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Song Joong Ki Exudes Rugged Charm In First Photos For Upcoming Drama

Apr 17, 2019

by K. Lew

tvN’s “Arthdal Chronicles” has shared its first photos of Song Joong Ki!

“Arthdal Chronicles” follows the stories and fates of heroes in the mythical city of Arthdal, said to have been the capital city of the Gojoseon kingdom, as they create legends. Song Joong Ki plays Eun Seom who fights to protect his tribe. This will be his first drama in three years since starring in the hit drama “Descendants of the Sun.”

In the released photos, Song Joong Ki blends in with the wild with his tousled hair and leather clothing. He appears quite at ease around the, stroking its head affectionately. In other photos, he gallops away atop his horse, giving a fierce look.

Writers Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon have previously worked with Song Joong Ki for “Tree With Deep Roots.” On working with him for the second time, they remarked, “A few years ago, there was a time when we said about Song Joong Ki, ‘Even when he explodes with emotion, there is a side of him that is rational.’ Song Joong Ki is an actor that is able to have these two conflicting aspects coexist. That is why we love him as an actor.”

The two writers added that they hoped that this dual aspect would shine when portraying the character Eun Seom. They also praised the actor, saying that when watching him act as Eun Seom, he has a gaze that says, “I don’t know anything but I am extremely clever, and I don’t have any kind of strength right now but I won’t lose in the end,” which lines up perfectly with the intention of the drama.

They shared that Eun Seom is a beautiful character with an innocent face, but when an attack comes, he reacts right away and attacks back. He doesn’t hesitate and accepts whatever emotions come after. They commented, “The most important role that Song Joong Ki must fulfill is showing a naive face with basic instinctual reactions while asking basic instinctual questions.”

The production staff stated, “He is so in sync with his character for ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ that you can only think of him as Eun Seom and not Song Joong Ki. Please look forward to Song Joong Ki’s explosive performance in ancient civilization, which will be shown for the first time in Korea.”

“Arthdal Chronicles” is slated to air in June on Saturdays and Sunday, following “Confession.”

If you haven’t already, check out a teaser for the drama here!....source credit @https://www.soompi.com/article/1318062wpp/song-joong-ki-exudes-rugged-charm-in-first-photos-for-upcoming-drama

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Song Joong Ki Exudes Rugged Charm In First Photos For Upcoming Drama

Apr 17, 2019

by K. Lew

tvN’s “Arthdal Chronicles” has shared its first photos of Song Joong Ki!

“Arthdal Chronicles” follows the stories and fates of heroes in the mythical city of Arthdal, said to have been the capital city of the Gojoseon kingdom, as they create legends. Song Joong Ki plays Eun Seom who fights to protect his tribe. This will be his first drama in three years since starring in the hit drama “Descendants of the Sun.”

In the released photos, Song Joong Ki blends in with the wild with his tousled hair and leather clothing. He appears quite at ease around the, stroking its head affectionately. In other photos, he gallops away atop his horse, giving a fierce look.

Writers Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon have previously worked with Song Joong Ki for “Tree With Deep Roots.” On working with him for the second time, they remarked, “A few years ago, there was a time when we said about Song Joong Ki, ‘Even when he explodes with emotion, there is a side of him that is rational.’ Song Joong Ki is an actor that is able to have these two conflicting aspects coexist. That is why we love him as an actor.”

The two writers added that they hoped that this dual aspect would shine when portraying the character Eun Seom. They also praised the actor, saying that when watching him act as Eun Seom, he has a gaze that says, “I don’t know anything but I am extremely clever, and I don’t have any kind of strength right now but I won’t lose in the end,” which lines up perfectly with the intention of the drama.

They shared that Eun Seom is a beautiful character with an innocent face, but when an attack comes, he reacts right away and attacks back. He doesn’t hesitate and accepts whatever emotions come after. They commented, “The most important role that Song Joong Ki must fulfill is showing a naive face with basic instinctual reactions while asking basic instinctual questions.”

The production staff stated, “He is so in sync with his character for ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ that you can only think of him as Eun Seom and not Song Joong Ki. Please look forward to Song Joong Ki’s explosive performance in ancient civilization, which will be shown for the first time in Korea.”

“Arthdal Chronicles” is slated to air in June on Saturdays and Sunday, following “Confession.”

