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*** “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy” has some romantic stills. These are captures from EP7. The next episode of the

 

drama airs on November 29 at 10:30 p.m. KST.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004518444

 

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*** I'm really having fun watching this drama. I am enjoying this show so much!

 

 

3 Reasons Why Viewers Are Hooked On “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”

 

 

“Secret Royal Inspector & Joy” has caught the attention of viewers with its blend of historical comedy, mystery, and romance!

 

“Secret Royal Inspector & Joy” is a historical comedy drama starring 2PM’s Taecyeon as Ra Yi Eon, a young gourmand who is appointed a secret royal inspector against his will. Kim Hye Yoon co-stars as Kim Jo Yi, a divorced woman searching for happiness who joins forces with him as he travels undercover to local provinces to uncover corruption.

 

So far, the drama has recorded a personal best viewership rating of 5.3 percent and has consistently ranked No. 1 among cable dramas in its time slot. It is also popular among the target demographic of 20-to-49-year-olds. The drama has gained popularity for its refreshing, feel-good comedy amid the setting of the Joseon dynasty.

 

Here are three reasons that viewers have been hooked on “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”:

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Ra Yi Eon’s growth as a secret royal inspector

 

Ra Yi Eon was once sincere about his work as a government official, but after the death of the crown prince (Lee Joon Hyuk), he lost the will for his work and turned into someone who just puts in the hours. He saw his appointment of secret royal inspector as just another way for him to seek out good food in the provinces, but his meeting with Kim Jo Yi became a turning point for him. His heart was moved by Kim Jo Yi, who tried her best to find happiness and broke down in tears at the injustice she faced.

 

He began his investigation with the promise of “just this once,” but it awakened his real instincts. Although he doesn’t like to take life and hates to pick up a weapon, he realized that he needed to step out into the world to protect the things that are precious to him. He showed his skills in investigation and martial arts in his conflict with Park Tae Seo (Lee Jae Kyoon), but more than anything else, his growth is internal. At some point, he started transforming into a true champion of the people, a secret royal inspector who truly uncovers corruption. He respects the opinions of Bi Ryung (Chae Won Bin) and Kwang Soon (Lee Sang Hee), who want to choose their own destinies, and listens to the words of those who are considered his social inferiors.

Human bulldozer Kim Jo Yi

 

Kim Jo Yi stood out from the very beginning by shouting out to the whole world at the top of her lungs that she wanted a divorce, in the middle of the Joseon Dynasty, when it was said that a woman should never raise her voice past the walls of her house. She holds her ground against Pat Soon (Nam Mi Jung), and speaks with refreshing honesty to whomever she meets. Even if it’s someone who holds absolute power in her rural village, she is determined that right is right, wrong is wrong, and what needs to be said should be said.

 

This holds true even when her very life is at stake. When Park Tae Seo curses her out for being easy, she replies, “I’m not easy. But even if I was, so what?” To Jo Rong, who says that a woman is ignorant despite her physical strength, she fires back, “So if a man is strong, it’s something to be proud of, but if a woman is strong, she’s ignorant?” Her quick eye and wit are a key part of the investigation, and her courage and boldness at facing any situation head-on make her an easy character for viewers to root for.

Teamwork that fits like hand and glove

 

Although they’re each a disaster when they’re apart, they make a surprisingly well-oiled team when they’re together. Yook Chil (Min Jin Woong), who acts as Ra Yi Eon’s avatar, and Goo Pal (Park Gang Sub), who disguises himself as a woman, play major roles in infiltrating the local authorities. Bi Ryung has a small smidge of supernatural power that lets her give off-beat prophecies that unexpectedly yields a clue. Kwang Soon’s excellent memory and calmness in a crisis make her the center of the investigation team, and has a great deal of knowledge despite her status as a slave. Together, the team forges their own path and amuse and entertain the viewers with their antics as they fight for the rightful cause of eliminating corruption and the villains that lord their power over the people.

 

Watch “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy” below!

