Welcome to the Weekly Update – October 23 – 29. What a fun week! Several dramas had their finales this week and “Jirisan” premiered. There was more great music videos, with many embracing the spooky season! I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Park Ju Hyun And Chae Jong Hyeop
Park Ju Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop have been cast to star in the upcoming sports romance drama “Going to You at a Speed of 493 km“. The pair will play athletes who compete together on a mixed doubles badminton team. As the two work together to achieve their dream, they learn more about the meaning of success and happiness. “Going to You at a Speed of 493 km” will air some time in the first half of 2022.
Shin Sung Rok
Shin Sung Rok has announced that he will be starring in the upcoming medical crime drama “Dr. Lawyer” with So Ji Sub. The drama will tell the story of a medical genius and talented prosecutor who team up to take down the powerful people who put wealth and position over the common good. “Dr. Lawyer” is scheduled to begin airing on March 4, 2022.
Park Eun Bin
Park Eun Bin has taken a lead role in the upcoming law drama “Unusual Lawyer Woo Young Woo”. Kang Tae Oh is currently in talks to star opposite her. Park Eun Bin will play the role of a gifted lawyer who has Asperger’s syndrome and has a difficult time adjusting to the social interactions required to be a successful lawyer. “Unusual Lawyer Woo Young Woo” will premiere some time next year.
Music News
Park Jihoon
Serious
Former WANNA ONE’s Park Jihoon is getting “serious” about love in his newest single. This moody hip-hop track blends with some catchy dance pop to create a dynamic and emotional mix. The MV shows the singer desperate to figure out what went wrong in a painful relationship.
bugAboo
bugAboo
bugAboo is channeling the Ghostbusters in their newest MV “bugAboo”. Another Halloween treat, the dance pop track has some fun sweeping vocals and bright brass energy. The MV has the band hunting a “bugAboo” as they chase the ghost through cold and empty playgrounds and subways, before cornering it at the drive in.
NCT 127
Favorite
It’s love at first bite for NCT 127 in their newest single”Favorite”. This hip-hop fusion track hits some higher octaves with the help of some traditional Eastern instrumentation. Vampires run rampant in the chilling and edgy MV, with a bit of choreography thrown in for fun.
EPEX
Do 4 Me
Epex is turning back the clock for inspiration in their new single “Do 4 Me”. Calling on groups like Queen and INXS, this funky punk pop track gives off some great disco vibes. Full of color and texture, the MV shows the band relaxed and playful, as they sing about first love and the excitment of your first crush.
DreamNote
Ghost
DreamNote is back after a two year break with a spooky October MV for “Ghost”. This edgy dance track creates a creepy Halloween tone with pulsing beats and heavy synth. The MV weaves a mesmerizing spell as the band dances to some bewitching choreography.
TXT
Frost
TXT released a chilling MV for the song “Frost”. This Hyperpop track blends heavy atmospheric EDM with hip-hop rock to create a dark, heavy style that matches the ominous MV theme. In the beautifully filmed MV, we find the band jumping through portals and using tarot cards to take them on exciting adventures, as they expand their chaos theme.
Secret Number
Fire Saturday
Secret Number made their first comeback this week with the MV for “Fire Saturday”. Rebranded as a 6-person group, Secret Number lost member, Denise, but gained 2 new members for this new comeback. This retro dance pop track features distorted synth with both singing and rapping. The MV is vibrant and full of retro vibes, as the band show off their groovy choreography.
Drama News
Jirisan
The eagerly awaited action thriller “Jirisan” premiered on October 23rd. Set against the wild and beautiful backdrop of Mount Jiri, two park rangers will try to solve the recent mystery about disappearances in one of the unexplored areas of the national park.
Lost
The melodrama “Lost” aired it’s finale on October 24th. Telling the story of a middle-aged ghost writer who develops a relationship with a younger man, the series examines the life of ordinary people and our desire to be acknowledged for our accomplishements.
The Veil
The crime action drama “The Veil” ended on October 23rd. It tells the story of a National Intelligence agent who comes back after being missing for a year, bent on getting revenge on those who betrayed him. He will team up with a warm-hearted fellow agent with a painful past, as the two fight to bring justice.
Lovers of the Red Sky
The supernatural historical drama “Lovers of the Red Sky” came to an end on October 26th. A famous female painter meets a skilled astrologer who is her polar opposite in every way. But their future together is threatened by palace politics and the greed of one selfish prince.
