Welcome to the Weekly Update – December 3 -9. Probably due to rescheduling around the World Cup, this week is loaded with new and finishing dramas. Music Videos, on the other hand, were strangely limited. But I worked with what I could find, and threw in a couple less “pop-ish” options to round things out. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Yoo In Na, Yoon Hyun Min, and Joo Sang Wook
Yoo In Na, Yoon Hyun Min, and Joo Sang Wook will be starring in the upcoming romantic comedy “Bo Ra! Deborah”. The drama is about an expert dating coach and a publishers who doubts her advice and expertise. “Bo Ra! Deborah” will air some time next year.
Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won
Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won will appear together in the upcoming romantic drama “Queen of Tears”. A small town business man marries an infuential chaebol’s daughter. But as trouble arises, the couple will have to fight all odds to stay together. “Queen of Tears” will premiere some time in the first half 0f 2023.
Music News
RM (ft. Anderson.Paak)
Still Life
BTS’ RM is back with a second music video from his new album “Indigo”. This new song is collab with rapper Anderson.Paak. This upbeat R&B track is bright with brassy blasts and rhythmic percussion. The song feels playful and engaging. The MV shows the singer sitting on a train before life around him suspends in time, leaving him to move around freely.
THE BOYZ
All About You
THE BOYZ are sending their fans some holiday love with their special winter single “All About You”. This acoustic pop ballad is melodic and simple and relies on the groups beautiful vocal skills. The MV is warm and personal with shots of the group members in quiet, intimate settings.
WDJ
Flash
24 years after their debut, SHINHWA is back with sub-unit WDJ, consisting of members Minwoo, Dongwan and Junjin in their new single “Flash”. This retro pop track has a smooth, groovy beat with minimal, upbeat instrumentation. The smooth. light vocals and choreography glide with the sleekness that has allowed the group to survive in this industry for so long. The MV shows them going on a top secret mission.
M.C the MAX
Eternity
The duo rock band M.C the MAX search for the key in their new single “Eternity”. This powerful rock ballad is full of swelling strings and emotional vocals. It’s slow, easy tempo puts the focus on the beautiful voice of Lee Soo. The MV shows a man and child each wandering through the woods, searching for the person who holds their missing key.
Nautilus
Love is
The solo artist Nautilus explores the meaning of love in his new single “Love is” from the OST for the current romantic drama “Curtain Call”. This classic OST ballad uses vocals and simple strings and piano to evoke the complicated emotions of the drama cast. The MV shows clips from the drama and the romantic interactions between the leads. I guess you could consider these clips as spoilers, although it doesn’t give much away, other than the fact that the couple have a sweet connection before some trouble occurs. So, if you haven’t seen the drama, watch at your own risk.
Drama News
Under the Queen’s Umbrella
The Netflix historical drama “Under the Queen’s Umbrella” aired its finale on December 4th. A hot tempered queen is determined to turn her mischievous sons into respectable Crown Princes. And political turmoil at the palace makes it imperative that she is successful.
Phantom School
The 8 episode mini fantasy series “Phantom School” ended on December 7th. A haunted high school finds students preyed upon by sinister spirits. But one special student will fight to protect the innocent and dispel these evil spirits from their hallowed halls.
Unlock My Boss
The fantasy mystery drama “Unlock My Boss” premiered on December 7th. An unemployed man finds a smart phone that turns out to have a genius CEO trapped inside. Now, together they will try to find a dangerous killer.
Connect
The Disney/Hulu sci-fi crime thriller “Connect” aired all 6 episodes on December 7th. A new human race has immortal bodies which are highly sought after by organ traffickers. But what happens when one of their eyes is given to a serial killer, and they now see everthing happening from his perspective?
The Forbidden Marriage
The historical rom-com The Forbidden Marriage” started on December 9th. A young King has spent the last 7 years in mourning for his dead wife. But when he meets a woman who claims to hear spirits, she tells him his wife’s ghost is living somewhere within the palace walls. Now he will do anything to find her.
Money Heist: Korea Joint Economic Area Pt. 2
The action thriller “Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area Part 2″ aired all 6 episodes on Netflix on December 9th. In this second half of the story, the thieves will have to find a way out of the mint they have broken into without getting caught or revealing their true identities.