Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Jul 15 2019

Cho Jung-Seok cast in tvN drama series “Wise Doctor Life”

Cho Jung-Seok is cast in tvN drama series “Wise Doctor Life” (literal title). Cho Jung-Seok will play a co-lead male role in the drama series. Actors Yoo Yeon-Seok and Kim Dae-Myung have received offers to play co-lead male roles and they are both currently “positively considering” their offers. All presumably will play doctors.

Cho Jung-Seok held interviews with various Korean media today, July 15, 2019 and he confirmed that he will appear in “Wise Doctor Life.” Cho Jung-Seok mentioned his fondness for the “Reply” drama series that was directed by Shin Won-Ho and scripted by Lee Woo-Jung. Both Shin Won-Ho and Lee Woo-Jung are also working on “Wise Doctor Life.” Cho Jung-Seok mentioned he hasn’t even seen the script yet for “Wise Doctor Life,” but he wanted to work with director Shin Won-Ho and screenwriter Lee Woo-Jung. After he completes promotional duties for upcoming film “Exit,” he will meet with director Shin Won-Ho and screenwriter Lee Woo-Jung.

“Wise Doctor Life” will first air sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea.

Jul 15 2019

Kim Jung-Hyun cast in tvN drama series “Love’s Emergency Landing”

Kim Jung-Hyun is cast in tvN drama series “Love’s Emergency Landing” starring Hyun-Bin, Son Ye-Jin & Seo Ji-Hye. For the drama series, Kim Jung-Hyun will play Koo Joon-Hee. His character is a businessman and he is handsome, rich and smart. He suddenly disappears though. This will be Kim Jung-Hyun’s first acting role since he dropped out of 2018 MBC drama series “The Time” for health reasons.

“Love’s Emergency Landing” will first air sometime during the second half of this year in South Korea.

Jul 12 2019

Two teaser trailers for OCN drama series “Strangers From Hell”

Two teaser trailers added for upcoming OCN drama series “Strangers From Hell” (literal title) starring Im Si-Wan and Lee Dong-Wook. The two teaser trailers features Im Si-Wan as Yoon Jong-Woo. He moves into a (creepy) apartment building in Seoul. Both of the teaser trailers has Im Si-Wan narrating “Here is hell. A horrific hell made by strangers.”

In addition, “Strangers From Hell” is scheduled to first air August 31, 2019 in South Korea (takes over OCN’s Saturday and Sunday 10:20 PM time slot after “Watcher“).

Jul 11 2019

First script reading for tvN drama series “Melting Me Softly”

First script reading for tvN drama series “Melting Me Softly” took place June, 2019 in Sangam Neighborhood, Seoul. The first script reading had main cast members including Ji Chang-Wook, Won Jin-A, Yoon Se-Ah, Lim Won-Hee, Kim Won-Hae, Shim Hyung-Tak, Jeon Su-Kyeong, Yoon Seok-Hwa, Jung Hae-Kyun, Gil Hae-Yeon and Seo Jung-Yeon. The drama series is the first acting role for lead actor Ji Chang-Wook since he was discharged from the south Korean military on April 27, 2019.

“Melting Me Softly ” first airs sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea.

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Jul 11 2019

Kang Ji-Hwan drops out of TV Chosun drama series “Joseon Survival”

Actor Kang Ji-Hwan has dropped out of currently airing TV Chosun drama series “Joseon Survival” according to the series’ production company Huayi Brothers. The production company are currently looking for an actor to replace the main character of Han Jung-Rok who was played by Kang Ji-Hwan. Korean media reported yesterday, July 10, 2019, that Kang Ji-Hwan was arrested at his house in Gwangju on July 9, 2019 for rape and sexual molestation of 2 women. During the investigation, Kang Ji-Hwan stated that he drank alcohol with 2 female staff members at his house, but he doesn’t remember what happened afterwards. He woke up and found himself in a room with the 2 women sleeping. Due to Kang Ji-Hwan’s exit from the drama series, the two episodes scheduled to air on Saturday, July 13th & Sunday, July 14th have been postponed.

Jul 10 2019

First script reading for JTBC drama series “Flower Crew: Joseon Matchmaking Maneuver Agency”

First script reading for JTBC drama series “Flower Crew: Joseon Matchmaking Maneuver Agency” (literal title) took place April, 2019 at JTBC building in Sangam, Seoul, South Korea. Attending the first script reading were main cast members Kim Min-Jae, Kong Seung-Yeon, Seo Ji-Hoon, Park Ji-Hoon, Byeon Woo-Seok, Go Won-Hee, Park Ho-San, Jung Jae-Sung, Lee Yoon-Gun, Kwon So-Hyun, Jang Yoo-Sang, Jung Eui-Jae, Ha Hoe-Jung and Park Bo-Mi. Prior to the start of the first script reading, director Kim Ga-Ram expressed his gratitude for working on the drama series.

“Flower Crew: Joseon Matchmaking Maneuver Agency” first airs September, 2019 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Monday & Tuesday 9:30 PM time slot after “Moment at Eighteen.”).

Jul 9 2019

Teaser trailer for KBS2 drama series “I Wanna Hear Your Song”

Teaser trailer #1 added for KBS2 drama series “I Wanna Hear Your Song” (English title) starring Yeon Woo-Jin and Kim Se-Jeong (‘Gugudan’). The first teaser trailer features Kim Se-Jeong as Hong Yi-Young. She is suffering from insomnia and unable to fall asleep. She screams out “Please, somebody put me to sleep!” Meanwhile below are still images of Kim Se-Jeong and Yeon Woo-Jin.

“I Wanna Hear Your Song” first airs August 5, 2019 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “Perfume.”).

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Jul 9 2019

Yoo Yeon-Seok offered co-lead male role in tvN drama series “Wise Doctor Life”

Yoo Yeon-Seok has been offered a co-lead male role in tvN drama series “Wise Doctor Life” (literal title). Actor Cho Jung-Seok has already received an offer to play a co-lead male role and he is still considering his offer. Yoo Yeon-Seok is currently “positively considering” his offer. The drama series will have feature 4 co-lead male characters. “Wise Doctor Life” is directed by Shin Won-Ho and scripted by Lee Woo-Jung, who previously worked with Yoo Yeon-Seok in tvN drama series “Reply 1994.” Director Shin Won-Ho and screenwriter Lee Woo-Jung have worked together in all three of the “Reply” drama series.

“Wise Doctor Life” will first air sometime during the second half of this year in South Korea.

Jul 8 2019

TaecYeon cast in MBC drama series “The Game: Towards Zero”

TaecYeon (‘2PM’) is cast in new MBC drama series “The Game: Towards Zero” (literal title). For TaecYeon, this is his first acting role since he was discharged from the South Korean military on May 16, 2019. The drama series itself combines fantasy, suspense and crime genres. TaecYeon’s character of Tae-Pyeong has the special ability to look into someone’s eye and see the moment where they are about to die. He partners with a detective to tackle a serial murder case. Filming for the drama series begins this autumn and the drama series will first air January, 2020 in South Korea.