Teaser 1 added for tvN drama series “Stranger 2” starring Cho Seung-Woo and Bae Doo-Na. The brief 15 second teaser has captions that state (0:04) “The one who wants silence,” and (0:08) “Everyone is an accomplice.”
“Stranger 2” first airs August, 2020 in South Korea.
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Park Hye-Soo has been offered the lead female role in MBC drama series “The Red Sleeve Cuff” (literal title). Currently, Park Hye-Soo is “positively considering” the offer. If she accepts, Park Hye-Soo will play Royal Concubine Uibin Sung (a real historical person). 2007 MBC drama series “Lee San, Wind of the Palace” also told a story about Royal Concubine Uibin Sung. Screenplay for “The Red Sleeve Cuff” is based on 2017 novel series “Otsomae Beulgeun Kkeuddong” by Kang Mi-Kang, which mixes fact and fiction in a historical setting.
“The Red Sleeve Cuff” will first air first half of 2021 in South Korea.
Plot Synopsis by Asianwiki: Set in the 18th century, “The Red Sleeve Cuff” depicts a love story between King Jeongjo and royal concubine Uibin Sung.
Sung Deok-Im is a court lady. She gets involved with Crown Prince Lee San and he falls in love with her. The crown prince eventually becomes King Jeongjo. He now desires Sung Deok-Im to become his concubine, but she refuses. Sung Deok-Im wants to live her life freely, something that will not be possible as a concubine. She also knows that life of a royal concubine does not generally bring about happiness. Yet, Sung Deok-Im becomes the concubine of King Jeongjo.
First script reading for JTBC drama series “18 Again,” starring Kim Ha-Neul & Yoon Sang-Hyun, took place late March, 2020 in South Korea. The first script reading was attended by cast members Kim Ha-Neul, Yoon Sang-Hyun, Lee Do-Hyun, Kim Yoo-Ri, Wi Ha-Joon, Lee Ki-Woo, Kim Gang-Hyun, Lee Mi-Do, Roh Jeong-Eui, Ryeo Un, Choi Bo-Min and Hwang In-Yeop. The drama series is a remake of 2009 U.S. comedy film “17 Again.” For those curious why the drama series has the slightly different title of “18 Again,” it’s because people in South Korea are considered 1-years-old as soon as they are born and they gain a year each New Year’s day.
“18 Again” first airs September, 2020 (slots into JTBC’s Monday & Tuesday 9:30 PM time slot after “The Good Detective.”).
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Teaser trailer #3 added for tvN drama series “Flower of Evil” starring Lee Joon-Gi & Moon Chae-Won. Teaser trailer #3 has Moon Chae-Won stating around the 9 second mark “I did not know anything about the man I love.” Around the 22 second mark, Lee Joon-Gi states “Man who acted like he was in love. Woman who loved danger.”
“Flower of Evil” is now set to first air July 22, 2020 in South Korea.
First script reading for Channel A drama series “Lies of Lies” (literal title), starring Lee Yu-Ri & Yeon Jeong-Hun, took place late January, 2020 in South Korea. The first script reading was attended by director Kim Jeong-Kwon, screenwriter Kim Ji-Eun, Lee Yu-Ri, Yeon Jeong-Hun, Lee Il-Hwa, Lim Ju-Eun, Kwon Hwa-Woon, Kim Seung-Hwan, Lee Won-Jong, Choi Dae-Sung, Ko Su-Hee, Jung Si-A, Yoon Sung-Mo, Baek Song-Yi, Kwon Hyuk-Hyun, and Go Na-Hee. Filming began February, 2020.
“Lies of Lies” will first air September, 2020 in South Korea.
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Im Si-Wan & Shin Se-Kyung cast for lead roles in JTBC drama series “Run On.” Sooyoung & Kang Tae-Oh are also cast for second leading characters. In the drama series, Im Si-Wan plays sports agent Ki Sun-Gyeom. Shin Se-Kyung will play movie subtitle translator Oh Mi-Joo. They develop a romantic relationship. Filming for the drama series will begin this summer and the drama series will air sometime during the winter.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: A love story between Ki Sun-Gyeom (Im Si-Wan) and Oh Mi-Joo (Shin Se-Kyung).
