Welcome to the Weekly Update – June 17 – 23. The summertime pop hits just keep dropping this week. Plus we saw 4 new dramas start up. And on the celebrity level we heard about a new celebrity couple and said a fond see you later to WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Military News
Kang Seung Yoon
WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon began his military enlistment on June 20th. He will be serving in the army and after completing basic training, he will become an active duty soldier. Before going to the training center, Kang Seung Yoon posted photos of him with his new buzz cut for fans on both Instagram and Weverse, promising to stay healthy while he is away. Hurry home, Kang Seung Yoon. You will be missed!
Casting News
Lee Jae In, Kim Woo Seok, Choi Ye Bin, Cha Woo Min, Ahn Ji Ho, and Jeong So Ri
Lee Jae In, Kim Woo Seok, Choi Ye Bin, Cha Woo Min, Ahn Ji Ho, and Jeong So Ri will star in the upcoming mystery drama “Night Has Fallen”. This psychological thriller tells the story of a group of second year high school students who are forced to play a real-life survival game during their school retreat. “Night Has Fallen” will start filming in July and a release date is yet to be announced.
Kang Jiyoung and Lee Gikwang
KARA’s Kang Jiyoung and Highlight’s Lee Gikwang will be starring in the upcoming action drama “I Kill You”. The drama is about a case of mistaken identity that leads a former Taekwondo athlete to be accused of a drunk driving hit and run. Kang Jiyoung will play a double roll as both a poor athlete and a wealthy chaebol. “I Kill You” is scheduled to premiere some time later this year.
Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun
Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun will star opposite each other in the upcoming romantic drama “Welcome to Samdalri”. Two childhood friends from a small town on Jeju Island meet again in their hometown as adults. Will their friendship be able to overcome years of separation and the misunderstanding that caused them to drift apart? “Welcome to Samdalri” is scheduled to air some time later this year.
Geum Sae Rok and Noh Sang Hyun
Geum Sae Rok and Noh Sang Hyun will play the leads in the upcoming Disney+ sequel “Soundtrack #2”. The romantic drama tells the story of 2 exes who meet again and how they will relive their past romance as they sift through their feelings and regrets. “Soundtrack #2” is scheduled to premiere some time later this year.
Celebrity News
Lee Jang Woo And Jo Hye Won
Actors Lee Jang Woo And Jo Hye Won have confirmed that they are currently dating. After news of their romantic relationship started to circulate, Lee Jang Woo’s agency confirmed their status as a couple. The pair met back in 2019 while filming the family drama “My Only One”. We wish the couple much happiness!
Music News
GreatGuys
LUV LUV LUV
GreatGuys are ready to roll in their new single “LUV LUV LUV”. This fun dance pop track is bubbly and energetic. Tropical synth sounds give it an exotic summer feel. It’s the kind of retro pop that makes you feel like dancing along. The MV is largely choreography based as the band bops and bounces through a roller rink.
KIM JAE HWAN (ft. BOBBY)
Lucky
KIM JAE HWAN feels no need to worry in his new lead single “Lucky”. And he is getting some help from IKON’s BOBBY, who gives us the fun rap break. This funk inspired track is playful and upbeat, with whistles and stabs of bright brass to give plenty of texure and color to the song. The MV shows the singer going about his day as luck seems to find him everywhere he turns.
LUN8
Voyager
Fantagio’s new rookie group LUN8 is back this week with a second title track from their debut mini-album. “Voyager is a pop track with a mid-tempo trap beat. The rhythmic percussion and distorted synth sounds give the song a dreamy summertime feel. The MV shows the band on a trip together as they jump on the bed and play at the beach.
tripleS + (KR)ystal Eyes (ft. Sohyun)
Touch+
tripleS wants to be closer in their new B-side single “Touch+”. This mid-tempo pop track has new jack swing influences and bright wispy vocals. The breezy summer feel makes it a perfect song for the season. The MV shows the members together at school as they show cute moments from their friendship.
YENA
WICKED LOVE
YENA never wants to fall in love again in her new B-side single “WICKED LOVE”. This dark dance track uses heavy, distorted synth to contrast the singer’s lighter, airy vocals. The beat is restrained and plodding as the song thumps along with its deep musical tones. The MV is choreography based, and shows the duality of the singer as she switches from an ethereal white dress to a provoctive red outfit.
Drama News
My Perfect Stranger
The sci-fi mystery drama “My Perfect Stranger” aired its finale on June 20th. Two strangers travel through time to end up together in the year 1987. Together they will try to find a dangerous serial killer who was never caught by the police. And each of them have a personal reason for wanting the criminal brought to justice.
See You in My 19th Life
The Netflix fantasy rom-com “See You in My 19th Life” premiered on June 17th. A woman with the ability to remember her past lives, sets out to find the people she loved in her last life before it was cut tragically short. But as she tries to recreate the lost pieces of her last life, new feelings threaten to change her past relationships.
King the Land
The Netflix romantic comedy “King the Land” also started on June 17th. A rich hotel mogel meets a kind and beautiful young woman who is working at his hotel chain. But while he is famous for his skills as a businessman, his skills in dating are glaringly lacking. And a battle over inheritance is just heating up, making him wonder if he even has the time to figure it out.
Lies Hidden in My Garden
The mystery drama “Lies Hidden in My Garden” began on June 19th. A wealthy woman with a comfortable life is shaken when she discovers a strange situation in her back yard. And her life becomes even more complicated when she meets a mysterious woman with a very different life, who seems to have some connection to the mystery buried outside her house.
Numbers
The mystery action drama “Numbers” premiered on June 19th. A genius accountant manages to get hired by a large accounting firm right out of high school. But when the young man accidentally uncovers cases of fraud and corruption, he will have to face off against a powerful and prestigious enemy.