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PREVIOUS RECAPS: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six // Episode Seven // Episode Eight // Episode Nine We’ve hit another ranking announcement episode, which means I will forgo a longer recap in favor of a quick summary. This week’s episode is over three hours long and I just can’t do that. In contrast, I’m currently going back to watch Universe League (love it!) and that show manages to crank out the ranking announcements in about twenty minutes at the end of a two hour episode that also contains performances…

I listened to DAY6’s new album yesterday and thought — as I often do with their albums — that almost every b-side was stronger than the title track. Luckily, the guys are promoting double titles this time and have quickly followed up yesterday’s Inside Out with a video for album opener Dream Bus (꿈의 버스). I still think there are songs that would have made much more interesting singles. Sun Stay Asleep, Disco Day and My Way all have more dynamic musical stories to tell. But in the realm of straightforward DAY6 rockers, I prefer Dream Bus to Inside Out.…

He shared a heartfelt message and photo. Koreaboo 1 hour ago Actor Han Eun Sung has left fans stunned after suddenly revealing that he is getting married. The news broke through his personal social media account, where he shared both a heartfelt message and a photo. | @silvercastle_han/Instagram   In his post, Han Eun Sung opened up about his longtime relationship, writing that he had “met someone precious” and would soon be tying the knot. He reflected on how planning the wedding has been an eye-opening journey, allowing him to feel “more fulfilled and stronger.” Hello, this is actor Han…

The painful story of Lee Jin Uk’s failed marriage will be revealed on the next episode of “Beyond the Bar”! JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” is a legal drama starring Jung Chaeyeon as Kang Hyo Min, a confident and compassionate but inexperienced rookie attorney at the law firm Yullim. Under the mentorship of Yoon Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Uk), a cold but exceptionally skilled partner at the firm, Hyo Min gradually grows into a true lawyer as she navigates the challenges of the legal world. Spoilers In the upcoming episode of the drama, Yoon Seok Hoon will face off against Jung…

Even when locked up, Go Hyun Jung’s fiery spirit can’t be contained on SBS’s “Queen Mantis”! A remake of the French series “La Mante,” “Queen Mantis” is a new crime thriller starring Go Hyun Jung as Jung Yi Shin, a famous serial killer nicknamed “The Mantis” who brutally murdered five men 20 years ago and has been imprisoned ever since. When a new serial killer emerges, copying The Mantis’s distinctive style, the police approach Jung Yi Shin for her assistance in solving the case. Jang Dong Yoon stars as Jung Yi Shin’s estranged son Cha Soo Yeol, a detective who…

Lee Min Ki and Lee Bo Young will face a life-or-death situation on the next episode of “Mary Kills People”! A remake of the Canadian series of the same name, MBC’s “Mary Kills People” stars Lee Bo Young as Woo So Jung, a doctor who illegally provides euthanasia to patients with incurable illnesses. Spoilers On the previous episode of “Mary Kills People,” Ban Ji Hoon (Lee Min Ki) sought out Woo So Jung to inform her of the results of the ongoing police investigation and warn her of her impending arrest. Woo So Jung responded by tearfully pleading with Ban…

TV Chosun’s upcoming drama “Confidence Queen” has unveiled a new sneak peek of its action-packed premiere! A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese drama “The Confidence Man JP,” “Confidence Queen” will tell the story of three talented con artists who pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars in the drama as team leader Yoon Yi Rang, a genius con artist with an IQ of 165. Park Hee Soon plays James, a charming master of disguise, while Joo Jong Hyuk plays Myung Gu Ho, the youngest member of the team. In suspenseful new…

Lee Chae Min is in for a tough interrogation on the next episode of “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty”! Based on a popular web novel, tvN’s “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a new fantasy romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona as Yeon Ji Young, an award-winning French chef who winds up traveling 500 years back into the past. There, she meets despotic king Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), who is known as the worst of tyrants—and who also happens to be a discerning gourmet. Spoilers Previously on “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty,” Yeon Ji Young was quickly appointed head of the…

tvN’s upcoming drama “Shin’s Project” has released an intriguing new teaser ahead of its premiere! “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. The newly released teaser starts with Mr. Shin navigating a series of conflicts around his neighborhood. One character describes him by saying, “He’s…

Two highly-anticipated new dramas kicked off last night! On September 5, Go Hyun Jung and Jang Dong Yoon’s new SBS thriller “Queen Mantis” premiered to strong viewership ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode of “Queen Mantis” took first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 7.1 percent, making it the most-watched miniseries to air on any channel that day. Notably, “Queen Mantis” premiered to an average rating a full 3 percentage points higher than its predecessor “The Winning Try,” the drama that previously occupied its time slot (which began on a nationwide average of…