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[NEWS] The drama 'Queen of Tears' has become very popular, and its filming locations are quickly becoming new tourist spots. When a drama becomes very popular, it creates many side effects. The most common one is that the filming locations become tourist attractions. As Korean dramas become hits globally, more tourists from abroad are visiting these places, making the effect even bigger. This is why local governments work hard to attract filming locations for dramas they think will be successful. The drama Queen of Tears has become very popular, and its filming locations are quickly becoming new tourist spots. The Daegu and North Gyeongsang regions have benefited the most. The main filming location for the village of Yongduri, the hometown of Baek Hyunwoo is in Yongyeon-ri, Mungyeong City, North Gyeongsang. The drama often mentions apples from Yongduri village, which are a specialty of Mungyeong. The Guran-ri Station, where Hong Haein and Baek Hyunwoo enjoyed dates, is also located in Hanari, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong City. In April 2023, Mungyeong City signed a business agreement with the drama's production company, Studio Dragon, and supported them with 500 million won for production costs to attract the filming location. Now, they expect to enjoy even greater benefits. However, the sets built in Yongyeon-ri, such as Hyunwoo's hometown house and the supermarket, have already been demolished. Instead, Mungyeong City is considering installing a Queen of Tears photo zone in Yongyeon-ri. Other locations that have become topics of conversation include the Sayuwon in Gunwi County, Daegu, where the Queens family enjoyed hunting scenes, and 'The Forum by Jaime Hayon' on the 9th floor of The Hyundai Daegu in Jung-gu, Daegu, where a party scene from episode 2 was filmed. Chungju City in North Chungcheong is also hoping for the Queen of Tears effect. The place introduced by Baek Hyunwoo as the ‘confession spot with a perfect success rate’ during his second proposal to Hong Haein is Geonji Village in Jodong-ri, Dongryang-myeon, Chungju City. This place is famous for its beautiful sunset photography spots where the Namhan River and mountain ridges come together. https://www.ilyo.co.kr/?ac=article_view&entry_id=471094

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Three reasons why Lee Je-hoon’s ‘Investigation Team Leader 1958’ captivated viewers ‘Investigation Team Leader 1958’ is receiving rave reviews as a well-made return. MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Investigation Chief 1958' (written by Kim Young-shin, directed by Kim Seong-hoon) is a highly anticipated work that heralds the birth of a new legend, captivating viewers in just two episodes and announcing a successful return. The viewership rating for the first broadcast exceeded double digits, and it received an unusual response by ranking 3rd overall in TV-OTT integrated drama topicality and 1st overall in the number of K-drama news articles (Fundex, as of the 3rd week of April). We looked into the secret to the popularity of 'Investigation Team Leader 1958', which aims to become a legend. # Various attractions and unique pleasures set in the ‘1958’ era ‘Investigation Team Leader 1958’ chose to be a prequel to ‘Investigation Team Leader’ and clearly differentiated itself by being set in 1958, the time when Captain Park (played by Choi Bul-am) was a young man. As director Kim Seong-hoon said, “The point is to bring out the atmosphere and colors of the era,” the visuals of the sets, costumes, and props that perfectly embodied 1958 were a delight to the eyes. In addition, it vividly portrayed the joys and sorrows of the lives of the people of that era, highlighting the humanity of Detective Park Young-han (played by Lee Je-hoon). Also, as with the original ‘Investigation Chief’, expectations are also high that ‘Investigation Chief 1958’ will also deal with crime subjects that provide a glimpse into the times from 1958 to 1963. # Retains the charm of the original and adds newness to the prequel Fans of the original film expressed their joy at the return of ‘Chief of Investigation’ after 35 years. The signal music, the symbol of 'Investigation Chief 1958', recreated the same melody as the original with a sensuous arrangement and three-dimensional performance, and the role names of the detectives in 'Investigation Chief 1958' used the names of existing actors, creating nostalgia for viewers who remember the original. Above all, there was a reason for the confidence of writer Jay Park, who cited “the fun of a prequel” as a differentiator. If Captain Park of ‘Investigation Team Leader’ was a mature detective with maturity and skill, Park Young-han of ‘Investigation Team Leader 1958’ was a growing detective with passion and spirit. The character narratives of each of Park Young-han, Kim Sang-sun, Kyung-hwan Cho, and Ho-jeong Seo, as well as how they met and came together, drew more interest by depicting the beginning of the legend. In addition, new characters such as Lee Hye-joo (played by Seo Eun-soo), Yoo Dae-cheon (played by Choi Deok-moon), and Bong Nan-sil (played by Jeong Soo-bin) further enriched the play. # Completed well-made retro crime investigation drama The impeccable synergy between the director, writer, and actors was instrumental in leading to such successive favorable reviews. The efforts of director Kim Seong-hoon, who tried to remain faithful to the essence of ‘story’ even in his first drama directing, and writers Kim Young-shin and Park Jay-beom, who wrote a detailed and well-structured script encompassing comedy, action, and romance, shone. Lastly, the passionate performances of actors such as Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Choi Woo-sung, Yoon Hyun-soo, and Seo Eun-soo, who showed more affection and sincerity for the work than ever before, contributed greatly to the creation of a well-made retro crime investigation drama. The production team of ‘Investigation Team Leader 1958’ said, “If episodes 1 and 2 announced the departure of young Park Young-han and the detectives, a full-fledged investigation into the case will begin with episode 3, which airs this week. “Please look forward to the various cases that reflect the times of 1958 and the analog investigation of the four detectives who will confront them.” Episode 3 of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Investigation Team Leader 1958’ will be aired at 9:50 PM on the 26th. https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/10998416

