Welcome to the Weekly Update – December 23 – 29. There really isn’t a lot to report on this week, but with the tragic death of Lee Sun Kyun and 2 dramas to mention, I figured it was worth a page, all be it, shorter than usual. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Park Shin Hye and Kim Jae Young
Park Shin Hye and Kim Jae Young will star together in the upcoming fantasy romance drama “The Judge from Hell”. A demon inhabits the body of a beautiful and successful judge with a mission to punish those who are responsible for the death of innocent victims. “The Judge from Hell” will air some time in 2024.
Celebrity News
Lee Sun Kyun
On December 27th, Seoul police confirmed the death of actor Lee Sun Kyun. Responding to an emergency call from the star’s wife, officers found him in a car near a local park. The celebrity, who had recently faced illegal drug charges, leaves behind a wife, actress Jeon Hye Jin and the couples two sons. We offer our deepest consolences to his family. We will miss this amazingly talented actor!
Music News
TVXQ!
Rebel
TVXQ! celebrates 2o years together with their new title track “Rebel”. The duo embraces of the power of the game in this high energy dance track. Synth bass and pulsing drums give the song an intensity that pushes all the way through. The MV shows the pair singing about breaking the rules, as they appear against vividly colored backdrops.
Drama News
The Matchmakers
The historical romance drama “The Matchmaker” ended on December 25th. A young widow leads a secret life as a matchmaker to the capital’s elite. When she meets an unfortunate bachelor who was once the fiancé of the now-deceased princess, the two form an unlikely partnership.
Between Him and Her
The romantic youth drama “Between Him and Her” started on December 26th. Two college sweethearts reach the 7 year mark in their relationship and find that the spark has gone out of their lives. Now they are faced with the reality of finding a way to renew their passion or go their separate ways.