Jun 1 2017

Kim Ju-Hyeok and Chun Woo-Hee cast in tvN drama series “Argon”

Kim Ju-Hyeok and Chun Woo-Hee is cast in new tvN drama series “Argon.” The drama series is set at investigative reporting TV program “Argon.” Kim Ju-Hyeok will play Kim Baek-Jin. He is the anchor, reporter and leader of the “Argon” program. Chun Woo-Hee will play Lee Yeon-Hwa. She joins the “Argon” team as a temporary reporter and struggles to land a permanent job there.

“Argon” first airs September, 2017 in South Korea.

May 24 2017

First script reading for tvN drama series “Bride of the Water God 2017”

First script reading for upcoming tvN drama series “Bride of the Water God 2017” took place March 16, 2017 at CJ E&M Center in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. At the first first script reading, main cast members including Nam Joo-Hyuk, Shin Se-Kyung, Krystal (‘f(x)’), Gong Myung and Lim Ju-Hwan all attended. For the drama series, here’s a quick overview of the main cast and the characters they read for at the script reading. Nam Joo-Hyuk plays Ha Baek. He is a Water God and travels to the human world. Shin Se-Kyung plays So-A. She is a psychiatrist and becomes a servant to the Water God. Lim Ju-Hwan plays Hoo Ye. He is a successful business man. Krystal plays Moo Ra. She is a God responsible for managing water. Gong Myung plays Bi Ryum. He is a God and manages Heaven.

“Bride of the Water God 2017” first airs July 3, 2017 in South Korea.

May 19 2017

Kim Nam-Gil and Kim A-Joong cast in tvN drama series “Deserving of the Name”

Kim Nam-Gil and Kim A-Joong are now cast in upcoming tvN drama series “Deserving of the Name” (literal title). Drama series will be directed by Hong Jong-Chan.

In the drama series, Kim Nam-Gil will play lead male character Heo Im. He is an oriental doctor living in the Joseon era. Due to an incident, he travels through time and finds himself in present day Seoul. Kim A-Joong will play Choi Yeon-Kyung. She is a doctor in present day Seoul. She appears cold and she carries an emotional scar. She also has a secret. These two characters meet.

“Deserving of the Name” will first air August, 2017 in South Korea (takes over tvN’s Saturday and Sunday 9PM time slot after “Secret Forest“).

May 15 2017

Ep.1 air date set for tvN drama series “Bride of the Water God 2017”

Ep.1 air date is now set for July, 2017 for upcoming tvN drama series “Bride of the Water God 2017” (literal title) starring Nam Joo-Hyuk, Shin Se-Kyung, Krystal & Gong Myung. The drama series will take over tvN’s Monday and Tuesday 11PM time slot after the conclusion of drama series “Circle.” Filming for the drama series began on March 22, 2017 and is still ongoing. The drama series is setup as a fantasy/romantic-comedy and is based on webcomic “Habaekui Shinboo” by Yoon Mi-Kyung.

May 11 2017

Kim Nam-Gil and Kim A-Joong offered lead roles in tvN drama series “Deserving of the Name”

Kim Nam-Gil and Kim A-Joong have been offered lead roles in new tvN drama series “Deserving of the Name” (working and literal title).  Currently the two performers are “positively considering” their offers. The drama series will revolve around Joseon era oriental doctor Heo Im (Kim Nam-Gil if he accepts). He somehow travels through time and ends up in present day Seoul. There, he meets physician Choi Yeon-Kyung (Kim A-Joong if she accepts). Choi Yeon-Kyung doesn’t believe in oriental medicine and is prickly to other people. The character of Heo Im is based on a real life historical figure.

“Deserving of the Name” will first air August, 2017 in South Korea.