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Seo Hyun Woo joins Sung Joon as one of the villains in the upcoming "The Fiery Priest Season 2" by lo_ve, April 25, 2024 1 0 Seo Hyun Woo will continue to showcase his great acting skills as a villain in the upcoming K-drama The Fiery Priest Season 2. On April 25, it was officially confirmed that Seo Hyun Woo will join Sung Joon as one of the villains in the new season of The Fiery Priest. The Fiery Priest Season 2 will revolve around a hot-tempered Catholic priest Kim Hae Il, Gudam Police Station detective Goo Dae Young, and the smart and beautiful Prosecutor Park Kyung Sun who will continue to work together for an investigation. Seo Hyun Woo will be joining confirmed main leads Kim Nam Gil, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Ha Nee, and BIBI. The actor will portray the role of Nam Doo Heon, the senior prosecutor at the Busan District Prosecutors' Office. He always leads in arresting criminals but behind those shows, he is actually part of a large-scale cartel that involves drugs. The upcoming K-drama will be directed by Park Bo Ram and writer Park Jae Bum, the same duo that worked for the first season. Studio S, Big Ocean ENM, Red Nine Pictures, and Gil Story ENT will produce the upcoming series. The Fiery Priest Season 2 will premiere in the second half of 2024. It will still exclusively premiere on SBS. Before Seo Hyun Woo joins The Fiery Priest Season 2, he will first star in the soon-to-air K-drama Uncle Samsik alongside Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han, Lee Kyu Hyung, Jin Ki Joo, and Oh Seung Hoon. This year is a busy one for the actor. Early this year, he also appeared in the Disney+ K-drama A Shop for Killers and the Netflix film My Name Is Loh Kiwan. He will also join the upcoming series Not Very Powerful, but Attractive. Seo Hyun Woo is known for being part of the K-dramas Celebrity, Flower of Evil, The Lies Within, My Mister, and more. https://mydramalist.com/article/seo-hyun-woo-joins-sung-joon-as-one-of-the-villains-in-the-upcoming-the-fiery-priest-season-2

The execution of the scenes matters but the content is the most important for me. And there are writers and PDs who did not know how to end their story. 🤨 256

News bites: April 24, 2024 by tccolb In the meantime, we can cozy down in sweaters and stills for tvN’s The Midnight Romance in Hagwon. When dusk falls and classes are out, we’ll be following instructors Jung Ryeo-won (May It Please the Court) and Wie Ha-joon (Gyeongseong Creature) as their love begins to blossom on May 11. Broadcasting on weekends following Queen of Tears, the romance has PD Ahn Pan-seok (One Spring Night) directing with scripts by Park Kyung-hwa. [News1] https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/news-bites-april-24-2024/

News bites: April 24, 2024 by tccolb https://photo.newsen.com/news_photo/2024/04/24/202404241837156310_1.jpg Speaking of law shows, ENA’s upcoming Crash released new stills and a video teaser where our crew begins their crackdown on traffic crimes. Starring officers Lee Min-ki (Behind Your Touch), Kwak Sun-young (Moving), and Heo Sung-tae (Bait), the series will be launching on May 13 in the Monday-Tuesday slot. [Newsen (1), (2)] https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/news-bites-april-24-2024/

News bites: April 24, 2024 by tccolb Lee Joo-bin (Queen of Tears) announced her next series will be the legal drama Guardians, joining EXO’s Xiumin (CEO-dol Mart) in the main lineup. In a story about probational officers and electronic monitoring, the series has also tapped Jung Sung-il (The Glory) for a leading role and is aiming to start filming later this year. [News1] https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/news-bites-april-24-2024/

