Author: Kishor
There’s something about Johnny Huang. He strikes a perfect balance between boyish charm and rakish swagger, creating a screen presence that’s hard to ignore. From portraying a fearless firefighter, a razor-sharp detective, to a suave and hopelessly romantic CEO, his characters grow on you. The actor has consistently captivated audiences with his versatility as well as charisma, and his scorching chemistry with his female co-stars. From romantic leads to action-packed roles, here are five C-dramas starring Johnny Huang that are worth your while. “Love Designer” A chance encounter on the road sets the tone for a fiery romance between Zhou…
The upcoming drama “My Troublesome Star” has unveiled a new group poster! “My Troublesome Star” is a romantic comedy about Korea’s biggest star Im Se Ra (Jang Da Ah), who mysteriously vanishes and wakes up one day as Bong Cheong Ja (Uhm Jung Hwa), an ordinary middle-aged woman. With the help of detective Dokgo Chul (Song Seung Heon), Bong Cheong Ja struggles to navigate life after losing 25 years of her memory. The newly released poster highlights the intriguing dynamics between Bong Cheong Ja, Dokgo Chul, Go Hee Young (Lee El), and Kang Doo Won (Oh Dae Hwan). Once the…
Upcoming drama “Queen Mantis” has shared photos from its script reading! “Queen Mantis” tells the story of 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 approach Jung Yi Shin for her assistance in solving the case. The script reading session was attended by director Byun Young Joo, writer Lee Young Jong, and the main cast including Go Hyun Jung, Jang Dong Yoon, Jo Sung Ha, and Lee El. Transforming into the ruthless serial killer…
PURPLE KISS’s activities as a group are coming to an end.On August 4, RBW released a statement announcing that PURPLE KISS, who first debuted in 2021, will be disbanding in November.Hello, this is RBW. First, we would like to sincerely thank all PLORY for their unwavering love for PURPLE KISS. We would like to share our official position regarding PURPLE KISS’s group activities and future plans. Above all, we are deeply sorry to deliver this sudden news. This coming November, PURPLE KISS will conclude their group activities.Because of the members’ deep affection for the group, we engaged in long and…
It’s official—Bae In Hyuk will be starring in a new drama! On August 4, Bae In Hyuk’s agency YY Entertainment confirmed that Bae In Hyuk will be starring in the upcoming tvN drama “I’ll Give You the Universe” (literal title). “I’ll Give You the Universe” is a romance drama that follows two in-laws who, despite harboring deep misunderstandings of each other, end up raising their orphaned nephew Woo Joo (“universe” in Korean) together, leading them on a journey of personal growth and a blossoming romance. Bae In Hyuk will star as the role of Sun Tae Hyung, a photography assistant…
Actor Song Young Kyu, who left a strong impression as Chief Choi in the film “Extreme Job,” has passed away at the age of 52. On August 4, Yongin Dongbu Police Station in Gyeonggi province confirmed that Song Young Kyu was discovered deceased inside a car in a residential complex in Yongin of Gyeonggi province at around 8 a.m. KST by an acquaintance, who then reported it to the authorities. Police stated that there were no signs of foul play nor was any note found at the scene. Currently, the police are investigating the exact circumstances of his death and…
Two legal dramas hit new all-time highs in viewership last night! On August 3, tvN’s “Law and The City” rose to its highest viewership ratings yet ahead of the final week of its run. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of the drama took first place in its time slot across all cable channels with an average nationwide rating of 6.1 percent marking a new personal record for the show. Meanwhile, JTBC’s new drama “Beyond the Bar” enjoyed an increase in ratings for its second episode, which jumped a full percentage point to a nationwide average of 4.7 percent.…
On the latest episode of “The King of Mask Singer,” STAYC’s Sumin revealed that she was a fan of the one of the masked singers! During the August 3 episode of the MBC singing competition, eight new contestants stepped up to challenge the reigning champion for the throne. In the first match-up of Round 1, “Phone Decorating” and “Bag Decorating” faced off with a duet version of Ailee’s hit ballad “I Will Go to You Like the First Snow” (from the soundtrack of the popular drama “Goblin”). Spoilers After watching their performance, multiple celebrity panelists speculated that “Bag Decorating” was…
tvN’s “Head Over Heels” once again swept the top spots on the weekly rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors! For the third consecutive week, “Head Over Heels” topped Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. Not only did “Head Over Heels” remain No. 1 on the list of the most buzzworthy dramas, but its stars also claimed three of the…
BLACKPINK has won a sixth music show trophy for “JUMP”! On the August 3 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” TXT’s “Beautiful Strangers,” and ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 7,289 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included TXT, Yena, XngHan&Xoul, STAYC, Yves, INFINITE’s Woohyun, BTOB’s Minhyuk (HUTA), EPEX, SAY MY NAME, ICHILLIN’, Dragon Pony, ARrC, ASC2NT, Joosiq, Song Min Jun, cosmosy, and Ryu Yeon Ju. Check out their performances below! TXT – “Beautiful Strangers” Yena – “Being a Good…