Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Oct 16 2017

Cha Seung-Won cast in tvN drama series “Hwayuki”

Actor Cha Seung-Won is now cast in upcoming tvN drama series “Hwayuki.” He will reunite with screenwriters Hong Jung-Eun and Hong Mi-Ran whom he previously worked with in 2011 MBC drama series “The Greatest Love.” For the drama series, Cha Seung-Won will play King Wooma (Bull Demon King). He is the CEO of a top entertainment company and more famous than the entertainers signed to his company. Currently, Lee Seung-Gi and Oh Yeon-Seo are still considering offers to play leading characters in the drama series.

“Hwayuki” will first air this December in South Korea.

Oct 13 2017

Yoon Gyun-Sang and Jung Hye-Sung cast in SBS drama series “Doubtful Victory”

Yoon Gyun-Sang and Jung Hye-Sung are now cast for lead roles in upcoming SBS drama series “Doubtful Victory” (literal title). For the drama series, Yoon Gyun-Sang will play Oh Il-Seung. He is a detective and 28-years-old, but, due to complicated reasons, he has the emotional age of someone 18-years-old. Jung Hye-Sung will play Jin Jin-Young. She became a detective to reveal the truth behind her father’s death.

“Doubtful Victory” first airs November 27, 2017 in South Korea.

Oct 12 2017

Bae Doo-Na cast in Netflix drama series “Kingdom”

Bae Doo-Na is now cast in upcoming Netflix period drama series “Kingdom.” The drama series is based on webcomic “Burning Hell Shinui Nara” by Kim Eun-Hee. Currently, actors Ju Ji-Hoon and Ryoo Seung-Ryong are still considering offers to play leading male roles in the drama series. For “Kingdom,” Bae Doo-Na will play uinyeo Seo-Bi. An “uinyeo” is a physician who specialized in treating woman during the Joseon era.

“Kingdom” will premiere sometime during the second half of next year.

Oct 12 2017

First script reading for MBC drama series “Money Flower”

First script reading for upcoming MBC weekend drama series “Money Flower” took place September 26, 2017 at MBC Dream Center in Ilsan, South Korea. At the first script reading, main cast members Jang Hyuk, Park Se-Young, Jang Seung-Jo, Han So-Hee and Lee Soon-Jae all attended. In the drama series, Jang Hyuk plays a man who grew up in an orphanage, but is now a successful CEO of a company. Park Se-Young plays Na Mo-Hyun. She dreams of having fateful type of love. Jang Seung-Jo plays Jang Boo-Cheon. He decides to marry Na Mo-Hyun for company succession reasons.

“Money Flower” first airs November 4, 2017 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Saturday and Sunday 10PM time slot after “Bad Thief, Good Thief“).

Oct 12 2017

First script reading for MBC drama series “Two Cops”

First script reading for MBC drama series “Two Cops” took place late September, 2017 at MBC Dream Center in Ilsan, South Korea. At the first script reading, about 20 actors and actresses gathered including main cast members Cho Jung-Seok, Hyeri (‘Girl’s Day’), Kim Sun-Ho, Hoya (‘INFINITE’) and Lee Si-Un. The first script reading took about 4 hours to finish. The drama series features Cho Jung-Seok playing two different characters. He plays Detective Cha Dong-Tak and his character gets possessed by the spirit of a swindler named
Kong Soo-Chang.

“Two Cops” first airs November, 2017 in South Korea (takes over MBC’s Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “20th Century Boy and Girl“).

Oct 11 2017

Yoon Gyun-Sang and Jung Hye-Sung offered lead roles in SBS drama series “Doubtful Victory”

Yoon Gyun-Sang and Jung Hye-Sung have been offered lead roles in upcoming SBS drama series “Doubtful Victory.” They are both currently considering their offers. If Yoon Gyun-Sang accepts, he will play Oh Il-Seung. His character is a detective. His name “Il-Seung” also means “Victory.” If Jung Hye-Sung accepts, she will play Jin Jin-Young. She is also a detective.

In addition, Yono Gyun-Sang is still considering an offer to play the lead male role in KBS2 drama series “Jugglers.”  Both drama series are currently scheduled to air at the same time this winter. “Doubtful Victory” will first air November 27, 2017 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “Temperature of Love“).

 

Oct 9 2017

Two teaser posters and teaser trailer #3 for KBS2 drama series “Mad Dog”

Here’s two main posters for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Mad Dog” starring Yoo Ji-Tae, Woo Do-Hwan, Ryu Hwa-Young, Jo Jae-Yun, Kim Hye-Seong and Hong Soo-Hyun. These six performers play characters who are members of the Mad Dog insurance investigation team. The team is led by Choi Kang-Woo (Yoo Ji-Tae) who has the nickname of Mad Dog. In addition, teaser trailer #3 has been added on AsianWiki.

“Mad Dog” premieres October 11, 2017 in South Korea.

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Oct 6 2017

Kim Rae-Won and Shin Se-Kyung cast in KBS2 drama series “The Black Knight”

Kim Rae-Won and Shin Se-Kyung are now cast in upcoming KBS2 drama series “The Black Knight” (literal title).  Actress Seo Ji-Hye is also cast in a supporting role. For the drama series, Kim Rae-Won will play lead male character Moon So-Ho. He lived through an unhappy childhood, but he is now a successful businessman. He is blunt, but thoughtful. Shin Se-Kyung will play lead female character Jung Hae-Ra. She works at a travel agency and supports her family.

First script reading is scheduled to take place 1PM, October 8, 2017 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea and the drama series will first air December, 2017.