Welcome to the Weekly Update – December 9 – 15. As we roll into the end of the calender year, things are quieting down a bit in anticipation of upcoming holidays. The music scene was particularly quiet this week, but there are a few music videos held down by several girls’ group vetrans. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Military News
RM, V, Jimin, and Jung Kook
It’s a sad week for BTS fans who saw the final 4 members of the group begin their enlistment. While jhope, Jin, and Suga all elisted earlier, RM and V showed up for training on December 11th, and Jimin and Jung Kook followed on December 12th. The band planned a hiatus for all of the members to finish their military commitment with a projected reunion some time in 2025. We wish them all a safe and speedy return. We will miss you all!
Park Seoham
Singer and actor Park Seoham was officially discharged from the miliatry on December 9th. Having finished his term as a public service worker, the star treated fans to recent pictures of him with the news that he had returned on Instagram. He is already in talks about appearing in his next project, so we shouldn’t have to wait too long to see him again on the small screen. Welcome home, Park Seoham. You were missed!
Casting News
Hwang In Yeop, Jung Chaeyeon, and Bae Hyun Sung Confirmed
Hwang In Yeop, Jung Chaeyeon, and Bae Hyun Sung will star in the upcoming romantic drama “Family by Choice” . The story is about 3 people who spent their teenage years together as a family before going their separate ways. Now 10 years later, they are reunited, as they remember the happy times they spent together.
Jung Hae In
Jung Hae In will star in the upcoming romantic comedy “Mom’s Friend’s Son”. The drama is about 2 young people who grew up together because their mothers were friends. But an uncomfortable incident in their past has caused them to drift apart. Now years later, their paths will cross and they will have to redefine their relationship. “Mom’s Friend’s Son” will premiere in the last half of 2024.
Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do
Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do will star opposite each other in the upcoming crime thriller “Connection”. The series is about an aloof narcotics detective and a persistent news reporter who hates injustice in any form. Together they will investigate athe death of a high school friend who left behind 5 billion won in insurance money. “Connection” will air in the first half of next year.
Music News
NARSHA (Ft. Verbal Jint)
GAME
Former Brown Eyed Girls’ NARSHA is reading the signs in her new single “GAME”. This electro beat dance track has a chugging rhythm and upbeat melodic vocals. The singer enlists the help of rapper Verbal Jint to give the song some grit. The MV focuses mostly on close ups of the charismatic singer performing her song, while she leaves the choreography to a male counterpart.
JESSICA (ft. Amber Liu)
Get it? Got it? Good
Girls’ Generation’s JESSICA feels like she dodged a bullet in her new single “Get it? Got it? Good”. This soft pop track has a mellow, subdued vibe with trilling English vocals. American singer Amber Liu lends her amazing skills to the track with a smooth rap section. The MV is performance based, as both singers come together with their backup dancers.
Apink
PINK CHRISTMAS
Apink is wishing everyone a happy holiday in their seasonal single “PINK CHRISTMAS”. This jazz ballad holiday carol is soft and sweet, with twinkling jingle bells, warm brass, and bright vocals. Them MV takes place in a cozy basement decked out in full for the holidays.
Drama News
Maestra: Strings of Truth
The mystery thriller “Maestra: Strings of Truth” debuted on December 9th. A successful orchestra conductor has worked hard to get where she is. But she hides a dark secret from her past that could put everthing she cares about in jeopardy. And when strange things start happening to other members of her orchestra, she will pulled into an investigation of the truth.
Moon in the Day
The fantasy historical romance “Moon in the Day” ended on December 14th. A famous celebrity suffers a serious injury, but when he wakes up in the hospital, his body has been taken over by a nobelman from ancient Korea. And his new bodyguard seems to have some mysterious tie to this vengeful spirit.