Apr 27 2016

Kim So-Hyun cast in tvN drama series “Let’s Fight Ghost”

Actress Kim So-Hyun is cast in new tvN drama series “Let’s Fight Ghost” (literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Ssawooja Gwishina” by Im In-Seu.

In drama series “Let’s Fight Ghost,” Kim So-Hyun plays a a former 19-year-old student who died and is now a ghost wandering the world. She then meets an exorcist. The two listen to stories from other ghosts and sends them on their way to the next world.

“Let’s Fight Ghost” first airs this July in South Korea.

Apr 21 2016

Gong Yoo cast in tvN drama series “Dokkaebi”

Gong Yoo is cast in new tvN drama series “Dokkaebi” which is scripted by Kim Eun-Sook (“Descendants of the Sun“). Drama series “Dokkaebi” features a unique fantasy-romance story.  In the drama series, Gong Yoo will play a “dokkaebi” which is a type of monster/demon found in many Korean folktales. His character needs to marry a human bride, but he meets up with the Angel of Death who has amensia and begins to live with the Angel of Death.

“Dokkaebi” first airs November, 2016 in South Korea.

Apr 19 2016

tvN to air drama series “Entourage” from October, 2016

tvN is set to air drama series “Entourage,” starring Seo Kang-Joon, Cho Jin-Woong, Park Jung-Min, Lee Kwang-Soo & Lee Dong-Hwi, from late October, 2016 in South Korea. The drama series will air Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 PM and will also air in China at the same time. “Entourage” is a remake of U.S. drama series of same name that aired from 2004-2011 on cable channel HBO. Filming for tvN’s version of “Entourage” will begin May 23, 2016 in South Korea.

Apr 18 2016

Teaser poster and teaser trailer #8 for tvN drama series “Dear My Friends”

Teaser poster and teaser trailer #8 for tvN drama series “Dear My Friends” starring an ensemble cast of Ko Hyun-Jung, Kim Young-Ok, Kim Hye-Ja, Na Moon-Hee, Joo Hyun, Shin Goo, Youn Yuh-Jung, Park Won-Suk, Ko Du-Shim. The drama series is scripted by No Hee-Kyung who wrote the screenplay for 2014 SBS drama series “It’s Ok, This is Love.” “Dear My Friends” also features cameo appearances from Zo In-Sung, Lee Kwang-Soo & Sung Dong-Il who all appeared in drama series “It’s Ok, This is Love.”

“Dear My Friends” first airs May 13, 2016 in South Korea.

Apr 14 2016

Yoon Kye-Sang cast in tvN drama series “The Good Wife”

Yoon Kye-Sang is now cast in upcoming tvN drama series “The Good Wife” also starring Jeon Do-Yeon and Yoo Ji-Tae. The drama series is a remake of U.S. TV series “The Good Wife.”

In drama series “The Good Wife,” Yoon Kye-Sang will play Seo Joong-Won. Seo Joong-Won is a supporter of Kim Hye-Kyung (Jeon Do-Yeon) and helps her become a true lawyer. Seo Joong-Won is also the co-CEO of a law firm. His character is gentle, well groomed and sometimes makes biting remarks. He is kind to his clients, but does not trust his clients completely.

“The Good Wife” first airs July, 2016 in South Korea.

 

Mar 28 2016

Park Hae-Jin offered role in movie version of “Cheese in the Trap”

Actor Park Hae-Jin has been offered to reprise his role from tvN drama series “Cheese in the Trap” for upcoming movie version “Cheese in the Trap.” If Park Hae-Jin accepts, he will play Yoo Jung again. Currently, Park Hae-Jin is “postively considering” the offer. Park Hae-Jin does have a condition that if he were to accept the role, he wants the original webcomic writer Soon Ggi to take part in the film. Movie version of “Cheese in the Trap” will be a joint production between South Korean and Chinese companies.

Currently, actress Kim Go-Eun, who played the lead female role in the tvN drama series version, has not been offered a role in the upcoming movie version. Seo Kang-Joon though was offered to reprise his role in the movie version two months ago and he has yet to make a final decision.

 

 

Mar 24 2016

Yoon Kye-Sang offered co-lead role in tvN drama series “The Good Wife”

Actor Yoon Kye-Sang has been offered a co-lead role in upcoming tvN drama series “The Good Wife” also starring Jeon Do-Yeon and Yoo Ji-Tae. The drama series is a remake of U.S. television series “The Good Wife.” Yoon Kye-Sang is currently “positively considering” the offer.

If Yoon Kye-Sang accepts his offer, he will play Seo Joong-Won. His character is a friend of Kim Hye-Kyung (Jeon Do-Yeon) and the president of a law firm. Even though Kim Hye-Kyung and Seo Joong-Won are friends, they have feelings for each other.

“The Good Wife” first airs sometime this July in South Korea.

 

Mar 11 2016

Yoo Ji-Tae cast in tvN drama series “The Good Wife”

Yoo Ji-Tae is cast in upcoming tvN drama series “The Good Wife” also starring Jeon Do-Yeon.

In drama series “The Good Wife,” Yoo Ji-Tae will play Lee Tae-Joon. His character is married to Kim Hye-Kyung (Jeon Do-Yeon). Lee Tae-Joon works as a prosecutor and is famous for never compromising on morals. He prosecutes anyone who breaks the law, including politicians, financial magnates and even senior prosecutors. Lee Tae-Joon though becomes involved in a political scandal and is arrested. He tries to prove his innocence, but nobody is able to determine the truth when it comes to him.

“The Good Wife” first airs July, 2016 in South Korea.

 

Feb 29 2016

First script reading for tvN drama series “Dear My Friends”

First script reading for upcoming tvN drama series “Dear My Friends” starring Ko Hyun-Jung & Shin Sung-Woo took place February 2, 2016 at CJ E&M Center in Sangamdong, Seoul, South Korea. At the first script, main cast members attended as well special guest actors Zo In-Sung & Lee Kwang-Soo. Zo In-Sung & Lee Kwang-Soo worked with screenwriter No Hee-Kyung previously in 2014 SBS drama series “It’s Ok, This is Love.”

Filming for drama series began February 24, 2016. Filming will shoot on location in Slovenia and Croatia for one week from March 3, 2016. Only Ko Hyun-Jung and Zo In-Sung will take part in filming in those locations.

“Dear My Friends” first airs this May in South Korea.