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Exciting News and Essential Updates 11-9-24
Weekly Korean Entertainment Highlights
Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 11-9-24. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from November 2 – 8
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: November 2 - 8
This week in Korean entertainment, we have exciting updates on actors confirmed for new drama roles, fresh music video releases, and highly anticipated drama premieres and finales. Stay tuned to catch all the buzz!
New Music Videos
Check out the latest music videos released this week:
- YESUNG – It’s Complicated
- SUNGJIN – Check Pattern
- EPEX – UNIVERSE
- MINHO – CALL BACK
- NCT DREAM – Flying Kiss
- TXT – Over the Moon
Drama Premieres and Finales
This week, we have a highly anticipated drama finale, a full series release, and several premieres:
- The Judge from Hell (Finale)
- Brewing Love (Premiere)
- Face Me (Premiere)
- Gangnam B-Side (Premiere)
- Mr Plankton (Full Series)
Upcoming Drama Casting News
Meet the Stars of Tomorrow's Hits
New K-Pop Music Videos Released This Week
The guys are the focus this week. From vertran soloists to group tracks, they’ve given us some great material. But whether you love anthemic rock or energetic pop hits, we’ve got you covered. So take a look at the new music of the week and feel free to dance along.
This Week in K-Pop
Latest K-Pop Music Videos
YESUNG: It's Complicated
Super Junior’s Yesung’s latest solo release “It’s Complicated” is an energetic pop-rock anthem. Blending heartfelt vocals with driving guitar riffs, this track showcases a dynamic range of emootions. The music video explores a darker, more intense side of the singer, building on the song’s emotional depth.
SUNGJIN: Check Pattern
Sungjin of DAY6 released his solo debut song “Check Pattern” this week. It is a beautifully crafted rock ballad with haunting melodies and sophisticated instrumentation. The dramatic track gradually builds energy, with the singer’s rich and mature vocals taking center stage. The music video shows the singer as a film director creating his treasured masterpiece.
EPEX: UNIVERSE
EPEX’s new track “UNIVERSE” is a blend of acoustic melodies and pop-infused rhythms. The song opens with an emotive guitar intro, leading into passionate vocals. The visually striking music video shows the members as they search across different settings alongside a mysterious female lead.
MINHO: CALL BACK
NCT DREAM: Flying Kiss
NCT DREAM’s latest release, “Flying Kiss,” is a pop anthem that intertwines rock and Afro influences. The track’s energetic chorus is a nice contrast from the subdued verses. The music features percolating synths and pulsating rhythms. The music video invites listeners into a whimsical daydream world, where members share personal visions of love and joy against a backdrop of an idealized utopia.
TXT : Over the Moon
TXT’s latest single “Over the Moon” is an upbeat dance pop track, characterized by its disco-inspired beats and dreamy melodies. The song features smooth falsetto vocals and subtle electric guitar strums with a groovy bass line. The music video shows the members in joyful moments as they prepare to meet their love interests, all set against a backdrop of soft, colors.
Upcoming Drama Premieres and Finales
This Week in K-Dramas
Don’t miss out on these must-watch dramas that are sure to make waves in the K-drama world!
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‘The Judge from Hell’
A stunning judge harbors a demonic secret. Her job is to capture the unrepentant souls that haunt the world, and return them to Hell. But she finds her mission challenged when she crosses paths with an insightful detective whose gentle spirit hides deep-seated pain. As their lives intertwine, her ruthless obligation clashes with her growing connection to the handsome detective.
Finale Date: November 2, 2024
Premiere
‘Brewing Love
A dynamic former special forces soldier has become the top salesperson in a liquor company. With her infectious cheerfulness and unmatched determination, she faces the daunting challenge of saving her struggling branch from closure. But when she meets a sensitive brewmaster who lives a quiet life in the countryside, she seeks his expertise to launch a new beer. And as these two seemingly opposite characters work together, they not only battle the odds of the business world but also discover the powerful connection blossoming between them.
Premiere Date: November 4 , 2024
Premiere
‘Face Me’
A plastic surgeon, known for his flawless surgical skills, faces a profound personal crisis after a patient’s tragic fate links back to his refusal of surgery. Haunted by the shadow of his past and the loss of his lover, he embarks on a journey of redemption through reconstructive surgery for crime victims. This work leads him to a tumultuous partnership with a beautiful female detective. As they delve into the mysteries surrounding their cases, the tension between them evolves into mutual respect. But dark secrets from his past threaten to unravel his carefully constructed new life.
Premiere Date: November 6, 2024
Premiere
‘Gangnam B-Side’
A series of disappearances cast a shadow over the vibrant Gangnam nightlife. And a bar employee holding the key to the enigma, vanishes without a trace, sending shockwaves through the entertainment district. An outlaw with a complicated past steps up to join the desperate search for her, and finds himself teamed up with a Detective who seeks redemption after a demotion, and a Prosecutor, whose aspirations drive her pursuit of the truth.
Premiere Date: November 6, 2024
Full Series
‘Mr. Plankton’
A man is adrift in life due to the shadows of an unknown lineage that leave him feeling like an outsider. His search for identity leads him on a journey to find his estranged father. He is accompanied on his journey by a bride fleeing the constraints of family expectations. As their paths intertwine, both confronting their personal misfortunes, the narrative explores themes of belonging and the quest for love, all set against a backdrop of familial pressures and societal judgment.
Release Date: November 8, 2024
Military Service
Stars Fulfilling Their Military Responsibility
Jaehyun
On November 4th, NCT’s Jaehyun started his military service. The singer will spend his time serving in the military band. Hurry back, Jaehyun! We will be waiting for you!
Jinyoung
On November 7th, GOT7s Jinyoung finished his military service. The singer spent his time serving as an active duty soldier. Welcome back, Jinyoung! We missed you!
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