Apr 4 2016

Promotional images for KBS2 drama series “Hwarang: The Beginning”

Here’s 7 character cuts and an early promotional poster for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Hwarang: The Beginning” (Korean English title) starring Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-Sik (“ZE:A”), Minho (“SHINee”), Do Ji-Han, Jo Yoon-Woo and V (“BTS”).

In “Hwarang: The Beginning,” Park Seo-Joon will play Moo-Myung. His character wants to live free and falls in love with A-Ro (Go Ara).

Go Ara’s A-Ro comes from a mixture of noble class and the lowest class. She possesses a bright personality. A-Ro falls into a love triangle with Moo-Myung and Sam Maek-Jong (Park Hyung-Sik).

Park Hyung-Sik’s Sam Maek-Jong is a powerless king who he has to hide himself. He does not trust anyone, but after he meets A-Ro he changes.

Minho will play Soo-Ho. His character is deeply in love with a woman he should not be in love with.

Do Ji-Han plays Ban-Ryoo. His character is ambitious and calculating.

Jo Yoon-Woo will play Yeo-Wool. His character is cynical.

V  will play Han-Sung. His character has a warm personality.

“Hwarang: The Beginning” first airs sometime during the second half of this year in South Korea.

Feb 24 2016

Lee Kwang-Soo to make special guest appearance in KBS2 drama series “Hwarang: The Beginning”

Lee Kwang-Soo is set to make a special guest appearance in upcoming KBS2 drama series “Hwarang: The Beginning.” The drama series features already announced cast members Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara, Park Hyung-Sik (‘ZE:A’), Minho (‘SHINee’), Do Ji-Han & V (‘BTS’). Lee Kwang-Soo will appear in the early stages of the drama series, but his exact role has not yet been revealed.

“Hwarang: The Beginning” first airs July, 2016 in South Korea.

Feb 23 2016

Minho & Do Ji-Han cast in KBS2 drama series “Hwarang: The Beginning”

Minho from idol group ‘SHINee’ and Do Ji-Han are cast in supporting roles for upcoming KBS2 drama series “Hwarang: The Beginning.” The drama series stars Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara  and Park Hyung-Sik (‘ZE:A’).

In drama series “Hwarang: The Beginning,” Minho will play Soo-Ho. He is the successor of a noble family. Soo-Ho has a strong sense of justice and leadership abilities. He also has a bright and positive personality. Meanwhile, Do Ji-Han will play Ban-Ryoo. His character also comes from a noble family. He is smart and proud of himself.

Filming for “Hwarang: The Beginning” will begin in the first half of this year and the drama series will air sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea.

Filming begins first half, 2016 and airs second half, 2016.

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.

Nov 10 2015

Ep.16 (final) trailer added for MBC drama series “She Was Pretty”

Ep.16 trailer added for the final episode of popular MBC drama series “She Was Pretty” starring Hwang Jung-Eum, Park Seo-Joon, Koh Joon-Hee & Choi Si-Won.

Meanwhile, lead actress Hwang Jung-Eum posted the photo above via her Facebook page. The post states “You miss Hye-Jin’s red cheeks and curly hair don’t you? See you tomorrow in the final episode of ‘She Was Pretty.'” According to the staff of the drama series, the ending scene for the drama series will be shot tomorrow (October 11, 2015) in the morning. Filming for this scene has been delayed since this past weekend due to rain and cloudy weather. All other scenes except for the ending scene has been completed.

Ep.16 airs tomorrow night, October 11, 2015, in South Korea.

Nov 2 2015

Park Seo-Joon, Go Ara and Park Hyung-Sik offered lead roles in new period drama series “Hwarang”

Actor Park Seo-Joon, actress Go Ara and actor Park Hyung-Sik (ZE:A) have been offered lead roles in new period drama series “Hwarang.” The title of the drama series refers to an elite group of young men known as “Hwarang” or “Flowering Knights” that existed during the Silla Kingdom. The Hwarang were accomplished in physical activities like horsemanship and swordsmanship, but also known for their beauty.

Currently all three lead actors are “considering” offers to take part in the drama series. In addition, KBS2 has been in discussions to air the drama series beginning this January in South Korea.