It looks like this drama will be broadcast in January 2025. (acording with namu.wiki) I just hope we`ll have all the cast soon.

Sorry @leo2020. I made a mistake. But I double-check and correct the facts immediately. For the iQiyi World Conference : 1) Dramas To Be Aired Category - Deng Wei's "Love Of The Divine Tree" ranked second with more than 10,000 votes. That is correct. - Cheng Yi's "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Sword & Beloved", the hottest drama of the year, came first with 23,000 votes. - While Yang Mi's "Fox Spirit Matchmaker : Red-Moon Pact (2024)" only managed 3rd place with 958 votes. (I told you so. I am very confused by these "Fox Spirit" dramas. 2) Hot Search List : Here, Deng Wei's "Love Of The Divine Tree" actually ranked "First" among all the TV dramas. And "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact (2024) ranked 4th.

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Park Hae Soo in talks to reunite with Jeon Do Yeon in a new thriller mystery K-drama by lo_ve, April 24, 2024 5 0 Park Hae Soo will possibly have another project with actress Jeon Do Yeon. On April 24, various media sources stated that Park Hae Soo would join the upcoming thriller mystery K-drama The Price of Confession. Previously, Jeon Do Yeon and Kim Go Eun already confirmed their participation in the upcoming series. Park Hae Soo's side gave their statement regarding the reports. According to BH Entertainment, "We did receive the offer and we are currently discussing his appearance." If Park Hae Soo confirms his casting, this will be his second time to work with Jeon Do Yeon. The two will first work together in the upcoming play titled Cherry Blossom Garden which is happening on May 6 at the LG Art Center. The Price of Confession will tell the stories of two women whose lives will change because of a murder case. It will focus on an art teacher and a mysterious woman as they face the murder case. Before Jeon Do Yeon and Kim Go Eun became the confirmed main leads, the series was first offered to Song Hye Kyo and Han So Hee. The Price of Confession will be the next work of director Lee Jeong Hyo. He is known for creating the masterpiece K-dramas Doona!, Crash Landing on You, Romance Is a Bonus Book, Life on Mars, and more. There are no official details yet on the release date of the upcoming series as well as the role offered to Park Hae Soo. Aside from The Price of Confession, Park Hae Soo is also expected to lead the upcoming K-drama Karma. She will work alongside Shin Min Ah, Lee Hee Joon, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Kwang Soo, and Gong Seung Yeon. Park Hae Soo will also lead the upcoming film The Great Flood with Kim Da Mi, Lee Jae Woong, and Jung Shi Hoon. The actor is known for leading several hit works such as Narco-Saints, Squid Game, Prison Playbook, Yaksha: Ruthless Operations, Time to Hunt, The Pirates, and more. https://mydramalist.com/article/park-hae-soo-in-talks-to-reunite-with-jeon-do-yeon-in-a-new-thriller-mystery-k-drama