Netflix Brings "The Atypical Family" to Global Audience by Lily Alice, April 25, 2024 5 0 The OTT giant Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming JTBC drama The Atypical Family, starring Jang Ki Yong, Chun Woo Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Go Doo Shim, Park So Yi, and Oh Man Seok, thereby confirming the K-drama will be available for international viewers on the streaming service. 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 trailer begins with showing Do Da Hae (Chun Woo Hee) coming to a gathering of the Bok family. Bok Dong Hee (Kim Su Hyun, aka Claudia Kim) says, "My family wasn't always like this. We're all just a little broken." Do Da Hae is fascinated by the Bok family mansion. She sums up Bok family's superpowers: Bok Man Heum (Go Doo Shim) can see the future, Bok Dong Hee (Claudia Kim) can fly, and Bok Gwi Joo (Jang Ki Yong) can travel to the past. But Bok Yi Na (Park So Yi) doesn't have any powers. However, all the family members have lost their abilities due to chronic diseases. Bok Man Heum (Go Doo Shim) reveals the reason for bringing Do Da Hae into the family mansion, "I'm sure of it. She's the savior who's come to restore all our powers." The Atypical Family will premiere on May 4. The K-drama will be available for streaming on Netflix. Watch the teaser here. https://mydramalist.com/article/netflix-brings-the-atypical-family-to-global-audience

The Midnight Studio: Episodes 12-13 by mistyisles Our photographer and his team are slowly but steadily unraveling the truth about their respective and shared pasts, but an ancient evil is just as steadily catching up to them. Can he find a way to save himself and his loved ones before time runs out, or is it time for yet another painful goodbye? EPISODE 12-13 Picking back up with Bom’s resurfaced memories of the tunnel crash that killed her parents, we now know that Ki-won happened on the scene while searching for something he called “Death’s Pass.” He told her about it as a distraction, and gave her the Midnight Studio camera to hold, hoping it would keep her alive while he went to call for help. Unfortunately, the perpetrators of the original crash — who would later become the murdered vacation home thieves — returned to retrieve a dropped cell phone, and deliberately mowed Ki-won down to eliminate him as a witness to their hit-and-run. These details help fill in the gaps of what happened, but they don’t move our team much closer to proving it happened or that Prosecutor Lee covered it up. So while Bom tries to remember the two months she spent as a ghost living with teenage Ki-joo, we spend the better part of an episode with the ghost assistants and their respective relationships. Sung-ho agonizes over what to text Ji-won for so long that she gets impatient and goes on a blind date with some other guy hoping it’ll provoke Sung-ho to intervene, which is exactly what happens. The two finally go on their first official (honestly adorable) date, wherein Sung-ho works around his ten-minute possession limit by changing hosts repeatedly without regard for gender or any particular age. Of course, the timer interrupts their attempt at a kiss, and then they run into Bom and Ki-joo and Ji-won learns all about the Midnight Studio at last. As for Nam-gu, Na-rae feels so hounded by his lingering presence that she begs his soul to move on and leave her be. She pleads her case — she was so lonely that she even lied about liking flowers in hopes he’d see them everywhere, think of her, and pick up the phone — but promises she’ll live in guilt and misery if he’ll just leave. Through tears, knowing she can’t hear him, Nam-gu promises to do so. Before he leaves, though, the team has a mystery to solve. Nam-gu tracks down the sole witness to the vacation home murders, who subsequently vanishes again, only to turn up dead in a bathtub. Which belongs to a third person involved in the tunnel crash: the driver, then a drunk teenager who knew his father, Prosecutor Lee, could get him out of any trouble his joyride might cause. Today, we and the Midnight Studio team know him as Detective Lee. All that time he spent snooping around the studio? Far from coincidence. Not only did he kill Bom’s parents and Ki-won, but he set the whole vacation home murder scenario up to keep his ex-friends from spilling about the tunnel crash. To make matters worse, he now carries The Evil Spirit (you know the one) around on his back. Ki-joo learns all this in the worst possible way: alone and unarmed in Detective Lee’s apartment, with Detective Lee and The Spirit blocking his exit. He puts up a desperate fight, and he does make it to his Ferris wheel date with Bom… but flows right through her when she goes to hug him. Oof, all he can do is apologize for breaking his promise not to make her cry, while she processes what this means. There is one sliver of hope, however: Ki-joo isn’t dead yet. He’s hospitalized with a severe stab wound, but as long as his body remains alive, he’s only a temporary ghost (just like twelve-year-old Bom after the tunnel crash). With one week remaining to his 35th birthday, he and the (actual) ghosts head out to find a way to destroy The Spirit while Bom stays behind to protect his body with the Safe Zone. But Detective Lee is not so easily deterred. He plants the murder witness’s corpse on Bom’s property and has her arrested. Several times, The Spirit spurs him on to attempt to kill her, but another detective unknowingly interrupts each time. Meanwhile, Ji-won and the ghosts take advantage of the opportunity to move Ki-joo’s body to the VIP ward. It’s only a matter of time before Detective Lee finds the new room, but the switch does keep him busy searching long enough for our team’s ghost network to dig up black box footage of Detective Lee moving the corpse, and for Bom to convince the other detective to reexamine additional evidence that points straight to Detective Lee. So when Detective Lee forces his way into the VIP ward, the cops are ready to ambush and arrest him. But with an ancient evil spirit attached to him, it’s all too easy for Detective Lee to grab Bom as a hostage and take her up to the rooftop. The police manage to shoot him in the shoulder, forcing him away from Bom, but before anyone can stop him, he grabs her again and dives off the roof. more https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/the-midnight-studio-episodes-12-13/

