Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Dec 13 2018

Ji Hyun-Woo & Park Han-Byul cast in MBC drama series “Love in Sadness”

Ji Hyun-Woo and Park Han-Byul are now cast for lead roles in MBC Saturday drama series “Love in Sadness” (literal title). Also cast for second leads are Ryu Soo-Young and Wang Bit-Na. The drama series will follow the relationship between plastic surgeon Seo Jung-Won (Ji Hyun-Woo) and married woman Yoon Ma-Ri (Park Han-Byul). Yoon Ma-Ri is in an abusive relationship and she tries to escape from her husband played by Ryu Soo-Young.

“Love in Sadness” first airs February, 2019 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Saturday 9PM time slot after “A Pledge To God“).

Dec 13 2018

Han Ye-Seul cast in SBS drama series “Big Issue”

Han Ye-Seul is now cast for upcoming SBS drama series “Big Issue.” For the drama series, Han Ye-Seul will play lead female character Ji Soo-Hyun. She once dreamed of becoming a reporter seeking out the truth. She does not have those dreams anymore and works as the chief editor of  gossip rag Sunday Tongshin. She seeks out celebrity scandals using her personal connections. She is cold-blooded and heartless. Joo Jin-Mo has been offered the lead male role and he is still considering.

“Big Issue” first airs February, 2019.

Dec 12 2018

“Romance is a Bonus Book” set as English title for tvN drama series

According to tvN, “Romance is a Bonus Book” has been set as the official English title for upcoming tvN drama series starring Lee Jong-Suk and Lee Na-Young. The English title is also the literal title for the drama series (“로맨스는 별책부록”). Previously, tvN selected “How To Publish Love” as the English title for the drama, but after further discussions tvN has decided to go with “Romance is a Bonus Book.”

“Romance is a Bonus Book”  will first air January 26, 2019 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Saturday and Sunday 9PM time slot after “Memories of the Alhambra“).

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Dec 12 2018

First 3 teaser trailers for MBN-Dramax drama series “Best Chicken”

First 3 teaser trailers added for upcoming MBN-Dramax drama series “Best Chicken” (literal title) starring  Park Sun-Ho, Kim So-Hye and Joo Woo-Jae. The drama series follows Park Choi-Go (Park Sun-Ho) as he quits his corporate job to follow his dream of opening a chicken restaurant. Still images below is of Park Sun-Ho as Park Choi-Go.

“Best Chicken” first airs January 2, 2019 in South Korea.

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Dec 12 2018

Lee Gyu-Han & Lee Sun-Bin cast in tvN drama special “Dramatization Has Already Begun”

Lee Gyu-Han and Lee Sun-Bin are cast for lead roles in tvN drama special “Dramatization Has Already Begun” (literal title). In addition, Heo Jeong-Min is cast for a major supporting character role. The drama special is the the 7th installment of tvN’s 2019 Drama Stage series. Lee Sun-Bin will play movie director Hong Hee-Soo. Lee Gyu-Han will play screenwriter Kim Pil-Ki. The two are ex-lovers who begin working together on a new project.

“Dramatization Has Already Begun” will air January 19, 2019 in South Korea.

Dec 11 2018

English title for JTBC drama series “The Light in Your Eyes”

Official English title has been updated for upcoming JTBC drama series “The Light in Your Eyes” starring Han Ji-Min and  Nam Joo-Hyuk. The drama series’ previously went under the literal title of “Dazzling” (“Nooni Booshige”), but has been given the official English title of “The Light in Your Eyes” by JTBC. The drama series follows two women who are named Kim Hye-Ja. A younger Kim Hye-Ja played by Han Ji-Min switches bodies with a 70-year-old Kim Hye-Ha played by Kim Hye-Ja. Nam Joo-Hyuk will play Lee Joon-Ha who becomes involved with Kim Hye-Ja.

“The Light in Your Eyes” is tentatively scheduled to first air January, 2019 in South Korea.

Dec 11 2018

First teaser teaser trailer for KBS2 drama series “My Lawyer, Mr. Jo 2: Crime and Punishment”

First teaser trailer added for KBS2 drama series “My Lawyer, Mr. Jo 2: Crime and Punishment” starring Park Shin-Yang and  Ko Hyun-Jung. The drama series is a sequel to 2016 KBS2 drama series “My Lawyer, Mr. Jo” with Ko Hyun-Jung playing new lead female character Lee Ja-Kyung.  Her character is actually a villain in the drama series.

Meanwhile, still images below are the first of Park Shin-Yang and Ko Hyun-Jung in the drama series. Ko Hyun-Jung’s Lee Ja-Kyung character works as the director of planning and coordination for Kookil Company. The company dominates South Korea and she is a powerful figure.

“My Lawyer, Mr. Jo 2: Crime and Punishment” first airs January 7, 2019 in South Korea.

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Dec 11 2018

Shin Hye-Sun cast in SBS drama series “Dan, Only Love”

Shin Hye-Sun is now cast in SBS drama series “Dan, Only Love” (literal title). For the drama series, Shin Hye-Sun will play lead female character Lee Yeon-Seo. She is the daughter of a chaebol family and she was once a ballerina. An accident caused her to lose her eyesight. After meeting Dan, she begins to believe in love. Meanwhile, L (Kim Myung-Soo) from boy band INFINITE is still considering an offer to play the lead male character of Dan. The character Dan is an angel.

“Dan, Only Love” first airs May, 2019 in South Korea.


Dec 10 2018

L & Shin Hye-Sun offered lead roles in KBS2 drama series “Dan, Only Love”

L (Kim Myung-Soo) and Shin Hye-Sun have been offered lead roles in new KBS2 drama series “Dan, Only Love” (literal title). Currently, both performers are positively considering their offers. If L accepts, he will play the role of Dan. He is an angel and receives a mission that could allow him to return to Heaven. If Shin Hye-Sun accepts, she will play lead female character Yeon-Seo.

“Dan, Only Love” will first air May, 2019 in South Korea.

Dec 10 2018

Supporting cast for tvN drama series “That Psychometric Guy”

Supporting cast has been announced for upcoming tvN drama series “That Psychometric Guy” starring  Jin Young (GOT7) and Shin Ye-Eun. Now cast in supporting roles are Dasom (ex-‘Sistar’ member), Noh Jong-Hyun, Jang Eui-Su and Ko Yoon-Jung. Kim Kwon was previously announced cast for the drama series in a major supporting character role. For the drama series, Dasom will play major supporting character Eun Ji-Soo. She works as a detective and she is full of pride & passion for her work . She became a detective, because of respect for her father who is a senior police superintendent.

“That Psychometric Guy” first airs sometime during the first half of 2019 in South Korea.