If you haven’t already, check out a teaser for the drama here!....source credit @https://www.soompi.com/article/1318062wpp/song-joong-ki-exudes-rugged-charm-in-first-photos-for-upcoming-drama

 

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8 K-Drama Male Leads We Wish We Lived Next Door To

Apr 17, 2019

by Azra_A

What are your neighbors like? Maybe you know them well and you guys hang out all the time, or maybe you wouldn’t recognize them in a lineup. Either way, the chances of living next door to a hot, charming neighbor who brightens your day with their smile are approximately… one in a bazillion?

That’s why we have K-dramas, folks! To give us the wish-fulfillment real life falls short on. So with that in mind, if you had to pick a drama character to live next door to, who would it be? A lot of K-drama male leads are swoon-worthy, for sure, but their crazy antics would be annoying as hell on a daily basis. Here’s a selection of characters who’d make perfect neighbors – the ones we’d love to run into while collecting the mail. 

6. Yoo Si Jin in “Descendants of the Sun”

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A Neighborhood Watch Association is nice, but let’s face it, no amount of community-minded old ladies will ever be a match for Yoo Si Jin (Song Joong Ki). He’s the kind of neighbor who makes sure you feel safe walking around at night. Whether you’re dealing with armed robbers or natural disaster, he’ll always know what to do and he’ll even throw in a few wisecracks while he’s busy saving your life.

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Even on an average day, Yoo Si Jin is a good neighbor to have around. He can hold his drink, for one thing, so he’ll make sure you get home safe after a big night out. Moms and grandmas love him, so he makes a great alibi if you’re getting up to no good. And one unexpected bonus? He’s out a lot (y’know, saving the world) so you can have all the loud parties you want, he won’t care! Well, he might be a little miffed he wasn’t invited.

Check out the first episode of “Descendants of the Sun”:..source credit @https://www.soompi.com/article/1317352wpp/8-k-drama-male-leads-we-wish-we-lived-next-door-to

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Song Joong Ki is a wild warrior in first still cuts for tvN's 'Arthdal Chronicles'

 

 

tvN's new blockbuster drama 'Arthdal Chronicles' would like to introduce viewers to the story's wild hero, Eun Seom!

Played by actor Song Joong Ki, Eun Seom is a young man with a heart of justice - a skilled fighter who struggles to protect his tribe from outside threats. The story of 'Arthdal Chronicles' follows the life of Eun Seom as he grows into a hero who will save the ancient land of Arth from a war of power. 

According to the staff of 'Arthdal Chronicles', Song Joong Ki's athletic ability and stable control with a horse wowed everyone on set throughout his filming. The star also fits in the role of Eun Seom perfectly with his messy hair and leather skins, not to mention his toned, strong arms and legs. 
The new Sat-Sun drama 'Arthdal Chronicles' premieres this coming June, after the end of currently airing series 'Confession'.  

source credit @https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/04/song-joong-ki-is-a-wild-warrior-in-first-still-cuts-for-tvns-arthdal-chronicles

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K-Drama 'Asadal Chronicles' Drops First Promo Photos Featuring Lead Actor Song Joong Ki

BY JESSICA RAPIR / APR 17, 2019 07:04 AM EDT

K-drama 'Asadal Chronicles' drops first promo photos featuring Song Joong Ki. Photo by tvN Drama/Facebook

 

Korean broadcasting network tvN has released the first set of promo photos for the highly-anticipated K-drama Asadal Chronicles. All of the photos that have dropped feature lead actor Song Joong Ki.

In the photos, Song Joong Ki is seen in a long, messy hair and his bulky physique is clearly showing off in his leather clothing. It looks like he is hunting something as he is seen with markings on his face in one of the photos. 

Asadal Chronicles is a period drama that is set in the mythical city of Asadal, the capital of Gojoseon. Song Joong Ki plays the role of Eun Seom, who is a cursed child born in Blue Stone Village. He, however, will later become the conqueror of Asdal, taking it from city-state to empire. This is Song comeback TV drama after the success of Descendants of The Sun in 2016 and subsequently, his marriage to his co-star Song Hye Kyo.

The production staff noted how much Song is so in sync with his character. They said that viewers will definitely think of Eun Seom and not the actor Song Joong Ki when they watch Asadal Chronicles. Writers Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon described Eun Seom as someone who has an innocent face but could fight back if he needs to.

"The most important role that Song Joong Ki must fulfill is showing a naive face with basic instinctual reactions while asking basic instinctual questions," Soompi quoted the writers as saying.

tvN earlier released the first official teaser of the series. Aside from Song, it also featured the other characters in the K-drama such as Kim Ji Won and Jang Dong Gun. 