 

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Check Out This Month’s Top 6 Viki K-Dramas

 

 

November is filled to the brim with new Korean dramas! From historical romance dramas to mystery thrillers, there’s something for everyone. As there are so many K-dramas on Viki right now that cannot be missed, we are presenting the Top 6 dramas this month, rather than the usual Top 5. Here they are:

 

 

“Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”

 

“Secret Royal Inspector & Joy” is a historical comedy drama starring 2PM’s Taecyeon as Ra Yi Eon, a young gourmand whose dream is to open a small dumpling shop outside the capital, where land is cheap. But his sharp mind gets him through the state examination and even secures him a coveted government official position as secret royal inspector, whose task is to go undercover and hunt out corruption. He becomes acquainted with Kim Jo Yi (Kim Hye Yoon), an unconventional Joseon-era woman who divorces her no-good husband in order to seek happiness. Ra Yi Eon joins forces with the decisive and confident Kim Jo Yi, and together they travel to local provinces to uncover corruption.

 

Check out the comedic and romantic fusion historical drama “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”:

 

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5 Coming-of-Age Kdramas That Would Make You Want to Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

 

From friendships, young love and the journey towards bidding goodbye to our youth, one of Kdrama staples is the coming-of-age story that would make every viewer reminisce about their past. 

 

These genres tend to focus on the challenges of adulting and dealing with first love or budding romances. 

 

However, it's not always rainbows and butterflies since youth dramas also highlight issues like bullying, social pressure and more. 

 

Just when you want to take a trip down memory lane, here are the iconic coming-of-age Kdramas that deserve a rewatch or even a binge this week. 

 

 

Dream High

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One of the beloved Kdramas with the coming-of-age genre is "Dream High."

 

The rom-com musical stars Bae Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, Ok Taecyeon, IU and more as they play the character of six art high school students. 

 

Despite growing up in different walks of life, the students were united with one goal: to become music stars. The Kdrama features rivalry, sacrifices, tests of friendship and struggles to reach their dreams. 

 

 

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source : Kdramastars

 

 

 

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*** “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy” has released new stills ahead of tonight’s episode! It's reported that various characters will appear soon with different desires will collide and increase tension. The next episode of “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy” airs TONIGHT November 29 at 10:30 p.m. KST.

 

 

 

 

source : https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003008415

 

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[Ishani's Picks] Top 10 Idol Actors Who Shone In 2021

 

Idols transitioning into acting is rather commonplace in the Korean entertainment industry and over the years, some of the finest actors we've known have been idols or in some cases, are still active in the music industry. Here are 10 idol actors (ranked in no particular order) who truly shone in 2021.

 

Ok Taecyeon

 

In 2021, Taecyeon gave us two diametrically opposed characters: Jang Joon-woo in "Vincenzo" and Ra Yi-eon in "Secret Royal Inspector Joy" and won viewers' hearts with both of them. His unbelievable range and duality truly grabbed the spotlight this year and we cannot wait for more of his works.

 

 

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source : Hancinema

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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Secret Royal Inspector Joy"

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

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3 Meals a Day - Joseon style

 

 

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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Secret Royal Inspector Joy"

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

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Taec showing off the new card case for Japan Hottest members.

 

 

 

Did I already mention they are thinking of rescheduling his fan meeting in Japan in April or May next year?  Would love to go, but they are still not allowing visitors coming directly from the US.  I suppose I could go to Seoul and do my quarantine there then fly to Tokyo.

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16 minutes ago, TheaN said:

Taec showing off the new card case for Japan Hottest members.

 

Did I already mention they are thinking of rescheduling his fan meeting in Japan in April or May next year?  Would love to go, but they are still not allowing visitors coming directly from the US.  I suppose I could go to Seoul and do my quarantine there then fly to Tokyo.

