Welcome to the Weekly Update – April 9 – 15. The big cast announcements keep coming this week with the upcoming idol drama “Mimicus”. Netflix also added 2 new dramas starting this week. And the music scene is starting to turn to sunshine and bright, breezy colors as we move into spring and summer. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Lee Se Hee
Lee Se Hee has confirmed that she will be starring with EXO’s D.O in the upcoming military drama “Prosecutor Jin’s Victory“. This drama follows a down-to-earth prosecutor who is willing to win cases no matter what methods he has to use. Lee Se Hee will play an idealistic senior prosecutor who is well-liked and successful. “Prosecutor Jin’s Victory” will air some time later this year.
Yoo Young Jae, Jo Yu Ri, Nana, and Kim Yoon Woo
B.A.P’s Yoo Young Jae, former IZ*ONE member Jo Yu Ri, woo!ah!’s Nana, and rookie actor Kim Yoon Woo will be appearing together in the upcoming youth music drama “Mimicus“. The drama takes place in an arts high school where the students want to prove that they are more than just an imitation of someone else’s talent. “Mimicus” will premiere this summer.
Music News
Dreamcatcher
Maison
Dreamcatcher is raising a fight song in their new title track “Maison”. The anthemic rock track starts with electrifying guitar before being joined by strong, rhythmic synth. The MV takes place in two alternate realities. One represents the post-apocalyptic world that has been destroyed by human carelessness. The other is a utopian paradise with the band members as angelic goddesses.
ONEW
DICE
SHINee’s Onew goes on a rescue mission in his new single “Dice”. This retro citypop track features upbeat, breezy vocals and groovy, rhythmic synths. The MV tells a story of ONEW entering into some creepy hotel full of green-masked villains to rescue a beautiful woman. In a fun plot twist, the girl saves herself and runs off, hand in hand, with the singer.
Jessi
Zoom
Jessi is living life through pictures in her new single “Zoom”. The trap hip-hop track shows off a slightly softer side of the fierce rap artist, while still showing plenty of confident attitude. The singer collaborated with PSY to write this song, which talks about being a part of a society that uses social media to show their life through pictures.
EPEX
Anthem of Teen Spirit
EPEX fights for survival in their new single “Anthem of Teen Spirit”. This intense dance track is full of high energy and loud, jarring vocals. The MV shows the band members running from some unknown enemy, as they try to avoid an arsenal of weapons. The accompanying choreography is sharp and aggressive, which fits the theme well.
DKZ
Cupid
DKZ is searching for stolen hearts in their new single “Cupid”. This pop track is bright and upbeat, and feels like the perfect soundtrack for the upcoming summer sunshine. The MV shows the band arriving in a small town where their hearts are stolen by a beautiful woman. It is fun and colorful, and shows off the groups youthful charm.
Taeyong & Wonstein
Anthem of Teen Spirit
NCT’s Taeyong and K-Pop artist Wonstein are hitting the books to study up on love in their new single “Love Theory”. This relaxed hip-hop track flows along with a fun bop that is full of personality. The MV shows them trying to figure out the best way to win the heart of their loved one.
SEVENTEEN
Darl+ing
SEVENTEEN go from bright and optimistic to dark and brooding in their new digital single “Darl+ing”. The summery pop track is all in English, as a thank you to their international fans. It features breezy vocals and soft guitar that give the song a subdued and comforting feeling. With their contract renewal back in July, the group says that the song and MV represent a new beginning for the group.
Drama News
Our Blues
The new Netflix romantic life drama “Our Blues” premiered on April 9th. The series is based around a group of people on Jeju Island who are all loosely connected. Boasting an all-star cast, the drama has been eagerly anticipated by kdrama fans.
My Liberation Notes
The new family drama “My Liberation Notes” started on Netflix on April 9th. It tells the story of three siblings in a small, country village who dream of escaping to somewhere new and exciting. But one day a mysterious stranger moves into their neighborhood and livens up their boring lives.