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April 15 2024 Teaser trailer and poster for Disney+ drama “Uncle Sam-Sik” Teaser trailer and poster added for Disney+ drama series “Uncle Sam-Sik” starring Song Kang-Ho, Byun Yo-Han, & Lee Kyu-Hyung. The original Disney+ drama series written and directed by Shin Youn-Shick, revolves around a man with the nickname of Uncle Sam-Sik (Song Kang-Ho). Caption on the teaser poster states “I have a big plan for you.” Narration in the teaser trailer goes (0:01) Song Kang-Ho “Everyone calls me that out of love and respect. Sam-Sik and Uncle Sam-Sik. I like it so much. It’s my nickname,” (0:18) Byun Yo-Han “Minister, this is the way for Korea to survive,” (0:23) Song Kang-Ho “Your speech was impressive. Let’s meet together,” (0:31) Song Kang-Ho “When it completes, I will become an official member of Cheongwoohwe,” (0:36) anonymous female voice “Korean noble?,” (0:39) Lee Kyu-Hyung “Uncle Sam-Sik, I will make it happen,” (0:42) Lee Kyu-Hyung “Yoon Pal-Bong, kill him,” (0:47) Song Kang-Ho “I have one talent. I can give you all,” (0:51) Byun Yo-Han “You said that you saw the national reconstruction plan,” (0:55) Song Kang-Ho “Save and kill, I can do everything,” (0:59) Byun Yo-Han “Why me?,” (1:00) Song Kang-Ho “I can see your ambition with my eyes,” (1:04) Lee Kyu-Hyung “Can you handle it?,” (1:07) Jin Ki-Joo “That person is turning San into a monster too,” (1:16) Song Kang-Ho “Call me Uncle Sam-Sik, then I will give you food.” “Uncle Sam-Sik” will be available to stream May 15, 2024. Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the early 1960’s, a story that depicts the friendship and desires of Sam-Sik (Song Kang-Ho) and Kim San (Byun Yo-Han). Kim San graduated from the Korean military academy and then went to the United States to study economics at a university. He returns to South Korea with a dream to help turn the country into an important industrial nation. Sam-Sik appears in front Kim San around this time and says that he supports his dream. https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/teaser-trailer-and-poster-for-disney-drama-uncle-sam-sik

Coupang Play's mystery thriller Hide scored a nationwide rating of 4.27% for episode 7, dropping from its previous episode's rating and the previous Saturday episode's rating of 4.95% and 4.46%, respectively. The K-drama is now in its second half. When and where to watch the K-drama Hide? Episode 8 of Hide will air on April 14 (Sunday). The K-drama is available to stream on Viki. https://mydramalist.com/article/wonderful-world-wraps-up-with-decent-ratings

"Wonderful World" Wraps Up with Decent Ratings by Lily Alice, April 14, 2024 6 0 MBC's Wonderful World concluded its run, scoring ratings of 9.2%(nationwide) and 8.7% (metropolitan). It commenced with a nationwide rating of 5.3%, its lowest of all time, and was on a streak of single-digit nationwide viewership till episode 8. Its highest was 11.4% (episodes 9, 11, 13). Throughout its run, the K-drama consistently garnered higher ratings for its Friday episodes compared to the Saturday episodes. The average viewership of Wonderful World is 8.4% (nationwide) and 8.3%(metropolitan). https://mydramalist.com/article/wonderful-world-wraps-up-with-decent-ratings

Kim Myung Soo Plays a Traditional yet Modern Man in "Treat Me Carelessly" by Lily Alice, April 15, 2024 0 1 Actor Kim Myung Soo takes on the role of a Confucian scholar of the 21st century. KBS2's upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama Treat Me Carelessly dropped stills of Kim Myung Soo, who will be seen as Shin Yoon Bok in the K-drama. Treat Me Carelessly tells the story of Shin Yoon Bok (Kim Myung Soo), a Confucian scholar of the 21st century, and Kim Hong Do (Lee Yoo Young), a woman tired of living a life of being treated carelessly. In the K-drama, Kim Myung Soo portrays Shin Yoon Bok, the heir to Seongsan Village and a cultural property restoration specialist responsible for his family's mission. He is an exemplary figure who adheres to morals and principles and regards the words of the elders in the family as the law. However, he is also a typical modern MZ (Millennials and Gen Z) youth, adventurous and rebellious. He is polite towards everyone but cautious about trusting people and sets boundaries when others approach him. After having fled Seoul to pursue his dream of becoming a webtoon writer, he meets Kim Hong Do and stands at the starting point of change. Treat Me Carelessly will premiere on May 13. https://mydramalist.com/article/kim-myung-soo-plays-a-traditional-yet-modern-man-in-treat-me-carelessly