So Ju Yeon And Shin Joo Hyup's Chemistry Sparks After Their Unexpected Encounter In "The Midnight Romance In Hagwon" Drama Preview Apr 25, 2024 by M Lim tvN’s upcoming romance drama “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” has dropped the first set of stills of So Ju Yeon and Shin Joo Hyup! Helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok of the hit drama “Something in the Rain,” “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is set against the backdrop of Daechi, a neighborhood renowned as the epicenter of private education in Korea. The plot centers around an instructor who tirelessly assists a student named Lee Joon Ho (Wi Ha Joon) in gaining admission to a prestigious university. In a twist of fate, Lee Joon Ho later returns to the academy as a rookie instructor after resigning from a large company because he remains fixated on his first love, his academy teacher Seo Hye Jin (Jung Ryeo Won), even after becoming an adult. So Ju Yeon will portray Nam Cheong Mi, a new Korean language instructor who gets into Daechi Chase academy at the same time as Lee Joon Ho. Despite having a “weakness” in her resume, she is a determined individual who has steadily built her career as an instructor to compensate for this shortcoming. In the newly released still, Nam Cheong Mi maintains her smile even moments before taking the instructor exam at Daechi Chase, showcasing her resilience. Emerging victorious in the fierce competition of the new instructors’ audition, Nam Cheong Mi later becomes the first to notice Seo Hye Jin’s feelings toward Lee Joon Ho. Shin Joo Hyup will star as Choi Seung Gyu, Lee Joon Ho’s cynical yet loyal best friend. A Daechi academy alumnus, Choi Seung Gyu opts for graduate studies over office work. When he learns of Lee Joon Ho’s decision to return to Daechi as an instructor, Choi Seung Gyu bluntly calls him crazy, yet remains by his side to listen to Lee Joon Ho’s worries over drinks. In an unexpected turn of events, Choi Seung Gyu forms an unexpected bond with Nam Cheong Mi after their encounter. “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” will premiere on May 11 at 9:20 p.m. KST. https://www.soompi.com/article/1657103wpp/so-ju-yeon-and-shin-joo-hyups-chemistry-sparks-after-their-unexpected-encounter-in-the-midnight-romance-in-hagwon

Park Eun Suk And Joe In Intensify Suspense And Thrill In Upcoming Drama "Dare To Love Me" Drama Preview Apr 25, 2024 by D Lee The upcoming KBS2 drama “Dare to Love Me” has released stills of Park Eun Suk and Joe In! Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Dare to Love Me” is a romantic comedy about the love story between Shin Yoon Bok (Kim Myung Soo), a 21st-century scholar from Seongsan village who believes deeply in Confucian values, and his art teacher Kim Hong Do (Lee Yoo Young), who has a reckless and straightforward personality. Park Eun Suk will add a unique touch to the drama, portraying Lee Joon Ho, the owner of Seongsankwan, a high-end traditional Korean food restaurant. Unlike his friendly appearance, Lee Joon Ho will play a suspicious character full of desire who will add tension to the drama. In the released stills, Lee Joon Ho appears to be gazing somewhere with a cold and stern expression devoid of laughter, adding a sense of tension and mystery, which further raises curiosity about what inner thoughts he might be concealing. On the other hand, Joe In, who will play Shin Yi Bok whose whereabouts, background, and life story are unknown, shakes up Shin Yoon Bok’s stable life entirely. Her identity, which has the potential to change the entire course of events with her mere presence, becomes even more intriguing. In the released stills, Shin Yi Bok looks innocent through her harmless smile. Her short hair adds to her friendly and comfortable image, yet her worried eyes hint at hidden stories, sparking curiosity. The performances of Park Eun Suk and Joe In in the drama are drawing attention as they will intensify the suspense and thrill of the romantic drama. Stay tuned for the first episode of “Dare to Love Me” which is set to premiere on May 13 at 10:10 p.m. KST! https://www.soompi.com/article/1657030wpp/park-eun-suk-and-joe-in-intensify-suspense-and-thrill-in-upcoming-drama-dare-to-love-me

Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, And Yoon Hyun Soo Make A Tight-Knit Squad In "Chief Inspector 1958" Drama Preview Apr 25, 2024 by S Nam “Chief Detective 1958” has unveiled new stills of the upcoming episode! MBC’s “Chief Detective 1958” is the prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the 1970s and 1980s (present day at the time), “Chief Detective 1958” is set even earlier, in 1958. Lee Je Hoon plays a younger version of the titular chief detective Park Young Han, who was played by Choi Bool Am in the original series. The newly released stills depict the four detectives including Park Yong Han, Kim Sang Soon (Lee Dong Hwi), Cho Kyung Hwan (Choi Woo Sung), and Seo Ho Jung (Yoon Hyun Soo) standing in the way of a group of paupers roaming the alley of Jongnam Market. Investigation Team 1 has been tasked with taking care of the paupers, but for some reason, they have white powder over their lips. Viewers are curious to find out how Park Young Han and the other detectives will take care of this new task. More stills depict the detectives looking very serious as they carry out a furtive plan at Park Young Han’s boarding house rather than Jongnam Police Station, making viewers wonder if they’re trying to escape someone’s scrutiny. In particular, the large map laid out in front of them hints at the discovery of something grand. The next episode of “Chief Detective 1958” airs on April 26 at 9:50 p.m. KST. https://www.soompi.com/article/1657070wpp/lee-je-hoon-lee-dong-hwi-choi-woo-sung-and-yoon-hyun-soo-make-a-tight-knit-squad-in-chief-inspector-1958

What are the symptoms for k-traumas? I don`t let any kdrama to affect me. No matter how bad they are, I forget everything after a while. I vote everything from Kim Soon Ok. I can`t watch anything of that writer. Or any crazy makjang stuff. I should include another `makjang maestro` Im Sung-Han too but since I did not watch anything of that writer, I will vote only Kim Soon Ok`s dramas. 256

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.

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

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

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

Sung Joon in discussion to be the villain in "The Fiery Priest Season 2" by lo_ve, April 24, 2024 9 4 Sung Joon will possibly join the confirmed cast of Kim Nam Gil, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Ha Nee, and BIBI of the upcoming K-drama The Fiery Priest Season 2. On April 24, media outlets reported that Sung Joon will be the newest addition to the cast of the upcoming new season of The Fiery Priest. According to reports, Sung Joon will be the newest villain character in the series. If Sung Joon officially joins The Fiery Priest Season 2, this will be his second upcoming K-drama. The actor will also star in the new K-drama Younger with Seo Ji Hye. Last year, Sung Joon was also busy with the K-dramas Call It Love and Island Part 2. This year, it seems like Sung Joon will also star in two K-dramas. Sung Joon made his acting debut in 2011. Since then, he has starred in various roles from the main lead of a romance K-drama to a villain character. The actor is known for being part of the K-dramas Island, Casting a Spell to You, Madame Antoine, High Society, Hyde, Jekyll, Me, Gu Family Book, and more. According to reports, the main cast of The Fiery Priest Season 2 held its first script reading on April 18th. Kim Nam Gil, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Ha Nee, and BIBI were all present in the script reading. The Fiery Priest Season 2 will continue the journey of a hot-tempered Catholic priest Kim Hae Il and Gudam Police Station detective Goo Dae Young who joined forces for an investigation. Kim Nam Gil will continue to portray the role of the hot-tempered Catholic priest named Kim Hae Il. Kim Sung Kyun will also continue to be Goo Dae Young, the Gudam Police Station detective. Sung Joon got the offer to be the villain of the new season. According to reports his character will be a powerful villain and will be the hidden weapon in the new season. The new season will still be the work of director Park Bo Ram and writer Park Jae Bum. The Fiery Priest premiered in 2019 and became a big hit with 22% in ratings. Many loved the K-drama that a second season was confirmed. The upcoming second season will begin its broadcast in the second half of 2024. It will still exclusively premiere on SBS. https://mydramalist.com/article/sung-joon-in-discussion-to-be-the-villain-in-the-fiery-priest-season-2

