Posts Categorized: Korean Dramas

Jan 7 2016

Song Jong-Ho cast in KBS2 weekday drama series “The Promise”

Actor Song Jong-Ho is cast in upcoming KBS2 weekday drama series “The Promise” also starring Lee Yu-Ri, Park Ha-Na and Seo Jung-Young. The drama series will air Monday-Friday at 7:50 PM from February 1, 2016 in South Korea. In the drama series, Song Jong-Ho  plays Park Hwi-Kyung. Even though his character is the successor of a corporation and has good appearance, he doesn’t trust women due to his first love experience. After he meets Lee Na-Yeon (Lee Yu-Ri), he feels love again. Meanwhile, Lee Na-Yeon is actually her twin sister taking her identity to get revenge.

Jan 6 2016

Ko Soo cast in MBC drama series “The Flower in Prison”

Actor Ko Soo is cast in upcoming MBC drama series “The Flower in Prison” which has already cast Jin Se-Yun in the lead female role. In addition, supporting cast members include Choi Tae-Joon, Kim Soo-Yeon, Jeon Kwang-Leol, Kim Mi-Sook & Jung Joon-Ho. “The Flower in Prison” is a period drama series set during Joseon Dynasty era and follows Ok-Nyeo (Jin Se-Yun), a woman was born in prison. She goes on to eventually help people in law.

“The Flower in Prison” will first air sometime this April in South Korea (takes over the time slot held by “100 Days Wife“).

Jan 5 2016

Kim Sung-Ryoung cast in SBS drama series “Mrs. Cop 2”

Actress Kim Sung-Ryoung is cast for new lead role in upcoming SBS sequel drama series “Mrs. Cop 2.” Kim Hee-Ae was first offered to reprise her role from the first season of “Mrs. Cop,” but she declined due to needing a break after filming the first series. Kim Sung-Ryoung will play new character Ko Yoon-Jung. Her character returns to South Korea after training with the F.B.I. in the United States. Ko Yoon-Jung then becomes the new squad chief.

Meanwhile, Kim Min-Jong, Son Ho-Jun and Lee Da-Hee have all been offered to play the same characters from “Mrs. Cop” and they are all considering their offers.

“Mrs. Cop 2” first airs March 5, 2016 in South Korea.

Jan 5 2016

Hyun, Nam Joo-Hyuk and Baekhyun (‘EXO-K’) cast in SBS drama “Moon Lovers”

Hong Jong-Hyun, Nam Joo-Hyuk and Baekhyun from idol group ‘EXO-K’ are all cast in supporting roles in upcoming SBS drama series “Moon Lovers” (literal title). Already cast in the drama series are Lee Joon-Gi, IU, Kang Ha-Neul and Ji Soo. The drama series has recently picked up the Korean title of “Bobogyungsim: Ryeo” from”Dalui Yeonin” (“Moon Lovers”).

In the drama series, Kang Ha-Neul will play Wang Wook. His character is the 8th prince and he was born in the same year as Wang So (Lee Joon-Gi). He dreams of becoming the King one day.

Hong Jong-Hyun will play Wang Yo. His character is also has ambitions of becoming the King. He is the 3rd prince.

Baekhyun will play Wang Hyun. His character is the 10th prince and he likes to play around.

Nam Joo-Hyuk will play Wang Wook. His character is beautiful and has elegance. He is the 13th prince.

Lastly, Ji Soo will play Wang Jung. He is the 14th prince and possesses unavoidable charm.

“Moon Lovers” airs sometime during the second half of 2016 in South Korea.

Jan 5 2016

Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara and Park Hyung-Sik cast in KBS2 drama “Hwarang”

Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara and Park Hyung-Sik (‘ZE:A’) are all cast in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Hwarang.” The period drama series depicts the lives of Hwarang (aka Flowering Knights) who were an elite group of men in the Silla Kingdom era.

In the drama series, Park Seo-Joon will play Sun Woo-Rang. His character comes from the lowest class, but he is able to become a legendary Hwarang.

Go Ara will play A-Ro. She was born from parents who came from the highest and lowest classes. She is bright and loved by Sun Woo-Rang and Sam Maek-Jong (Park Hyung-Sik).

Park Hyung-Sik will play Kim Sam Maek Jong (King Jinheung). Even though he is a King, he wanders around from the palace to avoid assassins. He is weak and emotionally fragile. He then becomes a Hwarang secretly and grows up to become a real King who leads Silla.

Filming for “Hwarang” begins sometime during the first half of this year and the drama series will first air July  in South Korea.

Jan 4 2016

Ep.1 trailer for tvN drama series “Cheese in the Trap”

Ep.1 of upcoming tvN drama series “Cheese in the Trap” airs later tonight in South Korea. Meanwhile, lead actor Park Hae-Jin posted the photo above on tvN’s instagram account (tvn_joy) with the caption “So, you should have been careful.” The drama series is based on based on popular webcomic “Cheese in the Trap” by Soon Ggi. Ep. 1 trailer for “Cheese in the Trap” can be viewed at AsianWiki.

Jan 4 2016

Lee Joon-Gi & IU cast in SBS drama series “Moon Lovers”

Lee Joon-Gi and IU have now accepted offers to play lead characters in upcoming SBS drama series “Moon Lovers.” The duo will attend the first script reading for the drama series which will take place January 8, 2016.

In the upcoming drama series Lee Joon-Gi will play Wang So. His character is the fourth son of Wang Kon aka King Taejo.  Wang So is also referred to as dog wolf. He is a cool-headed person, but he changes after he meets Hae-Soo (IU). He later becomes the King of Goryeo.

Meanwhile, IU will play Hae-Soo. Her character is a girl who travels through time from the present day to the Goryeo Dynasty era. She is a bright girl and carves out her own destiny.

The Korean title for the drama series has also changed from “Dalui Yeonin” (“Moon Lovers”) to “Bobogyungsim: Ryeo”. The “Bobogyungsim” refers to the original Chinese novel “Bu Bu Jing Xin” which the drama series is based on and “Ryeo” refers to the Goryeo period where the drama series is set.