Exciting News and Essential Updates 7/6/24

Exciting News and Essential Updates 7/6/24

Weekly Korean Entertainment Updates

Stay updated with the latest news in Korean dramas and K-Pop from the week of June 29 – July 5. From casting announcements to new music video releases, we’ve got you covered!

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The Highlights for This Week

Korean Entertainment News: June 29 - July 5

This week in Korean entertainment, we have exciting updates on actors confirmed for new drama roles, fresh music video releases, and some notable drama premieres and finales. Stay tuned to catch all the buzz!

New Music Videos

Check out the latest music videos released this week:

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  • GreatGuys – I Love You

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This week, we have some highly anticipated drama premieres and finales:

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  • Dare to Love Me (Finale)
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Upcoming Drama Casting News

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Acquaintances

Yoon Ga Yi will be joining Han Ji Min and Lee Joon Hyuk in the upcoming romantic drama ‘Acquaintances’.  The drama is about a highly effective CEO, who sacrifices everything else in her life for her business, and her handsome, multi-talented secretary.  

 

The CEO's Meal Plan

Lee Sang Yi and Han Ji Hyun will star in the upcoming romantic comedy ‘The CEO’s Meal Plan’.  The drama is a spin-off of the yet unreleased series ‘No Loss in Love’ set to premiere on August 26th.  The spin-off will dive deeper into the secondary characters played by Lee Sang Yi and Han Ji Hyun and has already completed filming.  It will premiere directly after ‘No Loss in Love’.

TRY: We Become Miracles

Im Se Mi and Kim Yo Han will join Yoon Kye Sang in the upcoming sports drama ‘TRY: We Become Miracles’.  The drama follows a contract coach for a team of rugby players from a physical education high school. ‘TRY: We Become Miracles’ will air some time next year.

Undercover High School

Kim Shin Rok will be joining Seo Kang Joon and Jin Ki Joo in the upcoming comedy action drama ‘Undercover High School’.  An NIS agent goes undercover at a local high school, where he has a chance to relive his days as a student.  ‘Undercover High School’ will air some time next year.

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This Week in K-Dramas

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Bitter Sweet Hell

 ‘Bitter Sweet Hell’ is a  mystery drama that follows the story of a celebrity psychiatrist as she uncovers the shocking affair of her husband with a mysterious woman. And as she is joined by her mother-in-law, a famous writer, they will try to navigate a series of tragic events to save their family from ruin. 

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Finale Date: June 29, 2024

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The Midnight Romance in Hagwon

A renowned Korean language teacher, finds her stable life turned upside down when her former troublemaking pupil, returns as an instructor with a secret admiration for her. 

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Finale Date: June 30, 2024.

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Dare to Love Me

 A disciplined scholar embarks on a journey to pursue his dream of becoming a webtoon writer. When he encounters a weary art teacher, their paths and their hearts will become intertwined in unexpected ways 

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Finale Date: July 2, 2024

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Red Swan

A former poor girl turned world-class golfer, finds herself entangled in a web of family secrets and betrayal when she marries into the prestigious Hwain Group. As she faces the challenges of her new life, she discovers unexpected feelings for her bodyguard, who risks everything to protect her.

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Premiere Date: July 3, 2024.

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The Pork Cutlets

This 2 episode mini-drama follows the unexpected twists and turns in the life of the head of a small village. From unexpected pregnancies to vasectomies, this drama is full of surprises and laughs, as the village head navigates village gossip, pride in his virility, and the challenges of family life. 

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Finale Date: July 6, 2024

An Historic Delight 7/3/24

An Historic Delight 7/3/24

Missing Crown Prince: A Unique Historical Drama

Battle and Adventure in a Historical Setting 7/3/24

Embark on a journey through ancient Korea with the riveting story of the Missing Crown Prince. Dive into a world of intrigue, power struggles, and hidden secrets.  And if you have already watched the drama and want to read my full review, please click on the link below.  

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General Information

About Missing Crown Prince

Missing Crown Prince is an historical Korean drama that aired from  April 13 – June 16, 2024. The series consists of 20 episodes and can be streamed on Viki. It is a romantic drama that stars EXO’s Suho as the enigmatic crown prince and Hong Ye Ji as the daughter of the Court Physician.

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Plot Summary

A Tale of Intrigue

The Crown Prince is kidnapped by mistake by a desperate father trying to save his daughter from a tragic fate.  While the Royal Physician’s plan seems to go wrong from the very beginning, it throws the Prince into an adventure with the man’s beautiful daughter.  And when the Prince returns to the palace, he will find that his future as a ruler is in jeopardy from enemies within his own family, and that his destiny with the woman is much more complicated than they could have imagined.