Watch: Song Kang Ho Proposes A Grand Plan To Byun Yo Han In New Drama "Uncle Samsik" Teasers Drama Preview Apr 15, 2024 by S Kim The upcoming Disney+ series “Uncle Samsik” has released a new poster and teaser! “Uncle Samsik” is a drama that tells the story of the ambitions and bromance of two men, Park Doo Chil (Song Kang Ho) and Kim San (Byun Yo Han), who survived the turbulent period of the early 1960s in Korea. The newly released teaser begins with people looking for Uncle Samsik in different situations and Park Doo Chil calmly saying, “Everyone calls me Uncle Samsik out of love and respect. I love it so much. It’s my nickname.” The teaser also previews characters who want to achieve their dreams and ambitions as they become entangled with each other including Kim San, who strives for a national reconstruction project but is frustrated by the difficult reality, and Kang Sung Min (Lee Kyu Hyung), who makes a dangerous proposal to Uncle Samsik for his own success. Uncle Samsik proposes a grand plan to Kim San, saying, “I have one talent. I can give you everything.” The determined facial expressions of the two raise anticipation for their scheme that will unfold in the future. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654894wpp/watch-song-kang-ho-proposes-a-grand-plan-to-byun-yo-han-in-new-drama-uncle-samsik-teasers

Lee Min Ki Dishes On Reason For Choosing Upcoming Drama "Crash," His Unique Detective Character, And More Drama Preview Apr 15, 2024 by S Nam Lee Min Ki has dished on his upcoming ENA drama “Crash”! “Crash” is a comedy crime investigation drama about a 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 co-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. On why he decided to star in “Crash,” Lee Min Ki shared, “It felt novel as a drama that deals with traffic crime for the first time. Regarding his character Cha Yeon Ho, Lee Min Ki shared, “Cha Yeon Ho barely has any macho or heroic tendencies that detective characters normally showcase. He does not punish the villains in a cool and tough way,” marking a stark contrast from his previous character as a detective in his recent drama “Behind Your Touch.” In addition to graduating early from a science high school, Cha Yeon Ho entered KAIST’s mathematics department with top scores. However, before going to study at MIT, he suddenly becomes a detective for the TCI team after working as an insurance investigator. Regarding Cha Yeon Ho’s strengths, Lee Min Ki shared, “As a slightly smart member of the TCI team, he will resolve cases together [with the team]. With his background experience of graduating from KAIST and working as an insurance investigator, he contributes to the investigation from his position.” He continued, “Cha Yeon Ho doesn’t lead, but he certainly has his place [on the team]. The greatest charm is when the entire team works together and gathers strength to create synergy.” Furthermore, Lee Min Ki’s portrayal of Cha Yeon Ho as a unique detective is highlighted by his sharp appearance with his clean-cut style and glasses. The actor also mentioned that the action on the roads will be another interesting point to look forward to, asking viewers to anticipate Cha Yeon Ho’s action scenes, which could come across as somewhat lacking due to the nature of his character but still charming. Lee Min Ki highlighted the TCI team as the greatest strength of “Crash.” He remarked, “Each character fits like a piece of a puzzle. That combination is amazing. That’s why when the entire team gathered for filming, I think I smiled a lot more. The atmosphere on set was really great.” Finally, Lee Min Ki sent his support and gratitude to everyone who works hard to punish traffic crime after portraying stories based on real incidents. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654915wpp/lee-min-ki-dishes-on-reason-for-choosing-upcoming-drama-crash-his-unique-detective-character-and-more

Kim Hye Yoon And Byeon Woo Seok Enjoy Heart-Fluttering Time To Themselves In "Lovely Runner" Drama Preview Apr 15, 2024 by S Kim tvN’s “Lovely Runner” has dropped romantic stills ahead of tonight’s episode! Based on a popular web novel and penned by “True Beauty” writer Lee Si Eun, “Lovely Runner” is a new time-slip romance drama that asks the question: “What would you do if you had the opportunity to save your ultimate bias?” Kim Hye Yoon stars as Im Sol, a passionate fan devastated by the death of her favorite star Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok), who goes back in time to save him. Spoilers Previously, an unexpected twist revealed that Ryu Sun Jae’s first love is Im Sol. Additionally, in the epilogue set in 2023, a photo of 19-year-old Ryu Sun Jae and Im Sol appeared, raising curiosity about whether the future of the two changed. The newly released stills capture the romantic vibes between Ryu Sun Jae and Im Sol alone in an unlit indoor swimming pool. The sight of the two sharing earphones and listening to the same music together melts the viewers’ hearts. More stills capture Im Sol and Ryu Sun Jae showcasing great intimacy. Im Sol affectionately caresses Ryu Sun Jae’s face as he romantically gazes at Im Sol, raising anticipation for the story that will unfold in the upcoming episode. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654975wpp/kim-hye-yoon-and-byeon-woo-seok-enjoy-heart-fluttering-time-to-themselves-in-lovely-runner

