This week we have lots of casting news and new dramas starting up. So much good stuff to look forward to. I spent the week watching the 100 episode family drama “Once Again”. It was a great excuse to dig in and binge away for the whole week. Hope you are all finding lots of great new shows to binge yourselves. Enjoy your dramas and have some ramen.
Casting News
Youngjae, Minnie, and Han Hyun Min
An Upcoming Netflix Original titled “I Wish the World Would End Tomorrow” will feature this diverse cast. Park Se Wan and Shin Hyun Seung will also be starring in it. The teen sitcom will explore love and friendship in the dorm of a university in Seoul. From several different countries, the group wrestles with how to overcome their differences and find balance together.
Kim Min Seok, Ji Chang Wook, and Kim Ji Won
What a great cast for this upcoming drama “City Couple’s Way of Love.” This will be Kim Min Seok’s first role since returning from the military earlier this year. It is also a “Descendants of the Sun” reunion for he and Kim Ji Won. The short-form drama will have twelve 30 minute episodes with the intention to have multiple seasons.
Han So Hee, Ahn Bo Hyun, Park Hee Soon, and Lee Hak Joo
Another Netflix original announced their cast this week. “Undercover” is a police revenge drama features a cold hearted woman who becomes an undercover agent in the police department in order to find out the truth behind her father’s death.
Celebrity News
Kim Young Hee
The former Celeb Five comedian announced her engagement to former professional baseball player, Yoon Seung Ryul. Due to COVID-19, the couple intends to postpone the ceremony until some time next year. Congratulations to them and well-wishes for a bright future.
Music News
Stray Kids
Ex
The Stray Kids are showing off their more sensitive sides in their new MV for “Ex”. While “Back Door” was a powerful dance number, “Ex” is a melodious ballad that shows off their vocals. They chose to highlight depression and the struggles that accompany it, touching on a subject that has impacted so many fellow idols and fans. It’s nice to see them branching out and maturing as artists. Give it a listen. I think you’ll be glad you did.
Super M
One (Monster & Infinity)
In this time of widespread isolation due to COVID-19, Super M brings us their title song off their new album “ONE”. The song holds out a message of hope as it emphasizes the way the group has been able to come together as one, making them all stronger. “One” takes elements from 2 previous songs, “Monster” and “Infinity” and melds them into a single hybrid remix. The result is the same kind of energy and strong choreography you would expect from Super M and the repurposing of 2 already great songs into 1 great hit.
UP10TION
Light
Lights and lasers abound in this new MV from UP10TION. Strong funk and synth influences give the song a refreshing beat. The lyrics tell the story of meeting someone you are instantly attracted to and trying to show them your true self.
The Boyz
The Stealer
Watch out because The Boyz are out to steal your heart in this newest MV for “The Stealer”. Hip hop dance beats and choreography drive the song, with a strong bass rhythm to ground it. “Road To Kingdom” gave The Boyz a great opportunity to grow musically, and this MV gives them the platform to show off some of what they learned.
Drama News
Homemade Love Story
Taking over the weekend spot from “Once Again”, “Homemade Love Story” is the newest long running family drama. So far, the ratings have been high for this boarding house drama about 3 families trying to live together under the same roof in Samgwang Villa. Sometimes family has nothing to do with genetics.
More Than Friends
What happens when a high school crush turns into a 10 year curse? “More Than Friends” tells the story of 2 people who have been in love with each other for 10 years, but repeated misunderstanding keep them apart. This rom-com premiered on Sept. 25th.
Flower of Evil
Flower of Evil is the only drama that ended this week. Fans are raving about this crime drama starring Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won. A man with a dark past tries to keep his secrets hidden from his wife, who is a violent crimes detective. I’ve just started this one and I definitely understand the hype.
Zombie Detective
Choi Jin Hyuk stars in this fantasy rom-com about a detective who is hiding the fact that he is actually a zombie, while trying to regain his memories of his previous life. Park Joo Hyun co-stars as the part-time assistant who finds out his secret and agrees to help him put the details of his life back together.
The School Nurse Files
If you’re looking for a mini-binge session, this fantasy Neflix Original is the perfect choice. All 6 eposodes were released on Sept. 25th. A school nurse and a Chinese language teacher team up to use their unique, special powers to protect the students they teach.