Welcome to the Weekly Update – July 23 – 29. Three dramas finished up this week with one new one starting up. Hwa Sa and BLACKPINK gave us some fun new summer music. And Jung Yong Hwa will be back with a new drama scheduled to air some time next year. I hope you had a great week. Until next week, enjoy your kdrama and ramen.
Casting News
Jung Yong Hwa, Cha Tae Hyun, Kwak Sun Young, and Ye Ji Won
CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa, Cha Tae Hyun, Kwak Sun Young, and Ye Ji Won will be appearing in the upcoming comedy crime drama “Brain Cooperation”. A neuroscientist joins forces with a kindhearted detective to solve a crime involving a rare brain disease. “Brain Cooperation” will air some time next year.
Music News
To1
Drummin’
To1 is having a dance party with a friend from space in their new title track “Drummin”. This funk dance track features some nice brass and a retro synth beat, although, unsurprising with this title, the percussion is really the star. The MV combines fun summer vibes with some enthusiastic vocals as the band compares the beat of their hearts to a drum beat.
Nicole
YOU.F.O.
KARA’s Nicole is stargazing in her new single “YOU.F.O.” This dance pop track has an energetic retro style that is upbeat and nostalgic. The bass pumps along while Nicole’s vocals dance along the top with precision. The MV shows Nicole studying the mysteries of outer space as she compares love to the great unknown.
CSR
Pop? Pop!
CSR is making our hearts flutter in their new debut track “Pop? Pop!” This cute summer pop track is full of youthful optimism and sweet joy. The MV shows the group dancing in a green field and around a giant doll house. Their first album is focused around the memories of first love.
TAN
Walking on the Moon
Rookie band TAN is back with a second album and this time they are going to space with their new single “Walking on the Moon”. This smooth R&B style track features subdued instrumentation and strong, floating vocals. The MV shows intricate choreography and a competitive game of basketball.
BLACKPINK
Ready for Love
BLACKPINK is showing the color of their heart in their new PUBG MOBILE collab “Ready for Love”. The punchy dance pop track is bubbly and upbeat. Fans have been waiting for the full release since they saw clips of the track being recorded in the groups 2020 documentary. The MV features avatars of the singers as they explore a fantasy world and perform in a field of animated flowers.
ATEEZ
Guerrilla
ATEEZ is taking over in their new title track “Guerrilla”. This abrasive dance track is crunchy and aggressive. In the MV, the band stages a rebellion as they fight against condemnation of feelings and emotions. And as their influence grows, they inspire the people listening.
LOCO & Hwa Sa
Somebody!
Loco and Hwa Sa are preparing for a giant summer barbecue in their new duet single “Somebody!” This breezy city pop track is full of cool summer vibes and effortless vocals. The MV shows the couple leaving their stamp through a string of adventures until they stumble upon a giant motorized hamburger!
Drama News
Today’s Webtoon
Following her huge success in “A Business Proposal”, actress Kim Se Jeong will be starring with Nam Yoon Su in the new romantic comedy “Today’s Webtoon”, beginning on July 29th. A former member of the national judo team makes a fresh start working in the editorial department of a webtoon publisher.
Yumi’s Cells 2
The sequel to the popular “Yumi’s Cells” series aired its finale on July 22nd. A young woman rediscovers her dreams of love and life with a little help from the cells that help to run her heart and mind. Will she create the life she has longed to live?
Why Her?
The legal drama “Why Her?” ended on July 23rd. A successful female lawyer takes revenge on her boss and the greedy politicians who have taken advantage of her for years. And she will get help from an eager group of law students who have nothing to lose.
Insider
The law thriller “Insider” finished on July 28th. A law trainee goes undercover to investigate a criminal case, and finds himself in prison. Can he continue to play his part, keep himself safe, and find the answers he has been searching for?