Joo Won Gets Attacked By A Great Evil Spirit While Kwon Nara Is Not Around In "The Midnight Studio" Drama Preview Apr 15, 2024 by S Kim ENA’s “The Midnight Studio” has unveiled new stills ahead of tonight’s episode! “The Midnight Studio” is a drama about a professional photo studio that exists only for the deceased. Joo Won stars as Seo Ki Joo, the prickly photographer who runs the studio, while Kwon Nara plays passionate lawyer Han Bom, who winds up offering legal advice to the ghosts that visit the studio. Spoilers The newly released stills preview Seo Ki Joo caught in imminent danger. He is being attacked by a vicious criminal, who is covered in blood and holding a wrench. The still image below reveals that what is inside the body of the vicious criminal is the great evil spirit (played by Lee Hyun Geol) that raided the photo studio the previous night. In a situation where there is no Han Bom, who acts as a safe zone for Ki Joo, viewers are left curious to find out whether Ki Joo will be able to survive the night safely. The next episode of “The Midnight Studio” will air on April 15 at 10 p.m. KST. https://www.soompi.com/article/1655003wpp/joo-won-gets-attacked-by-a-great-evil-spirit-while-kwon-nara-is-not-around-in-the-midnight-studio

Jang Seung Jo Makes A Desperate Plea To Kim Ha Neul In "Nothing Uncovered" Drama Preview Apr 15, 2024 by S Nam KBS2’s “Nothing Uncovered” has shared more stills previewing the upcoming episode! Based on a popular web novel, “Nothing Uncovered” is a romance thriller drama about investigative reporter Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul) and ace detective Kim Tae Heon (Yeon Woo Jin), who team up to solve a series of murders—and who happen to be ex-lovers. Jang Seung Jo plays Seo Jung Won’s husband Seol Woo Jae, a novelist and chaebol heir. Spoilers The newly released stills depict the tense and emotional confrontation between Seol Woo Jae and Yoo Yoon Young (Han Chae Ah). Woo Jae learned the truth that Yoon Young stole Seo Jung Won’s necklace from his study, and he became angry after realizing that he caused Jung Won to fall into a trap, feeling certain that Yoon Young purposefully planted the necklace at the site of Cha Eun Sae’s (Han Ji Eun’s) murder case. In the stills, Woo Jae expresses great anger toward Yoon Young and reproaches her. However, Yoon Young does not back down and only looks at Woo Jae as if he is acting ridiculous, even giving him a smile. Yoon Young further glares sharply at Woo Jae, who is certain that she is the culprit who murdered Cha Eun Sae. In the upcoming episode, Yoon Young will reveal her last hidden card to make Woo Jae unable to leave her side, causing Woo Jae to fall into a state of great shock due to Yoon Young’s words. Viewers are curious to find out how Yoon Young will shake up Jung Won and Woo Jae’s relationship with her obsession. More stills depict Jung Won and Woo Jae facing each other with resentful gazes amidst a frigid atmosphere. Jung Won looks coldly at Woo Jae, conveying her resolution to end her relationship with him. Jung Won will further reveal her honest feelings for Kim Tae Heon (Yeon Woo Jin) to Woo Jae. Woo Jae begins to tear up as the gap between him and Jung Won refuses to be narrowed despite his endless efforts. Nevertheless, Jung Won turns a blind eye to Woo Jae’s pleas. Woo Jae also tries to cover Jung Won’s mouth following her shocking words, making viewers curious to find out how their relationship will change. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654980wpp/jang-seung-jo-makes-a-desperate-plea-to-kim-ha-neul-in-nothing-uncovered

I watched the first two episodes. I am intrigued. I think Lee Hee Jung`s character is the evil master mind.

3 Reasons To Keep An Eye On Kim Ha Neul And Yeon Woo Jin's Relationship In "Nothing Uncovered" by S Nam by S Nam KBS2’s “Nothing Uncovered” continues to pique viewers’ interest with the intriguing character dynamics! Based on a popular web novel, “Nothing Uncovered” is a romance thriller drama about investigative reporter Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul) and ace detective Kim Tae Heon (Yeon Woo Jin), who team up to solve a series of murders—and who happen to be ex-lovers. Jang Seung Jo plays Seo Jung Won’s husband Seol Woo Jae, a novelist and chaebol heir. Spoilers Previously, Tae Heon rescued Jung Won after she was kidnapped by Cha Geum Sae (Go Geon Han). Tae Heon visited Jung Won who was admitted to the hospital, and Tae Heon eventually confessed his feelings for her that he had been holding back. Ahead of the upcoming episode, “Nothing Uncovered” shared three reasons to keep an eye on Seo Jung Won and Kim Tae Heon’s relationship going forward. The reason behind Jung Won and Tae Heon’s breakup As a reporter and detective couple who used to secretly date, Jung Won and Tae Heon were a great match in many aspects. However, their happy relationship was shattered following the death of Tae Heon’s partner Detective Cha (Danny Ahn). After learning that Jung Won was investigating him for corruption, Detective Cha eventually jumped out of an abandoned building. However, before his passing, Detective Cha told Tae Heon that Jung Won tricked Tae Heon to approach him in order to learn more about the corruption, resulting in Tae Heon to believe Detective Cha’s words and break up with Jung Won. Reunion following a murder case Eventually, Jung Won married Seol Woo Jae, while Tae Heon continued his work as a detective, and the two each lived their own lives. However, Jung Won reunited with Tae Heon after witnessing the murder cases of Jin Myung Sook (Lee Young Sook) and Cha Eun Sae (Han Ji Eun). Due to their bad breakup, Jung Won responded sharply when Tae Heon suspected her as the culprit, while Tae Heon questioned Jung Won coldly based on evidence. more https://www.soompi.com/article/1654750wpp/3-reasons-to-keep-an-eye-on-kim-ha-neul-and-yeon-woo-jins-relationship-in-nothing-uncovered

I watched the first two episodes. I liked it. I looking forward to see how Sol and Sun jae will have the second chance to live happily.