" Kim Soohyun and Kim Jiwon Skip Final Interviews Despite 'Queen of Tears' Success" Kim Soohyun and Kim Ji-won, from the successful drama "Queen of Tears," are not expected to participate in a final media interview following the conclusion of the series. Despite the show's popularity and the interest from viewers, scheduling conflicts have prevented them from arranging the interviews to share behind-the-scenes stories with fans. The drama, which started with a 5.9% viewership rating and reached as high as 21.6% in its 14th episode, has garnered significant attention and affection, particularly for the chemistry between Kim Soohyun and Kim Ji-won's characters. The actors have been busy post-series with commitments like advertisement shoots, making it challenging to accommodate additional interview engagements. The drama is set to conclude on the 28th episode, with the final 2 episodes scheduled for extended airtime, and a wrap-up celebration planned for the cast and crew on the 27th. Despite fans' interest in hearing more about the production, the decision not to conduct final interviews has left many feeling disappointed https://m.starnewskorea.com/view.html?no=2024042411421016092&ref=

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Lead cast announced for SBS drama “The Fiery Priest 2” Kim Nam-Gil, Lee Ha-Nee, Kim Sung-Kyun, and Bibi are cast in sequel SBS drama series “The Fiery Priest 2.” The drama series is a sequel to popular 2019 SBS drama series “The Fiery Priest,” which received TV ratings up to 24.7%. Kim Nam-Gil, Lee Ha-Nee, Kim Sung-Kyun will reprise their roles of hot tempered Priest Kim Hae-Il, Prosecutor Park Kyung-Sun, and Detective Gu Dae-Young. Singer-actress Bibi will play new character Gu Ja-Young. She works as a detective on an anti-drug team in Busan. “The Fiery Priest 2” will first air sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea. Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Kim Hae-Il (Kim Nam-Gil) is a hot-tempered Catholic priest with a burning sense of justice. He heads to Busan to pursue a drug case which originated in Gudam-district, Seoul. Helping him in his pursuit are Prosecutor Park Kyung-Sun (Lee Ha-Nee), Detective Gu Dae-Young (Kim Sung-Kyun) from Gudam Police Station, and Detective Gu Ja-Young (Bibi) from Busan. https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/lead-cast-announced-for-sbs-drama-the-fiery-priest-2

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L dares to choose Confucius over Lee Yoo-young by tccolb KBS’s upcoming Dare to Love Me has been busily pushing out promos, with a new poster quickly following the first teaser where we meet our soon-to-be-lovers pair: L (a.k.a. Kim Myung-soo)(Numbers) and Lee Yoo-young (Insider). I didn’t expect our modern woman Kim Hong-do (Lee Yoo-young) to already be smitten, but there’s no doubt she’s head-over-heels with that dreamy gaze opening the teaser. It’s pretty admirable as well that she doesn’t hide the heart on her sleeve, confessing with a sunny earnestness that, “I like you.” Hong-do addresses him with familiarity and by name. But our Shin Yoon-bok (L) is a man of grandiose proprieties who may as well have come from the Joseon past. Hong-do is thus taken aback when Yoon-bok’s non-response is a respectfully formal, “I am fine,” as if rejecting a waiter’s offer of napkins. Hong-do doesn’t understand all the fuss and wants to at least exchange numbers to keep in touch. But Yoon-bok raises a hand to stop her, once again deflecting, “I am fine.” We wouldn’t have a rom-com, though, if our hero doesn’t eventually eat his words. In the meantime, we watch as our heroine grows frustrated by the teacher-zoning and the final sequence ends with Hong-do’s desperate plea to not be treated with respect. With production for the webtoon adaptation led by PD Jang Yang-ho and writer Park Yumi, KBS’s Dare to Love Me is slated to premiere on May 13. https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/l-dares-to-choose-confucius-over-lee-yoo-young/

