Welcome to the Weekly Update – January 1 – 7. Happy New Year! We are back with lots of entertainment news. Lots of music to wade through this week and a new drama starting up starring fan favorites Rain and Kim Bum. We also welcomed home 2 familiar faces from the military. I hope you had a great week and that your new year is off to an amazing start. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Military News
Ken
Vixx’s Ken finished his military service on January 5th. Ken enlisted on July 6th, 2020 and served as a member of the military band. Fans are looking forward to hearing about his new projects very soon.
Woo Do Hwan
Also officially discharged on January 5th was actor Woo Do Hwan. The star is already cast to star in the upcoming Netflix drama “Hunting Dogs” which is scheduled to air some time this year.
Casting News
Jang Dong Yoon And Nana
Jang Dong Yoon and Nana will be starring together in the upcoming fantasy romance drama “My Man is Cupid“. The drama will tell the story of a fairy who mistakenly falls in love after being shot with his own arrow. “My Man is Cupid” will begin airing some time later this year.
Han Ji Eun, Hong Jong Hyun, Jung Moon Sung, Kim Sun Young, and Jang Gwang
Han Ji Eun, Hong Jong Hyun, Jung Moon Sung, Kim Sun Young, and Jang Gwang will be starring in the upcoming comedy drama “An Ant is Riding.” Five retail investors will show the ups and downs of stock trading as the characters learn the business together. “An Ant is Riding” is scheduled to air some time in the second half of 2022.
Celebrity News
Kim Mi Soo
On January 5th, actress Kim Mi Soo died suddenly of an undisclosed cause. Kim Mi Soo was 29 years old and she was currently appearing in the Disney series “Snowdrop”. Friends and co-stars mourned her sudden passing and took to the internet to pay tribute to her. She will be missed!
Music News
WJSN Chocome
Super Yuppers!
WJSN Chocome is saving the world in their new single “Super Yuppers”. The upbeat pop track has a retro synth feel drawing largely on the music of the 80’s. The MV is silly and full of classic superhero tropes. But the band’s boundless energy is hard to resist!
woo!ah!
Catch the Stars
woo!ah aims high in their new single “Catch the Stars”. The retro pop track is bright and bouncy with a fun guitar and synth sound. The MV shows the band as they take a magical trip to space. The joy of this song lies in its simplicity and their willingness to appeal to our own upbeat optimism.
ONEWE
Universe
ONEWE soars to new heights in their newest title track “Universe”. The rock ballad features the band playing keys and guitar while strings are blended into the background. The MV and lyrics are about being there for the people that we love. The song is full of emotion and a big sound that hits right in ONEWE’s sweet spot.
Blitzers
Bobbin
Rookie group Blitzers will have you nodding along “like a fool” in their newest single “Bobbin”. The 7 member band debuted in March and now they are back with a hard-hitting rock and rap track that establishes them as a force to be reckoned with. The MV focuses on the groups well-synced choreography and shows off plenty of attitude.
Woozi
Ruby
SEVENTEEN’s leader Woozi is breaking hearts with his new single “Ruby”. The old-style rock track features slinky guitar and punchy percussion. Woozi’s carefully contained sensuality gives just enough spice to fill the screen with his dynamic charisma.
P1Harmony
Do It Like This
P1Harmony is showing us how its done in their new title track “Do It Like This”. The old-style hip-hop track has some punchy trap undertones to give a strong foundation to P1Hamony’s signature rap. The MV is largely a performance video that shows off the groups hard-hitting choreography.
Kep1er
Wa Da Da
The new girl band Kep1er, formed during the survival music show “Girls Planet 999“, debuted this week with their title track “Wa Da Da”. The pop track is full of youthful energy and a silly chorus just catchy enought to get stuck in your brain. The edgier, more powerful segments are contrasted with bits of bright and cheerful charm. The lyrics reflect the band’s enthusiasm to finally be able to follow their dream
Drama News
The Red Sleeve
The popular historical romance “The Red Sleeve” aired it’s finale on January 1st. The series is based on a real-life Crown Prince who falls in love with a Court Lady who serves him. Lee Jun Ho and Lee Se Young, who starred in the drama, recently won the MBC best couple award for their performance.
Ghost Doctor
The new medical comedy “Ghost Doctor” premiered on January 3rd. An arrogant but talented doctor dies and takes over the body of a young. lazy resident. Though the two of them are complete opposites, they must learn to work together for the good of their patients.