She needs mental care. I could not finished the whole article. 🙀 +2

Yes, I want to watch all three but we`ll see.

Ahn Eun-jin prepares for the final days in Goodbye Earth by tccolb The first teaser has been posted for Netflix’s dystopian sci-fi Goodbye Earth, where we follow our heroine Ahn Eun-jin (My Dearest) as humankind is served a notice of doom. Opening the teaser on that fearful day, the population is alerted by the emergency alarm on their phones that an asteroid is on route to bring apocalypse and everyday life is thrown into shambles. As a now former middle school teacher, Jin Se-kyung (Ahn Eun-jin) joins the government initiative to look after the children and youth. But our heroine is at a loss for words when the young Kim Kang-hoon (Death’s Game) questions if her protective gestures are useful in these current circumstances. But asteroid-aside, we learn from fellow student Kim Bo-min (The Silent Sea) and a steely-eyed Commander Kim Yoon-hye (Shooting Stars) that there dangerous characters roaming the streets who have been taking advantage of an upturned society. It’s enough to make Se-kyung grab a gun to protect herself, and we cut away before we can see the outcome. Still, not everyone has gone the way of anarchy, and our heroine’s priority remains with her students in the final sequence. As the countdown speeds to zero, Se-kyung resolves to stay by her loved ones until the very end, and we close as the community makes the most of their tumultuous last days. Also starring Jeon Sung-woo (The First Responders 2) and Yoo Ah-in (Hellbound) among others, production for Netflix’s Goodbye Earth has PD Kim Jin-min (My Name) at the helm with scripts penned by Jung Sung-joo (Heard It Through the Grapevine, Secret Love Affair). The novel adaptation will be dropping its 12 episodes on April 26. https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/ahn-eun-jin-prepares-for-the-final-days-in-goodbye-earth/

Team Dramabeans: What we’re watching (April 13, 2024) by DB Staff So, what are we all watching this week? What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote through the screen? Time to weigh in… javabeans Knight Flower: Thoroughly enjoyed this as an easy-going romp with a bit of a message. I’ve been digging the streak of feminist commentary in some of the recent sageuks I’ve seen, which take the time to note how hard society was on women and highlight how remarkable they are for persevering in light of that. But the commentary wasn’t overpowering; the glib tone and antics of our intrepid nighttime vigilante widow kept the plot moving briskly, and although the drama didn’t quite grab its hooks into me emotionally (not that I think it was aiming for that), I did quite enjoy the light dusting of romantic angst — plenty of yearning looks and feels, but in small, manageable doses. I didn’t necessarily feel romantic chemistry between the widow and the captain out to catch her (and then protect her from being caught), but I did feel the pang of their frustrated attachment and the drama made the right choice in not forcing the romance, I think. (Although I could’ve used a bit more resolution on that front. Would it have killed you to deliver a bit more skinship??) https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/team-dramabeans-what-were-watching-april-13-2024/

Team Dramabeans: What we’re watching (April 13, 2024) by DB Staff So, what are we all watching this week? What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote through the screen? Time to weigh in… javabeans Lovely Runner: Aw, this is a delightful surprise. I’m a little mad at myself for starting it right away because I’d have preferred to marathon this in a single weekend and I don’t look forward to the next seven weeks of waiting for my next dose of sunshine. This setup (of traveling back in one’s lifetime and attempting to fix something that went awry while delivering a hit of nostalgia and romance) has been a bit of a trend in recent years, but it’s all about the execution — I’m reminded of how I stuck with the lackluster A Time Called You more for what I wished it could be rather than what it was. I have more hope for Lovely Runner, which is bright and sweet and well-acted — they hit that balance of youthful awkwardness and melancholy in just the right way. I appreciate the building up of the background story (in the future timeline) that gives Sol’s antics an edge of desperation that keeps the comedy from veering over-the-top, and I’m rooting hard for Sun-jae to find his way to the light. We all deserve a Sol in our lives doing her damnedest to make us feel our lives are worth living. missvictrix Lovely Runner: Two episodes and this drama has captured my heart! I went in with fingers crossed, hoping to love it, and it only took the first few minutes for that to happen. The story, the leads, the heart of the thing! I love when a drama has a firm grasp of what it’s doing, and knows how to make all the right feelings happen, seamlessly switching between making me giggle, squee, and then clutch my heart in those heavier moments (seeing her youthful mom, hugging her grandma, the tear that dropped on her foot). This drama also has the best art direction vibe around it — this was something I adored about True Beauty and I’m so happy to see here too. There’s something about the color palette, the retro vibe, and the lived-in detail of each set that builds this maximalist, hyper-curated, and delightful world of the story that just makes it so easy to inhabit. This is hands-down one of my favorite things K-dramas do, and a drama like this always renews my fervor and appreciation for it. mistyisles Lovely Runner: Let’s be real, you had me at “time-slip idol drama.” But even aside from that, this show is an absolute delight, and I’m loving every second of it! Something about it feels very “classic K-Drama” to me in all the best ways, but there’s a freshness to it as well. The way she literally isn’t allowed to tell the future is a neat twist to the time travel rules, and now I’m curious what *other* rules might pop up as we go along. As for the big twist in Episode 2 — if I weren’t already sold on this pairing, I sure am now! Also, I’m going to need the entire OST immediately. https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/team-dramabeans-what-were-watching-april-13-2024/

