Exciting News and Essential Updates 10-12-24
Weekly Korean Entertainment Highlights
Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 10-12-24. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from October 5-11.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: October 5 - 11.
This week in Korean entertainment, we have exciting updates on actors confirmed for new drama roles, fresh music video releases, and highly anticipated drama premieres and finales. Stay tuned to catch all the buzz!
New Music Videos
Check out the latest music videos released this week:
- The Wind – Hello, My First Love
- Jay Park (ft. CHUNG HA) – Gimme A Minute
- AB6IX – NVKED
- BEWAVE – Hard to Get to You
- JENNIE – Mantra
- Jin – Super Tuna
Drama Premieres and Finales
This week, we have 2 highly anticipated drama premieres:
- My Merry Marriage (Premiere)
- Family By Choice (Premiere)
- Doubt (Premiere)
- Love Next Door (Finale)
- Pachinko Season 2 (Finale)
Upcoming Drama Casting News
Meet the Stars of Tomorrow's Hits
New K-Pop Music Videos Released This Week
Another week of great solo efforts from K-Pop royalty stars BLACKPINK’s JENNIE and BTS’ Jin. But whether you love established veterans or young pop groups, we’ve got you covered. So take a look at the new music of the week and feel free to dance along.
This Week in K-Pop
Latest K-Pop Music Videos
The Wind: Hello, My First Love
The Wind’s latest single “Hello, My First Love” is a nostalgic pop track with emotional depth and heartfelt lyrics. The harmonies are pure and melodic. The music video shows the innocence and excitement of first love.
Jay Park (ft. CHUNG HA): Gimme A Minute
Jay Park’s latest single “Gimme A Minute,” featuring CHUNG HA, is a blend of funk and dance-pop that channels the energy of early 2000s R&B. The song features playful percussion and a catchy chorus. Jay Park’s smooth vocals perfectly complement CHUNG HA’s fierce presence. The music video shows Jay Park as he ignites an empty parking lot with his electrifying performance while CHUNG HA performs an expressive dance in front of a nostalgic diner.
AB6IX: NVKED
AB6IX’s new track “NVKED” blends dance music energy with lively punk pop vibes. The song features a mix of punchy brass, funky synth lines, and a house piano with an upbeat groove. The vocals impress with falsetto harmonies and compelling verses. The music video shows the group as they gear up for a night of youtful fun.
BEWAVE: Hard to Get to You
Rookie group BEWAVE’s new single “Hard to Get to You” showcases pop rock sound that features powerful percussion and dynamic electric guitar riffs. Its anthemic melodies and emotional vocals reflect on young love. The music video shows the members on a school campus, as they live out the drama of young relationships.
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JENNIE: Mantra
Jennie of BLACKPINK returns with her latest single “Mantra,”. It is a playful dance pop anthem that pulses with a disco bassline and catchy English language lyrics. The music video is set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, featuring captivating and empowering choreography.
Jin : Super Tuna
BTS’s Jin has just dropped his delightful single “Super Tuna.” The fun, whimsical track blends trot and the upbeat energy of Eurobeat. The dance song, inspired by his love for fishing, showcases the singer’s lighthearted charisma. The quirky music video shows the singer professing his love while proposing to a tuna on the beach.
Upcoming Drama Premieres and Finales
This Week in K-Dramas
Don’t miss out on these must-watch dramas that are sure to make waves in the K-drama world!
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Premiere
‘My Merry Marriage’
In this 120-episode family drama, a determined contract designer reunites with a wealthy heir who she knew as a child. As they rekindle their past relationship, the complications of adult life and family will present unexpected hurdles.
Premiere Date: October 7, 2024
Premiere
‘Family By Choice’
A trio of young friends who were raised together under the care of loving surrogate fathers are reunited after years of being apart. But their time together is colored by the memories of their difficult childhoods and the added pressures of their individual lives as adults.
Premiere Date: October 9, 2024
Premiere
‘Doubt’
A pioneering criminal profiler’s life takes a dramatic turn when his own daughter becomes entangled in a murder case he is investigating. Balancing his demanding career and single parenthood, the man’s unwavering dedication to uncovering the truth clashes with his instinct to protect his daughter.
Premiere Date: October 11, 2024
finale
‘Love Next Door’
A prominent architect with a flawless reputation, reunites with a childhood family friend, who has recentely left her successful life abroad behind. And as their reunion stirs up nostalgia and unresolved emotions, they will be forced to confront the lingering shadows of their childhood memories.
Finale Date: October 6, 2024
Finale
‘Pachinko Season 2’
In the captivating second season of Pachinko, the intertwining lives of a Korean immigrant family continues to unfold. This sweeping saga not only highlights the complexities of love and ambition but also the intricate tapestry of heritage, where forbidden romances and enduring legacies shape the choices of each generation.
Finale Date: October 11, 2024
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