Welcome to the Weekly Update – October 1 – 7. It was a fun reunion week, with 2 previous Kingdom band participants releasing new music videos. Also lots of new dramas starting up this week. And there was a beautiful celebrity wedding to celebrate. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Ji Chang Wook, Wi Ha Joon, and Im Se Mi
Ji Chang Wook, Wi Ha Joon, and Im Se Mi will star in the upcoming Disney + crime action drama “The Worst Evil”. The series will follow a police investigation into a drug ring that runs throughKorea, China, and Japan. Ji Chang Wook and Im Se Mi will play a married couple who both work for the police department, while Wi Ha Joon will play a mob boss. “The Worst Evil” is scheduled to air some time in the second half of 2023.
Joo Won, Lee Joo Woo, Jo Han Chul, Kim Jae Won, and Choi Hwa Jung
Joo Won, Lee Joo Woo, Jo Han Chul, Kim Jae Won, And Choi Hwa Jung will star in the upcoming comedy crime drama “Stealer: Seven Joseon Coins”. Joo Won will play a civil servant who is accused of joining forces with a thief to steal important cultural assets. “Stealer: Seven Joseon Coins” hopes to air some time next year.
Yoo Yeon Seok, Moon Ga Young, Geum Sae Rok, and Jung Ga Ram
Yoo Yeon Seok, Moon Ga Young, Geum Sae Rok, and Jung Ga Ram will star together in the upcoming romantic drama “Understanding of Love” . The story follows four main characters who each come from different backgrounds to work together at a large bank. But sparks fly as they find love and romance in the office. “Understanding of Love” will air some time later this year.
Song Ha Yoon, Donghae, Lee Min Jae, and Jung Woo Yeon
Song Ha Yoon, Super Junior’s Donghae, Lee Min Jae, and Jung Woo Yeon will be starring in the upcoming romantic comedy “Oh! Young Shim”. This drama is a remake of an old 1990 animation called “Young Shim”. The retro style drama will feature the main characters from the animation reuniting as 30 year olds. “Oh! Young Shim” has already finished filming and will air some time in the first half of 2023.
Celebrity News
Nam Goong Min & Jin Ah Reum
On October 7th, Nam Goong Min & Jin Ah Reum got married after a long public relationship. The couple met back in 2018 when Nam Goong Min was directing the film “Light My Fire”, which Jin Ah Reum appeared in as a supporting actress. The wedding took place in Seoul with the happy couple surrounded by friends and family. We wish them a long and happy future.
Music News
ONEWE
Still Here
ONEWE are waiting in their new single “Still Here”. This beautiful and emotional ballad uses stripped down instrumentation and melodic lyrics to cater to the groups greatest strengths. The performance based MV shows the group singing on a rooftop against a gorgeous blue sky. The lyrics talk about missing someone and the pain of knowing they are gone from our lives.
AB6IX
Sugarcoat
AB6IX use their sweet touch in their new single “Sugarcoat”. This pop track has some cool R&B touches that gives it that slight retro vibe. It is light and upbeat, while managing to avoid the overly cute pop sound that the title might imply. The MV shows the band dancing around an old diner full of brightly colored candy and sweet treats.
SEULGI
28 Reasons
Red Velvet’s Seulgi is breaking every rule in her new single “28 Reasons”. This dance pop track is dark and brooding as the singer flexes from high, airy vocals to deep growls. It brims with a current of harnessed power that gives the song just the right amount of edgy angst. The MV shows the complexities of human nature by highlight the good and evil that exist inside a single person.
TREASURE
HELLO
TREASURE is saying goodbye to loneliness in their new single “Hello”. This EDM pop track is full of energetic, swooping synths and playful vocals. The song is upbeat and full of bright energy. The MV shows the band dancing outside of a neon-lit diner, as they bounce and sing with youthful enthusiasm.
Stray Kids
CASE 143
Stray Kids are looking for some cute, cuddly troublemakes in their new single “CASE 143”. This electronic hip-hop track is a chaotic mix of busy instrumentation and creative vocal mixes. It is everything fans have come to expect from the band, leaning heavily into the playful nature of the song. The MV shows them wrestling with the case of love, led by a slap-stick gang of police officers following an illusive group of stuffed toys.
T1 X Raiden, THE BOYZ
Last Man Standing
Raiden and THE BOYZ team up in this eSports team T1 official theme song “Last Man Standing”. This dramatic rock track is full of the intensity that the team will use as they participate in the League of Legends World Championship. The MV shows the band helping the successful eTeam prepare for battle, instilling confidence and power.
Drama News
Cheer Up
The romantic comedy “Cheer Up” began airing on October 3rd. A struggling college student joins the cheer squad to help make some extra money. But the experience ends up changing her life in positive and unforeseen ways.
Bad Prosecutor
The legal drama “Bad Prosecutor” premiered on October 5th. A group of prosecutors with vastly different approaches and perspectives work together to bring justice at the Central District Prosecutors Office.
Love is for Suckers
The romantic comedy “Love is For Suckers” started on October 5th. When a television producer hires her best friend of 20 years to appear on a dating reality show, she suddenly begins to see him in a new light.
Glitch
The Netflix mystery sci-fi drama “Glitch” released all 10 episodes on October 7th. Two women go on a quest to find a missing boyfriend, after he disappears in a flash of unknown lights. Could it be a UFO or something much more sinister?
The Love in Your Eyes
The daily 120 episode life drama “The Love in Your Eyes” began airing on October 3rd. a young, single mother who lost her husband while she was very young. But when she meets the man who recieved her late husbands eyes after his death, she feels an odd connection to him without knowing why.
Gold Mask
The 100 episode melodrama “Gold Mask” finished airing on October 7th. An ordinary woman marries into a wealthy family and ends up in a struggle with her female in-laws. Now she will try to find love and happiness despite the greed that surrounds her.