Author: Kishor
In a year already stuffed with competitive boy group debuts, it’s time for another new act. idntt (pronounced “Identity”) is the brainchild of Jaden Jeong, the man behind LOONA, tripleS and ARTMS. The group follows the same interactive system as tripleS, with twenty-four members split into sub-units based on fan input. The agency is also letting fans decide which of idntt’s three debut title tracks becomes the “super title track,” meaning all three music videos have dropped today. I’ll give each a separate post, which might as well be considered my “vote” for the victor. In contrast to the bright,…
About a month ago, Jeon Somi released the underdeveloped Extra, which turned out to be a pre-release for her new mini album. This is only her second mini album in seven years, and third album overall. The pace may be glacial, but it’s nice to finally hear something more substantial from her. Closer acts as the album’s title track and pulls her further into evocative dance territory. Closer has a stuttering, atmospheric appeal that unfolds in a different way than most K-pop tracks. At just over two and a half minutes in length, there’s not proper time for the song…
SHINee’s Key has a history of becoming a K-pop savior on this blog, breaking long streaks of “7” and “8” rated songs with music that pushes bolder and further. That certainly occurred in early 2023 with his single Killer, but his follow-ups have been less adventurous. Both Good & Great and Pleasure Shop found him operating in an ultra-smooth, somewhat sanitized commercial dance sound. Thankfully, new single Hunter gets back to his jagged electropop roots. When I think about the word “K-pop” and all it entails, SHINee are one of the premiere groups who immediately come to mind. So, whenever…
Yoon Kye Sang may be teaming up with Han Suk Kyu and Go Doo Shim in a new drama! On August 11, EDaily reported that Yoon Kye Sang will be appearing in the upcoming drama “Gwandang” (romanized title). In response to the report, a representative from Yoon Kye Sang’s agency JUST Entertainment shared, “‘Gwandang’ is a project he has been offered. He is currently reviewing the offer.” In the Jeju dialect, “gwandang” refers to relatives who perform ancestral rites together. Set against the backdrop of Jeju Island, this noir drama will depict the struggles of people fighting to protect what…
The upcoming drama “Confidence Queen” has shared a glimpse of its first script reading session! A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese comedy drama “The Confidence Man JP,” “Confidence Queen” follows three con artists with extraordinary talents as they pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars as Yoon Yi Rang, a con artist with an IQ of 165 and a genius-level intellect in the top 1 percent. With her eccentric thinking and cold charisma, she leads the team in their intricate schemes. The script reading was attended by cast members Park Min Young, Park Hee…
TVING’s upcoming drama “Dear X” is set to make its mark at the Busan International Film Festival! Based on a webtoon, “Dear X” follows the story of Baek Ah Jin (Kim You Jung), a renowned actress who rises from rock bottom to the peak of her career by using others, only to face a subsequent downfall. The romance drama explores the dual sides of Baek Ah Jin’s life, alongside Yoon Joon Seo (Kim Young Dae), the man who chooses hell to protect her. The series also stars Kim Do Hoon and Lee Yul Eum. On August 11, the production team announced that…
JTBC’s upcoming drama “A Hundred Memories” has unveiled its first stills of Kim Da Mi! “A Hundred Memories” is a nostalgic 1980s youth romance drama centered around bus conductor Go Young Rye (Kim Da Mi), her close friendship with Seo Jong Hee (Shin Ye Eun), and their shared first love Han Jae Pil (Heo Nam Jun). As the trio comes of age, the drama offers laughter, empathy, and heartfelt emotion while evoking nostalgic memories. Kim Da Mi plays Go Young Rye, the eldest daughter who works as a bus conductor to support her family while steadily pursuing her dreams. The…
The upcoming action-hero drama “Twelve” has unveiled a captivating new character poster and stills of Park Hyung Sik! Inspired by the 12 zodiac animals of the East, “Twelve” tells the story of 12 angels living in the human world in human form to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. Long ago, the angels barely managed to seal the forces of evil in the gates of hell through their sacrifice, bringing peace. However, with the evil spirits awakening, chaos returns. Park Hyung Sik plays Ogui, a crow-powered figure who poses a serious threat to angels and the human world. After…
Lin Qi Le (Zhao Jin Mai), affectionately called Ying Tao (Cherry) by her family and friends, is a lively and warmhearted girl who leads her childhood group of friends with infectious energy. Loyal, affectionate, and unfiltered, she embraces people just as they are, a trait that defines her friendships. But everything changes with the arrival of Jiang Qiao Xi (Zhang Ling He), a reserved and brilliant nine-year-old math prodigy who moves into their small town with his father. Quiet and emotionally distant, Qiao Xi prefers the company of books and equations to people. But Ying Tao, ever the ray of…
SBS’s upcoming drama “Queen Mantis” has shared new stills of Go Hyun Jung! A remake of the French series “La Mante,” “Queen Mantis” is a crime thriller starring Go Hyun Jung as Jung Yi Shin, a famous serial killer nicknamed “The Mantis” who brutally murdered five men 20 years ago and has been imprisoned ever since. When a new serial killer emerges, copying The Mantis’s distinctive style, the police approaches Jung Yi Shin for her assistance in solving the case. The newly released stills depict Jung Yi Shin sitting alone in a mysterious space, dressed in ordinary clothes instead of…