Weekly Updates August 8-14

Okay, drama fans!  If you are looking for dreamy Korean idols to serenade you in English, this is your week!  There are also some fun new castings confirmed.  All of this might help ease our hurting hearts as we say a fond farewell and see you soon to Hongbin.

Military News

 

Hongbin

Former VIXX member, Hongbin, announced this week that he will be leaving on August 18th to fulfill his military service.  Last week, Hongbin shared that he was withdrawing from the group and leaving the agency. We hope for a safe return and a bright future for him.

Zico Enlistment

Casting News

Cha Eun Woo, Moon Ga Young and Hwang In Yeob

The main cast for the upcoming romantic comedy “True Beauty” has been confirmed.  The drama is based on a webtoon by the same name.  “True Beauty” is a high school drama about a girl who is insecure and uses make up to hide her true appearance.  The leading men will try to win her love and hopefully teach her something about the true definition of beauty. 

Hani and Song Jae Rim

Hani and Song Jae Rim will be joining Kang Min Hyuk and Jung In Sun in a romantic comedy called “Not Yet 30”  A webtoon artist, Seo Ji Won, swears to give up men and focus on her career once she turns 30.  But love doesn’t like to follow a schedule.  When she runs into her first love from middle school, Ji Won is forced to rexamine her life and her priorities. 

Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Bin

Taecyeon will get to star alongside Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Bin in the upcoming drama, “Vincenzo”.  Song Joong Ki plays the title character, an Italian lawyer and mafia boss.  And Jeon Yeo Bin plays  a hotshot Korean lawyer from a major firm.  The cast has already gathered for a first reading and the drama is set to air in the first half of 2021.

Yeo Jin Goo and Shin Ha Kyun

“Monster” is a pychological thriller.  Two detectives who will do anything to solve their case are assigned to work together to capture a serial killer.  But they will find that the line between monster and human is often less clear than we think. 

Music News

Super M

Super M released “100” on August 14th.  The song is the first single for their new studio album, “Super One”.  The chorus says, “we go,we go, we go” and the images follow that theme.  It features racing cars, speeding trains, and fast footed choreography.  We will also be able to watch Super M perform the song on Good Morning America on August 20th.  But until then, check out this heart thumping video.

 

Hur Hyun Jun

Hur Hyun Jun, previously known as Hwall,  left The Boyz in 2019 due to health problems, so it is especially good to see him in this solo debut. His teaser video, announcing his solo debut, promises we should “trust the magic of new beginnings”.  And this first song puts him off to a good start.  “Baragi” is an English love confession.  The vocals are beautiful and sweet, and the visual story is an elegant fairy tale.  This one is well worth a watch. 

 

Rothy with Chanyeol

This sweet song, called “Ocean View”, tells the story of summer love.  If you are still clinging to those summer beach vibes, this is the video for you.  Rothy is adorable as she frolics in the waves and gives advice on how to travel alone but not be lonely.  And Chanyeol brings some fun rapping in the middle to keep things fresh.  “Ocean View” is another good addition for your summer feel-good playlist.

Park Bo Gum

Let’s face it.  None of are ready for Park Bo Gum to leave us for his military service on August 31st.  So it was kind of him to leave us with some good memories.  Not only is he starring in the upcoming drama “Record of Youth”, set to begin airring on September 7th, but now he also released new music.  “All My Love” is a beautiful English serenade.  The physical album will feature a version of the song in English, Korean, and an instrumental. 

 

Wonho

Hur Hyun Jun isn’t the only one making a solo debut this week after leaving a group.  Wonho left Monsta X last October amid rumors of drug use and money issues.  But Wonho has fought back to release an upcoming EP, Love Synonym Pt. 1: Right For Me.  The first single, “Losing Me”, is a tribute to fans, and perhaps his ex-band mates, as well.  This sweeping ballad is a sung entirely in English and is a message to thank those who have stuck by him through his difficult times. 

Drama News-

What to Watch

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” aired it’s finale on August 9th to the highest ratings yet.  This psychological romance has been so popular among fans.  So, for those of you, like me, waiting for it to finish:  Binge away!  I actually started it last night!!

Lonely Enough to Love

“Lonely Enough to Love” premiered on August 11th.  It’s a romantic drama about young professionals who live together in a co-living house.  It seems like the perfect solution for people who aren’t interested in dating but don’t want to be lonely.  But our best intentions seldom mean anything in the face of love.