Welcome to the Weekly Update – December 2 – 8. This week was surprisingly light on music videos, and instead of Winter holiday songs, LUCY took us back to Halloween for a hauntingly spooky new song. There is a new drama starting up with 2 of my favorite leads. And as always, there are some promising new upcoming dramas being announced. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Lee Se Young
Lee Se Young will be joining Japanese actor Sakaguchi Sentaro in the upcoming romantic drama “What Comes After Love”. Based on a novel, the story is about a Japanese man who falls in love with a Korean woman in Japan. 5 years after their breakup, they meet again in Korea. “What Comes After Love” will air some time next year.
Han Suk Kyu
Han Suk Kyu has been cast as the lead in the upcoming psychological thriller “Such a Close Traitor”. The story focuses on a famous criminal profiler who runs into a dilemma when his current case uncovers a disturbing secret about his daughter. “Such a Close Traitor” will air some time in the second half of next year.
Lim Ji Yeon and Choo Young Woo
Lim Ji Yeon and Choo Young Woo will star in the upcoming historical drama “Tale of Mrs. Ok”. The drama tells the story of a famous female legal expert in Joseon who has lived under a fake identity for many years. When a traveling story-teller meets her, he jumps in to help and protect her. “Tale of Mrs. Ok” is scheduled to premiere some time next year.
Celebrity News
Yulhee and Minhwan
LABOAM’s Yulhee and FTISLAND’s Minhwan have both confirmed through their agencies that the couple will divorce after 5 years of marriage. The pair went public with their relationship in 2017 and held their wedding the following year. The couple share 3 children. We wish them both a happy future as they start the next step in their journeys.
Music News
TVXQ!
Down
TVXQ! has some heavy feelings piling up in their new single “Down”. The powerful duo premiered the new song at the MAMA Awards. This sultry R&B track is smooth and hypnotic. The vocals are velvety and rich, accompanied by seductive guitar and deep synth bass. The plaintive, emotional feel of the song is haunting and full of the pairs unmatched charisma. The MV plays with light and darkness, and showcases their flowing choreography.
NMIXX
Soñar (Breaker)
NMIXX is always daydreaming in their new single “. This Latin hip-hop dance track teems with rhythmic guitar and pounding drums. The vocals are dramatic and powerful, as they build into an anthemic chant. The MV shows the group practicing in front of a green screen before they head out into the desert to join a big group of dancers.
LUCY
Boogie Man
LUCY gets taken away in their new title track “Boogie Man”. While it seems a little late for Halloween songs, this funky emo pop track is full of spooky, intense guitar and swirling violin. The chaotic energy gives it a unique feel. The MV focuses on the rock group’s performance, as they are pulled on by puppet strings.
NCT U
Marine Turtle
NCT U drifts into dreams in their new single “Marine Turtle”. NCT U offers different combinations of NCT members with each release. This particular song features 2 Chinese members from NCT Dream and 2 from WayV. The beautiful and emotional ballad is heartfelt and vocally strong. Percussion and twinkling keys make up a light, dreamy background. The MV shows the group spending a day together at the seaside.
Drama News
Welcome to Samdalri
The romantic comedy drama “Welcome to Samdalri” premiered on December 2nd. A fashion photographer has her life come crashing down suddenly. Overwhelmed, she retreats back to her small hometown on Jeju Island. But when she runs into her childhood best friend, she finds that even though a misunderstanding caused them to drift apart, their feelings for each other haven’t lessened at all.
Castaway Diva
The romantic comedy drama “Castaway Diva” finished on December 3rd. A middle schooler ends up alone on a deserted island. After 15 years of solitude, she is rescued and suddenly she will be dropped back into a world that is extremely different from the one she left.
Perfect Marriage Revenge
The romantic fantasy drama “Perfect Marriage Revenge” ended on December 3rd. After finding out that her husband is actually in love with her sister and not her, a woman dies in a car accident. But instead of dying, she finds herself transported back to the time before she was married.