Kim Nam Joo, Cha Eun Woo, And More Thank Viewers As "Wonderful World" Comes To An End Drama Apr 13, 2024 by E Cha The stars of MBC’s “Wonderful World” shared their final farewells ahead of the series finale! With the hit drama winding to a close, leading lady Kim Nam Joo expressed her gratitude by remarking, “I’d like to sincerely thank all the viewers who trusted Eun Soo Hyun and have stayed with her up until now. I was able to enjoy many happy moments thanks to being a part of the amazing drama ‘Wonderful World.’” She playfully added, “To everyone who was part of ‘Wonderful World,’ I want to say that you were truly ‘wonderful.’” Meanwhile, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo reflected on how his character had helped him grow as an actor. “I was able to feel a lot of different emotions while playing the role of Kwon Sun Yool,” he said. “I think that ‘Wonderful World’ made it possible for me to grow [as an actor], so I’m grateful. I was honored to have been able to make many memories with the director, writer, cast, and crew that I will remember for a long, long time.” Cha Eun Woo went on, “From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank the fans who always send their love and support, along with all the viewers who laughed and cried together while watching our drama. I hope that each and every one of your days is ‘wonderful.’” Kim Kang Woo expressed his deep fondness for the drama and his co-stars, noting, “This drama was an even happier one for me because I was able to work together with senior and junior actors that I have always respected and admired. So I always felt happy on my way to the filming set, and the time I spent on set has stayed with me in the form of a truly precious drama. I’d like to sincerely thank my co-stars, the staff who always worked so hard, and the viewers who gave their love to ‘Wonderful World.’” Finally, Im Se Mi commented, “I felt grateful every moment that I was on the filming set. It was an honor to be able to work together with such an amazing director, cast, and crew during filming. Thank you for giving us so much love and interest up until now. Regardless of where you are, I hope that the days of everyone who watched this drama together with us will always be ‘wonderful.’” https://www.soompi.com/article/1654672wpp/kim-nam-joo-cha-eun-woo-and-more-thank-viewers-as-wonderful-world-comes-to-an-end

Blood Free: Episodes 1-2 by solstices In a future where synthetic meat has taken over the global market, a sudden onslaught of consecutive crises threatens the company at the center of it all. Behind our heroine’s groundbreaking technology lies innumerable secrets, and we’re only beginning to scratch the surface. EPISODES 1-2 Once again, writer Lee Soo-yeon isn’t pulling any punches with her social commentary, and I am all in for it. Right off the bat, the premiere episode opens with viscerally graphic AR projections of animals being hunted, trussed up, and brutally butchered for their meat. It’s shock advertising for a product presentation, and chairwoman YOON JA-YOO (Han Hyo-joo) steps out to laud the achievements of her biotech company BF — which stands for “Blood Free.” Not only have they successfully cultivated lab-grown synthetic meat and fur, but they also — quite literally — have bigger fish to fry. Serving up cultured seafood to the guests in attendance, Ja-yoo proclaims that BF’s operations will expand to grain and crops in a mere six month’s time. Amidst the audience, WOO CHAE-WOON (Joo Ji-hoon) listens attentively to Ja-yoo’s speech, only for the popping of champagne bottles to briefly spur a traumatic flashback. In Chae-woon’s memory, an explosion goes off, and he helps Ja-yoo to her feet amidst the rubble and the bloodied bodies of his fellow soldiers. After the event, Ja-yoo leaves through a crowd of aggrieved protestors and fervent supporters. As her car comes to a halt in a traffic jam, Ja-yoo gazes wistfully at a family enjoying the Christmas cheer. Then a man falls off an overpass and crashes onto her car. Chae-woon, who’d also been leaving the venue, rushes to Ja-yoo’s aid alongside the BF personnel — and amidst the crowd, a man with a ragged scar on his cheek watches them ominously. Thankfully, Ja-yoo emerges from the incident mostly unscathed save for a neck brace. Chae-woon’s timely arrival and efficient response has piqued her curiosity — especially since he rings a bell with her closest aide, BF’s general manager JUNG HAE-DEUN (Park Ji-yeon), though she can’t quite place where she’s seen him before. As it turns out, Chae-woon’s convenient proximity to Ja-yoo is far from a coincidence. The former president LEE MOON-KYU (Jeon Guk-hwan) had sent him a VIP invitation, and their ties can be traced back to that traumatic explosion. Back in the post-war landscape of January 2024, Moon-kyu had spontaneously decided to pay a visit to dispatched troops, alongside several businessmen and congressmen. Within seven hours since Moon-kyu decided on the visit, and a mere half hour since their plane landed, the explosions had gone off. Both the ministers had died, leaving the four remaining survivors as suspects — and Ja-yoo had been part of his entourage. Moon-kyu is deeply suspicious of Ja-yoo, who’d requested him to abolish the law requiring cultured meat to be labeled as genetically-modified food. She’d gotten her wish — after Moon-kyu had lost his legs in the explosion and stepped down from office, that is. Needless to say, Moon-kyu has a vendetta against Ja-yoo, and unbeknownst to Chae-woon, he seems to be covertly plotting with the current prime minister SEONU JAE (Lee Hee-joon). more https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/blood-free-episodes-1-2/