Song's DOTS co-star Kim Ji Won plays the role of Tan Ya, a woman born under a cursed sign like Eum Seom. She will overcome hardships to become the first female politician of Asadal. She is Eun Seom's first love and also the woman Ta Gon loves.

Suits actor Jang Dong Gun portrays the war hero character, Ta Gon. He is ambitious and aims to become the first King of Asdal.

The trailer and promo photos of the K-drama were released amidst the recent complaint of its production staff of poor working condition. Apparently, the staff has been suffering from long working hours, even up to 20 hours when they film overseas.

The production of Asadal Chronicles is reportedly cost 400 billion won ($352 million). The series began filming at the end of last year. The production team also shoot some scenes in Brunei.

Asadal Chronicles is set to air in June on Saturday and Sunday timeslot. It will take the Saturday and Sunday timeslot of Confession....source credit @http://en.koreaportal.com/amp/articles/46843/20190417/k-drama-asadal-chronicles-drops-first-promo-photos-featuring-lead-actor-song-joong-ki.htm

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CAST & SUMMARY

“Arthdal Chronicles” (2019 Drama): Cast & Summary

APRIL 17, 2019 

“Arthdal Chronicles” is one of the most awaited Korean dramas of the year. It is the first ancient times fantasy drama of Korea!

Top Hallyu actor Song JoongKi and actress Kim JiWon are reuniting for this project. Previously, they acted in the worldwide popular drama “Descendants of the Sun” (2016), Song JoongKi and Song HyeKyo were the main leads and Kim JiWon and JinGoo were the second main leads. The top actor is back after 3 years to the small screen.

Song JoongKi has been part of many other well-known dramas such as “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” (2010) and “The Innocent Man” (2012). Kim JiWon also had proved her great acting skills and have gain popularity with the drama “Fight For My Way” (2017).

Not only the cast is getting the K-Drama community excited but also the originality of the plot and the huge budget are also the reasons to watch! For more details about the budget, check the bottom part of the article.

Different from the majority of the Korean dramas, the drama will be on a series system. Season 2 was already confirmed.

Here is more information. We will keep on updating as more posters and more information are released, so stay tuned.

 

Arthdal Chronicles (2019)

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Information

Title: Arthdal Chronicles/Aseudal Yeondaegi/아스달 연대기

Director: Kim WonSeok

Writer: Kim YoungHyun, Park SangYeon

Network: tvN

Runtime: From June

# of Episodes: 18

Language: Korean

 

Summary

It tells the stories of various heroes writing different legends of the mystical and ancient country of Asdal.

 

Cast

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Song JoongKi as EunSeom

He was born with the energy of Star of Disaster who is called the Blue Star. His mother fought alone to protect him, a cursed child, and he was able to live. He endured a lot of hardship as he grew up. He appeared again in Asdal as a disaster. He is a nomad of the Blue Stone Village. He becomes a conqueror that heads to the city-state of Asdal. After he lost his parents, he joined the Wahan people and was raised there. He has an unusual appearance, personality, and abilities.

 

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Kim JiWon as TanYa

She is the heir of the Wahan people from her maternal family side. She was born under the same curse as EunSeom. She realized that her mission was planned over hundreds of years in the middle of her hardships. She becomes the most eminent person in Asdal and starts to ambition to be the first female politician. She is the first crown princess of the Empire of Asdal. She is the first love of EunSeom.

 

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Jang DongGun as TaGon

He is from the Saenyeok Tribe. He is a famous war hero of Asdal. He led 20 years of victorious wars. He is talented at war. He increased little by little his power to lay the foundation of the city-state of Asdal. He dreams to be the first King.

 

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Kim OkVin as TaeHa

She is the first woman in Asdal that raises her power as an empress. She is also the prettiest woman in Asdal.

 

Interesting Facts

Here is the first teaser.

A part of the production was done in Brunei. Another part of the filming was also done in the city of Osan, located down in the South of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province. They built a set for the drama and they have been filing since December 2018.

The drama has a reference to the mystical city of GoJoseon (2333 BCE-108 BCE) named Asadal.

About the Production Budget

The drama is produced by the famous Studio Dragon that has produced high-quality dramas “Mr. Sunshine“, “Memories of the Alhambra” and more. The production cost of “Arthdal Chronicles” is more than 40 billion KRW (or approximately 35,250,000 USD).

