Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Feb 19 2018

First still images from MBC drama series “Let’s Hold Hands Tightly And Watch The Sunset”

First still images of Han Hye-Jin and Yoon Sang-Hyun in upcoming MBC drama series “Let’s Hold Hands Tightly And Watch The Sunset.” The still images are from the first day of filming which took place recently (mid-February, 2018) in Paju, South Korea. The weather on that day was quite cold with wind chill hitting -20 celsius. The scene has Nam Hyun-Joo (Han Hye-Jin) and Kim Do-Young (Yoon Sang-Hyun ) having a good time on their wedding anniversary day.

“Let’s Hold Hands Tightly and Watch The Sunset” first airs March 14, 2018 in South Korea.

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Feb 15 2018

Teaser trailer for tvN drama series “Mr. Sunshine”

An epic first teaser trailer has been added for upcoming tvN drama series “Mr. Sunshine” starring Lee Byung-Hun, Kim Tae-Ri, Yoo Yeon-Seok and Byun Yo-Han. Around the 1:10 minute mark in the teaser trailer, Lee Byung-Hun’s voice over appears and he states “I am U.S. Marine Copes Captain Eugene Choi.” This is the first time his character name has been revealed. Additionally, actress Kim Sa-Rang was cast to play a major supporting character in the drama series, but she had to drop out due to scheduling issues. Actress Kim Min-Jung will now play that role.

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

Feb 14 2018

First script reading for tvN drama series “My Mister”

First script reading for upcoming tvN drama series “My Mister” took place December 18, 2017 in Sangamdong, Seoul, South Korea. The script reading featured main cast members  Lee Sun-Kyun, IU, Lee Ji-Ah, Oh Dal-Su, Song Sae-Byeok & Chang Ki-Yong. The drama series has Lee Sun-Kyun, Oh Dal-Su and Song Sae-Byeok playing brothers. Park Dong-Hoon (Lee Sun-Kyun) is the middle brother and he supports his older brother Park Sang-Hoon (Oh Dal-Su) and younger brother Park Gi-Hoon (Song Sae-Byeok ). Park Dong-Hoon then meets Lee Ji-An (IU). In addition, version 2 of teaser trailer #1 has been added on AsianWiki.

“My Mister” first airs March 21, 2018 in South Korea.

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Feb 13 2018

Rain cast in JTBC drama series “Sketch”

Singer/actor Rain is cast for the lead male role in upcoming JTBC drama series “Sketch.” He initially turned down the offer, but reexamined the script and decided to accept. The drama series’ genre will fall somewhere between investigation & action.

“Sketch” will first air May, 2018 in South Korea.

Feb 13 2018

Lee Joon-Gi offered lead role in tvN drama series “Lawless Lawyer”

Lee Joon-Gi has been offered the lead role in upcoming tvN drama series “Lawless Lawyer” (literal title). Currently, Lee Joon-Gi is considering the offer. If he accepts, he will play former gang member now successful lawyer Bong Sang-Pil. He has a high success rate with court cases, partly due to exploiting loopholes in the law. The drama series will be directed by Kim Jin-Min who worked with Lee Joon-Gi in 2007 MBC drama series “Time Between Dog and Wolf.”

“Lawless Lawyer” will first air May 12, 2018 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Saturday and Sunday 9PM time slot after “Live“).

Feb 13 2018

First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Marry Me Now?”

First script reading for KBS2 weekend drama series “Marry Me Now?” took place late December, 2017 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea. In attendance were main cast members Han Ji-Hye, Lee Sang-Woo, Yoo Dong-Geun, Jang Mi-Hee, Park Sun-Young and Yeo Hoi-Hyeon. The drama series has Hyo-Seob (Yoo Dong-Geun) working as a shoemaker. He raised 4 children by himself after his wife died. His first love Mi-Yeon (Jang Mi-Hee) suddenly appears. Meanwhile, Yoo-Ha (Han Ji-Hye) plays Hyo-Seob’s second daughter. She is a resident at a hospital and meets surgeon Jung Eun-Tae (Lee Sang-Woo). They develop a romantic relationship.

“Marry Me Now?” first airs March 17, 2018 in South Korea.

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Feb 12 2018

Park Jin-Hee cast in SBS drama series “Return”

Park Jin-Hee is cast in currently airing SBS drama series “Return.” Park Jin-Hee will play lead female character Choi Ja-Hye which Ko Hyun-Jung initially played. Ko Hyun-Jung dropped out of the drama series last week due to differences with the director, in particular the lack of screen time for her character. Park Jin-Hee will begin filming for the drama series on February 13, 2018 and she will appear in ep.15 which is scheduled to air Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

 

Feb 12 2018

First script reading for JTBC drama series “Ms. Hammurabi”

First script reading for JTBC drama series “Ms. Hammurabi” took place January 16, 2018. Main cast members including Go Ara, L (‘INFINITE’), Sung Dong-Il, Ryu Deok-Hwan, Lee Elijah, Lee Cheol-Min, Lee Won-Jong and Kim Young-Ok all attended the first script reading. Prior to the start of the first script reading, Moon Yoo-Seok spoke and explained the story. Moon Yoo-Seok is a real life judge and he also wrote the novel “Ms. Hammurabi” which the drama series is based on. Moon Yoo-Seok will also write the screenplay for the drama series.

“Ms. Hammurabi” first airs May, 2018 in South Korea.

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