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Drama viewership ratings for the week of May 23-29, 2022

*** "Again My Life" first peaked at 12%, but then tapered off in its final episode.  

 

 

LINK here  : https://www.dramabeans.com/2022/05/drama-viewership-ratings-for-the-week-of-may-23-29-2022/

 

 

 

Friday, May 27
Again My Life	15	SBS	12.0%
Shooting Stars	11	tvN	1.2%
Saturday, May 28
It’s Beautiful Now	17	KBS	20.8%
Showtime Begins!	11	MBC	3.2%
Again My Life	16	SBS	10.5%
Our Blues	15	tvN	10.1%
Shooting Stars	12	tvN	1.2%
My Liberation Notes	15	JTBC	5.9%

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*** Gallup Korea recently released the results of a poll commissioned to track the favorite television shows of South Korean consumers. Those in the polling group were allowed to pick two favorite shows, and variety programs were also allowed as responses. "Again My Life" and "Bravo My Life" tied for seventh place with 2.5% of respondents listing them as favorites. 

 

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

Written by William Schwartz

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*** “Again My Life” has come to an end on May 28. It ended its successful run on strong viewership ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the series finale of the drama scored an average nationwide rating of 10.5 percent. 

 

 

 

 

source : https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000871246

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*** "Again My Life" failed to surpass its highest rating. This is a decrease from its highest rating of 12% (Ep.15) recorded in the previous episode.  

 

 

 

[Tuiwgn]

21 hours ago, willenette said:

*** "Again My Life" failed to surpass its highest rating. This is a decrease from its highest rating of 12% (Ep.15) recorded in the previous episode

Well, dont be too sad. Saturday has a lot of tough competition. At least it has reached 12%.

Having said that, the last two episodes were a bit.... too rush .

 

But well done . This is a Lee Joon Gi show and he did a spectacular job as always - his fighting scenes are my favourite scene in the show , hahaha.

 

Looking forward to his next project ! And I hope not another two years.... 

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Kdrama Stars Who Worked Odd Jobs During Rookie Days: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joon Gi, More

 

 

Before fame and fortune, some Korean celebrities struggled to book acting jobs and had to work odd jobs to sustain their living. 

 

These stars had to go through hardships before their journey to stardom. 

 

From Hallyu celebrities to rising actors, these Kdrama stars had unexpected careers before their rise to fame. 

 

 

Lee Joon Gi

 

 

Long before his recognitions and blockbuster Kdramas and movies, Lee Joon Gi reportedly worked at several part-time jobs.

 

According to a report, he would wait tables at a bar while doing auditions. However, he had a pretty interesting job when he worked as a CF model for a mukbang advertisement.

 

Interestingly, this was also the start of his modeling career and he eventually transitioned as an actor. 

 

 

source : Kdramastars

https://www.kdramastars.com/articles/125215/20220529/kdrama-stars-who-worked-odd-jobs-during-rookie-days-ahn.htm

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On 6/2/2022 at 9:20 AM, willenette said:

Lee Joon Gi

 

Long before his recognitions and blockbuster Kdramas and movies, Lee Joon Gi reportedly worked at several part-time jobs.

 

According to a report, he would wait tables at a bar while doing auditions. However, he had a pretty interesting job when he worked as a CF model for a mukbang advertisement.

 

Interestingly, this was also the start of his modeling career and he eventually transitioned as an actor. 

 

LJG talked about waiting tables when he was on a Chinese variety TV show. That is a very common job for aspiring actors. However, the link is to a story about Lee Joon, not Joon Gi. LJG never worked as a model for a mukbang advertisement. 

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5 Korean actors who transformed into cunningly hot K-drama characters from the underworld

 

K-drama protagonists who seek justice can steal hearts, but characters from the underworld have their own deadly charms. 

From rich to poor, bloody to retired, these K-drama “underworld bosses” exude fatal charms that make audiences unable to take their eyes off. 

 

 

Lee Jun Ki (Lawless Lawyer)

Lee Jun Ki in “Lawless Lawyer” 

Every K-drama fan is probably used to Lee Jun Ki playing complicated characters with tragic pasts, so not many are surprised to see the actor having an underworld background in “Lawless Lawyer”. In the series, Lee Jun Ki assumed the role of Bong Sang Pil, who used to think with his fists, before realizing sometimes it’s more effective to battle using the laws. 

 

From Sang Pil’s cheeky way of speaking, sick fighting abilities, to cold and fearsome gazes – Lee Jun Ki managed to deliver it all, creating a whole underworld boss that’s both alluring and scary in his own means. 