Hide: Episodes 9-10 by quirkycase We’re in the final stage now as everyone readies for the inevitable showdown between our two formidable women. With the stakes higher than ever, our heroine prepares to end this fight once and for all. But her adversary has a few tricks up her sleeve that might just be more than our heroine can handle. EPISODES 9-10 In the penultimate week, we finally unearth Yeon-joo’s mysterious motivations for this whole elaborate and violent game. And it turns out that underneath it all she’s, like so many villains before her, just a hurt child lashing out. Her hatred of Moon-young indeed stems from the relationship between their fathers and its tragic ending. To make sense of it all, we rewind to the night Moon-young’s father left her. His friend HA JAE-PIL came to visit, but it wasn’t a happy occasion. It seems the money issues impacted him too, and they got into a fight. The man stumbled and fell off a Cliff of Doom. Rather than call for help, Moon-young’s father watched the man die and then planted his own wallet in the dead man’s pocket. And here’s where we learn Moon-young’s secret: she’s complicit in her father’s identity theft. That night, he instructed Moon-young to lead the police to the cliff in two days and identify the dead body as his. The teenaged Moon-young, though reluctant, does what he says and lies that the body is her father’s. As luck would have it, the dead man was Yeon-joo’s father. She spent decades looking for him, but because his body was misidentified, she only discovered his death five years ago when she located Moon-young’s father masquerading as Jae-pil. Moon-young comes clean to her sidekicks about her father and the deception she participated in all those years ago. Only Jin-woo, who has become quite the Moon-young cheerleader, is supportive of her decision to act as her father’s lawyer. She knows this trial is likely a trap, but she’s ready to put this all to bed. She and her father both feel guilty, and Moon-young decides it’s time for them to atone. Once again, she goes for a dramatic court reveal. On day one of the trial, she announces that Jae-pil pleads guilty to the murder of Chairman Choi. She then discloses her father’s true identity, stunning Yeon-joo and the entire courtroom by baldly stating both her and her father’s role in what happened to the real Jae-pil. She promises to take responsibility and cooperate with any investigation. There’s just one teensy problem here: as you may recall, Moon-young’s father did not murder Chairman Choi. Moon-young’s reasoning for having her father plead guilty is that Yeon-joo set the trial up as a trap anyway with evidence that’s difficult to refute – they might as well take the loss and view this as punishment. I’m with Shin-hwa that this feels like a cop out. By fixating on righting past wrongs, Moon-young is covering up the recent murder committed by Yeon-joo and Chairman Choi’s son. It feels like Moon-young is just exhausted at this point and hoping that Yeon-joo will see this as an acceptable ending. Of course, Yeon-joo is not satisfied with this conclusion. Like any good villain, she wants Moon-young to suffer the same torment she did and that means leaving her alone and bereft. Her next move is to bribe Sung-jae’s selfish father to fabricate evidence that either Moon-young or Sung-jae were involved in corruption; they need a reason to suspend that phony redevelopment project, and someone needs to take the fall. Unsurprisingly, he chooses to spare his evil son and throw Moon-young under the bus. Sung-jae is truly the product of his self-serving, victim-blaming parents. The minute he finds out about Moon-young’s father, he makes the whole situation about him. How dare she lie to him for all those years? He puts it on par with his own deception – you know, feigning suicide and having an affair – and acts like she has no moral leg to stand on now. His victim complex is truly astounding. Determined to destroy Moon-young’s life, Yeon-joo teams up with Sung-jae and mommy dearest to help them fight for custody of Bom. They drum up a bogus abuse charge, accusing Moon-young of neglect and deeming her an unfit mother. The family’s money talks, and they get the police to put Bom in their custody during the investigation. Bom already told her father she didn’t want to live with him, but he’d rather traumatize her by forcibly separating her from her mother than lose to Moon-young. Moon-young is naturally beside herself and comes closer to breaking than at any point so far. Thankfully, she’s got friends on her side to keep her from faltering. Jin-woo takes point, encouraging her to think like a lawyer and fight this legally. He reminds her that while she can’t contact Bom, he can. So he becomes the go-between, passing messages between Bom and Moon-young. more https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/hide-episodes-9-10/

April 24 2024 Lead cast announced for SBS drama “The Fiery Priest 2” Kim Nam-Gil, Lee Ha-Nee, Kim Sung-Kyun, and Bibi are cast in sequel SBS drama series “The Fiery Priest 2.” The drama series is a sequel to popular 2019 SBS drama series “The Fiery Priest,” which received TV ratings up to 24.7%. Kim Nam-Gil, Lee Ha-Nee, Kim Sung-Kyun will reprise their roles of hot tempered Priest Kim Hae-Il, Prosecutor Park Kyung-Sun, and Detective Gu Dae-Young. Singer-actress Bibi will play new character Gu Ja-Young. She works as a detective on an anti-drug team in Busan. “The Fiery Priest 2” will first air sometime in the second half of this year in South Korea. Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Kim Hae-Il (Kim Nam-Gil) is a hot-tempered Catholic priest with a burning sense of justice. He heads to Busan to pursue a drug case which originated in Gudam-district, Seoul. Helping him in his pursuit are Prosecutor Park Kyung-Sun (Lee Ha-Nee), Detective Gu Dae-Young (Kim Sung-Kyun) from Gudam Police Station, and Detective Gu Ja-Young (Bibi) from Busan. https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/lead-cast-announced-for-sbs-drama-the-fiery-priest-2