4 Things We Loved & 2 Things We Hated About The Premiere Episodes Of "Lovely Runner" Drama Apr 13, 2024 by andyzar It’s finally here! For those who have been eagerly waiting for the romantic comedy “Lovely Runner,” the wait is over at last! Ever since the announcement of this new show, the anticipation for it has been on the rise, and it didn’t disappoint. There are definitely many things to love from this K-drama, from the fantastically casted actors, to the solid plot from the beginning. Here are a few things that we loved the most and some things we didn’t especially like from the first two episodes. Warning: spoilers for episodes 1-2 below! LOVED: The endearing and emotionally realistic plot The story follows the female lead Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon), who gets bedridden and loses all hope in life after an accident, that is, until she meets by chance the lead singer from the new boy group “Eclipse,” Ryu Sun Jae (Byun Woo Seok). He gives her the exact words of encouragement which help her to overcome her struggles. Fast-forward to several years later, we see a much recovered Im Sol, who turns into a positive and thriving woman, always eager to support her ultimate bias, Ryu Sun Jae. \ Right from the start, “Lovely Runner” shows a very emotional setting, since we see two polar opposites in the main couple: Im Sol, who seems to be at her worst moment in life, and Ryu Sun Jae, who is at the start of a promising career, despite both being the same age. Later on, we will find out that their lives are more intertwined than it is initially shown. Furthermore, the show depicts how important the right support is when you need it the most, which is exactly what Im Sol will try to do for Sun Jae in order to prevent his tragic death when she finds herself back in 2008. LOVED: Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok’s wide acting range One thing you can count on when it comes to Kim Hye Yoon is that you can be laughing out loud with her hilarious scenes in one moment, just to be bawling your eyes out the next with her heart-wrenching moments. Her ability to portray deep emotional scenes without missing the chance to make you laugh is exactly what a character like Im Sol needs to be. This is especially true since she suddenly finds herself in the past, right before her accident (which left her impaired) and with the chance to save the life of her beloved Ryu Sun Jae. more https://www.soompi.com/article/1654423wpp/4-things-we-loved-2-things-we-hated-about-the-premiere-episodes-of-lovely-runner

Ahn Eun Jin and Others Strive to Protect People in Netflix's "Goodbye Earth" by Lily Alice, April 12, 2024 3 1 Netflix has released a teaser for its upcoming thriller Goodbye Earth. Goodbye Earth tells the story of people living in a world that is headed towards destruction, with only 200 days left until the collision of Earth and an asteroid. Ahn Eun Jin, Jeon Sung Woo, Kim Yoon Hye, and Yoo Ah In among others, are cast in the series. The teaser commences with a news report informing Korean citizens of asteroid Dina heading towards Earth in 300 days, and NASA has classified the Korean Peninsula as the impact location. Citizens who couldn't escape to safer countries find their lives turned upside down overnight. From protesting crowds flooding the streets to criminals escaping, and organizations posing as military and threatening citizens, the societal chaos grips the peninsula in darkness. Meanwhile, children living the unfortunate reality of never having the chance to become grown-ups become targets of various crimes, while adults in Woongchun, including middle school teacher Jin Se Kyung (Ahn Eun Jin), strive to protect them until the end. The title card that reads "Together Today, Tomorrow, Till The End" hints at the perseverance of the caring Jin Se Kyung (Ahn Eun Jin), Woo Sung Jae (Jeon Sung Woo), an assistant priest who takes care of the parishioners, and Kang In Ah (Kim Yoon Hye), the leader of the combat support battalion, in keeping people safe and sticking with their beloved ones until the end. Goodbye Earth will be released on Netflix on April 26. Watch the teaser here. https://mydramalist.com/article/ahn-eun-jin-and-others-strive-to-protect-people-in-netflix-s-goodbye-earth