 

 

source : https://kbizoom.com/5-korean-actors-who-transformed-into-cunningly-hot-k-drama-characters-from-the-underworld/

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6 Dramas And Movies To Watch If You Love “Pachinko”

 

 

Based on Min Jin Lee’s best-selling book of the same name, “Pachinko” is a sweeping saga that chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations.

 

The eight-episode series is an epic and emotionally gripping story that covers two storylines concurrently. The first storyline introduces our main character, Sunja (Kim Min Ha), in 1910 during the Japanese occupation of Korea, while the second centers on Sunja’s grandson, Solomon, who works at a New York bank in 1989.

 

The good news is that “Pachinko” will be returning for a second season! While we wait for the series’ return, here are other shows set in similar historical eras you should definitely check out!

 

 

“Gunman in Joseon”

 

The premise of “Gunman in Joseon” is interesting – the last swordmaster of the Joseon Dynasty trades his sword for a gun. The drama takes place during the Japanese Occupation era in 1876. After his father’s death and enslavement of his younger sister, Park Yoon Kang (Lee Joon Gi) embarks on his revenge mission and unwittingly becomes the hero of the people.

 

The cast is splendid; Lee Joon Gi, in particular, is phenomenal in his role. Cool and badass Lee Joon Gi wielding a gun in a historical drama is more than enough reason to watch the show. When you add on the exciting setup and stunning cinematography – you’re in for a treat!

 

Start watching “Gunman in Joseon”:

 

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credit : soompi news

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18 hours ago, willenette said:

“Gunman in Joseon”

 

 

The premise of “Gunman in Joseon” is interesting – the last swordmaster of the Joseon Dynasty trades his sword for a gun. The drama takes place during the Japanese Occupation era in 1876. After his father’s death and enslavement of his younger sister, Park Yoon Kang (Lee Joon Gi) embarks on his revenge mission and unwittingly becomes the hero of the people.

 

The cast is splendid; Lee Joon Gi, in particular, is phenomenal in his role. Cool and badass Lee Joon Gi wielding a gun in a historical drama is more than enough reason to watch the show. When you add on the exciting setup and stunning cinematography – you’re in for a treat!

 

Lee Goon Gi as always is spectacular in everything he does, however, the FL gave me the cringe  whenever she tried to cry, sob or whatever, really unbearable - I had to skip all scenes she's in...

Oh , and thats why it was really hard to watch time between dog and wolf too because same FL..

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*** The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama actors!

The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between May 5 to June 6. LJK came in at fourth list. 

 

 

• Son Suk Ku
• Lee Byung Hun
• Shin Min Ah
• Lee Joon Gi
• Lee Min Ki
• Im Soo Hyang
• Han Ji Min
• Lee El
• Jeong Dong Won
• Kang Han Na

 

 

 

source : http://www.beyondpost.co.kr/view.php?ud=202206050856337688499def050a_30

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On 6/5/2022 at 8:05 AM, Tuiwgn said:

Lee Goon Gi as always is spectacular in everything he does, however, the FL gave me the cringe  whenever she tried to cry, sob or whatever, really unbearable - I had to skip all scenes she's in...

Oh , and thats why it was really hard to watch time between dog and wolf too because same FL..

I agree with you 100%. I like to watch his shows over and over again but the FL in both those shows was so boring and no chemistry. I could ignore her in TBDAW but her attempt at a sageuk in Joseon Gunman was underwhelming to say the least.  I would have rewritten the script to make the second female lead end up with him, she was a badass character and had more chemistry with him.

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15 hours ago, hiluna said:

I would have rewritten the script to make the second female lead end up with him, she was a badass character and had more chemistry with him.

The second FL and LJG dated in real life for a while...If I remembered correctly, when the dating news surfaced, that brought on  lots of negative press for JG , was kind of messy and not long after, they broke off...

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5 Lee Joon Gi Dramas That’ll Steal Your Heart After “Again My Life”

 

 

With “Again My Life” now wrapped up, there’s no better time than to revisit Lee Joon Gi’s past hits to fill that drama-sized hole in your weekend. From anti-hero kings to cocky lawyers to scholar vampires, Lee Joon Gi has done it all, such that there’s something for everyone to enjoy. He’s equally known for sageuks and contemporary dramas, romances, and thrillers, even dabbling in horror at times. Without further ado, here is a list of his dramas that will steal your heart!

