Ji Soo and Koo Ha-Ra (ex-Kara member) have been offered lead roles in new drama series “I Don’t Care” (literal title). Currently, both performers are considering their offers. The drama series is based on webcomic “Algemeoya” by Kim Jae-Han. The drama series will follow the rise of an ordinary high school student into a superstar. Exact airing network or dates has yet to be decided.
Air date for tvN drama series “Hundred Million Stars From the Sky” starring Seo In-Guk and Jung So-Min, has been announced for autumn, 2018 in the Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 PM time slot after “Familiar Wife.” Filming for the drama series will begin early next month. The drama series is a remake of 2002 Fuji TV drama series “Hundred Million Stars From the Sky.”
First teaser trailer added for upcoming SBS drama series “Let Me Introduce Her” (English title) starring Nam Sang-Mi, Kim Jae-Won and Jo Hyun-Jae. The teaser starts off with Nam Sang-Mi’s voice over stating “Have you ever imagined what was my name? Did I have family? Those imaginations because I don’t remember anything. Who I am.” Kim Jae-Won’s voice appears in the 35 second mark and states “I will get your memory back.”
“Let Me Introduce Her” first airs July 14, 2018 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Saturday 9PM time slot after “Secret Mother“).
Here’s the first still images of Seohyun in MBC drama series “Time” co-starring Kim Jung-Hyun. The still images were taken on Seohyun’s first day of filming for the drama series which took place at Le Cordon Bleu in Soakmyugn Women’s University on May 7, 2018. Setup for the scene has Seol Ji-Hyun (Seohyun) taking a performance test by a franchise restaurant headquarters.
“Time” first airs July, 2018 in South Korea.
Teaser trailer #2 added for OCN drama series “Voice 2” starring Lee Jin-Wook and Lee Ha-Na. Narration by Lee Jin-Wook appears at the 8 second mark and he states in Korean “If I look into a crime site, I can see the criminal’s mind.”
“Voice 2” first airs August 11, 2018 in South Korea.
First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Lovely Horribly” took place June 1, 2018 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea. The first script reading were attended by main cast members including Park Si-Hoo, Song Ji-Hyo, Lee Gi-Kwang (‘Highlight’), Ham Eun-Jung (‘T-ara’), Choi Yeo-Jin and Jang Hyuk-Jin. Director Kang Min-Kyung stated prior to the start of the script reading, “I am really happy to work with such good people. I will try to do my best to have good results and make the process pleasant as well. Actor Ha Dong-Hoon, also known as Ha Ha, will make a cameo appearance in the drama series. He has worked with lead actress Song Ji-Hyo on variety show “Running Man” for 9 years.
“Lovely Horribly” will first air August, 2018 in South Korea.
SBS has decided to shorten currently airing drama series “Wok of Love” from its originally planned 40 episodes to 38 episodes. The drama series will now end on July 17, 2018. Ep.25-26 did not air for 2 weeks because of television coverage of the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The delays caused the drama series to run a week longer than originally planned and would have run two weeks longer if it was not shortened. “Wok of Love” stars Lee Joon-Ho, Jang Hyuk and Jung Ryeo-Won.
Kim Hyun-Joong has been offered the lead male role in new drama series “That Time When Time Stops” (literal title). Currently, Kim Hyun-Joong is considering the offer. If he accepts, he will play a time traveler who falls in love. Kim Hyun-Joong famously appeared as a co-lead actor in KBS2 drama series “Boys Over Flowers” and also played lead roles in MBC drama series “Mischievous Kiss” and KBS2 drama series “Inspiring Generation.”
Although no final decision has been made, MBC Dramanet is in discussions to air the drama series.
First script reading for SBS drama series “Dear Judge” took place recently at SBS Ilsan Production Center in Tanhyun, South Korea. Main cast members including Yoon Si-Yoon, Lee Yoo-Young, Park Byung-Eun, Nara (‘Hellovenus’) and Sung Dong-Il all attended. The drama series features Yoon Si-Yoon playing identical twin brothers Han Kang-Ho & Han Soo-Ho. One brother is a judge and the other is a criminal.
“Dear Judge” first airs July, 2018 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Wednesday and Thursday 10PM time slot after “The Undateables“).
Main poster added for upcoming tvN drama series “Mr. Sunshine” starring Lee Byung-Hun and Kim Tae-Ri. The drama series is a big-budget, highly anticipated drama series from the creators hit series “Goblin” and “Descendants of the Sun.”
“Mr. Sunshine” first airs July 7, 2018 in South Korea.