Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Jun 8 2018

First script reading for OCN drama series “Voice 2”

First script reading for OCN drama series “Voice 2” took place May 23, 2018 at Studio Dragon in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. Main cast members including Lee Jin-Wook, Lee Ha-Na, Son Eun-Seo and An Se-Ha attended. After the first script reading finished, Lee Jin-Wook stated “Please give lots of love to drama series ‘Voice 2’ which will make this summer cool.” Lee Ha-Na stated “The script is good. It makes people think about the dangers of crime taking place around them and emphasizes prevention.” Actor Jang Hyuk opted to not appear in “Voice 2.”

“Voice 2” will first air August, 2018 in South Korea.

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Jun 8 2018

Yoon Gyun-Sang cast in JTBC drama series “Clean With Passion For Now”

Yoon Gyun-Sang is now cast for the lead male role in JTBC drama series “Clean With Passion For Now” co-starring Kim You-Jung. Production for the drama series was halted earlier this year, while Kim You-Jung received treatment for hypothyroidism. The delay caused Ahn Hyo-Seop to drop out of the drama series and led to Yoon Gyun-Sang replacing him. For the drama series, Yoon Gyun-Sang will play Jang Sun-Gyeol. His character has a fear of germs and he is the CEO of a cleaning company. His life goes smoothly, but things change when Gil O-Sol (Kim You-Jung ) jumps into his life.

“Clean With Passion For Now” is now scheduled to first air November, 2018 in South Korea.

Jun 7 2018

Go Ara offered a lead role in SBS drama series “Hatch”

Go Ara has been offered a lead role in new SBS drama series “Hatch.” Currently, Go Ara is considering the offer. The drama series is set during the Joseon era and features a script with adventure. If Go Ara accepts, she will play Yeo-Ji. Her character is an enthusiastic damo. She is good in the martial arts and conducting investigations. She also speaks Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

“Hatch” will first air September, 2018 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Saturday 9PM time slot after “About Her“).

Jun 7 2018

5 character posters for tvN drama series “Mr. Sunshine”

Here’s 5 character posters for upcoming tvN drama series “Mr. Sunshine” starring Lee Byung-Hun and Kim Tae-Ri. The character posters are of Lee Byung-Hun as Eugene Choi, Kim Tae-Ri as Go Ae-Shin, Yoo Yeon-Seok as Goo Dong-Mae, Kim Min-Jung as Hee-Na and Byun Yo-Han as Kim Hee-Sung. Eugene Choi was born as a slave, but eventually went to America and returned to Joseon as a marine captain. The drama series is from director Lee Eung-Bok and screenwriter Kim Eun-Sook who brought us KBS2 drama series “Descendants of the Sun” and tvN drama series “Goblin.”

“Mr. Sunshine” first airs July 7, 2018 in South Korea.

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Jun 5 2018

First script reading for drama series “Tale of Gyeryong Fairy”

First script reading for drama series “Tale of Gyeryong Fairy” (literal title), starring Moon Chae-Won and Yoon Hyun-Min, took place May 27, 2018 in Sangamdong, Seoul, South Korea. Main cast members including Moon Chae-Won, Yoon Hyun-Min, Seo Ji-Hoon, Ko Du-Shim, Kang Mi-Na (‘Gugudan’) and Ahn Kil-Kang attended. In the drama series, Moon Chae-Won and Ko Du-Shim will play the same character of Sun Ok-Nam. People who have a relationship with Sun Ok-Nam sees Moon Chae-Won’s figure and people who do not have a relationship sees Ko Du-Shim’s figure.

Filming of the drama series begins June 11, 2018, but the airing broadcast station has yet to be decided.

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Jun 5 2018

Lee Seung-Gi and Bae Suzy cast in SBS drama series “Vagabond”

Lee Seung-Gi and Bae Suzy are cast in new SBS drama series “Vagabond.” The duo will play lead roles and its the first time the pair has worked together since 2013 MBC drama series “Gu Family Book.” The first script reading for the drama series took place on June 2, 2018. “Vagabond” hopes to broadcast in South Korea, Japan and the United States simultaneously with Sony Pictures as its foreign distributor.

“Vagabond” will air sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea.

 

Jun 4 2018

First script reading for MBC drama series “Risky Romance”

First script reading for MBC drama series “Risky Romance” took place May 3, 2018 at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea. Main cast members including Ji Hyun-Woo, Lee Si-Young, Kim Jin-Yeop, Bae Seul-Ki and Shin Won-Ho (‘CROSS GENE’) attended. The drama series follows the romance between a neurosurgeon played by Ji Hyun-Woo and an endocrinology doctor played by Lee Si-Young.

“Risky Romance” first airs July, 2018 in South Korea.

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Jun 4 2018

Park Si-Hoo and Song Ji-Hyo cast in KBS2 drama series “Lovely Horribly”

Park Si-Ho and Song Ji-Hyo are now cast in KBS2 drama series “Lovely Horribly.” The drama series features a mixture romantic-comedy and horror. For the drama series, Park Si-Hoo will play top star Yoo Philip and Song Ji-Hyo will play screenwriter Ji Eul-Soon. They were born at the same time and seem to share fate.

“Lovely Horribly” first airs August, 2018 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “Are You Human?“).

 

Jun 1 2018

Song Seung-Heon and Krystal cast in OCN drama series “Player”

Song Seung-Heon and Krystal are now cast for lead roles in new OCN drama series “Player.” The drama series first had the working title of “Hustle” and then “Pan,” before selecting “Player.” For the drama series Song Seung-Heon will play Kang Ha-Ri and Krystal will play Cha A-Ryeong. They are members of a team intent on taking back ill gotten crime proceeds from criminals.

“Player” is now scheduled to air sometime during the second half of this year (will take over OCN’s Saturday and Sunday 10:20 PM time slot after “Voice 2“).