Author: Rahul M

The saying goes, “Don’t quit your day job,” but some K-dramas make switching professions a little too tempting. Imagine following your love for art by working at the galleries that showcase it, or becoming a love coach to share your take on romance for all the lovesick souls out there. These five K-dramas showcase jobs that might just make you rethink your 9-to-5: Warning: light plot spoilers ahead! 1. “From Now On, Showtime!“ In the magical K-drama “From Now On, Showtime!,” Cha Cha Woong (Park Hae Jin) is the son of a skilled shaman and can therefore see ghosts and…

Disney+’s original series “Made in Korea” has shared a deeper look at Hyun Bin’s character! “Made in Korea” follows Baek Ki Tae (Hyun Bin), a man driven by ambition for wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young (Jung Woo Sung), who sacrifices everything to stop him, as they confront a monumental event in the turbulent 1970s. The newly released stills show Baek Ki Tae, a department head at the National Intelligence Service (NIS) who runs a mysterious business. While he leans back in a relaxed pose, his sharp gaze reveals the cold aura of Baek Ki Tae, a man…

BTS’s Jimin and Jungkook’s travel variety show “Are You Sure?!” Season 2 has dropped its main teaser! The first season of “Are You Sure?!” followed the two members’ impromptu vacation before their military enlistment as they created unforgettable memories together. The upcoming second season will capture Jimin and Jungkook’s spontaneous trip right after their military discharge—a fun and heartwarming 12-day journey through Switzerland and Da Nang, Vietnam. The newly released trailer showcases breathtaking views of both countries, along with glimpses of the two members diving into a wide range of activities. Jimin and Jungkook kick off their second trip with…

For this edition of Soompi & Viki Staff talk, some of our staff members dish on the ultimate question: What is your favorite K-drama of all time? Here are the responses to the big question: Yeon: “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” This is such a difficult question as someone who has watched hundreds of K-dramas over the years, and I debated on my answer until the very last moment. I think my final choice though has to be “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” an unforgettable drama for rom-com lovers like me. The romance between narcissistic chaebol Lee Young Joon (Park…

“Nice to Not Meet You” has unveiled new stills ahead of tonight’s broadcast! “Nice to Not Meet You” is a romantic comedy about the love-hate relationship between Lim Hyeon Jun (Lee Jung Jae), an A-list actor who has lost touch with his roots, and Wi Jeong Sin (Lim Ji Yeon), a justice-obsessed, award-winning political journalist who gets demoted to the entertainment desk. Spoilers In the previous episode, Lim Hyeon Jun and Wi Jeong Sin continued the unlikely bond that began through a secondhand trading app. By confiding in each other about their tangled real-life troubles, the two became anonymous “secret…

ITZY’s Yuna will be starring in tvN’s new drama “My Favorite Employee” (literal title)! On November 24, a source from tvN shared, “Yuna has been cast in ‘My Favorite Employee’ and recently completed the script reading.” In the series, Yuna is set to play a top actress. Based on a webtoon, “My Favorite Employee” tells the romance between Nam Da Reum, who joins a company led by idol-turned-CEO Lee Chan, and the boss she meets there, Kang Ha Gi. Previously, media outlets reported that Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon, and Cha Woo Min will star in the drama as Kang…

Lee Chan Won, Lee Min Jung, and Moon Se Yoon will be hosting this year’s KBS Entertainment Awards! On November 24, it was announced that the trio will take the stage as MCs for the 2025 KBS Entertainment Awards. First up, all-around entertainer Lee Chan Won returns as MC for the second consecutive year. Active across a range of KBS2 variety shows—including “Immortal Songs,” “Fun-Staurant,” “Secret of the Celebrity,” and “Ball+Volunteer”—he has showcased steady hosting skills and quick wit. Notably, Lee Chan Won became the youngest-ever solo male to win the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2024 KBS Entertainment Awards.…

Get ready for an exciting new drama! On November 24, ENA’s upcoming drama “Climax” confirmed its cast lineup of Ju Ji Hoon, Ha Ji Won, Nana, Oh Jung Se, and Cha Joo Young. The series will be helmed by Lee Ji Won, who won the New Director Award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for the film “Miss Baek.” “Climax” is a fierce survival drama about prosecutor Bang Tae Seob, who dives into a power-driven cartel in order to rise to the top of South Korea. Ju Ji Hoon will play the role of star prosecutor Bang Tae Seob who married…

Yoon Shi Yoon has returned as a villain for “Taxi Driver 3”! On November 24, SBS’s “Taxi Driver 3” unveiled a new special poster starring Yoon Shi Yoon as villain Cha Byung Jin for his special appearance in episodes 3 and 4. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Taxi Driver” follows a secretive taxi service that delivers justice on behalf of victims who have been failed by the legal system. Following the success of Seasons 1 and 2 in 2021 and 2023, Season 3 has previewed a star-studded cast lineup for the villains, with Kasamatsu Sho as…

Both JTBC’s “The Dream Life of Mr. Kim” and KBS 2TV’s “Our Golden Days” are on the rise! On November 23, viewership ratings for “The Dream Life of Mr. Kim” hit a new all-time high ahead of the final week of its run. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of the drama scored an average nationwide rating of 5.4 percent, marking a new personal record for the show. “Our Golden Days” also climbed to the highest ratings of its run to date, earning a nationwide average of 16.8 percent for the night. Once again, the drama was the most-watched…