Here’s a promotional photo of Jung Yong-Hwa(‘CNBLUE’) and Lee Yeon-Hee for upcoming JTBC drama series “The Package.” Filming for the drama series took place on location in France from September to October, 2016. Drama series has Lee Yeon-Hee playing tour guide Yoon So-So. The drama series will depict the stories of various travelers visiting France.
“The Package” first airs October, 2017 in South Korea.
Lee Jong-Hyun (‘CNBLUE’) has been offered the lead male role in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Lingerie Girls’ Generation” (literal title). The drama series is based on 2009 novel “Lanjeri Sonyeoshidae” by Kim Yong-Hee and also pairs director Hong Seok-Ku and screenwriter Yoon Kyung-Ah whom previously worked together in KBS2 drama series “Ms. Perfect.” Story for the drama series is set in the 1970’s in the city of Daegu, South Korea. The drama series will follow the growth of female high school students.
“Lingerie Girls’ Generation” will first air September 11, 2017.
Here’s a couple poster of Kim Jae-Joong (‘JYJ’) and Uee for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Manhole.” The drama series revolves around a man who uses a manhole to travel through time. The couple poster shows Bong Pil (Kim Jae-Joong) riding his bicycle towards Kang Soo-Jin (Uee) from the present days to the past. He has held a secret crush on her for the past 28 years.
“Manhole” first airs August 9, 2017 in South Korea.
Choi Gang-Hee and Lee Joon-Hyuk are cast in JTBC drama special “Han Yeo-Reum’s Memory.” The drama special will consist of 2 episodes. In the drama special, Choi Gang-Hee will play radio program writer Han Yeo-Reum. She is single and in her 30’s. When she was younger, she was beautiful and popular with men, but she is now lonely. Lee Joon-Hyuk will play pop music columnist Park Hae-Joon.
Exact air date for “Han Yeo-Reum’s Memory” has yet to be decided.
Lee Min-Ki and Jung So-Min are cast in upcoming tvN drama series “This Life Is Our First” (literal title). The duo will play main characters. For Lee Min-Ki, he will play Nam Se-Hee. He is a single man in his early 30’s and owns his own home. Jung So-Min will play Yoon Ji-Ho. She is also in her early 30’s, but she doesn’t own a home. She is going through some financial troubles, while Nam Se-Hee owes a lot on his mortgage. These two characters become housemates.
“This Life Is Our First” first airs October, 2017 in South Korea.
Yoo Ji-Tae has been offered the lead role in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Mad Dog.” If he accepts, he will play insurance investigator Choi Kang-Woo. He leads an insurance claim team as they investigate potential fraud cases.
“Mad Dog” will air Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10PM beginning this October in South Korea (takes over for “Manhole“).
First script reading for upcoming MBC drama series “Man Who Sets the Table” starring On Joo-Wan and Sooyoung (“Girls’ Generation“) took place June, 2017. The first script reading featured main cast members On Joo-Wan, Sooyoung, Shim Hyung-Tak, Lee Il-Hwa, Seo Hyo-Rim, Park Jin-Woo, Kim Kap-Soo, and Kim Mi-Sook. Lee Si-Un also attended the first script reading as he will make a cameo appearance as the ex-boyfriend of Tae-Yang (Sooyoung). Filming for the drama series began shortly afterwards, with filming taking place in Guam at the end of June, 2017.
“Man Who Sets the Table” first airs September 2, 2017 in South Korea.
Here’s the first still images of images of Kang Min-Hyuk (‘CNBLUE’) in upcoming MBC drama series “Hospital Ship” co-starring Ha Ji-Won. In the drama series, Kang Min-Hyuk plays a public health doctor (a doctor who serves a rural area without doctors instead of serving in the military). His character has a warm heart and he grows up as a doctor after he meets Song Eun-Jae (Ha Ji-Won). This is the first time Kang Min-Hyuk has portrayed a doctor. To prep for his role, he has visited hospitals and practiced with doctors. He also learned medical terms and other medical information to better portray his character.
Ep.1 of “Hospital Ship” will now air August 30, 2017 in South Korea.
Teaser trailer #2 and 2 two teaser posters for JTBC drama series “Age of Youth Season 2.” The teaser posters feature Han Ye-Ri, Han Seung-Yeon, Park Eun-Bin, Ji-Woo and Choi A-Ra. Filming for the teaser posters took place July 18, 2017 at a studio in Paju, South Korea. The teaser posters show new character Jo Eun (Choi A-Ra) moving into the share house occupied by housemates Yoon Jin-Myung (Han Ye-Ri), Jung Ye-Eun (Han Seung-Yeon), Song Ji-Won (Park Eun-Bin) and Yoo Eun-Jae (Ji-Woo).
“Age of Youth Season 2” first airs August 25, 2017 in South Korea.
Hyeri (‘Girl’s Day’) and Choi Woo-Sik have been offered roles for upcoming MBC drama series “Two Cops” starring Cho Jung-Seok. If Hyeri accepts, she will play lead the female character who works as a reporter. Han Ji-Min previously turned down this role due to scheduling issues. If Choi Woo-Sik accepts, he will play a major supporting character.
“Two Cops” will first air November, 2017 in South Korea.