Chun Woo Hee is Acquainted with Mysterious People in "The Atypical Family" by Lily Alice, April 24, 2024 3 0 The Atypical Family dropped stills of Kim Geum Soon, Ryu Abel, and Choi Kwang Rok. The Atypical Family tells the story of a family of superpowered individuals who have lost their abilities due to chronic diseases common to modern-day people and a woman who becomes involved with them. The newly released stills raise curiosity about Do Da Hae's connection to the "jjimjilbang (bathhouse) family". Kim Geum Soon plays Baek Il Hong, the leader of the jjimjilbang family. She is a person with connections and information. Ryu Abel portrays Grace. Despite the name, she can't speak a word of English. One wonders what circumstances led her to join the family. The production team of The Atypical Family shared, "The interesting relationship between Do Da Hee and the jjimjilbang family is something to look forward to," adding, "The performances of acting masters Kim Geum Soon, Ryu Abel, and Roy Choi will add fun to the drama." https://mydramalist.com/article/chun-woo-hee-is-acquainted-with-mysterious-people-in-the-atypical-family

Jeon Mi Do Describes Her Character as Realistic in "Connection" by Lily Alice, April 24, 2024 4 0 Hospital Playlist actress Jeon Mi Do returns to the small screen, this time as a journalist in Connection. On April 24, the production team of the new SBS drama Connection revealed the character stills of the actress. Connection tells the story of an ace detective in the narcotics team, forcibly addicted to drugs. He uncovers the entire story of connections of a 20-year distorted friendship using the death of his friend as a clue. Connection is Jeon Mi Do's first mystery crime K-drama. She plays the character of Oh Yun Jin, a journalist at Ahn Hyun Economic Daily who refuses to turn a blind eye to any wrongdoing. She is a materialistic woman who, while enduring hardships to make a living, believes money is the best thing one can have in life. The stills depict a scene from the K-drama in which Oh Yun Jin appears visibly irritated after her phone falls when someone bumps into her. Soon after, her expression changes to a serious one and she urgently makes a call to report the news from the scene. Actress Jeon Mi Do explained her reason for choosing Connection: "I found it interesting that two imperfect protagonists dig into the case." Regarding her character, she said, "She is a character more realistic than anyone else, who honestly reveals her desires." Connection is scheduled to premiere on May 24. More news about the K-drama's OTT streaming service is yet to come. https://mydramalist.com/article/jeon-mi-do-describes-her-character-as-realistic-in-connection

"Revenant" Wins Bronze at New York Festivals 2024 TV & Film Awards by Lily Alice, April 24, 2024 3 3 SBS's horror K-drama Revenant, starring Kim Tae Ri, Oh Jung Se, and Hong Kyung, won bronze in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror entertainment program category at the New York Festivals 2024 TV & Film Awards. Revenant tells the story of Ku San Young, a woman whose ordinary life takes a drastic turn when she comes by a mysterious relic left behind by her father and becomes possessed by an evil spirit, and Yeom Hae Sang, a folklore professor helping San Young using his ability to see ghosts. The K-drama consistently achieved double-digit ratings each week during its airing from June to July 2023. It received acclaim for both its domestic success and artistic merit. Studio S Director Lee Jung Rim expressed gratitude for the award, stating, "Winning the award was possible thanks to the acting and passion for the drama of writer Kim Eun Hee, who always does her best to bring good scripts, and all the main and supporting actors, including Kim Tae Ri, Oh Jung Se, and Hong Kyung. I want to share this honor with all the outstanding staff of Revenant and everyone involved in this production." CP Lee Ok Gyu, the executive producer, said, "Revenant, beneath the guise of an occult mystery drama, addressed the struggles of young people in reality and the economic inequality they face, offering support and comfort. I extend the honor of this award to writer Kim Eun Hee, who successfully accomplished this difficult mission. I also would like to share the honor of winning this award with all the other young individuals who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and gave their best for this production, as well as our entire team of staff and supporting actors." The New York Festivals TV & Film Awards is a prestigious global awards ceremony that honors broadcasting institutions of various genres, including news, entertainment, documentary, and sports. Among the Korean dramas featured this year, SBS's Revenant, along with Reborn Rich, Doctor Cha, and The Good Bad Mother, were nominated as finalists, with Revenant achieving bronze. https://mydramalist.com/article/revenant-wins-bronze-at-new-york-festivals-2024-tv-film-awards