Author: Rahul M

Song Kang Ho will be starring in the new film “Gardeners” (working title)! “Gardeners” tells the story of a government official whose only hobby is growing plants. When he suddenly falls into massive debt, he teams up with a local troublemaker to start a special gardening business—throwing their quiet village into unexpected chaos. Song Kang Ho will take on the role of Choi Young Il, an ordinary yet earnest civil servant who finds happiness and fulfillment in nurturing his plants. The film will be directed by Nam Dong Hyup, who captivated both audiences and critics last year with the comedy…

The upcoming Wavve drama “The Fourth Love Revolution” (literal title) has unveiled photos from its script reading! “The Fourth Love Revolution” follows the story of Kang Min Hak (Kim Yo Han), an influencer and model who is at the top of the dating scene, and Ju Yeon San (Hwang Bo Reum Byeol), a top student who excels academically but struggles with romance. The two characters’ lives become intertwined when their college’s computer science and modeling departments are merged into one. The script reading was attended by directors Yoon Sung Ho and Han In Mi, along with cast members Kim Yo…

Netflix’s upcoming drama “Genie, Make a Wish” has unveiled new stills featuring Kim Woo Bin and Suzy! “Genie, Make a Wish” follows the mysterious spirit Genie (Kim Woo Bin), who awakens from a thousand-year slumber to grant three life-changing wishes to Ka Young (Suzy), an emotionless young woman who unexpectedly becomes the owner of a magical lamp. As Genie adjusts to the modern world with his devilish ways, he and the emotionally guarded Ka Young find themselves drawn into an unexpected, electrifying romance. The stills highlight the surprising charms of Genie and Ka Young. First, Satan Genie, the spirit of…

SBS’s upcoming drama “Would You Marry Me” has unveiled its first teaser! “Would You Marry Me” is a new romantic comedy about a man and a woman who enter a high-stakes, 90-day fake marriage in order to win a luxurious newlywed home. Choi Woo Shik stars as Kim Woo Joo, the heir to South Korea’s oldest bakery, while Jung So Min plays Yoo Mary, a small business owner who approaches him with an unusual proposal. The teaser highlights the encounter that brings Kim Woo Joo and Yoo Mary together as a fake married couple. It opens with Mary, a refreshingly…

K-drama fans, get ready! Rakuten Viki, the leading destination for Asian entertainment, has announced the dates for its third annual K-Drama Day, which celebrates the growing popularity and global fandom of Korean entertainment. Kicking off September 26 and running through September 30, Viki will bring K-drama fans closer to their favorite genre with an exciting lineup of prizes, talent exclusives and more. For this year’s K-Drama Day celebration, Viki will make 10 of its hottest titles available for free for a limited time in select regions, including hit shows like “Reborn Rich” starring Song Joong Ki, romantic fantasy “Lovely Runner”…

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for dramas! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, community awareness, and viewership indexes of 20 popular dramas, using big data collected from August 9 to September 9. “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 6,726,700. High-ranking phrases in the drama’s keyword analysis included “record,” “battle,” and “captivate,” while its highest-ranking related terms included “Lee Chae Min,” “time slip,” and “discerning palate.” The show’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.05 percent positive…

In the upcoming KBS2 drama “Walking on Thin Ice,” Lee Young Ae will portray the desperate transformation of a woman driven to the brink. “Walking on Thin Ice” tells the story of the dangerous partnership between Kang Eun Soo (Lee Young Ae), a mother determined to protect her family, and Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang), a teacher who secretly leads a double life. Although Kang Eun Soo was once a frugal housewife who lived an ordinary life taking care of her husband and daughter, she finds herself pushed to the brink when her husband’s illness worsens and her family is…

Disney+ has shared new stills from its upcoming series “The Murky Stream.” Set in a lawless Joseon era where the once-clear Gyeong River has turned into a murky stream, “The Murky Stream” follows the turbulent fates of Si Yool (Rowoon), who hides his past and becomes a rogue; Choi Eun (Shin Ye Eun), the wise and righteous youngest daughter of Joseon’s top merchant; and Jeong Cheon (Park Seo Ham), who dreams of becoming an incorruptible official. The newly released stills highlight the intertwined fates of the three main characters—Si Yool, Choi Eun, and Jeong Cheon—along with Mu Deok (Park Ji…

tvN’s upcoming drama “Shin’s Project” has unveiled new stills of its cast! “Shin’s Project” is a new drama starring Han Suk Kyu as Mr. Shin, a former legendary negotiator who now runs a modest chicken restaurant while hiding a mysterious secret. A neighborhood hero who takes it upon himself to mediate conflicts and assist people through seemingly unwinnable situations, Mr. Shin willingly jumps into other people’s conflicts to settle their problems and deliver justice. Ahead of its premiere, the drama has highlighted the relationship between Jo Philip (Bae Hyeon Seong) and Lee Si On (Lee Re), who will run the…

FNC Entertainment is one of the few large agencies continually debuting new bands. They’ve make it their specialty ever since the days of FTIsland and CNBlue, and with the major success of acts like DAY6 there’s clearly still a market for this sound. New K-band AxMxP (pronounced “A.M.P” and standing for “Amplify Music Power”) makes their debut today with a full-length album to showcase their various skills. From what I’ve read more than one title track is scheduled, but we kick off the journey with the energetic I Did It. Interestingly, this song sounds less like a band and more…