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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

Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, Heo Sung Tae & Others Make a Comedic Team in "Crash" by Lily Alice, April 12, 2024 4 3 ENA's Crash unveiled new posters and a second teaser. Crash is an investigative drama about the Traffic Crime Investigation Team (TCI) solving traffic crime cases. The posters and the teaser give a glimpse of the TCI team members — Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Ho Chul, and Choi Moon Hee — in action. Meanwhile, the teaser kicks off with a funny situation where the less-popular TCI team faces questions like "Are you from the broadcasting station?" from criminals. Moreover, their appearance makes it difficult to guess what kind of police investigation they are conducting. When Woo Dong Gi (Lee Ho Chul) says, "Like FBI, CIA, BTS, it [TCI] only sounds good if it is abbreviated in English," Jung Chae Man (Heo Sung Tae) seriously asks, "Which country's police is BTS?" Cha Yeon Ho (Lee Min Ki), a former insurance investigator who can't fight, is intriguing in his own way. He hesitates on the scene, gets kicked and can't seem to contain his clumsiness. Then there are Min So Hee (Kwak Sun Young) and Eo Hyeon Kyung (Choi Moon Hee), who can take down criminals on the spot and cannot restrain themselves in the face of crime. But despite appearing chaotic, when it comes to cracking down on traffic crimes, the TCI team is sincere. When they unite, bringing their unique skills to the table, there is no crime they cannot solve and no criminal they cannot arrest. Crash will premiere on May 13. More news about the K-drama's global OTT streaming service is yet to come. Watch the teaser here. https://mydramalist.com/article/lee-min-ki-kwak-sun-young-heo-sung-tae-others-make-a-comedic-team-in-crash

MBC K-drama "Our House" confirms its premiere date by lo_ve, April 11, 2024 7 0 The K-drama Our House starring Kim Hee Sun and Lee Hye Young will officially premiere this month. On April 11, the first script reading of Our House happened. It was also confirmed that the K-drama will air its first episode on May 24. Aside from Kim Hee Sun and Lee Hye Young, the series will be led by Kim Nam Hee, Yeonwoo, Lee Joo Young, Jung Heon, and 2 PM Hwang Chan Sung. The upcoming K-drama will be helmed by directors Lee Dong Hyun (Doctor Lawyer), Kim Seung Woo (Bring Me Home) and writer Nam Ji Yeon (So I Married an Anti-Fan). Our House will revolve around the team up of Korea's top psychological counselor and her mother-in-law. The two will work together to discover the secrets and truths about their husbands and protect their careers and families from an unknown blackmailer. The production team of the K-drama shared, "We have faith in the well-made drama due to the casts' brilliant acting skills that made us cry even from the first script reading. Please look forward to 'Our House' which will be a feast for various transformation and reversal acting." Our House will be part of MBC's Friday and Saturday K-drama timeslot. The first episode will air on May 24 at 9:50 PM KST. Kim Hee Sun will portray the role of Noh Young Won, Korea's best psychological counselor and a valued public personality. She is wise and smart and also famous in the whole country. Although her life seems perfect, she has a secret that can taint her name. Lee Hye Young will portray the role of Hong Sa Gang, the mother-in-law of Kim Hee Sun's character Noh Young Won. She is a famous mystery novel writer and has devoted her life to her only son, Choi Jae Jin. One day, she gets caught up in an incident and starts to seek help and cooperate with her daughter-in-law who she doesn't like. Actor Kim Nam Hee will portray the role of Choi Jae Jin. He is the husband of Noh Young Won. he is a doctor who is doing his best to become known to the nation. Hwang Chan Sung will portray the role of Noh Young Min. He is the immature younger brother of Noh Young Won. https://mydramalist.com/article/mbc-k-drama-our-house-confirms-its-premiere-date

