Author: Kishor
I haven’t checked in with multinational girl group X:IN since 2024 on this blog, though they’ve released material since then. Their early reviews ranged from a peak of 6.5 to a low of 2.75 (!) for the unintentional comedy of 2024’s My Idol. I’d say they have nowhere else to go but up, but let’s see how they’re doing with new single RRRUN. In K-pop, you can’t just “run.” You’ve got to RRRUN!! That title is more in-your-face than the accompanying song, which smartly harnesses an incessant groove for a “hip-sporty” (their words, not mine) concept that suits the girls…
TV CHOSUN’s upcoming drama “Confidence Queen” has released striking new stills of its con artist trio! A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese 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, the team’s brilliant leader with an IQ of 165, whose genius-level intellect places her in the top 1 percent. Park Hee Soon plays James, the eldest member and the team’s spiritual backbone, while Joo Jong Hyuk takes on the role of Myung…
The upcoming film “Run to You” has released a set of youthful new stills! “Run to You” is a heartwarming sports film about a national sprint record holder nearing the end of his prime and a high school track athlete just beginning his journey. The film follows their tireless pursuit of seemingly impossible dreams and the emotional journey they share along the way. The new stills showcase three young athletes as they prepare for a running competition. In one, Seung Yeol (Lee Shin Young), a former soccer player, is secretly observing the track team’s training with playful curiosity. Other stills…
Disney+ has released a behind-the-scenes video for its upcoming original series “Tempest”! “Tempest” follows Moon Ju (Jun Ji Hyun), a renowned UN ambassador who sets out to uncover the truth behind an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, and San Ho (Kang Dong Won), a special agent of unknown nationality who must protect her, as they confront a massive truth that threatens the Korean Peninsula. The released video features interviews with the starring cast and captures the passionate atmosphere on set. Jun Ji Hyun, who plays Moon Ju, remarked, “It was truly an honor just to have the opportunity to…
ENA’s upcoming drama “Ms. Incognito” has unveiled a new teaser! “Ms. Incognito” is a romance crime drama that follows female bodyguard Kim Young Ran (Jeon Yeo Been), who enters a contract marriage with a terminally ill chaebol chairman in hopes of turning her life around. But when those eyeing the chairman’s vast fortune close in, she is forced to live under a new identity Boo Se Mi for three months—setting the stage for dangerous twists and turns. The teaser video opens with Kim Young Ran’s subtle facial expression as she watches over the quiet, small village of Muchang. Following the…
Mnet’s upcoming survival show “Unpretty Rapstar : HIP POP Princess” has announced its lineup of powerhouse producers! “Unpretty Rapstar : HIP POP Princess” is Mnet’s new Korea-Japan joint project aiming to create a global hip-hop girl group. Contestants will participate in every step of the process—from music production and choreography to styling and video creation—showcasing their individuality and artistic identity. The show will highlight how hip hop brings together the different cultures of Korea and Japan, allowing participants to collide, blend, and ultimately create something new while growing into distinctive artists. To bring this vision to life, a lineup of…
MBC’s upcoming drama “To the Moon” has released new stills featuring Lee Sun Bin and Kim Young Dae! Based on the novel of the same name, “To the Moon” tells the survival story of three working-class women who struggle to live on their salaries and turn to cryptocurrency investing. Lee Sun Bin plays Jung Da Hae, a non-recruited employee on Maron Confectionery’s marketing and PR team. Da Hae, who has no particularly impressive credentials, is one of the few non-recruited hires at the company. Despite an unstable job environment, a tiny paycheck, and unspoken discrimination from recruited employees, she shows…
Netflix’s upcoming drama “Genie, Make a Wish” has unveiled new character posters and stills! “Genie, Make A Wish” follows the mysterious spirit Genie (Kim Woo Bin), who awakens from a thousand-year slumber to grant three life-changing wishes to Ka Young (Suzy), an emotionless young woman who unexpectedly becomes the owner of a magical lamp. As Genie adjusts to the modern world with his devilish ways, he and the emotionally guarded Ka Young find themselves drawn into an unexpected, electrifying romance. In the newly unveiled poster, Genie—described as the “Satan of the lamp”—radiates golden light, flashing an alluring smile that seems…
Lee Kwang Soo and Byeon Woo Seok are set to star on Yoo Jae Suk’s new reality show! “Yoo Jae Suk’s B&B” (working title) will follow Yoo Jae Suk as he runs a guesthouse for the first time, transforming into a camp host and creating special memories as staff and guest interact. Lee Kwang Soo and Byeon Woo Seok will join Yoo Jae Suk as staff members helping run the camp. Lee Kwang Soo, who has shared a long-standing, effortless chemistry with Yoo Jae Suk, is expected to capture viewers’ attention again by showing a fresh side of his charm.…
Park Hae Soo, Lee Hee Joon, and Kwak Sun Young are set to star in a new drama! “The Scarecrow” (literal translation) follows a detective investigating a series of serial murders who is forced into an unlikely partnership with a man he despises. Set between 1988 and 2019, the story tracks two men bound by misfortune as they chase the truth across 33 years, building suspense through their uneasy alliance of hatred. The series reunites director Park Joon Woo and screenwriter Lee Ji Hyun, best known for “Taxi Driver.” Park Hae Soo plays Kang Tae Joo, a principled detective who…