First script reading for upcoming SBS drama series “Defendant,” starring Ji Sung,Kwon Yuri & Uhm Ki-Joon, took place November 18, 2016 at at SBS Studio in Tanhyun, Ilsan, South Korea. The first script reading featured main cast members including Ji Sung, Kwon Yuri, Uhm Ki-Joon, Oh Chang-Suk & Uhm Hyun Kyung. In addition, first teaser trailer for the drama series has been added.
“Defendant” will first air January 23, 2017 in South Korea.
Sung Joon has been offered the lead male role in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Perfect Wife” starring Ko So-Young. If he accepts the offer, Sung Joon will play Kang Bong-Goo. His character is an ambitious attorney who comes from a poor family background. Already cast in major supporting character roles are Yoon Sang-Hyun & Cho Yeo-Jeong.
“Perfect Wife” first airs February, 2017 in South Korea.
Here’s the first still images of Namgung Min in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Chief Kim” co-starring Nam Sang-Mi. The still images are from Namgun Min’s first day of filming for the drama series. The scene was filmed on December 11, 2016 in Paju, South Korea. In the drama series, Namgun Min plays Kim Sung-Ryong. He used to be an accountant for a criminal gang, but he somehow lands a job as a chief in the accounting department for a legitimate company. The company though is struggling financially. He tries to save the company.
“Chief Kim” first airs January 25, 2017 in South Korea.
Ko So-Young, Yoon Sang-Hyun and Cho Yeo-Jeong are all cast in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Perfect Wife.” Ko So-Young will play the lead female character, while Yoon Sang-Hyun and Cho Yeo-Jeong will play major supporting characters. Meanwhile, actor Lee Sang-Yeob has been offered the lead male character role and he is currently “positively considering” the offer.
For drama series “Perfect Wife,” Ko So-Young will play Sim Jae-Bok. She is married and has two children. Sim Jae-Bok has a tough personality, because she went through a lot of hardships. She becomes involved in an unexpected case and begins to regain her true self.
Yoon Sang-Hyun will play Koo Jung-Hee. He is the husband of Sim Jae-Bok. He works as the manager in the sales department of a construction material company. He is timid, but has affairs with other women.
Cho Yeo-Jeong will play an as of yet unrevealed character. Her character is important to the story.
The lead male character will be attorney Kang Bong-Goo (which has been offered to Lee Sang-Yeob). He dreams of gaining status and power through marriage.
“Perfect Wife” first airs February, 2017 in South Korea.
Upcoming SBS drama series “My Sassy Girl,” starring Joo Won & Oh Yeon-Seo, is now set to air May, 2017 in South Korea. The drama series will aor on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10PM after the conclusion of drama series “Whisper.” “My Sassy Girl” is a remake of popular 2001 romantic-comedy film “My Sassy Girl,” but set during the Kingdom of Joseon period.
Actress Kim So-Yeon has dropped out of upcoming KBS2 drama series “Father is Strange” starring Lee Joon & Jung So-Min. Kim So-Yeon was first cast to play older sister Hye-Young, but has decided to drop out of the drama series for personal reasons. She did have discussions with the staff and made the decision to drop out of the series. The first script reading has been rescheduled from January 2, 2017 to January 8, 2017.
Ryu Hwa-Young (ex ‘T-rara’ member) is still considering an offer to play the youngest sister and veteran actress Kim Hae-Sook is still considering an offer to play a major supporting character. Meanwhile, actor Ryu Soo-Young has been offered a role in the drama series and he is currently considering. If Ryu Soo-Young accepts, he will will play Cha Jung-Hwan. His character is the PD of a broadcasting station.
“Father is Strange” will first air sometime during February, 2017 in South Korea.
First script reading for KBS2 drama series “Chief Kim,” starring Namgung Min & Nam Sang-Mi, took place December 15, 2016 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea. The first script was attended by main cast members Namgung Min, Nam Sang-Mi, Lee Joon-Ho (‘2PM’) & Jung Hye-Seong.
“Chief Kim” first airs January 25, 2017 in South Korea.
Here’s 8 character posters for upcoming tvN drama series “Introverted Boss” starring Yeon Woo-Jin & Park Hye-Soo. The 8 character posters are of (first row left to right) Yeon Woo-Jin, Park Hye-Soo, Yoon Park, Kong Seung-Yeon, (second role left to right) Ye Ji-Won, Jun Hyo-Seong (‘Secret’), Heo Jeong-Min & Han Jae-Suk. In addition, a 5th teaser trailer has been added on AsianWiki.
“Introverted Boss” first airs January 16, 2017 in South Korea.
Character teaser trailers added for upcoming tvN drama series “Tomorrow With You” starring Lee Je-Hoon & Shin Min-A. The time-travel themed drama series will premiere February 3, 2017 in South Korea.
Here’s the first still images of Suho (‘EXO-K’) and Ji-Woo in upcoming MBC drama series “The Universe’s Star.” The drama series is slotted to air sometime in late January, 2017. In the upcoming 3 episode drama series, Suho plays Woo-Joo. He is an excellent, but arrogant singer-songwriter. Meanwhile, Ji-Woo plays Byul. She is an angel of death and a fan of Woo-Joo. She died when she was a high school student.