Watch: Ahn Eun Jin, Jeon Seong Woo, And More Strive To Save People In Pre-Apocalyptic City In "Goodbye Earth" Teaser Drama Preview Apr 12, 2024 by S Kim Netflix’s upcoming series “Goodbye Earth” has dropped a new trailer ahead of its release! “Goodbye Earth” is a pre-apocalyptic drama about four individuals living out the chaotic final 200 days before an asteroid is scheduled to collide with Earth, showing how the individual characters spend the last days on the planet based on their respective beliefs. The drama stars Yoo Ah In, Ahn Eun Jin, Jeon Seong Woo, and Kim Yoon Hye. The newly released teaser begins with the citizens of Woongcheon City, who were living a peaceful daily life playing soccer, suddenly receiving a disaster warning. With news reports that an asteroid is heading toward Earth, the Korean Peninsula is classified as a danger zone, and the lives of citizens, who are unable to escape to other countries that are safe zones, change overnight. With protesters and criminals pouring out into the streets every day as well as the emergence of an organization pretending to be soldiers, the state of Korean society turns into chaos, raising curiosity as to what will happen to the people in Woongcheon City. While children are destined to face the apocalypse before they become adults, adults including Se Kyung (Ahn Eun Jin), a middle school teacher, priest Seong Jae (Jeon Seong Woo), and company commander In Ah (Kim Yoon Hye) try their best to keep citizens safe and orderly. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654534wpp/watch-ahn-eun-jin-jeon-seong-woo-and-more-strive-to-save-people-in-pre-apocalyptic-city-in-goodbye-earth-teaser

Im Soo Hyang Blows Up At Ji Hyun Woo On Set In "Beauty And Mr. Romantic" Drama Preview Apr 12, 2024 by S Kim “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” has shared a sneak peek of its upcoming episode! KBS2’s “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” is a romance drama about an actress who hits rock bottom overnight and the producing director (PD) who gets her back on her feet out of love. Im Soo Hyang stars as A-list actress Park Do Ra, who has been worked to the bone for years by her ruthless stage mom—and whose life undergoes an unexpected change when she happens to run into assistant director Go Pil Seung (Ji Hyun Woo) on the set of a drama. Spoilers Previously, Pil Seung shed cold sweat due to Do Ra, who kept throwing suspicions and recalled her memories of Dae Chung every time she saw him. Pil Seung tried to please Do Ra for the sake of peace on set, and Do Ra felt favored by Pil Seung’s kindness and began to rely on him. However, Do Ra was shocked to see Pil Seung badmouthing her to Cha Bong Su (Kang Sung Min), heralding a turaround in the relationship between Do Ra and Pil Seung. Amidst this situation, the newly released stills capture Do Ra and Pil Seung meeting each other on set. Do Ra maintains a certain distance from Pil Seung and throws a cold gaze at him while Pil Seung avoids looking at Do Ra’s face by putting his head down and his hands together. In another set of stills, Do Ra tries to focus on reading the script before filming starts. However, when Pil Seung comes into her sight, she feels betrayed and expresses anger. Pil Seung, who does not know what to do at Do Ra’s behavior, faces the biggest crisis in his career life as a drama PD. Director Hong (Lee Seung Hyung) tries to comfort Pil Seung by patting his shoulder, raising curiosity as to what will happen to Pil Seung. The next episode of “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” airs on April 13 at 7:55 p.m. KST. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654554wpp/im-soo-hyang-blows-up-at-ji-hyun-woo-on-set-in-beauty-and-mr-romantic

Cha Eun Woo Is Torn Apart After Finding Out The Painful Truth In "Wonderful World" Drama Preview Apr 12, 2024 by S Kim MBC’s “Wonderful World” has shared new stills featuring Cha Eun Woo in a pitiful state. “Wonderful World” is an emotional thriller starring Kim Nam Joo as Eun Soo Hyun, a woman who seeks revenge after the tragic loss of her son. When the culprit manages to evade punishment through the legal system, she decides to pursue justice on her own. Cha Eun Woo stars as Kwon Sun Yool, a former medical student who has led a rough life after suffering a devastating family tragedy. Spoilers Previously, Kwon Sun Yool was shocked to find out the truth about the heart surgery that saved his life in the past. It was revealed that Sun Yool’s father Ji Woong (Oh Man Seok) killed Eun Soo Hyun’s son Gun Woo (Lee Joon), who was hit by Kim Joon’s (Park Hyuk Kwon‘s) car, in exchange for saving Sun Yool’s life. Amidst this situation, the newly released stills capture Sun Yool with an empty facial expression as if he has given up on everything. The sight of Sun Yool drinking alone with no one around tugs at viewers’ heartstrings. As he learned that Gun Woo lost his life at the hands of his father, Sun Yool has no choice but to distance himself from Soo Hyun, who provides comfort to him. Viewers are curious to find out whether Sun Yool will be able to continue his solidarity with Soo Hyun and whether he will be able to escape from a whirlwind of fate and find freedom. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654572wpp/cha-eun-woo-is-torn-apart-after-finding-out-the-painful-truth-in-wonderful-world

