Exciting News and Essential Updates 8-24-24
Weekly Korean Entertainment Highlights
Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 8-24-24. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from August 17 – 23.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: August 3 - 9
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:
- TAEMIN – Sexy in the Air
- DRIPPIN – Weekend
- SF9 – Don’t Worry, Be Happy
- YOUNG POSSE – ATE THAT
- Moon Byul – Is This Love
- NCT DREAM – Rains in Heaven
Drama Premieres and Finales
This week, we have a highly anticipated drama premiere and finale:
- DNA Lover (Premiere)
- Love Next Door (Premiere)
- Pachinko Season 2 (Premiere)
- The Frog (Full Season)
Upcoming Drama Casting News
Meet the Stars of Tomorrow's Hits
New K-Pop Music Videos Released This Week
Check out all the latest music videos this week, from solos by veterans like SHINee’s Taemin and MAMAMOO’s Moon Byul to youthful groups like DRIPPIN and YOUNG POSSE, 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
TAEMIN: SEXY IN THE AIR
Taemin’s latest release, “Sexy In The Air,” seamlessly melds his signature groove with gritty alt-rock elements. A languid hip-hop beat adds a vibrant depth to the track. The music video shows the performer doing what he does best by showcasing his mesmerizing choreography and striking visuals.
DRIPPIN: Weekend
DRIPPIN is back with their new song “Weekend”, which is a vibrant blend of emo-pop and dance that captures the essence of summer. The track features electric guitar riffs and groovy bass lines. The fun chorus embodies the feel-good vibes of the season. The music video features the members celebrating in a colorful atmosphere, as they celebrate the joy of a summer weekend together.
SF9: Don't Worry, Be Happy
SF9 returns with their new track “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. The track embraces a bright and breezy funk sound perfect for the summer vibes. This catchy pop dance number has a great groove, even as its lyrics delve into the bittersweet theme of moving on from a past relationship. The music video is a lighthearted guide to overcoming heartache, featuring the members engaging in playful antics that radiate upbeat positivity and joy.
YOUNG POSSE: ATE THAT
Young Posse’s electrifying new single “Ate That,” is a vibrant celebration of 90s G-funk that blends quirky hip-hop with funky synths. The track showcases the group’s unique ability to balance playful lyricism with a serious commitment to their sound. The music video is inspired by the iconic Grand Theft Auto franchise, where chaos unfolds as the group embarks on a whimsical heist, capturing the spirit of youthful mischief.
Moon Byul : Is This Love
MAMAMOO’S Moon Byul’s new track “Is This Love” brings a wave of retro pop that showcases her dynamic vocal style and playful energy. With its infectious synths and vibrant rhythmic beats, the song captures the exhilarating rush of falling in love. The music video features the singer in a lively stadium setting, as well as a scene based on this year’s popular kdrama, “Lovely Runner”.
NCT DREAM : Rains in Heaven
NCT DREAM’s latest English-language single “Rains in Heaven” is an enchanting step into the realm of 80s-style pop, blending invigorating drum and bass rhythms with lush synth melodies that create a soothing soundscape. The group’s vocal harmonies shine. The ethereal music video, filmed in Thailand, portrays the members as they navigate a mystical forest and abandoned buildings, ultimately coming together to symbolize hope and new beginnings amidst the rain.
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
DNA Lovers
A passionate genetic researcher, decides to take control of her love life by analyzing DNA compatibility to find her ideal match. This leads her to two captivating, but very different, men. And as she gets to know them, and her own feelings better, she will learn that while science can reveal much, the heart often has its own secrets to share.
Premiere Date: August 17, 2024
Premiere
Love Next Door
A young project manager leaves her job to search for a new direction. But her return home brings her together with a childhood friend. And as they relive their shared history, they will try to grapple with their own nostalgia and unspoken feelings. And as she hopes to find the unwavering support of the man who knows her best, ghosts of their childhood will threaten to draw them apart.
Premiere Date: August 17, 2024
Premiere
Pachinko Season 2
In the tumultuous world of a Korean immigrant family, a young woman struggles amidst the chaos of World War II in Osaka and the journey of her grandson Solomon in 1989 Tokyo. And as she fights to protect her family from the ravages of war and societal prejudice, she will build a legacy of sacrifice, resilience, and forbidden love that defines the Baek family saga across generations.
Premiere Date: August 23, 2024
full series
The Frog
A manager for a secluded vacation cottage has his life abruptly transformed when a mysterious woman checks in, unraveling secrets that intertwine their fates across two decades. And as a ong-buried tragedy is relived, the threads of the past will resurface.
Finale Date: August 23, 2024
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