Ki Sun-Gyeom was once a popular sprinter for the national team. Due to a case, he quit the sport. He then begins to work as a sports agent. Meanwhile, Oh Mi-Joo writes subtitle translations for movies. She was thrilled when she first she her name as a translator during the end credits. She meets Ki Sun-Gyeom, who just quit being a sprinter. She feels they were destined to meet.
Seo Dan-A (Sooyoung) is the CEO of a sports agency. She is the only child of a man who runs the Seomyung Group. Because of her gender, she is pushed back on the list of potential successors to the Seomyung Group. She lives fiercely to take back what originally belonged to her. Lee Young-Hwa (Kang Tae-Oh) then appears in her life. He is a university student, majoring in art. He likes movies and croquis drawing.
First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol” (literal title), starring Go Ara, Lee Jae-Wook, and Kim Joo-Hun, took place early May, 2020 in South Korea. The first script reading was attended by Go Ara, Lee Jae-Wook, Kim Joo-Hun, Ye Ji-Won, Shin Eun-Soo , Lee Soon-Jae , Seo Yi-Sook, Moon Tae-Yoo, Song Min-Jae, Lee Sun-Hee and Park Sung-Yeon. Director Kim Min-Kyeong and screenwriter Oh Ji-Young also attended the script reading. The drama series tells a bright romantic story between pianist Goo Ra-Ra (Go Ara) and Sun Won-Joon (Lee Jae-Wook).
“Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol” is now set to first air August, 2020 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Wednesday & Thursday 9:30PM time slot after “Memorials“).
Teaser trailer #4 added for JTBC drama series “The Good Detective” starring Son Hyun-Joo & Jang Seung-Jo. The drama series was initially scheduled to air from April, 2020, but the Covid-19 outbreak caused the drama series to delay until July 6, 2020.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in Incheon, South Korea, detectives try to catch criminals, who hide ugly truths.
Kang Do-Chang (Son Hyun-Joo) has worked as a detective for the past 18 years. He was born and raised in Incheon. He investigates cases using his experience and personal connections, forgoing scientific technique or reasoning power.
Oh Ji-Hyeok (Jang Seung-Jo) is an elite detective. He has 9 years of experience. Unlike Kang Do-Chang, he investigates cases using evidence and insight into the criminal’s psyche. Due to trauma from his childhood, he does not share his feelings. He is wealthy thanks to his late uncle, who left him with a large inheritance.
Jin Seo-Kyung (Lee Elijah) works as a newspaper reporter. She is a 5 year veteran and passionate about her work.
Two teaser posters and release date updated for action-comedy film “Okay Madam” starring Uhm Jung-Hwa and Park Sung-Woong. The film is now slotted for release sometime during August, 2020 in South Korea.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Mi-Young (Uhm Jung-Hwa) runs a shop at a traditional market, where she makes and sells twisted bread sticks. Her husband Seok-Hwan (Park Sung-Woong) works as a computer repairman. One day, Seok-Hwan wins a free trip to Hawaii. Mi-Young and Seok-Hwan will go on their first international trip together. When Mi-Young and Seok-Hwan get on the airplane to Hawaii, things don’t go as expected. Terrorists, including Cheol-Seung (Lee Sang-Yoon), who chase after a secret agent, get on the same airplane. The passengers soon become hostages. Suddenly, Mi-Young and Seok-Hwan begin to rescue the passengers.
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Eric, Yoo In-Na, and Lim Ju-Hwan are cast in MBC drama series “The Spy Who Loved Me” (literal title). The drama series is scripted by Lee Ji-Min. This is Lee Ji-Min’s first drama series screenplay, after writing numerous movie screenplays including “Sori: Voice From The Heart,” “The Age of Shadows,” and “Forbidden Dream.” The twist in the screenplay of “The Spy Who Loved Me” is that Yoo In-Na plays a woman who was married to a secret agent (Eric) and is now married to a secret industrial spy (Lim Ju-Hwan).
“The Spy Who Loved Me” first airs October, 2020 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 PM time slot after “When I Was The Prettiest.”).
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