According to The Herald, Kim HyunYong, a researcher at EBEST Investment & Securities Co. said “There are plans for a season 2 in 2020. Goods, games, and others are ready.”

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Here is the logo of the drama.

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Source Credit @https://www.kpopmap.com/arthdal-chronicles-2019-drama-cast-summary/

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Arthdal Chronicles A Korean Drama Like Never Before

•  Mark Lee
• April 17, 2019
• Drama Reviews,Korean Drama, Recommendation, Tv Shows

Arthdal Chronicles A Korean Drama like never before seen. The trailer for this amazing kdrama was release recently. Although the trailer was just 25 seconds it was enough to get fans excited, plus give huge insight into the kdrama.

The trailer showed us a fantasy like world never before seen in any Korean Drama I can remember. The cinematography seen in the trailer was beautiful and give the viewers a feel like it was a whole new world.

Just a glance at Arthdal Chronicles Trailer and you can tell it has a huge budget.

The drama will br Featuring Kdrama superstar Song Joong Ki as the main lead. Song Joong Ki is already a fan favorite added to the fact that Arthdal Chronicles seem to be a great story will make this a huge hit this summer.

The drama is set to be released this summer in the month of June....source credit @https://www.dramaobsess.com/arthdal-chronicles-a-korean-drama-like-never-before

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Song Joong Ki: Song Hye Kyo's Husband Receives Praises After 'Arthdal Chronicles' Was Criticized

By Nica Virtudazo

Apr 18, 2019 10:17 AM

Song Joong Ki will portray a very uncommon character in the upcoming tvN series.(Photo: Brenda Rochelle/Flickr)

Song Joong Ki is, undeniably, one of the most sought-after actors today. Besides his significant number of followings, the husband of Song Hye Kyo continue to gain popularity because of his exemplary acting prowess. Now that the 32-year-old South Korean actor is preparing for his upcoming television comeback via Arthdal Chronicles, avid followers of Jong Ki are wondering what he has to offer in his new project. 

After the 2016 hit series called Descendants of the Sun, Song Joong Ki would be seen in the small screen again. Song Hye Kyo's better half, however, would portray an uncommon character in the forthcoming Arthdal Chronicles named Eun Seom, who would fight to protect his tribe.

As a matter of fact, in the released photos for the imminent new drama series, Song Joong Ki was seen riding a horse in the middle of the woods. The husband of Song Hye Kyo donned a leather vest with disheveled locks. In one snap, Jong Ki gave a fierce look while galloping away on his stallion.

In a recent interview, Arthdal Chronicles writers Park Sang Yeon and Kim Young Hyun revealed that Song Joong Ki has this special gift that other actors do not possess. "A few years ago, there was a time when we said about Song Joong Ki, 'Even when he explodes with emotion, there is a side of him that is rational,'" the duo said of Song Hye Kyo's husband. "Song Joong Ki is an actor that is able to have these two conflicting aspects coexist. That is why we love him as an actor," they added.

Sang Yeon and Young Hyun are hopeful that Song Joong Ki would be able to manifest these two aspects when portraying the role of Eun Seom in the Arthdal Chronicles. They even praised the better half of Song Hye Kyo because he is doing his job very well, specifically in maintaining an innocent face and badass attitude at the same time.

"He is so in sync with his character for 'Arthdal Chronicles' that you can only think of him as Eun Seom and not Song Joong Ki," Park Sang Yeon and Kim Young Hyun furthered. "Please look forward to Song Joong Ki's explosive performance in ancient civilization, which will be shown for the first time in Korea." 

Just last week, the Arthdal Chronicles got into hot water after it was claimed that its staff have been working up to 20 hours a day. The Hanbit Media Labor Rights Center expressed their disappointment after an unnamed tipster divulged that the management failed to provide adequate working conditions to its labors. However, Song Joong Ki and other people involved in the upcoming series have kept mum about the allegations up to this writing.

Arthdal Chronicles is set to premiere in June 2019 on tvN. Stay tuned to Business Times for the latest news and updates about Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo.