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Personal Reflection

My Thoughts on Missing Crown Prince

Missing Crown Prince is a romantic historical drama that is a spin-off of the drama ‘Bossam: Steal the Fate”. It has a unique story and characters that I enjoyed, and the leads did a nice job.  The focus on family relationships and the royal family themselves, rather than only using them as instruments of palace intrigue, gave it a more human emphasis that was interesting.  Although I felt like the drama would have been better with fewer episodes and the chemistry between the leads was a bit flat.  I give “Missing Crown Prince’ an 8 out of 10 ramen.

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Meet the Stars of 'Missing Crown Prince'

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Suho and Hong Ye Ji did an amazing job in this drama. If you are interested in seeing other dramas that they have performed in, check out the links below!

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Suho

Suho, born Kim Jun-myeon, is a South Korean singer and actor.  He debuted as the leader of the popular boy group EXO in 2012 and later as an actor in 2016 with the indie film “One Way Trip”. He has showcased his acting prowess in various dramas, including ‘Rich Man, Poor Woman’, ‘How Are You Bread’ and ‘Behind Your Touch’.

 

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Hong Ye Ji

Hong Ye Ji is a trainee who competed on ‘Produce 48′ before being eliminated.  She debuted as an actress in 2020 as the lead in the film “2037’ and her first drama series lead was early this year in the historical drama ‘Love Song for Illusion’ . She is confirmed for the supporting cast in two upcoming dramas, the mystery drama ‘Summer Vacation’ and the political comedy “The Blue House Family’.

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A Clear Look at Missing Crown Prince 7/3/24

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Dive Into a Clear Look at Missing Crown prince 7/3/24

An In-Depth Review of the Korean Historical Drama 'Missing Crown Prince

Explore the intricacies of ‘Missing Crown Prince,’ an exciting Korean drama about finding fate and writing your own destiny.

If you haven’t seen this drama yet and are looking for a spoiler-free review, please click on the link below.

Spoiler Alert

Warning: Spoilers Ahead

This review contains detailed spoilers about the plot and characters of ‘Missing Crown Prince’. If you haven’t watched the series yet, we recommend viewing it first to fully enjoy our analysis.

Plot Overview

'Missing Crown Prince': A Story of Fated Love and Family Ties

The Crown Prince is kidnapped by mistake by a desperate father trying to save his daughter from a tragic fate.  While the Royal Physician’s plan seems to go wrong from the very beginning, it throws the Prince into an adventure with the man’s beautiful daughter.  And when the Prince returns to the palace, he will find that his future as a ruler is in jeopardy from enemies within his own family, and that his destiny with the woman is much more complicated than they could have imagined.  

Series Details

General Information

Air Date:  April 13 – June 16, 2024

Episodes: 20

Where to Watch: Viki

Genre: Historical Romance Drama

Starring: Suho and Hong Ye Ji

 

Meet the leads

Suho as Prince Lee Gon

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Lee Gon is the Crown Prince who finds himself in the middle of a kidnapping scheme on an excursion away from the palace.  When the beautiful physician’s daughter, Myung Yoo, helps him escape her father’s evil plan, the pair form a deep bond.  But Lee Gon’s world will be turned upside down when he returns home to find his father on his death bed and his own future in jeopardy.  And if the Censor’s Office Official Kim Dae Seung has anything to say about it, Lee Gon could lose not only his title but the woman he loves.

 

 

Lee Gon is a kind-hearted and even-tempered man who loves both his family and his people.  As a ruler, he strives to be fair in all situations and to always protect those he loves.  I found Suho’s performance as a patient and optimistic Prince to be unique and charming.  It was an original take on the disposition of a Prince, and he fit the role well.  

Hong Ye Ji as Choi Myung Yoo

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Choi Myung Yoo grew up at the knee of her father, the Royal Physician.  As she got older, she began working at the local clinic.  When she finds out that her father kidnapped a man to try to break Myung Yoo’s unfortunate fate, she steps in to help the man escape.  But she soon finds out that the man is no other than the Crown Prince, her intended husband.  And as she gets to know him, she also begins to hope for a destiny that includes a marriage to the Prince.  But their lives are entangled not just by an ill-fated curse, but also by a secret that could destroy both of their families.  

Choi Myung Yoo is strong and fiercely independent.  She had no desire to become the Crown Princess until she met and fell in love with the Prince himself.  Hong Ye Ji did a nice job in this role, although I didn’t feel much chemistry between her and Suho.  But her sassy, carefree portrayal was enjoyable.  

