Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Aug 14 2017

Teaser posters for JTBC drama series “Age of Youth Season 2”

Here’s two teaser posters for upcoming JTBC drama series “Age of Youth Season 2” featuring Han Ye-Ri, Han Seung-Yeon, Park Eun-Bin, Ji-Woo and Choi A-Ra.

Meanwhile, the staff is carefully monitoring the situation with supporting actor Onew from idol group ‘‘SHINee.’ An incident involving Onew occurred on August 12, 2017 at a club. Onew allegedly got drunk and inappropriately touched a woman twice. According to SM Entertainment who manages Onew, there was a misunderstanding between Onew and the woman. The woman who accused Onew of sexual harassment dropped the charge against him.

“Age of Youth Season 2” will first air August 25, 2017 in South Korea.

Aug 14 2017

First script reading for MBC drama series “Borg Mom”

First script reading for upcoming MBC drama series “Borg Mom” took place August 10, 2017 at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea. The first script read featured main cast members including Yang Dong-Geun, Park Han-Byul, Choi Yeo-Jin, Hwang Bo-Ra, Ivy, Jung Yi-Rang and Kwon Hyun-Bin. At the script reading, Director Sun Hye-Yoon stated that “I could not sleep last night, because my heart was fluttering. I hope this drama will be a memorable work for me.”  Yang Dong-Geun stated that “I think it will be a fun drama which has never been before. I am looking forwards to it and I will work hard.” Park Han-Byul stated “I feel nervous due to expectation that I have to act well, but I will do my best.

“Borg Mom” first airs September, 2017 in South Korea.

Aug 10 2017

First script reading for OCN drama series “Black”

First script reading for OCN drama series “Black” took place July 24, 2017 in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. At the first script reading, main cast members including Song Seung-Heon, Go Ara, Lee El and Kim Dong-Joon all attended. The characters they read for were Song Seung-Heon as Grim Reaper Black, Go Ara as Kang Ha-Ram, Lee El as Yoon Soo-Wan and Kim Dong-Joon as Man-Soo. The Grim Reaper Black is cold-hearted, but sometimes acts dumb. Kang Ha-Ram seems like a recluse and has a hard time communicating with other people, but she is actually tender and emotional. Yoon Soo-Wan works as an emergency room doctor and she is mysterious. Man-Soo is the son of a family that runs a large company.

“Black” first airs this October in South Korea.

Aug 10 2017

Ep.1 air date set for KBS1 drama series “Andante”

Ep.1 air date for KBS1 drama series “Andante” is now set for Sunday, September 10, 2017 in South Korea. The drama series is the first KBS1 drama series to air on Sundays at 10 AM. Filming for “Andante” finished March 12, 2017. The drama series stars Kai (‘EXO-K’) as high school student Lee Shi-Kyung. He moves out to the country and learns about life and love.

Aug 10 2017

Minah offered lead role in MBC drama series “I’m Not a Robot”

Minah from idol group ‘Girl’s Day’ has been offered the lead female role in new MBC drama series “I’m Not a Robot” (literal title). Currently, Minah is considering the offer. If she accepts, she will play Jo Ji-A. Her character is athletic, but not so intelligent. She is also outgoing and helps out others when they are in need. She also has a vast knowledge of cars due to her father running an auto repair shop. The lead male character in the drama series has never had a girlfriend due to his allergy of other people. He falls in love with a robot.

“I’m Not a Robot” will first air this October in South Korea (airs Wednesday and Thursday at 10PM following the conclusion of “Hospital Ship“).

Aug 10 2017

Bona offered lead female role in KBS2 drama series “Lingerie Girls’ Generation”

Bona from idol group ‘WJSN’ (aka ‘Cosmic Girls’) has been offered the lead female role in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Lingerie Girls’ Generation” (literal title). Lee Jong-Hyun from idol group ‘CNBLUE’ has already received an offer to play the lead male role. Both performers are now “positively considering” their offers. If Bona accepts, she will play Lee Jung-Hee. Her character is a high school student and the second daughter of a family that runs a toy factory.

“Lingerie Girls’ Generation” first airs September 11, 2017 in South Korea.

 

Aug 8 2017

Teaser trailer for movie “Memoir of a Murderer”

Teaser trailer for movie “Memoir of a Murderer” starring Sol Kyung-Gu, Kim Nam-Gil and Seol Hyun (‘AOA’). Movie is based on 2013 novel “Salinjaui Gieokbeob” by Kim Young-Ha and directed by Won Shin-Yeon (“The Suspect“). The unique story for “Memoir of a Murderer” has Sol Kyung-Gu playing a reformed serial killer, but he is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He must protect his daughter (Seol Hyun) from another serial killer (Kim Nam-Gil), while his memory deteriorates.

“Memoir of a Murderer” opens September, 2017 in South Korea.

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Aug 8 2017

Yang Dong-Geun and Park Han-Byul cast in MBC drama series “Borg Mom”

Yang Dong-Geun and Park Han-Byul are cast for lead roles in upcoming MBC drama series “Borg Mom.” Also cast in supporting roles are Choi Yeo-Jin, Hwang Bo-Ra, Ivy, Jung Yi-Rang, Choi Jung-Won and Kwon Hyun-Bin. The drama series will have Yang Dong-Geun playing AI developer Choi Go-Bong. His wife died 7 years earlier after giving birth to their son. After her death, Choi Go-Bong created a borg mom. His son then gets into a prestigious kindergarten and the borg mom must deal with the pretentious mothers at the school.

“Borg Mom” will first air sometime this September in South Korea.