Welcome to the Weekly Update – July 16 – 22. Just one drama finished up this week. But the K-Pop groups were busy dropping some great new music videos. And there was some big casting news for a new webtoons based drama in the works. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Park Bo Young, Yeon Woo Jin, Jang Dong Yoon, and Lee Jung Eun
Park Bo Young, Yeon Woo Jin, Jang Dong Yoon, and Lee Jung Eun will be starring in the upcoming medical drama “Daily Dose of Sunshine“. Based on a webtoon called “Morning Comes to Psychiatric Wards Too”, the drama tells the story of a nurse working at a psychiatric hospital who uses love and kindness to try to heal both the body and hearts of her patients. A release date for “Daily Dose of Sunshine” hasn’t been announced yet.
Music News
SEVENTEEN
_WORLD
SEVENTEEN is inviting you in with their new single “_World”. This funky, light pop track is sweet and catchy. The melodies are straight-forward and simple with just enough playfulness to keep listeners engaged. The MV shows the band dancing around the outside of an empty airport, with shops and the terminal enterance in the background.
STAYC
BEAUTIFUL MONSTER
STAYC is looking for courage in their new single “Beautiful Monster”. This whimsical blend of dance and emotional soft pop shows off some great vocal diversity. The MV shows the band under a bright blue summer sky as they run and play through the fields and flowers.
NCT U
Rain Day
NCT U is falling hard in their new single “Rain Day”. This R&B pop track features NCT’s talented vocal line as they give a pleasant performance aimed at low-key summer vibes. Though the tempo is a bit slow and lazy, the melody has plenty of finger-snapping bounce and fun rain sounds. The MV shows the group enjoying a day of summer activities that includes being caught in a monsoon downpour.
ILY:1
Que Sera Sera
ILY:1 is enjoying their summer vacation in their new single “Que Sera Sera”. This cute, summer pop track caters to the fluffier side of K-Pop that was popular with 2nd generation groups like Apink. The MV shows them enjoying some relaxing fun in the sun as they eat and hang out together.
P1Harmony
Doom Du Doom
P1Harmony is doing it all their way in their new single “Doom Du Doom”. This rock pop track has a positive energy while bouncing along with a nice beat. The sports-themed MV shows the band in their own kind of Olympics, complete with lots of flags and medals.
ENHYPEN
ParadoXXX Invasion
ENHYPEN is defiantly crashing through the social lines in their new single “ParadoXXX Invasion”. This hip-hop pop track leans on aggressively energetic vocals that promote being true to yourself, and never let the world put you in a box. The choreography heavy MV shows the group dancing in front of a falling down garage.
NEWJEANS
Attention
The new HYBE related girl group “NEWJEANS” is dropping the question in their pre-debut single “Attention.” This groovy pop R&B track is full of smooth, subdued vocals and some great harmonies. The MV shows the band hanging out together while most of the choreography takes place in an empty stadium with some back-up dancers to fill the field space.
Drama News
Eve
The dark and exciting romantic drama “Eve” aired its finale on July 21st. The series tells the story of young woman who devises a 13 year plan to take revenge on the people who thoughtlessly destroyed her family and changed her life forever. Her plans involves a very public and extremely expensive divorce case that will leave the powerful LY Group in ruins.