© 2019 Business Times All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.....source credit @https://en.businesstimes.cn/articles/110902/20190418/song-joong-ki-song-hye-kyo-husband-receives-praises-after-arthdal-chronicles-was-criticized.htm

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ENTERTAINMENT

 

7 K-Dramas About North And South Korea To Binge-Watch Now

Action + politics + romance? Yes, please!

by KAREN PANGAN | 4 hours ago



ICYDK, 2018 was a big year for North and South Korea. After being separated for more than 70 years, the independent governments have made a series of promising big steps that can lead to their improved relations. The relationship between the two has been a sensitive topic for decades, but this hasn't stopped the media from talking about it, K-dramas included. In fact, it has actually given way to some of the most iconic Korean dramas ever aired. If you're a K-drama fan who loves a mix of politics, action, drama, and romance, then you'll love the list below:                        1. The King 2 Hearts (2012)

       2. Descendants Of The Sun(2016)

 

While this 2016 hit doesn't really focus on North Korea, the plot includes it as a theme on critical points of the story. Captain Yoo Si Jin (Song Joong Ki) and Dr. Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo) try to navigate their relationship as they keep true to their loyalties as a soldier and a doctor. Descendants Of The Sunhits the perfect balance between action, politics, and romance, while also doing a good job in showing a side of North Korean loyalists that often goes unexplored by the media.        3. Doctor Stranger (2014)        4. City Hunter (2011) 5. Iris (2009)                               6. Spy Myeong Wol (2011)        7. Blow Breeze (2016)

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Song Joong-ki to Exude 'Primitive' Masculinity in Upcoming TV Series

english.chosun.com | April 20, 2019 08:20...

Actor Song Joong-ki will return to the small screen with a new TV series on cable channel tvN for the first time since his marriage in 2017.

He will appear in the upcoming series "Arthdal Chronicles," which is slated to air in June. It will be his first TV series since the mega-hit "Descendants of the Sun" in 2016.

Set in ancient times, "Arthdal Chronicles" deals with power struggles between tribes.

Song Joong-ki

In several publicity stills, Song exudes a primitive charm with long, disheveled hair and ragged leather clothes.

Song, who learned horse-riding skills for the series, is expected to show off his masculinity in many action and combat scenes.

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hello guys, do you know Bin-Jin couple (Huyn Bin- Son Ye Jin)? Are there many fans of this couple in your country? My country have a lot. Actually I don't care about any fans couple except SongSong couple fans but in recent mouths, there are many news about their cooperation in new  drama and these couple fans increase so crazy. Nothing will happen if BinJin couple fans or SongSong Fans or even nonfan leave the comment just like:" Like SS, married after this film" or "make the explosive drama and marry" or " if they are married, they will beat SS" or "SS is in the second place if BIn Jin married" and when I read these comments, I just have a slight smile. Howerver, when I read the comments which reply these comments I mentioned before, some people say that:" be like SS? so hilarious, BinJin are better than them both in visual and talent" then so many people start to compare between Kyo and Ye Jin, Between JK and HB. most of the comments say our couple has no chance to put on the scale with BJ couple, so many things.... To be honest, at the first time when I heard about the BJ couple romor, I have a bad premonition and it happen now. Our SS do nothing but still eat bullets :)). I don't know if this happen in your country.I talk these things to remind every SS fans not to mention about SS in any news about BJ couple to avoid the unneccessary war.

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Watch: tvN’s “Arthdal Chronicles” Raises Anticipation For Epic Story With Video From 1st Script Reading

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Arthdal Chronicles” has released a video of the actors coming together for their first script reading!

 

tvN’s new weekend drama “Arthdal Chronicles” will weave an exciting tale of heroes who create their own legends in the ancient land called Arth. The drama will take place in the mythical city of Arthdal, the capital city of the Gojoseon kingdom.

 

On May 3, a video was shared of the drama’s first script reading, which was attended by cast members including Jang Dong Gun, Song Joong Ki, Kim Ji Won, Kim Ok Bin, Jo Sung Ha, Park Hae Joon, Park Byung Eun, Lee Do Kyung, Yoo Tae Oh, and Choo Ja Hyun. Screenwriters Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon were there, as well as producing director (PD) Kim Won Suk.

 

The PD began by stating, “The content of the drama and the world we are trying to build will be very challenging and a big assignment for us all. As long as we are all on this boat together, I hope we are able to work on this project with pride.” The screenwriters added that they had put a lot of care into creating tension with different emotions, and expressed their hopes for the actors to showcase that.

 

The atmosphere of the room was tense as the members played off of each other’s words to create riveting dialogue. The actors put their all into each scene to create great moments. There were even laughs shared as the PD helped lend a voice to certain scenes, making up ad-libs that had everyone in high spirits.