Welcome to the Weekly Update – February 3 – 9. Things are a bit quiet this week, leading into the Lunar New Year. But we have 2 new dramas, a handful of new music, and a big weekend drama casting announcement. I’m pretty interested to dig into “A Killer Paradox” on Netflix. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Cha Hwa Yeon, Park Sang Won, Jung Jae Soon, Lee Doo Il, Yoon Yoo Sun, Kim Hye Sun, and Park Geun Hyung
Cha Hwa Yeon, Park Sang Won, Jung Jae Soon, Lee Doo Il, Yoon Yoo Sun, Kim Hye Sun, and Park Geun Hyung will make up the supporting cast for Im Soo Hyang and Ji Hyun Woo’s upcoming 50 episode family melodrama “Beauty and the Devoted”. The drama follows an actress whose career has hit rock-bottom and the producer who hopes to help her rise to stardom again. “Beauty and the Devoted” will premiere on March 23rd.
Chanyeol
EXO’s Chanyeol will be joining Yoon Kye Sang and Go Min Si in the upcoming Netflix mystery thriller “The Frog”. The drama tells the story of two men who live in the same pension, but live in different timelines. As each man faces similar personal crises, we will see drastic differences in their responses and the results. “The Frog” will air some time later this year.
Music News
ICHILLIN’
DEMIGOD
ICHILLIN wants to tell you a little somethin’ in their new digital single “DEMIGOD”. This hip-hop track features aggressive spoken lyrics, while the funky instrumentals use intense percussion, heavy bass, and cinematic strings. The MV shows the group running a fried chicken delivery restaurant.
Moon Byul
Think About
MAMAMOO’s Moon Byul is hoping to meet up in her dreams in her new pre-release single “Think About”. This upbeat retro pop track has flavors of disco and upbeat dance pop. The vocal beat has an interesting lag that feels like barely harnessed energy, while the chorus brings in bouyant strings that float through. The quirky MV filmed in a vertical aspect ratio, shows the singer dancing under a sparkling disco ball.
Billie
DOMINO ~ butterfly effect
Billie is having de ja vu in their new single “DOMINO~butterfly effect”. This synth pop track features bright synth and percussion and a wide vocal range. This allows the group to show off their lower ranges before building into the light, airy higher ranges. The MV continues to draw on the group’s interest in supernatural themes, as they use things like tarot cards and hypnosis to enchant their audience, while they use a pastel color pallette and fairy-like costuming to weave their spell.
DK
LTNS
It’s been awhile for iKON’s DK in his new pre-release single “LTNS”. This murky pop rock track uses heavy vocal effects, atmospheric synths, and a heavy rock beat to create a hazy, otherworldly feel. The MV strengthens this theme, as we see the artist lost in dreams of a past relationship. His past lover is played by Park Na Eon, who appeared on the reality dating show “EXchange 2”.
P1Harmony
Killin’ It
The media is roaring after P1Harmony in their new single “Killin’ It”. This gutsy hip-hop track focuses on swag and attitude, with squeaky instrumentals and spoken rap lyrics that have a rhythm bordering on melody. The song is full of proud energy and vocal flexing. The MV shows the members getting makeovers to transform into the tough superstars they profess to be.
Drama News
A Shop For Killers
The mystery thriller “A Shop For Killers” finished on February 7th. A college student learns that her beloved guardian and uncle has killed himself and left his home to her. But when she goes there, she finds danger lurking on all sides.
Branding in Seongsu
The supernatural rom-com “Branding in Seongsu” premiered on February 5th. Two young interns who have always hated each other suddenly share an unexpected kiss that leads them to switch bodies. Now they are forced to see life through the eyes of someone they never liked to begin with.
A Killer Paradox
Netflix released all 8 episodes of its new supernatural thriller “A Killer Paradox” on February 9th. A young man working part-time at a convenience store loses his temper and accidentally kills a man. But it leads him to make a surprising discovery about himself that radically changes his life.