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So Ji Sub may be starring in a new action drama! On June 20, a media outlet reported that So Ji Sub will be starring as the male lead in the new drama “Manager Kim” (literal title). In response to the report, So Ji Sub’s agency 51k shared, “[So Ji Sub] received a [casting] offer and is currently reviewing it.” Based on a popular webtoon, “Manager Kim” is an action noir drama about an ordinary family man who, in order to find his daughter Min Ji—who suddenly disappears without a trace one day—reveals his identity as a former special agent…
“Squid Game 3” has unveiled a special poster teasing its final showdown! On June 20 KST, the hit Netflix series released a new poster for its third and final season. “Squid Game 3” will continue the intense saga of Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae), who re-entered the deadly competition with a personal mission; Front Man (Lee Byung Hun), who concealed his identity to infiltrate the game; and the other surviving contestants who are facing the final chapter of the brutal game. The new poster, which is reminiscent of past posters from Season 1 and 2, divides its cast into…
It’s finally official: “Boyhood” is returning for a second season! On June 20, Coupang Play announced that it would be producing a second season of its award-winning drama “Boyhood.” “Boyhood,” which starred Yim Si Wan and Lee Sun Bin, was set at an agricultural high school in Chungcheong Province. Back when it was first released in 2023, the hit drama gave rise to several trendy catchphrases and also won numerous awards, including the Blue Dragon Series Award for Best Actor. Season 2 of “Boyhood” will be set at a seaside fisheries high school and will feature a colorful new cast…
KBS2’s “The First Night with the Duke” enjoyed a rise in viewership last night! On June 19, “The First Night with the Duke” saw a jump in its viewership ratings for its fourth episode. According to Nielsen Korea, the drama climbed to an average nationwide rating of 3.3 percent, nearly matching its all-time high of 3.4 percent from last week. “The First Night with the Duke” is a fantasy romance drama about an ordinary college student whose soul is transferred into a minor character of a romance novel (played by Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun). After she wakes up inside the world…
SBS’s “Our Movie” has shared key highlights to watch for in this week’s episodes! “Our Movie” tells the poignant love story of Lee Je Ha (Namkoong Min), a film director struggling with an uncertain future, and Lee Da Eum (Jeon Yeo Been), an aspiring actress who is suffering from a terminal illness. With viewers eager to see whether Lee Je Ha and Lee Da Eum will be able to work together on a remake of the film “White Love,” the drama has shared key points to watch in the upcoming Episodes 3 and 4: Spoilers 1. Will Lee Da Eum land…
Jo Yoon Soo and Kim Woo Seok’s upcoming horror film has wrapped up filming! “Goblin: The Body Snatcher” (literal title) is an occult horror film that follows a chilling chain of events triggered by the appearance of a mysterious blue-eyed “strange child” who steals parts of people’s bodies. At the center of the story are Soo Hyun (Kim Woo Seok), a blond rocker who has been given a terminal diagnosis, and Yoo Na (Jo Yoon Soo), a mysterious girl whose identity is shrouded in secrecy. On June 19, the production announced that filming had successfully wrapped on May 30 after…
SBS’s new drama “Try: A Miracle in Us” has confirmed its premiere date and shared a glimpse of its first script reading session! “Try: A Miracle in Us” tells the story of Joo Ga Ram (Yoon Kye Sang), a former rugby star who falls from grace due to a doping scandal. Returning to his alma mater as the new coach of its struggling rugby team, he leads the underdog team—who have consistently ranked at the bottom—on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. The script reading brought together director Jang Young Seok, writer Im Jin A, and the drama’s…
Seo Hyun Woo has captivated viewers with his masterful acting in SBS’s “Our Movie”! “Our Movie” tells the poignant love story of Lee Je Ha (Namkoong Min), a film director struggling with an uncertain future, and Lee Da Eum (Jeon Yeo Been), an aspiring actress who is suffering from a terminal illness. Seo Hyun Woo plays Boo Seung Won, a seasoned film producer and hitmaker with an eye for success. A longtime colleague of Lee Je Ha—having worked with him on his debut film—Boo Seung Won proposes they join forces once more for a remake of “White Love,” a legendary masterpiece…
Dex may be starring in a new fantasy drama alongside Suzy! On June 19, a media outlet reported that Dex will star in the upcoming drama “The Men of the Harem” (literal title). In response to the report, Dex’s agency KTHD Studio released an official statement, saying, “Nothing has been decided yet. He received the proposal and is reviewing it positively, but no decision has been made.” Based on a popular web novel, “The Men of the Harem” is a fantasy romance drama about Empress Latil of the Tarim Empire, who brings in male concubines in order to protect her…
Disney+’s upcoming original series “Low Life” has shared new stills featuring Ryu Seung Ryong! Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Low Life” is a crime drama that follows a group of down-on-their-luck country folks as they chase after a sunken treasure ship beneath the sea. Ryu Seung Ryong stars as Oh Gwan Seok, a man willing to do anything to make money. Oh Gwan Seok makes a living through petty fraud and theft with his nephew Oh Hee Dong (Yang Se Jong). He’s a desperate man who will stop at nothing to provide for his family. After learning…