 

@TheaN thanks for sharing this. Also, thanks for the info about their FM..... As of today, (November 30) Japan has significantly restricted entry by effectively banning foreign nationals for a period of at least one month. In response to the emerging ‘Omicron’ variant, the government has announced that only Japanese citizens and foreign nationals with ‘special permission’ are now allowed to enter Japan – regardless of where they are traveling from. Those who can still enter are required to spend 14 days in quarantine, even if fully vaccinated. The government has also reduced the maximum number of entries each from 5,000 to 3,500 persons. At this time, there has been no announcement that the

 

Omicron variant has been detected in Japan.      

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Saw this on my TL and had to share

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Most Buzzworthy Drama And Actor Lists

 

The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz in the fourth week of November are as follows:

1. MBC’s “The Red Sleeve”
2. KBS 2TV’s “The King’s Affection”
3. tvN’s “Happiness”
4. SBS’s “Now We Are Breaking Up”
5. KBS 2TV’s “Young Lady and Gentleman”
6. tvN’s “Jirisan”
7. JTBC’s “Reflection of You”
8. KBS 2TV’s “School 2021”
9. KBS 2TV’s “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”
10. tvN’s “Melancholia”

 

 

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[Photo] New Still Added for the Korean Drama "Secret Royal Inspector Joy"

 

 

 

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These Were The TOP 10 Best K-Dramas Of 2021, Based On Millions Of Fan Votes

Which K-Drama has been your favorite of the year?

 

Each month, polling website KingChoice runs different polls on different topics in Korean entertainment, from the most popular K-Pop idols to the best songs or most handsome actors, and everything in between! For November, they ran a month-long poll for fans to vote for their favorite K-Drama of 2021. While some of the top choices did come out this year, others are older classics that are still highly popular today! After over 4.3 million votes, here are the top 10 choices for the best dramas of the year.

 

 

9. Vincenzo

 

 

 

Vincenzo aired on tvN from February 20 to May 2 this year, and stars Song Joong Ki, Jeon Yeo Been, Ok Taec Yeon, Kim Yeo Jin, and Kwak Dong Yeon. It has the fourth highest-rated premiere for a drama on tvN, the ninth highest-rated drama in Korean cable history at the time of its airing, and the sixth highest-rated drama on tvN specifically.

 

The series follows Joong Ki’s character Park Joo Young as he joins the Italian mafia and later has to flee after an attempt on his life by his adopted father’s biological son. Upon returning to Seoul, and with the help of the “quirky tenants” at Geumga Plaza, he has to use his skills to reclaim his fortunes that he left in the basement of the plaza, which has been illegally taken over by a real estate company.

 

 

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source : Koreaboo

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It's December already!  

Welcome to our Soompi Advent Calendar Event where we together count down to Christmas.

Do join us for some fun while we wait for Christmas! 

 

Your Event Organizers,

@partyon @Sleepy Owl @agenth @confusedheart

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No OkCat event this Christmas.  Kinda sad, but I don't think I was ready to travel anyway.

 

 

Instead let's reminisce about years past

 

 

 

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Winter Wonderland: 11 Trends K-Celebs Are Wearing To Keep Warm This Season

 

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and everyone is all decked up and ready to spend the most wonderful time of the year—in style. In South Korea, temperatures are now getting lower, but fashion is on high. K-pop celebrities and K-drama stars are gearing up for comebacks, various events, and festivities, which means there’s a lot of trends to be spotted. Here are some of the styles we’ve seen from the stars on and off-camera:

 

 

Couple dressing

Another great thing about winter? It’s the winter K-dramas that are sure to make your heart skip a beat (or get thrilled with all the mystery and action). These K-drama couples have incorporated some of the best classic winter trends: brown, plaid, modern chic blacks, and traditional camel colors. Of course, you don’t need a plus one to enjoy and become fashionable this season! Curl up and get cozy with K-dramas, K-pop music, your favorite holiday food, and hot chocolate—then it really will look a lot like Christmas!

 

Kim Da Mi and Choi Woo Shik, Han Hyo Joo and Park Hyung Sik, Kim Hye Yoon and 2PM’s Taecyeon

 

 

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Secret Inspector and Joy pics

 

That winning smile

 

Did Jang Han Seok make a cameo?

 

Annyeong