Lee Min-ki and Kwak Sun-young get behind the wheel in Crash by lovepark Truck of Doom beware, because these dramaland cops may actually hunt you down! ENA’s upcoming comedy Crash is about a ragtag team of officers over at the Traffic Crime Investigations (TCI) unit, and as their name implies, they investigate vehicular crimes. If the acronym sounds unfamiliar, don’t worry, since the newest teaser for the show pokes fun at its own relative obscurity. Starring Kwak Sun-young (Moving) as team ace Min So-hee — alongside Heo Sung-tae (Bait) as her captain Jung Chae-man and Lee Ho-chul (Like Flowers in Sand) and Moon-hee (Duty After School) as her teammates — the TCI fight an uphill battle as they raid an office only to be met with confusion. The criminals think they’re a broadcasting station since their title isn’t as recognizable as the FBI, CIA, or even BTS — the latter of which poor Chae-man misunderstands as another police department. Then, to make things worse, a new addition joins their crew in the form of nerdy Lee Min-ki (Behind Your Touch) as genius Kaist graduate Cha Yeon-ho. Making quite the first impression, Yeon-ho introduces himself on a rainy night with a flashlight shining under his face, and So-hee screams at the serial killer who enters her car. Alas, this is her new partner, and his explanation for his unorthodox entrance was to not scare her. Oh boy… Yeon-ho isn’t the only hole on the team, though, as Chae-man gets beat up during an arrest and sheepishly stares at the ground while the new recruit holds an ice pack to his eye. The whole group seems like trouble as they dance outside a press conference and their superior officer calls them dumbheads. Despite all this, Yeon-ho wants to do a good job — even if he can’t jump walls or pull off stunts like his cool partner — and he’ll get behind the wheel if it means solving the case. Directed by PD Park Joon-woo (Doctor Detective, Taxi Driver) with scripts penned by Oh Soo-jin, ENA’s Crash is slated for twelve episodes and premieres May 13 in the Monday-Tuesday slot. https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/lee-min-ki-and-kwak-sun-young-get-behind-the-wheel-in-crash/

Upcoming Black Comedy K-Drama "Bittersweet Hell" Reveals Premiere Date by Lily Alice, April 12, 2024 3 1 MBC's upcoming Friday-Saturday drama Bittersweet Hell unveiled stills from the script reading. Bittersweet Hell is a black comedy that tells the story of Noh Young Won, a renowned family counselor, whose career and family are threatened by an unknown blackmailer. This leads her to collaborate with her mother-in-law, a mystery novel writer, to protect her family. Doctor Lawyer director is helming the K-drama, with the screenplay written by Nam Ji Yeon. The K-drama features talented actors such as Kim Hee Sun, Lee Hye Young, Kim Nam Hee, Yeonwoo, Hwang Chan Sung, Kwon Hae Hyo, Ahn Kil Kang, Park Jae Chan, Jung Gun Joo, Shin So Yool, Jung Heon, Yang Jae Hyun, and Kim Seon Kyung, among others. Kim Hee Sun plays Noh Young Won, South Korea's top family counselor and a beloved public figure. Lee Hye Young plays Hong Sa Gang, Noh Young Won's mother-in-law and a mystery novel writer who devoted her life to her only son, Choi Jae Jin. At the script reading, Kim Hee Sun and Lee Hye Young vividly portrayed the chemistry between their characters, as the on-screen daughter-in-law and mother-in-law unite against threats to their family, evoking laughter. Kim Nam Hee transforms into Choi Jae Jin, a doctor who is making a name for himself as a skilled reconstructive plastic surgeon and Noh Young Won's husband. He is kind towards his wife and mother. Hwang Chan Sung takes on the role of Noh Young Min, Young Won's mischievous younger brother. Ahn Kil Kang transforms into Park Kang Sung, who runs a corn noodle restaurant. He is Hong Sa Gang's helper who is ready to do anything for her. Jae Chan comes as Choi Do Hyun, Noh Young Won and Hong Jae Jin's son. He has perfect grades and good manners. Jung Gun Joo portrays Moon Tae Oh, Do Hyun's math tutor, who is a bit secretive. Shin So Yool plays Oh Ji Eun, a fellow plastic surgeon working in the same hospital as Choi Jae Jin. Bittersweet Hell will premiere on May 24. More news about the K-drama's OTT streaming service is yet to come. https://mydramalist.com/article/upcoming-black-comedy-k-drama-bittersweet-hell-reveals-premiere-date