Supporting characters

Kim Min Kyu as Grand Prince Do Sung

Grand Prince Do Sung is Lee Gon’s younger half brother.  He has never been interested in sitting on the throne, but his maternal grandfather uses the Prince to serve his own need for power.  And when the Prince sees no other way to protect the ones he loves, he fights to make himself the next Crown Prince and possibly King.  

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Myung Se Bin as Queen Dowager Min Soo Ryun

The Queen Dowager was married to the previous King, Lee Gon’s grandfather.  But she has been in love with Choi Sang Rok since they were engaged in their youth.  And when Lee Gon finds out her secret, she decides that the only way for she and Sang Rok to escape punishment is by getting rid of Lee Gon and making Do Sung the next King.  

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Kim Joo Heon as Choi Sang Rok

Choi Sang Rok is the Royal Physician and father to Myung Yoo.  He is in love with the Dowager and behind the plan to poison the King, so that Myung Yoo can marry the Crown Prince and become Queen.  But their plan goes wrong when Lee Gon finds out he and the Dowager’s secret, and Myung Yoo finds the antidote to save the King.  

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Highlights of Missing Crown Prince

Three Things I Loved

1. Real Family:

I loved how this drama tried to show the Royal nuclear family as a supportive and loving unit.  It’s so unusual to see this kind of relationship portrayed in historical royal dramas.  And while the Queen Dowager brought plenty of drama and the Grand Prince does waver a bit, in the end they remain a close-knit family.  Shout out to the Queen, who I thoroughly enjoyed!

2. Queen Dowager:

I found the Queen Dowager’s story to be both original and heartbreaking.  While I never liked her character or the things she did, her story was beautifully told and bittersweet until the very end.

3. Different Choices:

It was interesting the way they continued to compare Lee Gon and Myung Yoo with the Dowager and Choi Sang Rok.  And while their ill-fates seemed very similar, the choices they made really defined who each couple was.  In the end, Lee Gon and Myung Yoo chose their own happiness, far from Royal politics rather than any need for power or prestige.  

Three Things I Didn't Love

1. Mislabeled:

First of all, this drama is classified as a romantic comedy.  It seemed like a lot of fans who tuned in to see Suho in a cute Prince role were disappointed with the heavy and slow moving political plot.  Secondly, the title is also misleading, since the Prince is only “missing” for the first few episodes. These two points may be responsible for fan’s luke-warm opinions of the drama itself.  

2. The Loophole:

I felt like the writers missed a chance to really stick the landing on this one by pointing out the the “curse” was broken because Myung Yoo was no longer marrying “the Crown Prince”.  While many fans probably made their own leap in logic, it seems like they could have brought this point home with more emphasis, since it is the whole reason we get a happy ending.

3. Spin-off?:

Another “labeling” issue I had, was calling this drama a spin-off of “Bossam: Steal the Fate”.  While the writers are the same, and they both reference the idea of bossam kidnapping, the similarities end there.  The plots and characters seem completely unrelated.  Again, this isn’t a problem with the drama itself, but it certainly may have given fans inaccurate expectations.

The Conclusion of 'Missing Crown Prince'

Drama Ending Explained

‘Missing Crown Prince’ has gives our leads a happy ending, living free from palace politics.  But first, the King finally wakes up from his coma.  Do Sung’s grandfather is arrested and beheaded for acts of treason.  And Choi Sang Rok is killed trying to escape the palace with the Dowager.  Later we see the Dowager die after giving birth to a daughter.  And we see Do Sung find a letter from his brother saying that the throne is his. 

It seems that the writers finally remembered in the final few minutes that they had billed this a comedy.  The ending scenes show Lee Gon and Myung Yoo living together and running a clinic.  They are raising not only their own child, but also Myung Yoo’s young sister.  The now-healthy King and Queen come for a visit, eager to see their grandchildren.  But when Do Sung shows up to yell at his brother for something he has done, everyone scatters, laughing and enjoying the joke.  

My Thoughts on Missing Crown Prince

Personal Reflection

Missing Crown Prince is a romantic historical drama that is a spin-off of the drama ‘Bossam: Steal the Fate”. It has a unique story and characters that I enjoyed, and the leads did a nice job.  The focus on family relationships and the royal family themselves, rather than only using them as instruments of palace intrigue, gave it a more human emphasis that was interesting.  Although I felt like the drama would have been better with fewer episodes and the chemistry between the leads was a bit flat.  I give “Missing Crown Prince’ an 8 out of 10 ramen.

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