Watch: Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, And Heo Sung Tae Showcase Comical Synergy As A Capable Team In "Crash" Teaser Drama Preview Apr 24, 2024 by D Lee Upcoming drama “Crash” has released a new teaser! “Crash” is a crime investigation drama about a Traffic Crime Investigation (TCI) team that tracks crimes that occur on the road. Lee Min Ki will play rational individualist Cha Yeon Ho, the new head of the Traffic Crime Investigation (TCI) team, who graduated from KAIST. Kwak Sun Young will star as Min So Hee, the ace of the TCI team, who possesses incredible martial arts and driving skills along with keen judgment and a warm heart. Heo Sung Tae will portray Jung Chae Man, a compassionate and veteran team leader who formed the TCI team out of analysis of a lack of system in combating traffic crimes. The new teaser highlights various comical scenes demonstrating the peculiarities of each character. Cha Yeon Ho, a KAIST graduate who would be better off somewhere else, defies everyone’s expectations of him as a flawless person by portraying a rather awkward but a much more humane personality. Contrary to his clean-cut and strong appearance, he gets easily flipped over by Min So Hee, who asks him, “How do you want to be a police if you are so fragile?” Min So Hee, on the other hand, portrays a tough and brave police who is fearless, including her reckless but impeccable driving skills. As proud members of the TCI, they do not shrink from their responsibilities and keep tracking down crimes no matter what, and their synergistic team play drives high anticipation for the drama. https://www.soompi.com/article/1656814wpp/watch-lee-min-ki-kwak-sun-young-and-heo-sung-tae-showcase-comical-synergy-as-a-capable-team-in-crash-teaser

Park Hae Soo Joins Kim Go Eun And Jeon Do Yeon In Talks For New Thriller Drama Drama Apr 24, 2024 by M Lim Park Hae Soo may be starring alongside Kim Go Eun and Jeon Do Yeon in a new drama together! On April 24, STARNEWS reported that Park Hae Soo will be starring in the upcoming drama “The Price of Confession” (literal title). In response to the reports, a source from Park Hae Soo’s agency BH Entertainment clarified, “Park Hae Soo has received an offer to appear in ‘The Price of Confession’ and is currently reviewing it.” “The Price of Confession” depicts the bloody chronicle of two women surrounding a murder case. The series will be helmed by director Lee Jung Hyo of “Crash Landing on You” and “Doona!.” Back in December, it was revealed that Jeon Do Yeon is in talks to assume the lead role in the mystery thriller drama after Song Hye Kyo and Han So Hee departed from the series. Although Kim Ji Won later joined Jeon Do Yeon in talks for the drama, the actress was reported to have ultimately declined the offer to star in the series. Subsequently, in January, it was revealed that Kim Go Eun is also in positive discussions to join the cast. Jeon Do Yeon is reportedly considering the role of Ahn Yoon Soo, an art teacher grappling with the loss of her husband, while Kim Go Eun is in talks for the role of Mo Eun, a mysterious psychopath. Reportedly, Park Hae Soo has been offered the role of Baek Dong Hoon, the top prosecutor of the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors’ Office. Baek Dong Hoon is someone who is born with innate sharp judgment, but his greatest weapon is his diligence. Taking it upon himself to diligently shuttle between the crime scene and the police station, Baek Dong Hoon makes it his mission to uncover the secrets of Ahn Yoon Soo and Mo Eun. https://www.soompi.com/article/1656952wpp/park-hae-soo-joins-kim-go-eun-and-jeon-do-yeon-in-talks-for-new-thriller-drama

Chun Woo Hee Has A Tense Confrontation With Kim Geum Soon, Ryu Abel, And Roy Choi In "The Atypical Family” Apr 23, 2024 by E Ezeji https://www.soompi.com/article/1656707wpp/chun-woo-hee-has-a-tense-confrontation-with-kim-geum-soon-ryu-abel-and-roy-choi-in-the-atypical-family