The Midnight Studio: Episodes 8-9 by mistyisles It doesn’t always take ghostly encounters to realize that people aren’t always as they seem, but dealing with ghosts (not to mention being a ghost!) certainly makes it easier to discover other people’s well-kept secrets. Long-awaited answers about the past emerge this week, bringing joy to some and heartbreak to others. But one especially terrible secret is catching up to our photographer very quickly, leaving death and destruction in its wake. EPISODE 8-9 Having successfully lured Ki-joo to the bridge by possessing Bom and threatening to throw her off, ghost-turned-evil-spirit Hoon proudly admits that he enjoyed being people’s one and only lifeline. Also, he didn’t just stalk his victim, Hyun-joo — he manipulated her boyfriend into thinking she was cheating so he’d break up with her. Ki-joo inches closer until he’s able to knock Bom off-balance and pull her into his arms, activating the Safe Zone and expelling Hoon from her body. While Nam-gu fights Hoon off and tosses him back into the river, Ki-joo comforts Bom. She doesn’t remember anything that happened while she was possessed, and is immensely relieved to hear she didn’t hurt anyone. Ki-joo’s only physical injury from the ordeal is a deep scratch on his elbow, but he’s far more concerned about Bom’s safety than anything else. Theoretically, throwing Hoon back into the river (the same thing that killed him originally) should destroy him, and the team helps Hyun-joo clear her name and return to a happier life. But Ki-joo isn’t taking any more chances. He accompanies Bom to work and holds her hand as they walk down the street to keep other ghosts away. Then, since Ji-won is working late, he offers to stand guard outside her door all night. That quickly gets amended to him sitting beside her bed (because Safe Zone) until Bom realizes he’s feverish again — this time because Hoon never passed on through the Gate of the Dead like he was supposed to. So Bom lets Ki-joo rest his head on her shoulder, watching over him instead of the other way around. Unbeknownst to them, Hoon does ultimately emerge from the river, only to be absorbed by the evil spirit that has been working its way ever closer to Ki-joo and the Midnight Studio (and killing all the neighborhood cats in its path). Traditionally, the Midnight Studio photographer takes his funeral photo 50 days prior to his 35th birthday. When the day arrives, Ki-joo asks Bom to take his photo, though he doesn’t tell her why. At his awkward attempts to pose, Bom joins him on the couch for practice. He stares in open admiration while she chatters obliviously, and then he confesses his feelings and leans in for a kiss. (Many more kisses later, they do eventually get the photo taken.) Around the time Hoon’s case gets wrapped up, Nam-gu’s killer — the criminal who got away — is spotted again. Nam-gu joins the chase and helps his old partner catch and cuff the guy. Then he goes home to see his wife as the news breaks that his killer has finally been brought to justice. To his utter shock, he discovers that she had been planning to divorce him, seemingly because of an (at least emotional) affair with the local florist. Enraged, Nam-gu makes a mess of the flower shop. He’s seconds away from killing the florist when Ki-joo arrives and calms him down. Ki-joo acknowledges the legitimacy of Nam-gu’s anger but warns that acting on it will turn him into an evil spirit, and advises Nam-gu to think carefully about what he really wants. Also around this same time, Ji-won reveals (without knowing it’s a reveal) that she was in fact Sung-ho’s online girlfriend. She thinks he ghosted her on the night he, well, became a ghost, and the only way he can think to begin making it up to her is to follow her around like a good-luck fairy: holding the bus when she’s running late, delivering helpful files and insider tips to make her job easier, that sort of thing. Now that Bom and Ki-joo are officially (if secretly) dating, he surprises her with a spontaneous camping trip. They leave Sung-ho in charge of the Midnight Studio and drive to the ocean… or, at least, that’s the plan. But this is Ki-joo’s first time behind the wheel, so a two-hour trip turns into five hours, and that’s just how long it took the car to run out of gas. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, they decide to make the best of it and pitch their tent under the stars. Based on their conversation that night, Ki-joo finally puts the pieces of his life together: Bom was that 12-year-old ghost who disappeared! Following the accident that killed her parents, she was in a coma for two months — during which time her soul hung out at the Midnight Studio. The Safe Zone is the result of a protective salt circle he drew around the two of them. Now, Ki-joo holds Bom tightly and thanks her for saving him many times over. They agree that they must have been fated to meet each other at just the right time. While Ki-joo and Bom are bickering over the right way to cook ramyun and sharing kisses in the rain, however, Sung-ho is left to deal with a direct attack from the cat-murdering evil spirit. It ransacks the outer studio, but fortunately it can’t breach the doors into the actual Midnight Studio, so Sung-ho is shaken but unhurt. more https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/the-midnight-studio-episodes-8-9/

April 12 2024 Main trailer for Netflix drama “Goodbye Earth” Main trailer added for Netflix drama series “Goodbye Earth” starring Ahn Eun-Jin, Yoo Ah-In, Jeon Sung-Woo, & Kim Yoon-Hye. The drama series follows a group of people as they deal with the imminent end of the world. An asteroid is on course to crash into the Korean peninsula within 300 days. “Goodbye Earth” will be available to stream April 26, 2024 in South Korea. Plot Synopsis by Asianwiki: An asteroid is on course to crash into Earth in 200 days and destroy the planet. The world soon learns of the news and falls in to confusion. Jin Se-Kyung (Ahn Eun-Jin) works as a middle-school teacher in Woongchun City. She learns about the impending end of the world. She decides to quit her job and do volunteer work at a child and youth division in city hall. She struggles to save children in danger. Her boyfriend of many years is Ha Yoon-Sang (Yoo Ah-In). He currently works as a researcher at a biotechnology research institute in the United States. After news of the end of the world is released, he flies back to South Korea to be with Jin Se-Kyung. Woo Sung-Jae (Jeon Sung-Woo) is an assistant priest at a Catholic Church. The presiding priest at the church ran away after news broke out about the approaching asteroid. Woo Sung-Jae now takes care of the parishioners at the church. Kang In-A (Kim Yoon-Hye) is a commander of a combat support battalion. She goes around Woongchun City, which has been ruined, to provide supplies transport and security. https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/main-trailer-for-netflix-drama-goodbye-earth