Author: Kishor
MBC’s upcoming drama “Moon River” has unveiled a new poster! “Moon River” is a fantasy romance historical drama about a crown prince who has lost his smile and a woman who has lost his memory, whose souls are mysteriously switched, forcing them to walk in each other’s shoes. The main poster shows a striking change in the atmosphere between Yi Kang (Kang Tae Oh) and Park Dal Yi (Kim Se Jeong). In a sunlit forest, the two hold hands and smile. Park Dal Yi wears silk instead of a merchant’s uniform, showing a bright, graceful look. Once known for being…
tvN’s drama “Shin’s Project” continues to set a new personal best in viewership ratings! According to Nielsen Korea, the fifth episode of the Monday–Tuesday drama scored an average nationwide rating of 8.7 percent, breaking its own record and rising 0.7 points from its previous high of 8.0 percent in Episode 3. Not only did the series achieve its highest ratings yet, but it also ranked No. 1 across all channels—including public broadcasters—during its time slot. Meanwhile, Jeon Yeo Been’s new ENA drama “Ms. Incognito” premiered to a nationwide average of 2.4 percent for its first episode. “Ms. Incognito” is a…
Upcoming drama “A Hundred Memories” has unveiled a new special poster, marking the beginning of its second half! Set in the 1980s, “A Hundred Memories” is a nostalgic coming-of-age romance drama about the friendship between two young bus attendants, Go Young Rye (Kim Da Mi) and Seo Jong Hee (Shin Ye Eun), and their shared first love Han Jae Pil (Heo Nam Jun). Spoilers In previous episodes, a strike erupted following a workplace accident involving fellow bus attendant Kwon Hae Ja (Lee Min Ji). The workers’ efforts resulted in Hee Ja receiving compensation and medical coverage. However, this outcome displeased…
I often write about K-pop groups needing to find a “signature sound,” but that doesn’t mean the sound is always for me. Boy group POW have taken an oddly subdued approach with their music, leaning on elements of downbeat jazz to fuel their aesthetic. It hasn’t worked all that well commercially, but at least their discography is somewhat consistent. Wall Flowers is a particularly reserved example of the POW sound. Muted keys pepper an instrumental driven by atmospheric synth and barely-there, skittering percussion. It’s not too dissimilar from current girl group trends, though the guys approach this in a different…
As Seventeen enters their inevitable military enlistment era, focus has shifted from group work to solos and sub-units. Next on the docket are S.Coups and Mingyu, joining forces alongside American singer/rapper Lay Bankz for a party track that heavily samples Roy Orbison’s iconic 1964 hit Pretty Woman. Wow… that’s a lot going on in one song! Pop music cycles through periods where samples and interpolations drive the narrative. I don’t tend to mind this as much as some listeners do, as long as the sample is incorporated well and not just a cut-and-paste job. However, I’ve never been a big…
tvN’s upcoming drama “Nice To Not Meet You” has unveiled new posters featuring Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon! “Nice To Not Meet You” is a romantic comedy about the love-hate relationship between an A-list actor who has lost touch with his roots and an award-winning political journalist obsessed with justice who gets demoted to the entertainment desk. Lee Jung Jae takes on the role of Im Hyun Joon, a famous actor who dreams of becoming a romantic lead but has been pigeonholed into playing the same detective archetype over and over again. His claim to fame came through…
Lee Jae Wook has opened up about why he chose to star in the upcoming drama “Last Summer”! “Last Summer” is a romance drama that follows a pair of childhood friends as they uncover the long-buried truth about their first love, hidden away like Pandora’s box. Lee Jae Wook stars as Baek Do Ha, a gifted architect and head of Pluto Atelier, while Choi Sung Eun plays Song Ha Kyung, a government official in the architecture division who has always dreamed of leaving her hometown of Patan. Though Do Ha and Ha Kyung have shared a 17-year friendship, a fateful…
“Shin’s Project” has unveiled new insight into the special bond between rookie judge Bae Hyeon Seong and chief judge Kim Sang Ho! “Shin’s Project” stars Han Suk Kyu as Mr. Shin, a former legendary negotiator who now runs a modest chicken restaurant while hiding a mysterious secret. A neighborhood hero who takes it upon himself to mediate conflicts and assist people through seemingly unwinnable situations, Mr. Shin willingly jumps into others’ problems to resolve disputes and deliver justice. Bae Hyeon Seong plays rookie judge Jo Philip, while Lee Re takes on the role of delivery worker Lee Si On—both employees…
The autumn air is crisp, the nights are getting longer—perfect for curling up with your favorite K-dramas. Not sure where to begin? Here are the most loved dramas on Viki this past month! In no particular order. “My Youth” “My Youth” is a romance drama starring Song Joong Ki as Sunwoo Hae, a man who begins living an ordinary life later than most people, and Chun Woo Hee as Sung Je Yeon, a woman who must shatter the peace of her first love for her own success. Catch up on “My Youth” on Viki below: Watch Now “Queen Mantis”…
The upcoming comedy movie “The First Ride” has released new stills featuring its cast! “The First Ride” is a chaotic comedy about longtime friends of 24 years who embark on their first trip abroad together. The newly released character stills showcase the personalities of Tae Jeong (Kang Ha Neul), Do Jin (Kim Young Kwang), Yeon Min (Cha Eun Woo), Geum Bok (Kang Young Seok), and Ok Shim (Han Sun Hwa). First, Tae Jeong, true to his nickname “the one who sees things through,” reveals his need to do everything right—from being a worn-out office worker who is working up to…