Welcome to the Weekly Update – June 18 – 24. “Woori the Virgin” finished up this week to mixed reviews. But if rom-com isn’t your speed, be sure to check out Netflix’s new fantasy “Alchemy of Souls”. The summer hits keep rolling with a fun gatorade commercial and a solo pop song from TWICE’s NAYEON. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen.
Casting News
Lee Ha Na and Im Joo Hwan
Lee Ha Na and Im Joo Hwan will be starring in the upcoming weekend family drama “Three Siblings Bravely“. The 50 episode series will tell the story of the Kim children. When the eldest daughter, who has lived her life by sacrificing for the happiness of others, falls in love with a wealthy, eldest son who is used to having everything his way, they will have plenty of obstacles to overcome if they are going to make their relationship work.
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Jeon Do Yeon And Jung Kyung Ho
Jeon Do Yeon And Jung Kyung Ho will be appearing in the upcoming romantic comedy “One-Shot Scandal“. A woman who runs her own side-dish restaurant decides to open her own business helping students pass their entrance exams. But when she meets a popular tutor whose success has made him cranky and distrustful, she feels compelled to bring some joy back into his life.
Music News
KARD
Ring the Alarm
KARD is coming up aces in their new single “Ring the Alarm”. This moombahton dance track is rhythmic and subtle. It thumps along with a contained energy that will have you nodding along. The MV shows each of the four members in their own private setting before the group meets up for some fun choreography.
Youngjae
Sugar
GOT7’s Youngjae is craving something sweet in his new single “Sugar”. The funky dance pop track features an upbeat tempo and smooth vocals that show off Youngjae’s amazing range. The MV shows the singer having fun at a dinner party with his friends before a beautiful woman hands him a drink that knocks him out.
TAN
Louder
TAN is on a mission to save the earth in their new single “LOUDER”. This intense EDM track has tons of swagger and energy. The instrumentation is heavy and brash, with a strong pulsing dance beat. The MV shows the band arriving on a post-apocolyptic earth as they dance through the ruins.
Superkind
Watch Out
Rookie group Superkind is issuing a warning in their debut single “Watch Out”. This unique new group features 4 humans and Saejin, who is an AI. This dance track features heavy percussion and electro bass. The MV shows the band dancing in what appears to be an old boxing ring surrounded by giant chess piece ruins.
Kang Daniel & Ahn Yujin (ft. Yuna Kim)
Move Like This
Kang Daniel, IVE’s Ahn Yujin, and figure skater Yuna Kim are working it out in the new CF “Move Like This”. Teaming up with Gatorade this year, the trio gives us a fun, upbeat pop track. The MV alternates between shots of the filming and recording process and scenes of the three of them doing different kinds of exercise.
Kep1er
Up!
Kep1er is going up to their imaginery island in their new single “Up”. Fresh off their appearance on the reality show “Queendom“, the band is ready for some summer fun. This bright pop trackk is bouncy and full of youthful energy. The MV goes for lots of vivd colors and summer vacation scenes.
NAYEON
POP!
TWICE’s NAYEON is dripping in gem and glitter in her new single “POP!” The upbeat summery pop track features bright vocals and crisp percussion. The MV shows the singer living her glamourous life style as she performs in various venues.
Drama News
Woori the Virgin
The popular romantic comedy “Woori the Virgin” aired its finale on June 21st. This series is based off a US series called “Jane the Virgin“. It tells the story of a young woman who is accidentally artificially inseminated by her doctor during a routine checkup. Now she will have to chose between her loyal and devoted boyfriend and the sexy father of her child.
Alchemy of Souls
The Netflix romantic fantasy drama “Alchemy of Souls” premiered on June 18th. A warrior woman trapped in a weak servants body agrees to train her wealthy master to fight using martial arts. This series is expected to have 2 seasons. The first season will have 20 episodes and the second season is currently being written.