 

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1. “Scarlet Heart: Goryeo”

This show took the drama world by storm in 2017 and gained both Lee Joon Gi and IU legions of fans. It’s the classic story of a modern woman named Go Ha Jin (IU) who gets transported back in time during a solar eclipse. She wakes during the Goryeo Dynasty in the body of a girl named Hae Soo. There, she befriends the numerous, eccentric princes of the house of King Taejo. The brothers are all very different. The tenderhearted eighth prince Wang Wook (Kang Ha Neul) is Prince Charming personified, but there’s something about the notoriously cruel fourth prince Wang So (Lee Joon Gi) that terrifies and fascinates Hae Soo. Before long, she finds herself embroiled in palace scandal and politics as she unwittingly becomes a pawn in an ongoing fight for the throne where the brother she chooses could save the kingdom or doom it.

Why you’ll love it: Lee Joon Gi and IU’s chemistry is off-the-charts in this show. Wang So is one of the most unhinged characters Lee Joon Gi has played, while Hae Soo grows from terrified woman to weary palace maid, but their relationship just works. It’s a testament to how good these two are together that fans still clamor for a sequel and wish that that ending had been released. It’s definitely a must-watch!

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2. “Scholar Who Walks the Night”

Kim Sung Yeol (Lee Joon Gi) is a scholar of repute and best buddies with Crown Prince Jung Hyun (Lee Hyun Woo). The story opens with the two realizing that something is very wrong in the land of Joseon. The vampire Gwi (Lee Soo Hyuk at his best) controls the royal palace virtue of a dangerous deal made by the Crown Prince’s father. The deal? That Gwi rules in the shadows in return for the royal family retaining their power (among other things). When Sung Yeol’s attempt to take down Gwi results in devastating consequences, he disappears, turned into a vampire against his will. With only a magical black cloak that allows him to withstand sunlight, he spends the ensuing century determined to find the Crown Prince’s book that holds the key to defeating Gwi.

100 years later, a new Crown Prince named Lee Yoon (TVXQ’s Changmin) is on the throne. Sung Yeol works from the shadows still trying to find that book. His quest takes him to the bookseller Jo Yang Sun (Lee Yoo Bi), a girl masquerading as a man because of the patriarchal attitude towards women. Just like Hong Chun Gi (Kim Yoo Jung) in “Lovers of the Red Sky,” Yang Sun understands what it means to face discrimination due to gender. An expert at finding rare books, she agrees to hunt for the book. But Gwi hasn’t been doing nothing these past 100 years either, and he’s just found a juicy new target.

Why you’ll love it: Vampire Lee Joon Gi? Yes please! This drama isn’t perfect, but there’s something about Lee Joon Gi in fangs and going to town on bad guys that’s hard to look away from. How could anyone say no to that?

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3. “Tale of Arang”

Gods, ghosts, and vanished mothers collide in this spooky tale of love. Arang (Shin Min Ah) is an amnesiac ghost who spends her days hiding from Moo Young, the Grim Reaper (Han Jung Soo), and stealing food from memorials to survive. This changes when she runs into Eun Oh (Lee Joon Gi), the hotheaded illegitimate child of a noble who’s hunting for his missing mother. Eun Oh forges an unlikely alliance with Arang after discovering that her binyeo (hairpin) is the same one he gave to his mother. Realizing that the truth of Arang’s death is tied to his mother’s disappearance, the two hunt down her killer in a sleepy town where girls vanish every month, and the murderer is undoubtedly supernatural.

Why you’ll love it: Arang is no shrinking violet. This girl is feisty, opinionated, and has a sharp tongue to boot. It’s equal parts hilarious and heartwarming to watch these two bicker their way into romance. Shin Min Ah’s performance really shines here, and Lee Joon Gi plays the straight man to her wild, spunky ghost.

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Eun Oh is actually the most toned down of Lee Joon Gi’s roles. Arang’s the flashy one, so he wearily endures her wildness while falling for the ghost anyway. Eun Oh is hard at times to the point of unreasonableness and has a massive chip on his shoulder when it comes to his social status. But he’s a real charmer when he falls, and Lee Joon Gi bringing his A game with chemistry is always a pleasure to watch!

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4. “Lawless Lawyer”

Before “Again My Life,” Lee Joon Gi was a lawyer instead of a prosecutor in “Lawless Lawyer.” Bong Sang Pil (Lee Joon Gi) is an ace lawyer with a high success streak and a distaste for power. The reason? As a child, he witnessed his mother being murdered by a gang boss in the employ of the town’s most prolific judge. Barely escaping with his life intact, Sang Pil has spent 18 years training with his uncle, a rival gang boss, vowing revenge on those responsible. Enter Ha Jae Yi (Seo Ye Ji), a lawyer who just had her license suspended for beating up a corrupt judge in court. Upon returning to the small town where her mother went missing years ago, she’s recruited by Sang Pil who seems to know something about her mother’s disappearance. Together, they fight to take down the vermin of the city.

