a member from BTS. Seo Ji-Hoon will play Kim Seok-Jin (Jin), Ro Jong-Hyun will play Min Yoon-Gi (Suga), Ahn Ji-Ho will play Jung Ho-Seok (J-Hope), Seo Young-Joo will pay Kim Nam-Joon (RM), Kim Yoon-Woo wil play Park Ji-Min (Jimin), Jung Woo-Jin will play Kim Tae-Hyung (V), and Jeon Jin-Seo will play Jeon Jung-Kook (Jungkook).

The drama series will first air sometime next year in South Korea, but exact network and date has not yet been decided.

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Oct 16 2020

Jung Ji-So & Lee Jun-Young cast in KBS2 drama “Imitation”

Jung Ji-So and Lee Jun-Young (U-KISS) are cast for lead roles in KBS2 drama series “Imitation.” The drama series is based on webcomic “Imitation” by Park Kyung-Ran. Also cast for supporting roles are Park Ji-Yeon (T-ara), Kang Chan-Hee (SF9), Minseo, Lim Na-Young, Jong Ho (ATEEZ), Hwi Young (SF9), Yu Ri, An Jung-Hoon, Yun Ho (ATEEZ), Lee Su-Woong, Seong Hwa (ATEEZ), San (ATEEZ), Danny Ahn and Shim Eun-Jin. The drama series revolves around idol group members.

“Imitation” first airs sometime during the first half of 2021 in South Korea.

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Oct 14 2020

First script reading for OCN drama “Amazing Rumor”

First script reading for OCN drama series “Amazing Rumor” starring Joe Byeong-Gyu, Yu Jun-Sang, & Kim Se-Jeong, took place June 30, 2020 in South Korea. Attending the first script reading were Joe Byeong-Gyu, Yu Jun-Sang, Kim Se-Jeong, Yum Hye-Ran, Ahn Suk-Hwan, Choi Yoon-Young, Choi Kwang-Il and director Yoo Sun-Dong. Director Yoo Sun-Dong stated at the script reading “I am so excited at working with such good actors and actresses. I will do my best to make a fun, new drama series which people have never seen before.” “Amazing Rumor” is based on webcomic “Kyeongirowoon Somoon” written by Jang Yi.

“Amazing Rumor” will first air November 28, 2020 in South Korea (takes over OCN’s Saturday & Sunday 10:30 PM slot previously occupied by “Search“).

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Oct 13 2020

Lee Je-Hoon offered role in SBS drama “Deluxe Taxi”

Lee Je-Hoon has been offered the lead male character role in SBS drama series “Deluxe Taxi” (literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Mobeomtaxi” by Carlos. Currently, Lee Je-Hoon is “positively considering” the offer. If he accepts, he will play Kim Do-Ki. He is a former Korean Navy Seal and now works for a taxi company that also provides revenge service.

“Deluxe Taxi” will air sometime next year in South Korea. 

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Oct 13 2020

Ji Soo offered lead male role in drama “The Moon Rising River”

Actor Ji Soo has been offered the lead male role in drama series “The Moon Rising River” (literal title) starring Kim So-Hyun. If Ji Soo accepts he will play the character of On Dal. He holds an unconditional love for Pyong Gang (Kim So-Hyun). Actor Kang Ha-Neul has also been cast for a special appearance role of On Dal’s father. Currently, Ji Soo is considering the offer.

“The Moon Rising River” will first air sometime in the first half of next year in South Korea.

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Oct 12 2020

Still images and ep.1 air date for “Live On”

Still images and ep.1 air date added for “Live On” starring Minhyun & Jung Da-Bin. The character still images above and below are of Minhyun (NU’EST) as Go Eun-Taek, Jung Da-Bin as Baek Ho-Rang, Ro Jong-Hyun as Do Woo-Jae, Yang Hye-Ji as Ji So-Hyun, Yeon Woo as Kang Jae-Yi and Choi Byung-Chan (Victon) as Kim Yoo-Shin.  

Ep.1 of “Live On” is now set to air November 17, 2020 in South Korea. The drama series will air 1 episode a week on Tuesdays at 9:30 PM.

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