Welcome to the Weekly Update – November 18 – 24. Lots of odds and ends this week make up a pretty well-rounded update. There was a wedding, 2 military enlistments, and a couple promising new dramas. And of course some interesting new music videos. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen.
Military News
Changjo
On November 20th, Teen Top’s Changjo quietly enlisted in the military. The singer’s agency made an official announcement at the end of October that he would be serving as a member of the Army’s military band. The singer himself took to instagram to reassure his fans that he is ready for the challenge and promised to meet them again on May 19, 2025. We wish Changjo a safe and speedy return.
Ko Woo Rim
On November 20th, Forestella’s Ko Woo Rim also began his military enlistment. The singer and figure skater announced through his fan cafe that he will complete basic training before joining the military band for the Military of National Defernse. Ko Woo Rim promised to send his fans frequent updates and gave them a sneak peek of his new buzz cut. We wish him a healthy journey and quick return.
Casting News
Chansung
2PM’s Chansung will be joining Kim Hee Sun and Lee Hye Young in the upcoming dark comedy “Our Home”. The drama tells the story of a famous family psychologist who is being blackmailed, so she enlists the help of her mother-in-law, who writes mystery novels. Chansung will play the psychologists childish younger brother, who is a family counselor. “Our Home” will air some time next year.
Park Sung Woong
Park Sung Woong will be joining Lee Joon Hyuk in the upcoming spin-off of the popular crime drama “Forest of Secrets”. “Good or Bad Dong Jae” will follow Lee Joon Hyuk’s character as the corrupt prosecutor who is trying to turn his life around. Park Sung Woong will take on the role of a CEO of a construction company who tries to use the prosecutor’s past mistakes against him. “Good or Bad Dong Jae” will premiere some time next year.
Celebrity News
Sojin and Lee Dong Ha
On November 18th, Girl’s Day’s Sojin and actor Lee Dong Ha held their official wedding ceremony in Seoul, surrounded by friends and family. The couple met in 2021 when they appeared together in the movie “The Grotesque Mansion”. We wish the couple many happy years together!
Music News
BANG YEDAM
Only One
Former TREASURE member BANG YEDAM is sick of playing games in his new title track “Only One”. The artist not only performs the song, but acted as producer as well. This laid back R&B inspired song has a light bounce that is built with subtle guitar and strings. The vocals are bright and upbeat. The MV shows the singer as he works on writing a song about his confusing love story.
24K
Roller Coaster
24K is getting down to work in their new single “Roller Coaster”. 24K is a multi-cultural band that debuted in 2012, and rebranded with all new members on November 4th. Their new pop track is melodic and youthful with plonky synths and snappy percussion. The MV focuses on the group’s cutsie energy and their exuberant choreography.
J.Y. Park
Changed Man
J.Y, Park tries to reign in his past self in his new digital single “Changed Man”. This retro 80’s synthpop hit dives all in to the signature sounds of the genre. The icy synth beats jump along at a speedy bop that never lets up. The music is busy and bombastic. The MV shows J.Y. Park as a singer who has a reunion performance with someone he loved in the past, but he still struggles with his unhealthy relationship issues.
THE BOYZ
WATCH IT
THE BOYZ are watching their breath in their new single “WATCH IT”. This sleek funk dance track has sultry vocals, groovy synth beats, and low thumping bass. The group’s usual bombastic style builds as the song goes on, but pulls back from time to time to build some nice melodic tension. The MV highlights the groups smooth, charismatic style both in choreography and the member’s individual shots.
ZEROBASEONE
MELTING POINT
ZEROBASEONE dances among the glittering snowflakes in their new b-side single “MELTING POINT”. This simple jersey club pop track is light and minimalistic. The twinkling instruments float through the song like blowing snowflakes while the breezy melodies and bright percussion give the song a nice texture. The MV shows the group dancing through a beautiful winter wonderland.
Drama News
The Story of Park’s Contract Marriage
The fantasy historical romance “The Story of Park’s Contract Marriage” premiered on November 24th. In the 19th century, a young widow is kidnapped and thrown into a well. But when she wakes up, she is in the present. When she meets a handsome businessman, she agrees to enter into a contract marriage with him for the sake of his sick grandfather, but their relationship becomes complicated when their feelings get involved
My Demon
The fantasy rom-com “My Demon” began airing on November 24th. A cyncial and arrogant young woman meets a demon who lives by entering into dangerous deals with humans. But when she agrees to a contract marriage with him, she will suddenly find her life is turned upside down