Kim Nam Joo Calls For The Truth To Be Revealed In "Wonderful World" Apr 12, 2024 by S Nam MBC’s “Wonderful World” has unveiled new stills ahead of the upcoming episode! “Wonderful World” is an emotional thriller starring Kim Nam Joo as Eun Soo Hyun, a woman who seeks revenge after the tragic loss of her son. When the culprit manages to evade punishment through the legal system, she decides to pursue justice on her own. Cha Eun Woo stars as Kwon Sun Yool, a former medical student who has led a rough life after suffering a devastating family tragedy. Spoilers Previously, Soo Hyun learned about the truth behind her son Gun Woo’s (Lee Joon’s) death. While investigating Sun Yool’s (Cha Eun Woo’s) mother Eun Min’s (Kang Myung Joo’s) accident, Soo Hyun learned that Su Ho (Kim Kang Woo) covered up the case despite knowing the truth. Soo Hyun continued to find Gun Woo’s tablet and realized that Kim Joon (Park Hyuk Kwon) hit Gun Woo after drinking and driving and ordered Sun Yool’s father Ji Woong (Oh Man Seok) to kill him. The newly released stills capture Soo Hyun being accompanied by a lawyer with a great look of determination on her face while heading to a press conference to call for the truth regarding Gun Woo’s incident. Soo Hyun’s look of firm resolve raises anticipation for her confrontation against Kim Joon. However, Kim Joon is a presidential candidate with strong approval ratings who is willing to commit murder for the sake of success and power, making him a very difficult target. With Soo Hyun appearing stiff and tense during the press conference, viewers are curious to find out if she will successfully carry out the press conference. The production team shared, “In the April 12 broadcast of episode 13, all of Kim Joon’s cruel actions that were hidden will be revealed, and Soo Hyun and Kim Joon will have a fierce confrontation. Please watch until the end to see what results Soo Hyun’s resolve to unveil the truth of her son’s wrongful death will yield.” https://www.soompi.com/article/1654482wpp/kim-nam-joo-calls-for-the-truth-to-be-revealed-in-wonderful-world

Watch: Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, And More Declare War On Traffic Crimes In Upcoming Drama "Crash" Apr 12, 2024 by E Ezeji Upcoming drama “Crash” has released a new teaser and posters! “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 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. Lee Ho Chul will play Woo Dong Ki, a CCTV analyst and automobile specialist. Choi Moon Hee will take on the role of Eo Hyun Kyung, the youngest member of the TCI team, who has amazing martial arts skills. Heo Sung Tae will play veteran detective Jung Chae Man, the team leader of TCI. The first poster captures Cha Yeon Ho, Min So Hee, and Jung Chae Man on their way to investigate a traffic crime. Talented driver Min So Hee is captured behind the wheel with a confident expression on her face, while Cha Yeon Ho looks nervous and Jung Chae Man is seen desperately trying to grab the steering wheel. The next poster captures all five members of the TCI team with confident facial expressions as Cha Yeon Ho holds up an arrest warrant. The five team members all exude a powerful aura that suggests each of them is able to effortlessly take down criminals. At the beginning of the accompanying teaser, the TCI team members walk into a room full of criminals. Min So Hee introduces the team as TCI, only for one of the criminals to ask the unfamiliar TCI team, “Are you from the broadcasting station?” When Woo Dong Ki says, “Just like the FBI, CIA, and BTS, we should use English abbreviations to look cool,” Jung Chae Man shocks everyone by asking him, “Which country’s police force is BTS?” In one scene, Lee Min Ki, who doesn’t know how to fight, gets beaten up by a criminal, while in another scene, he struggles to jump over a fence. On the other hand, TCI team members Min So Hee and Eo Hyun Kyung, who have strong martial arts skills, can’t seem to hold themselves back when dealing with criminals. Meanwhile, police chief Koo Kyung Mo (Baek Hyun Jin) is seen expressing his frustration at the TCI team. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654351wpp/watch-lee-min-ki-kwak-sun-young-and-more-declare-war-on-traffic-crimes-in-upcoming-drama-crash

