Exciting News and Essential Updates 11-30-24
Weekly Korean Entertainment Highlights
Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 11-30-24. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from November 23 – 29.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: November 23 - 29
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:
- JAY B – Crash
- SEVENTEEN – Shohikigen
- IRENE – Like a Flower
- TWS – Last Festival
- WayV – FREQUENCY
- V – Winter Ahead
Drama Premieres and Finales
This week, we have a highly anticipated drama premiere and several finales:
- Love Your Enemy (Premiere)
- Family By Choice (Finale)
- The Trunk (Full Series)
Upcoming Drama Casting News
Meet the Stars of Tomorrow's Hits
New K-Pop Music Videos Released This Week
Solos and young groups seem to be the theme of the week. But whether you love powerful rock or melodic 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
JAY B: Crash
JAY B’s new single “Crash,” is the title track from his highly anticipated album Archive 1: Road Runner. This track infuses heavy guitar riffs with pounding drums and a raw emotional depth, showcasing JAY B’s impressive vocal range. Lyrically, “Crash” dives deep into the complexities of love, vulnerability, and self-doubt. The music video mixes sleek urban settings with poignant moments of solitude, reflecting the themes of longing and connection.
SEVENTEEN: Shohikigen
SEVENTEEN’s latest Japanese single “Shohikigen” is an emotionally charged soundscape that blends the essence of a classic idol ballad with the unexpected edge of rock guitar. This heartfelt track features lush strings and emotional melodies. The electric guitar in the chorus adds depth and intensity to the gentle verses. The enchanting music video transports viewers to a celestial realm, where the members share bittersweet moments, all while navigating themes of love’s impermanence against a beautiful backdrop.
IRENE: Like a Flower
Red Velvet’s beautiful leader, IRENE released her debute solo single “Like a Flower”. Infused with pop and Afrobeats, the track is a lively and uplifting anthem, showcasing Irene’s gentle yet powerful vocals. The music video follows the singer on a whimsical journey that mirrors the song’s themes of growth and courage, as she navigates a colorful landscape.
TWS: Last Festival
TWS wraps up a remarkable debut year with their nostalgic new single “Last Festival”. The track features a fresh blend of afrobeat influences and dreamy synths that create a chill yet captivating atmosphere. The song is a heartfelt tribute to fleeting moments of youth, transforming the iconic 1993 Seo Taiji and Boys original into a modern reflection on bittersweet goodbyes and the warmth of shared memories. The music video captures the members’ emotional journeys as they navigate unrequited feelings for a classmate during an end-of-year celebration.
Watch Music Video
WayV: FREQUENCY
NCT Sub-unit WayV is back with their electrifying new title track “Frequency”. The track is a dynamic fusion of old-school hip-hop rhythms and energetic performances that resonate with the distinct sound of the NCT universe. This powerful song has heavy bass and infectious drum beats, creating an edgy vibe, and blends rap and vocal elements seamlessly. The music video shows the members’ striking visuals and impressive dance sequences.
V: Winter Ahead
BTS’ V’s enchanting new single Winter Ahead, the singer creates a world of cozy nostalgia blended with modern artistry. This jazz-pop track, featuring the emotive musician Park Hyo Shin, showcases V’s velvety vocals alongside lush instrumentals of saxophone and piano. The heartfelt lyrics weave a narrative about love transcending the cold. The music video, inspired by the myth of Pygmalion, portrays the singer as a character who sculpts his ideal partner, capturing the delicate dance between longing and creation.
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!
Watch the Trailers
Premiere
‘Love Your Enemy’
A couple with long-standing family rivalries will try to reignite their love story, which blossomed in the innocence of high school. They are reacquainted at Dokmok High School eighteen years later, challenging their deep-seated resentment and unresolved feelings. He is now the charismatic chairman of the school and she is fiercely advocating for justice as a PE teacher, but their clash of personalities stirs emotions they thought were buried.
Premiere Date: November 23 , 2024
finale
‘Family By Choice’
Once inseparable friends, a trio who grew up like family are suddenly reunited. And they will face the aftershocks of a decade apart, where unresolved feelings simmer beneath the surface. As they confront the shadows of their past and the emotional scars left by their quest for biological families, they must decide if their bond is strong enough to withstand the test of time.
Finale Date: November 27, 2024
Full series
‘The Trunk’
A seasoned employee of NM, a company connecting lonely souls for one-year commitments, embarks on her fifth marriage with a music producer haunted by the memories of his late wife, who ironically orchestrated this union. As their relationship develops, an unexpected discovery—a trunk retrieved from a lake—pulls them into a whirlwind of secrets that shatters the facade of their lives and the matchmaking service itself.
Series Date: November 29, 2024
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