Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Dec 30 2017

See list of nominees and winners at the “2017 MBC Drama Awards”

The 2017 MBC Drama Awards just concluded in Seoul, South Korea. Big winners at the award show were “Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People” and “Ruler: Master of the Mask.” “Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People” picked up a total of 8 awards including the “Grand Prize” for actor Kim Sang-Joong and the “Best Drama Award.” “Ruler: Master of the Mask” picked up 5 awards including “Best Actor” for Yoo Seung-Ho. See the entire list of nominees and winners at AsianWiki.

Dec 29 2017

Teaser trailer for JTBC drama series “Misty”

First teaser trailer added for upcoming JTBC drama series “Misty” starring Kim Nam-Joo and Ji Jin-Hee. The drama series follows an estranged married couple. The husband (Ji Jin-Hee) who works as a prosecutor decides to defend his wife (Kim Nam-Joo) in a murder case.

“Misty” first airs February 2, 2018 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Friday and Saturday 11PM time slot after “Untouchable“).

Dec 29 2017

Ep.3 of tvN drama series “A Korean Odyssey” delayed at least a week

Ep.3 of currently airing tvN drama series “A Korean Odyssey” has now been delayed for at least 1 week. On December 26, 2017 Korean media discovered that a serious accident occurred on the filming set on December 23rd involving a crew member. The crew member was hanging a chandelier on the ceiling, but fell about 3 meters (about 10 feet). He was sent to the hospital and diagnosed with paralysis of his lower body. To ensure such accidents will not happen again, production will halt as scheduling will be re-arranged, more crew members added and additional safety measures implemented. This follows a disastrous airing of ep.2, in which wire lines holding up the flying black spirits were visible and commercials suddenly appeared. Ep.2 was re-aired the following day on December 25th without the glitches.

Ep.3 will now air January 6, 2018 at its earliest or later.

Dec 29 2017

Han Hye-Jin offered lead female role in MBC drama series “Let’s Hold Hands Tightly and Watch The Sunset”

Han Hye-Jin has been offered the lead female role in MBC drama series “Let’s Hold Hands Tightly and Watch The Sunset” (working & literal title). Currently, Han Hye-Jin is “positively considering” the offer. If Han Hye-Jin accepts, she will play Nam Hyun-Joo. She married a university senior and liked him since her first year at the university. She is now a devoted wife, but a crisis ensues involving death.

“Let’s Hold Hands Tightly and Watch The Sunset” will first air March, 2018 in MBC’s Wednesday and Thursday 10PM time slot. About a month gap will exist between the end of “I’m Not a Robot” and the beginning of “Let’s Hold Hands Tightly and Watch The Sunset” to allow for coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Dec 28 2017

Jung In-Sun, Go Won-Hee and Lee Joo-Woo cast in JTBC drama series “Eulachacha Waikiki”

Jung In-Sun, Go Won-Hee and Lee Joo-Woo are cast for lead female roles in upcoming JTBC drama series “Eulachacha Waikiki.” They will join already cast lead male actors Kim Jung-Hyun, Lee Yi-Kyung and Son Seung-Won. Story for the drama series is set around the guest house “Waikiki” run by three men.

For “Eulachacha Waikiki,” Jung In-Sun plays Yoon-A. Her character is a mysterious single mother and she suddenly appears at the guest house Waikiki.

Go Won-Hee plays Kang Seo-Jin. She is the younger sister of Kang Dong-Goo (Kim Jung-Hyun)and she is preparing to become a reporter.

Lee Joo-Woo plays Min Soo-A. She is the ex-girlfriend of Kang Dong-Goo. She works as a model for an internet shopping mall. She is also easily deceived.

“Eulachacha Waikiki” first airs February, 2018 in South Korea (takes over JTBC’s Monday and Tuesday 11PM time slot after “Just Between Lovers“).

 

Dec 28 2017

First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Radio Romance”

First script reading for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Radio Romance” took place December 19, 2017 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea. At the first script reading, main cast members including Yoon Doo-Joon (‘Highlight’), Kim So-Hyun, Yoon Park, Yura (‘Girl’s Day’), Ha-Joon and Kwak Dong-Yeon all attended. Before the first script reading started, Yoon Doo-Joon stated “I think working together means a lot. I hope we work hard, smile until we finish the drama series.” Kim So-Hyun stated “This is my first role since I turned 20-years-old and became an adult. I will work hard.” In the drama series, Kim So-Hyun plays radio program screenwriter Song Geu-Rim. For a radio program, she casts top actor Ji Soo-Ho played by Yoon Doo-Joon.

“Radio Romance” first airs January, 2018 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “Jugglers“).

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Dec 28 2017

Woo Do-Hwan and Joy are cast in MBC drama series “Great Seducer”

Woo Do-Hwan and Joy (‘Red Velvet’) are now cast for lead roles in MBC drama series “Great Seducer.” The drama series is based on classic 18th century French novel “Les Liaisons dangereuses.” For the drama series, Woo Do-Hwan will play Kwon Shi-Hyun. He bets his life on a cruel and dangerous game to seduce Eun Tae-Hee played by Joy.

In addition, Mun Ka-Young is cast to play a supporting role. She will play Choi Soo-Ji. She is the daughter of a hospital director. She is popular, but scared of being left alone.

“Great Seducer” first airs sometime during the first half of 2018 in South Korea.