Song Kang Ho Exudes A Charismatic Aura In Poster For Upcoming Drama "Uncle Samsik" Apr 12, 2024 by E Ezeji https://www.soompi.com/article/1654345wpp/song-kang-ho-exudes-a-charismatic-aura-in-poster-for-upcoming-drama-uncle-samsik

Kim Hee Sun, Lee Hye Young, Kim Nam Hee, Chansung, And More Impress At Script Reading For Upcoming Drama Apr 12, 2024 by E Ezeji Upcoming drama “Bitter Sweet Hell” (also known as “Our Home”) has shared photos from its script reading! “Bitter Sweet Hell” is a new black comedy starring Kim Hee Sun as Noh Young Won, the top family psychiatrist in all of Korea. When an anonymous blackmailer puts Young Won’s career and family at risk, she teams up with her mother-in-law Hong Sa Gang (Lee Hye Young), a mystery novelist, to protect their family. The drama is a collaboration between writer Nam Ji Yeon of “So I Married the Anti-Fan” and producing director Lee Dong Hyun, who helmed “Doctor Lawyer” and “She Knows Everything.” The script reading began with opening remarks from director Lee Dong Hyun and writer Nam Ji Yeon, and then the actors took turns sharing their determinations and aspirations for the project. Kim Hee Sun impressed with her detailed and skillful portrayal of Noh Young Won, Korea’s best family counselor who is loved by the general public. Noh Young Won is a character who lives a perfect life while juggling between work and family, but when an incident shakes everything up, she begins to cooperate with her mother-in-law Hong Sa Gang to protect her family. Lee Hye Young exuded a powerful aura in her character as Noh Young Won’s mother-in-law Hong Sa Gang, a mystery novelist who is a devoted mother to her only son Choi Jae Jin. Lee Hye Young effortlessly switched between comedy and seriousness with her unique low-pitched voice. Kim Hee Sun and Lee Hye Young perfectly portrayed the bickering chemistry between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, who start working together to protect their family against threats. Kim Nam Hee impressed with his portrayal of a family man who dotes on his wife, mother, and son in his character Choi Jae Jin, who is Noh Young Won’s husband and a famous plastic surgeon. 2PM’s Chansung perfectly captured the immature and stubborn traits of Noh Young Won’s mischievous younger brother Noh Young Min. Ahn Gil Kang added fun to the story with his portrayal of restaurant owner Park Kang Sung, who would do anything for Hong Sa Gang. DKZ’s Jaechan plays Choi Do Hyun, Noh Young Won and Choi Jae Jin’s handsome son, who is brilliant and well-mannered. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654361wpp/kim-hee-sun-lee-hye-young-kim-nam-hee-chansung-and-more-impress-at-script-reading-for-upcoming-drama

Watch: Chun Woo Hee Brings Color To Jang Ki Yong's Monochrome Life In "The Atypical Family" Teaser Apr 12, 2024 by E Cha JTBC has unveiled an intriguing new teaser for its upcoming drama “The Atypical Family”! “The Atypical Family” is a fantasy romance drama about a family that once had supernatural powers, but lost them after suffering from realistic modern-day problems. Jang Ki Yong will star as Bok Gwi Joo, who once had the ability to time-travel to a moment when he was happy. However, after becoming depressed due to a devastating accident, no moment in his life is happy anymore—and so Bok Gwi Joo loses both his happiness and his special power to travel to the past. In the newly released teaser, the depressed Bok Gwi Joo sees his entire world in black and white—with the exception of Do Dae Hae (Chun Woo Hee), who brings a burst of color to his monochrome life. As he walks behind her, Bok Gwi Joo says in voice-over, “I think I’m going to remember this moment for a long time. As a happy time.” The teaser then cuts to flashes of a tragic car accident and a catastrophic fire caused by an explosion, with Bok Gwi Joo helplessly watching from the sidelines in despair without being able to do anything or save anyone. As he and Do Da Hae lock eyes, Bok Gwi Joo cryptically continues, “A strange time in which the greatest joy and the greatest unhappiness of my life are mixed together.” “The Atypical Famly” will premiere on May 4 at 10:30 p.m. KST. https://www.soompi.com/article/1654462wpp/watch-chun-woo-hee-brings-color-to-jang-ki-yongs-monochrome-life-in-the-atypical-family-teaser

