Welcome to the Weekly Update – December 4-10. We got a few more Christmas singles this week, plus some big non-holiday music. Two new dramas started this week and there were a couple casting announcements as well. I hope your had a great week.Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen.
Casting News
Bora
Bora will be appearing in the upcoming romantic drama “The One and Only“. Bora will be playing a nun working in a medical care center alongside Lee Soo Mi. The emotional drama tells the story of three terminally ill women who meet while in hospice care and plan one final good deed. “The One and Only” will premiere on December 20th.
Kim Jae Kyung
Kim Jae Kyung will be starring with Lee Joon Gi And Kim Ji Eun in the upcoming legal drama “Again My Life“. The story is based on a novel and webtoon and now will be coming to the small screen. “Again My Life” is about a prosecutor who gets a second chance to bring down a corrupt politician when a grim reaper takes pity on him. The drama is scheduled to premiere some time in April of next year.
Celebrity News
Taeyang And Min Hyo Rin
BIGBANG’s Taeyang And actress Min Hyo Rin welcomed their first baby this week. The couple married in 2018 and announced their pregnancy early this year. Min Hyo Rin gave birth to a healthy son. Congratulations to the new parents!
Music News
Lucy
Rolling Rolling
There is a certain joy that comes from watching Lucy perform, so I am always happy to see them back with new material. Their newest single “Rolling Rolling” doesn’t disappoint. The rock pop track bops along with some amazing guitar and violin support. The MV encourages us to look back on the times when our lives were less complicated and find ways to embrace the simple joy of welcoming a new day.
MINO
Tang
Winner’s MINO seeks out a virtual reality to help him win his girl’s heart in his new single “Tang”. The playful track combines hip-hop with some jazzy guitar to produce an upbeat sound. The creative MV shows MINO trying to confess his love with grand gestures, but nothing seems to be working.
RAVI (ft. Soyeon)
Ani
VIXX’s RAVI and (G)Idle’s Jeon Soyeon collaborated on Ravi’s newest single “Ani”. The upbeat track mixes hip-hop and rock guitar and driving synth for an energetic, pulsing sound. The tempo ebbs and flows from rap to melodic rock to keep the momentum charged. The MV is about continuing to follow your dreams, even in the face of all life’s demands.
NCT U
Universe (Let’s Play Ball)
NCT U are swinging for the fence in their new pre-released title track “Universe (Let’s Play Ball). The R&B style dance track features aggressive vocals and rap with hip-hop flourishes. The MV features the band challenging each other to a roaring baseball game between challenging group choreography.
SKYLE
Our Christmas
New girl roup Skyle are back after their August debut with a special Christmas digital single “Our Christmas”. The holiday hit features traditional Christmas sounds and sweet vocals. The MV shows the band dreaming of a romantic holiday date with a gorgeous model, but in the end they all get stood up and end up spending Christmas together.
Davichi
Everyday Christmas
Davichi will warm your heart with their new holiday single “Everyday Christmas”. The sweet Christmas carol features beautiful harmonies and a rich melody. The lyrics reflect on the excitment of spending the season with loved ones and celebrating together.
LUNARSOLAR
Christmas Is You
LUNARSOLAR is getting into the Christmas spirit with their new holiday single “Christmas Is You”. This cool winter dance track is bright and upbeat while the lyrics tell the story about a girl who finds the courage to confess her love on Christmas Eve.
Drama News
Our Beloved Summer
The romantic comedy “Our Beloved Summer” premiered on December 6th. The series follows a couple who filmed a popular documentary together in high school. They broke up shortly after the film, but now they are bing asked to reunite for a sequel.
Artificial City
The psychological thriller “Artificial City” began airing on December 8th. Following the lives of the rich and powerful, and how corruption and greed can eat away at our humanity. Is a marriage of convenience really worth the stability it provides?
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Priscilla!! So glad to see you here. Glad the updates are useful for you. It’s a fun way to find new music and dramas. Enjoy!