Welcome to the Weekly Update – June 3 – 7. Everyone is talking about the Netflix drama “The Good Bad Mother”. The series is now complete and ready to watch! Also, there is new music from SHINee and ENHYPEN this week. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Na In Woo, Kwon Yool, Lee Kyu Han, Bae Jong Ok, and Jung Sang Hoon
Na In Woo, Kwon Yool, Lee Kyu Han, Bae Jong Ok, and Jung Sang Hoon will be joining female lead Kim Ji Eun in the upcoming mystery crime drama “I Have Waited a Long Time For You”. An eager detective gets transfered to a special investigation unit to solve the case of a dangerous serial killer. “I Have Waited a Long Time For You” will premiere on July 26th.
Im Se Mi
Im Se Mi will be joining Cha Eun Woo and Kim Nam Joo in the upcoming revenge drama “Wonderful World”. A woman seeks justice after the person responsible for her son’s death is allowed to legally go free. Im Se Mi will play the best friend of the female lead. “Wonderful World” will premiere some time in the first half of 2024.
Music News
TAEYONG
SHALALA
NCT’s TAEYONG has the bounce in his debut solo album. His new single “SHALALA” is innovative and original as it blends diverse instruments into the hip-hop style. The vocals are low and steady without ever breaking the lyrics or tempo. The creative MV shows a god-like character who has controlled all of human kind since the beginning of time using a computer and multiple monitors.
fromis_9
#menow
formis_9 makes their first comeback as an 8 member group with their new single “#menow”. This sleek pop dance track is sophisticated and balanced. The effortless vocals give the song a smooth, easy feeling that is complemented by the wispy instrumentals. The MV emphasizes the idea of feeling carefree and relaxed, as the group spends their free time together, just being themselves.
THE NEW SIX
Kick It 4 Now
THE NEW SIX, formerly TNX, are young and free in their new title track “Kick It 4 Now”. This retro dance track leans heavily into early 2000 music influences. The upbeat song is full of New Jack Swing sounds that blend well with more modern guitar and synths. The choreography-centered MV shows the group dancing under the bright summer sky before leaving the retro styles behind to journey into the future.
ENHYPEN
Sacrifice (Eat Me Up)
ENHYPEN are dedicating their lives in their new B-side single “Sacrfice”. This funky mid-tempo pop track has strong R&B influences. Distorted guitar and synths are sunk into the background to bring the vocals to the forefront. The MV is a cinemagraphic fantasy tale that shows the band members as fallen angels.
P1Harmony
JUMP
P1Harmony pumps up the volume in their title track “JUMP”. This dance pop track has both alternative and old school hip-hop influences. A simple EDM beat keeps the song bumping along in this musical party. The MV shows the band listening and performing their music before the energy of the music catapults them into space.
SHINee
The Feeling
SHINee celebrates their 15th anniversary with the pre-release single “The Feeling”. This is the first time the group has been back together to record since Taemin’s military enlistment back in May of 2021. The group takes a step forward in this emotional, yet uplifting anthemic ballad. The song focuses on the group’s amazing vocal blends and a message to let fans know they are ready for the next chapter. The MV shows the group on a journey, as they play and relax together in the beautiful summer sun.
Drama News
The Good Bad Mother
The Netflix life drama “The Good Bad Mother” ended on June 8th. A cut-throat prosecutor is forced to move back to his small home town after suffering a terrible accident. But as he heals physically, he is forced to relive regrets and mistakes of his youth with a fresh perspective.
The Villain of Romance
The romantic comedy “The Villain of Romance” premiered on June 5th. A college student who has failed to keep any of her romantic relationships going past 100 days decides to run her new, younger boyfriend through intensive training to turn him into the ideal partner.
Bloodhounds
The Netflix action thriller “Bloodhounds” dropped all 8 episodes on June 9th. Two young boxers find themselves in debt to a ruthless loan shark. Rather than spending their whole lives trying to get back out of debt, they decide to team up together to destroy the loan shark and his business.