Wi Ha Joon Has Been In Love With Jung Ryeo Won For 10 Years In "Midnight Romance In Hagwon" Apr 12, 2024 by E Cha tvN’s upcoming drama “Midnight Romance in Hagwon” has unveiled new character posters of its leads! Helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok of the hit drama “Something in the Rain,” “Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is set against the backdrop of Daechi, a neighborhood known as the epicenter of private education in Korea due to its high concentration of hagwons (private educational institutions). Jung Ryeo Won will star as Seo Hye Jin (Jung Ryeo Won), a hagwon instructor who tirelessly assists a cheeky student named Lee Joon Ho (Wi Ha Joon) in gaining admission to a prestigious university. 10 years later, Lee Joon Ho unexpectedly returns to the hagwon as a rookie instructor after resigning from a promising job at a large company. There, he is reunited with his unrequited first love Seo Hye Jin, for whom his feelings have never faded. In the newly released posters, Lee Joon Ho and Seo Hye Jin find themselves alone in a hagwon classroom after hours, once all the students have left. As the two teachers lock eyes, Lee Joon Ho confesses in his poster’s caption, “Professor Seo Hye Jin, it’s always been you from the very beginning.” Meanwhile, the usually strictly professional Seo Hye Jin finds herself swayed by the intensity of Lee Joon Ho’s pursuit. Her poster’s caption reads, “Professor Lee Joon Ho, you’re on my mind [these days].” The “Midnight Romance in Hagwon” production team teased, “You can safely look forward to the romantic chemistry between Jung Ryeo Won and Wi Ha Joon. You’ll be able to fully feel the synergy between them as they capture Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho’s stories and emotions with just one look or one line of dialogue.” They went on to add, “Please look forward to the performance of the two actors, who will portray this special relationship in fine detail.” “Midnight Romance in Hagwon” will premiere on May 11 at 9:20 p.m. KST. In the meantime, check out teasers for the drama here! https://www.soompi.com/article/1654465wpp/wi-ha-joon-has-been-in-love-with-jung-ryeo-won-for-10-years-in-midnight-romance-in-hagwon

DKZ's Park Jae Chan to star in his first ever historical K-drama by lo_ve, April 10, 2024 38 21 DKZ member Park Jae Chan will take on the challenge of starring in an upcoming youth historical K-drama. It was officially confirmed that Park Jae Chan will join the cast of the upcoming Channel A K-drama Check in Hanyang. Park Jae Chan's agency also confirmed the idol actor's casting. This will be the debut of Park Jae Chan in historical K-dramas. The idol actor became more popular after he starred in the BL K-drama Semantic Error with actor Park Seo Ham. Aside from the upcoming historical K-drama, Park Jae Chan will also star in the upcoming series The Woman Who Plays with Uhm Tae Goo, Han Sun Hwa, Kwon Yool, Kim Hyun Jin, Park Jae Chan, and Yang Hyun Min. He will also become the son of actress Kim Hee Sun in the upcoming MBC K-drama Our House. Park Jae Chan made his acting debut in 2019. He was part of the K-dramas My YouTube Diary, Can You Deliver Time?, No Going Back Romance, Youtuber Class, I:LOVE:DM, and more. Aside from his acting activities, Park Jae Chan will also return with a new album together with his K-pop group DKZ. DKZ is set to release their second mini album titled Reboot this week. Check in Hanyang is a romance comedy set in the Joseon Dynasty era. It will tell the stories of three men and one woman who will enter Yongcheonru, the largest guest house in Joseon. Aside from Park Jae Chan, the K-drama will be led by Kim Ji Eun, Bae In Hyuk, and Jung Gun Joo. The upcoming K-drama will have a total of 16 episodes and it will exclusively premiere on Channel A. Check in Hanyang will reportedly air in the fourth quarter of 2024. https://mydramalist.com/article/dkz-s-park-jae-chan-to-star-in-his-first-ever-historical-k-drama