Welcome to the Weekly Update – February 11 – 17. Finally we have more than just a few new music videos for this week, and there is some good stuff coming out. KEY is “killing” it and TNX brought a cool, new style. Revenge dramas are big right now, with “Payback: Money and Power” finishing up and “Taxi Driver 2” just getting started. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Go Kyung Pyo and Kang Han Na
Go Kyung Pyo And Kang Han Na will star in the upcoming romantic comedy “No Secrets”. An announcer meets a beautiful young variety show writer. But things become difficult when he suddenly finds himself unable to filter any of his thoughts before speaking. “No Secrets” is currently in talks about scheduling and hoping to premiere some time later this year.
Park Sung Hoon, Yu Na, Kim Shin Rok, Kim Sang Ho, Seo Jae Hee, and Kang Young Seok
Park Sung Hoon, Yu Na, Kim Shin Rok, Kim Sang Ho, Seo Jae Hee, and Kang Young Seok will all be joining Yoon Kye Sang in the upcoming drama thriller “Day of Kidnapping”. A desperate father stages the kidnapping of a young girl to raise money for his daughter’s hospital bills. But things spin out of control when he becomes the main suspect in a murder case. “Day of Kidnapping” will be 4 episodes long and is scheduled to premiere in the first half of this year.
Han Ye Ri, Shim Eun Kyung, Goo Kyo Hwan, and More
Lee Na Young will be joined by Han Ye Ri, Shim Eun Kyung, Goo Kyo Hwan, and many more in the star-packed upcoming drama “Travel Diary of Park Ha Kyung”. A high school language teacher spends 8 Saturdays making day trips where she will meet new people and have unexpected experiences. “Travel Diary of Park Ha Kyung” is a mini drama that will feature 8 25-minute episodes and is scheduled to debut some time next month.
Music News
KEY
Killer
SHINee’s KEY is haunted by a past love in his new title track “Killer”. This 80’s style new wave, synth pop track is energetic and bright, with atmospheric sounds and a driving beat. KEY’s strong vocals and charismatic delivery give the song a dynamic feel. The MV shows the singer walking away from an accident as he wanders through a sci-fi futuristic city.
tripleS
Rising
Rookie group tripleS is having dejavu in their new title track “Rising” featuring 10 of it’s 24 members. This laid back hip-hop inspired track has a cool beat that will have you nodding along. The song is full of rhythmic texture and full sound. The MV shows them meeting as a band in a small studio to practice their number and share a pizza.
STAYC
Teddy Bear
STAYC is putting their life on airplane mode in their new single “Teddy Bear”. This bright electro-pop track has a bouncy beat and a positive energy. The lyrics focus on giving listeners hope and the energy to follow their dreams. The MV is cute and upbeat, as the group brings a bit of magic into their everyday life.
HYOJIN
Love Things
HYOJIN’s heart is as cold as the season in his new single “Love Things”. This emotional love ballad is beautiful and bittersweet. The piano lays the foundation for HYOJIN’s stellar vocals to carry the song. The MV shows the musician wandering around an empty house as he reflects on lost love and the pain of losing someone important to him.
TNX
Love or Die
TNX is learning the hard lessons of love in their new single “Love or Die”. This rock hip-hop track is cool and laid back. This softer, more sensitive stle is a dramatic change from the group’s more agressive debut last year. The MV shows a group of students running around their school and dealing with the pain of rejection.
PURPLE KISS
Sweet Juice
PURPLE KISS is out of control in their new single “Sweet Juice”. This alluring pop song boasts haunting strings and lurching vocals while atmospheric synths swirl around it. The song has a unique, lilting melody and keeps a consistent beat that refuses to be rushed. The MV shows the group working at a haunted hotel as spooky events happen around them.
Drama News
The Heavenly Idol
The romantic fantasy drama “The Heavenly Idol” started on February 15th. A priest with divine powers is transferred into the body of a struggling new music idol. But being an idol is not for the feint of heart and he finds himself battered by temptations on all sides.
Taxi Driver 2
The action crime drama “Taxi Driver” premiered its second season on February 17th. Rainbow Taxi Service is an organization that helps victims who didn’t receive justice through the legal system, bring vengeance to those who hurt them.
Payback: Money and Power
The business thriller “Payback: Money and Power” ended on February 11th. A group of people, led by a talented money trader, fight to bring a cartel to justice. But their enemy has a long history of evading the law and some very powerful allies.
Trolley
The political melodrama “Trolley” aired its finale on February 14th. A lawmaker’s wife has hidden her past from everyone, including her husband. But when her past is revealed, the couple will face unexpected challenges and struggles.