Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Jun 23 2017

Kim Jae-Joong and Uee cast in KBS2 drama series “Man-Hole: Feel So Good”

Kim Jae-Joong (‘JYJ’) and Uee are cast in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Man-Hole: Feel So Good” (English title). The duo will play lead characters in the drama series. Kim Jae-Joong will play Bong Peel. He travels in time from the past to the present day to prevent his own future wedding. Uee will play Kang Soo-Jin. She lives next door to Bong Peel and they have been friends for years. Bong Peel has been in love with her for a long time, but Kang Soo-Jin will marry another man soon. This is Kim Jae-Joong’s first acting role since he was discharged from the military on December 30, 2016.

“Man-Hole: Feel So Good” first airs August 9, 2017 in South Korea.

 

Jun 22 2017

Filming for MBC drama series “King Loves” finishes

Filming for upcoming MBC drama series “King Loves” finished June 15, 2017 in Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.  The drama series stars Siwan, Yoona (‘Girls’ Generation’), Hong Jong-Hyun who were all present during the last day of filming. Siwan stated after filming finished “I worked with many actors, actresses and staff members for 6 months. We were together every day and after finishing filming, I a have bittersweet feeling. I hope viewers enjoy the drama.” Yoona meanwhile stated “I worked with good people for the past 6 months. I am so thankful. For me, it was a new challenge to portray Eun San. I am happy to have thought about her intently and portray her. This was a very precious time for me. I hope many people enjoy the drama series this summer.”

“King Loves” first airs July, 2017 in South Korea.

Jun 22 2017

First script reading for KBS2 drama series “School 2017”

First script reading for upcoming KBS2 drama series “School 2017” took place June 19, 2017 at the KBS Annex Building in Yeuido, Seoul, South Korea. At the first script main cast members including Kim Se-Jeong (‘Gugudan’), Kim Jung-Hyun, Jang Dong-Yoon, Ro Woon (‘SF9’), Han Joo-Wan and Han Sun-Hwa (ex-‘Secret’) all attended. Kim Se-Jeong plays lead character Ra Eun-Ho and she read lines for her at the script reading. Ra Eun-Ho dreams of romance with her unrequited love, but she faces a crisis.

“School 2017” will first air this July in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Monday and Tuesday 10PM time slot after “Fight for My Way.”).

Jun 22 2017

First still images from drama series “Mojito”

Here’s the first still images from upcoming drama series “Mojito” starring Sung Joon, Lim Ji-Yeon, Baek Sung-Hyun and Kim Yoon-Hye. Filming for the drama series began this month and the exact date or network which will broadcast the series has yet to be decided. Filming will be completed prior to the series airing on TV. In the drama series, Sung Joon plays Chi Ji-Woo. He comes from a wealthy background and decides to open an afternoon cocktail bar. Lim Ji-Yeon will play So Joong-Hee. She comes from a poor background and works in the kitchen at a nightclub. The two characters meet and fall in love.

Jun 21 2017

Ahn Jae-Hyeon cast in SBS drama series “Reunited Worlds”

Actor Ahn Jae-Hyeon is cast in upcoming SBS drama series “Reunited Worlds” (literal title) starring Yeo Jin-Goo and Lee Yeon-Hee. Ahn Jae-Hyeon will play the second lead male character role of Cha Won-Young. His character is the son of a wealthy family that runs a company. He falls in love with Eom Hyun-Soo (Lee Yeon-Hee).

First script reading for the drama series will take place June 22, 2017 and filming will begin June 24, 2017. “Reunited Worlds” will premiere July 19, 2017 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Wednesday and Thursday 10PM time slot currently held by “Suspicious Partner“).

Jun 21 2017

Yoon Gyun-Sang and Lee Sung-Kyung to make cameo in SBS drama series “While You Were Sleeping”

Yoon Gyun-Sang and Lee Sung-Kyung are set to make cameo appearance in SBS drama series “While You Were Sleeping” (literal title) starring Lee Jong-Suk and Bae Suzy. Yoon Gyun-Sang and Lee Sung-Kyung agreed to make the cameo appearance due to their close relationship with Lee Jong-Suk and having previously worked with director Oh Choong-Hwan in SBS drama series “Doctors.”

Filming for the drama series finishes early July, 2017 and the drama series airs from September, 2017 in South Korea.

Jun 20 2017

Lee Joon-Hyuk and Park Hwan-Hee cast in KBS2 drama series “Are You Human Too?”

Lee Joon-Hyuk and Park Hwan-Hee are cast in supporting roles in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Are You Human Too?” starring Seo Kang-Joon and Kong Seung-Yeon. Lee Joon-Hyuk will play Ji Young-Hoon. His character works as Nam Shin’s (Seo Kang-Joon ) secretary and he is his only friend. Park Hwan-Hee will play Seo Ye-Na. She is the fiancé of Nam Shin.

Filming begins June 30, 2017 for “Are You Human Too?”

Jun 20 2017

Couple poster for tvN drama series “Bride of the Water God 2017”

Couple poster for upcoming tvN drama series “Bride of the Water God 2017” starring Nam Joo-Hyuk and Shin Se-Kyung. Caption on the poster states “I looked for you for a long time my God, my servant.” The drama series is based on webcomic “Habaekui Shinboo” by Yoon Mi-Kyung and mixes elements of fantasy, romance and comedy. In the drama series, Nam Joo-Hyuk will play Ha Baek. His character is a Water God and Ha Baek means literally “Water God.” Meanwhile, Shin Se-Kyung will play Doctor So-A. She is destined to live as a servant to the Water God.

“Bride of the Water God 2017” first airs July 3, 2017 in South Korea.