Dec 2 2024

IU and Byeon Woo-Seok cast in MBC drama “21st Century Prince’s Wife”

IU and Byeon Woo-Seok are cast in MBC drama series “21st Century Prince’s Wife” (working & literal title). The screenplay, written by Yoo Ah-In (not the actor), won the 2022 MBC Drama Script Contest. The romance drama series is set sometime in the 21st century with South Korea being ruled by a constitutional monarchy. IU plays Seong Hee-Ju. Although her family runs the largest chaebol group in the country, she sets her sight on becoming part of the royal family. Byeon Woo-Seok will play Prince Yian. He is the second son the King and becomes involved with Seong Hee-Ju.

“21st Century Prince’s Wife” will air sometime in the second half of 2025.

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Nov 29 2024

See list of nominees and winners for the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards

See list of nominees and winners at the just concluded 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards. This year’s major winners include movies “12.12: The Day” with four awards and “Exhuma” with four awards. The Best Film award went to “12.12: The Day,” Best Director award to Jang Jae-Hyun for “Exhuma,” Best Actor award to Hwang Jung-Min for “12.12: The Day,” and Best Actress award to Kim Go-Eun for “Exhuma.”

Nov 29 2024

Kim Moo-Yul is cast in drama “True Education”

Kim Moo-Yul is cast in drama series “True Education” (literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Chamkyoyook” by Chae Yong-Taek and directed by Hong Jong-Chan (“Mr. Plankton“). In the drama series, a new government organization is formed called Teacher’s Rights Protection Agency. Kim Moo-Yul will play Na Hwa-Jin, who is a member of the that agency. He is assigned to problematic schools and goes there as a supervisor, but can use any method to discipline the students.

“True Education” is scheduled to start filming in the first half of next year.

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Nov 29 2024

Teaser trailer for SBS drama “Love Scout”

First teaser trailer added for SBS drama series “Love Scout” starring Han Ji-Min and Lee Joon-Hyuk. The first teaser trailer shows the two main characters of Han Ji-Min as CEO Kang Ji-Yoon and her secretary Yoo Eun-Ho played by Lee Joon-Hyuk. They are leaving for the day and about to go their separate ways. Dialogue in the teaser goes (0:07) Han Ji-Min “Take care,” (0:09) Lee Joon-Hyuk “See you tomorrow,” (1:10) Lee Joon-Hyuk “Would you like to leave work together?”

“Love Scout” first airs January 3, 2025 in South Korea (takes over SBS’ Friday and Saturday 10PM time slot after “The Fiery Priest 2“).

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Nov 29 2024

Teaser trailer and teaser posters for tvN drama “The Queen Who Crowns”

Teaser trailer and teaser posters added for tvN drama series “The Queen Who Crowns” starring Cha Joo-Young and Lee Hyun-Wook. The upcoming 12 episode drama series is set during the Goryeo period (918–1392). Caption on the first teaser poster states “I dreamed of a new world” and caption on the second teaser poster states “Woman who dreamed of a new world.” The teaser trailer also has Cha Joo-Young as Queen Wongyeong stating “I dreamed of a new world.”

“The Queen Who Crowns” is now set to first air January 6, 2025 in South Korea (follows “Parole Examiner Lee” in tvN’s Monday and Tuesday 8:50 PM time slot”).

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Nov 28 2024

Seohyun & TaecYeon cast in KBS2 drama “I Took the Male Lead’s First Night”

Seohyun and TaecYeon are cast for lead roles KBS2 drama series “I Took the Male Lead’s First Night” (literal title). Also cast for major supporting character roles are Kwon Han-Sol, Seo Bum-June, and Ji Hye-Won. This marks the second recent pairing of a member of Girls’ Generation (Seohyun) and 2PM (TaecYeon) in a drama series, with JTBC drama series “King the Land” featuring Lim Yoon-A and Lee Joon-Ho. The unique story of “I Took the Male Lead’s First Night” is based web novel “Namjuui Cheotnalbameul Gajeobeoryeodda” by Hwang Dotol.

“I Took the Male Lead’s First Night” will air sometime next year in South Korea.

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Nov 27 2024

Kim Jun-Seo, Cha Sun-Hyung, Cha Jung-Woo, and Kim Ho-Young cast in Watcha drama “Secret Relationship”

Kim Jun-Seo, Cha Sun-Hyung, Cha Jung-Woo, and Kim Ho-Young are cast in Watcha drama series “Secret Relationship” (literal title). The BL themed drama series is based on webcomic “Bimilsayi” by Mcqueen Studio and production for the drama series will be jointly produced between Playlist, Kakao Entertainment, and Japan’s Fuji TV. Story for “Secret Relationship” will have Kim Jun-Seo play Jung Da-On. He has three men interested in him.

Filming for “Secret Relationship” is currently underway and the drama series will be available to stream sometime next year.

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Nov 27 2024

Main trailer and poster for movie “Trillion Game”

Main trailer and poster added for movie “Trillion Game” starring Ren Meguro and Hayato Sano. “Trillion Game” is based manga series “Trillion Game” by Riichiro Inagaki and a sequel to 2023 TBS drama series “Trillion Game.” The movie’s theme song has also been announced as “SBY” by idol group Snow Man. The theme song “SBY” is played during the main trailer.

“Trillion Game” will be released February 14, 2025 in Japan.

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Nov 26 2024

Main trailer and poster for Netflix drama “Squid Game 2”

Main trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “Squid Game 2” starring Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-Hun, and Wi Ha-Joon. The sequel drama series will also feature new characters, played by popular actors including Yim Si-Wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Yang Dong-Geun, Park Gyu-Young, Lee Jin-Uk, Roh Jae-Won, and Won Ji-An, who compete for the prize in a deadly survival game. Caption on the main poster states “45.6 billion won, game of childhood innocence is not over.”

“Squid Game 2” will be available to stream from December 26, 2024.

Nov 26 2024

Ryoma Takeuchi and Ryoma Takeuchi cast in Netflix movie “10DANCE”

Ryoma Takeuchi and Ryoma Takeuchi are cast in Netflix live-action film “10DANCE.” The film is based on manga series “10Dance” by Satoh Inoue and directed by Keishi Ohtomo (“Rurouni Kenshin“). Steeped in the BL genre, Ryoma Takeuchi and Ryoma Takeuchi will play two dancers who perform in different dance fields, but decide to partner for a world dance competition.

“10DANCE” will be available to stream sometime next year in Japan.

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