Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Jun 28 2016

First script reading for SBS drama series “Jealousy Incarnate”

First script reading for upcoming SBS drama series “Jealousy Incarnate,” starring Cho Jung-Seok, Kong Hyo-Jin & Ko Gyung-Pyo, took place recently in South Korea. The drama series has Cho Jung-Seok playing Lee Hwa-Shin. His character is a confident reporter. Kong Hyo-Jin plays Pyo Na-Ri. Her character works as a weather caster. She has a strong sense of survival. Ko Gyung-Pyo will play Ko Jung-Won. His character hails from a rich family that runs a famous brand clothing store. He does have a warm heart. These three characters become involved in a love triangle.

Jealousy Incarnate” first airs August 17, 2016 in South Korea.

 

Jun 27 2016

Lee Sun-Kyun offered the lead role in JTBC drama “My Wife’s Having an Affair this Week”

Lee Sun-Kyun has been offered the lead role in upcoming JTBC drama “My Wife’s Having an Affair this Week.” The drama series is a remake of 2007 Fuji TV drama series “My Wife’s Having an Affair this Week?!” (“Konshu Tsuma ga Uwaki Shimasu”) starring Yusuke Santamaria & Yuriko Ishida. Currently, Lee Sun-Kyun is “highly considering” the offer.

If Lee Sun-Kyun accepts, he will play Do Hyun-Woo. His character is a PD and married for the past 10 years. After he learns his wife is having an affair, he turns to online social networks for help on saving his marriage.

“My Wife’s Having an Affair this Week” will air sometime later this year in South Korea.

Jun 24 2016

Kim Joo-Hyun cast in SBS drama series “My Sassy Girl”

Kim Joo-Hyun is cast for upcoming SBS drama series “My Sassy Girl” co-starring Joo Won. Kim Joo-Hyun won the part after going through several rounds of auditions consisting of established actresses and newcomers. The drama series is a remake of 2001 movie “My Sassy Girl,” but set in the Joseon Dynasty era. Kim Joo-Hyun will play the sassy, trouble maker girl originally performed by Gianna Jun.

“My Sassy Girl” will first air sometime next year in South Korea.

Jun 23 2016

Lee Dong-Gun & Jo Yoon-Hee cast in KBS2 drama series “Laurel Tree Tailors”

Lee Dong-Gun and Jo Yoon-Hee are cast in upcoming KBS2 weekend drama series “Laurel Tree Tailors” (literal title).

In the drama series, Lee Dong-Gun will play lead male character Lee Dong-Jin. He is the only son of Wolgyesoo (‘Laurel Tree’) tailor shop – the oldest tailor shop in South Korea. Nevertheless, he doesn’t want to take over the store. He looks cold, but he is actually a warm person. Jo Yoon-Hee plays lead female character Na Yeon-Sil. She works at the tailor shop and wants to be the best garment cutter. She goes through a lot in her life, but is determined.

“Laurel Tree Tailors” first airs August 13, 2016 in South Korea (takes over KBS2’s Sat. & Sun. 8PM time slot after “Five Enough“).

Jun 22 2016

Song Jae-Rim & Yoo-Sun cast in SBS drama series “Our Gab-Soon”

Song Jae-Rim & Yoo-Sun are cast in upcoming SBS weekend drama series “Our Gab-Soon.” For actor Song Jae-Rim, this is his first lead acting role for a TV drama series. In the drama series, Song Jae-Rim will play lead male character Gab-Dol. He has a mother and an older sister played by Yoo-Sun. He prepares for his exam to become a public official. Yoo-Sun’s character is a major supporting character.

“Our Gab-Soon” first airs sometime this August in South Korea (takes over SBS Sat. & Sun. 9PM time slot after (“Yeah, That’s How It Is“).