Welcome to the Weekly Update – September 30 – October 6. This week was also pretty quiet following the big holiday last week, but we saw the finale of two drama series. It’s a big week for new musical groups and pre-debut releases. And New Jeans brings us a brand new League of Legends theme song. There weren’t a lot of casting announcements, but Wi Ha Joon castings are always good news. I hope you had a great week. Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Wi Ha Joon
Wi Ha Joon will star in the upcoming romantic drama “Graduation”. A young student gets into a prestigious university with the careful mentorship of his academy instructor. Years later, he comes back to work for the academy in the hopes of winning the heart of his former teacher who is his first love. “Graduation” will air some time next year.
Music News
New Jeans
GODS
New Jeans is riding into the sun in their new single “GODS”. This song will serve as the newest League of Legends anthem. Putting aside the group’s usual sound, this anthemic track features strong, stomping synth and percussion. The lyrics are all in English and talk about the fighting for victory. The MV shows an animated hero and features excerpts from past game play.
ONF
Love Effect
ONF turns on the lights in their new title track “Love Effect”. This is the group’s first comeback since the members’ military discharge. This dance pop track has a funky edge with brass, string, and piano flourishes. The sound is playful and upbeat and the musical backing gives a fun flavor to the rap portions. The MV shows the group falling into an unexpected reality where love is present everywhere.
EPEX
FULL METAL JACKET
EPEX wants you to get out of their way in their new single “FULL METAL JACKET”. This explosive dance pop track features intense bass, distorted guitar, and aggressive lyrics. The industrial sounding soundscape drives the song. The MV is choreography based, as the group dance against a color changing wall backdrop.
POW
Amazing
POW bursts onto the scene like a flame in their second pre-debut single “Amazing”. This dance pop track features bright percussion and thumping synth. The tempo is brisk and intense while the vocals offer a combative energy. The MV is filmed in black and white and shows the group dancing in the streets of a city.
82MAJOR
Sure Thing
Rookie group 82MAJOR promises to stay close to you in their pre-debut single “Sure Thing”. This sweet pop rock track is lyrical and light while the brisk rock instrumentation pulls the tempo along. Ahead of their October 11 debut, the group has already been trending on tiktok with some of the songs choreography. The MV acts as an introduction to the new group showing individual shots of each of the members.
IVE
Off the Record
IVE lowers their voice to a whisper in their new pre-release title track “Off the Record”. This quiet pop track has traces of city pop vocals that float evenly over heavy bass guitar and rhythmic percussion beats. The MV shows the group growing close by sharing their secrets.
Drama News
Behind Your Touch
The supernatural crime drama “Behind Your Touch” finished on October 1st. A small town veterinarian with the power to see into the past of animals or people helps a local detective investigate local crimes. But when a serial killer shows up in their community, the stakes suddenly become much more seriious.
My Lovely Boxer
The romantic drama “My Lovely Boxer” ended on October 2nd. A talented baseball pitcher tries to help his agent by recruiting a star boxer who gave up the sport 3 years ago. But luring the athlete back into the unpredictable world of boxing may be more difficult than he had expected.
Nice round up, like always. Thanks!
Thanks Kathryn!