Why you’ll love it: Sang Pil is one of Lee Joon Gi’s best roles. Alternating between sardonic and cunning as well as being useful in a fight, he’s the epitome of lawless. Just look at that casual cockiness. It’s just the right level of attractive. It’s fun as opposed to rude and arrogant. And as always, you know that Lee Joon Gi’s doing his own stunts so the fight scenes are impeccable! If you liked “Again My Life,” you’ll absolutely love this one!

 

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5. “Flower of Evil”

After spending so much time chasing after bad guys, Lee Joon Gi challenged himself with something a little different: being on the wrong side of the law and playing one half of a married couple. In “Flower of Evil,” Bae Hee Sung (Lee Joon Gi) isn’t a hotshot lawyer or vampire but a metalsmith who runs his own studio next to the home he shares with his wife and daughter. He’s a househusband, taking care of meals and picking up his child while his brilliant wife Cha Ji Won (Moon Chae Won) fights crime everyday. He’s perfect. Perhaps a little too perfect because Hee Sung’s keeping secrets. Dangerous ones. These secrets involve murder, evil, and a past he would rather his sweet wife never learns of. But the truth has a way of coming out and when Ji Won’s latest investigation is reminiscent of a series of murders committed over a decade ago, she vows to bring the killer to justice. But what if the man she’s after is the man she comes home to every night?

Why you’ll love it: When does Lee Joon Gi not have chemistry with his co-stars? The man could romance a rock. But he’s at his very best here in a cat and mouse game with the amazing Moon Chae Won as his wife. This drama’s got it all: some thrills, some chills, Lee Joon Gi running the gamut on every emotion possible, and enough sweet moments to ease our hearts. A solid 10/10!

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Check out the drama below!

 

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credit : soompi news

 

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***  Most of the Korean actors have Instagram and some have an impressive amount of followers! Some have been using Instagram actively while some do not really keep it updated. Some actors also just created their Instagram recently and are still gathering followers. This is based from the data, which were updated on June 9 (latest update), 2022, at 11:30 AM

KST. 

 

 

23. Lee JoonGi - 6.2m followers - @actor_jg

 

 

source : Kpopmap.com

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8 K-Dramas With A Lot Of Action And A Lot Of Romance

 

This is for the K-drama lovers who need romance in their stories but also love some intense action. These titles are also perfect to watch when you and your bestie or partner are trying to decide on something to watch but like different genres.

 

It’s the perfect balance that will keep you on the edge of your seat while having all the butterflies. Here are eight K-dramas that are the perfect blend of both action and romance!

 

 

2. “Flower of Evil”

 

Lee Joon Gi stars alongside Moon Chae Won in the mystery thriller “Flower of Evil.” His character Baek Hee Sung is a perfect husband and doting father to a little girl. To the visible eye he is perfect, but there’s another life he leads – one filled with murder, deceit, and lies. His wife, Cha Ji Won, is a detective and is in the midst of a cat-and-mouse hunt that will lead her to her husband as the prime suspect.

 

The success of “Flower of Evil” is owed to various factors: the storyline, the edge-of-your-seat cliffhangers, the character development, and of course, the love story between Ji Won and Hee Sung. It’s a crime/thriller in genre, but viewers were also surprised to see that the romance aspect of the series was perfectly sweet and swoon-worthy.

 

Seeing the true love between the two characters as husband and wife while they try to solve the mystery surrounding Hee Sung is the perfect mix of the two genres.

 

 

Start watching the series here:

 

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credit : soompi news

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*** On June 12, Vietnamese fans were surprised when they saw Lee Joon Gi suddenly appeared at Da Nang international airport. It is not clear why he came to Vietnam at the moment, but it is possible that he is traveling with

 

friends or relatives. Here are a few photos taken by fans: 

 

 

 

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photos source : lovekpop95.com

 

Edited June 20, 2022 by gm4queen
Please use spoiler tags when you upload more than 3 images in one post! Thanks!

[Tuiwgn]

19 hours ago, willenette said:

*** On June 12, Vietnamese fans were surprised when they saw Lee Joon Gi suddenly appeared at Da Nang international airport. It is not clear why he came to Vietnam at the moment,

@willenette, He was there for  photo shoot

[hiluna]

On 6/8/2022 at 8:44 AM, Tuiwgn said:

The second FL and LJG dated in real life for a while...If I remembered correctly, when the dating news surfaced, that brought on  lots of negative press for JG , was kind of messy and not long after, they broke off...

Yes, it is too bad that in Asia fans get too involved with an actor's private life. Who are we to say who is good enough for him or not in real life. I only care about who is a good co-star for him in his projects.

I hope in real life he will find someone he loves and be happy. 

 

Waiting to hear of his next project.