Author: Rahul M

KBS’s upcoming drama “To My Beloved Thief” has unveiled the first glimpse of Nam Ji Hyun in character! “To My Beloved Thief” tells the story of a woman who unexpectedly becomes a bandit and a royal prince of Joseon who switches souls with her while pursuing her. When their souls are suddenly switched, the two end up saving each other and ultimately protecting the people. Nam Ji Hyun plays Hong Eun Jo, a female physician and thief known as Gil Dong. Though Hong Eun Jo is an eolnyeo—the daughter of a noble father and a commoner mother—she has a strong…

Park Eun Bin and Yang Se Jong are set to star in a new occult romance drama! “Spellbound” (working title) is a drama remake of the 2011 film “Spellbound” starring Son Ye Jin, Lee Min Ki, Park Chul Min, Kim Hyun Sook, Lee Mi Do, and more. The drama is an investigative occult romance drama about a hotel heiress who can see ghosts and a passionate, empathetic prosecutor who team up in a chaotic partnership. Park Eun Bin plays Cheon Yeo Ri, the heiress of one of Korea’s top conglomerates and the CEO of a luxury hotel. With stunning beauty and undeniable aura of…

“Dear X” has previewed the upcoming episodes! Based on a webtoon, “Dear X” is a series starring Kim You Jung as Baek Ah Jin, an A-list actress who climbs from rock bottom to the top of the industry by using other people. During her ascent to the top, Baek Ah Jin hides her cruel true nature beneath a beautiful mask, leaving behind a trail of the people she stepped on as she clawed her way to fame and fortune. Spoilers Previously on “Dear X,” Baek Ah Jin faced the brink of a downfall. Heo In Gang’s (Hwang In Youp) grandmother,…

Actors Kim Hyun Joo and Bae Hyeon Seong are reuniting with director Yeon Sang Ho in his new film “Lost Paradise” (literal title)! On November 27, CJ ENM announced, “Director Yeon Sang Ho’s new film ‘Lost Paradise’ has finalized the casting of Kim Hyun Joo and Bae Hyeon Seong. We plan to wrap up overall casting and pre-production and begin filming in December.” Based on a popular novel adapted from an original story co-written by director Yeon Sang Ho and writer Ryu Yong Jae of “Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area” and “Parasyte: The Grey,” “Lost Paradise” is a…

Before I take a brief look at many of K-pop’s smaller agencies, there are a few that I have more to say about. Consider these “bonus” write-ups — shorter than the “big four” but longer than a paragraph or two could cover.  As usual, the thoughts below are my own and aren’t privy to any insider information. The purpose of these articles is to determine how well K-pop agencies are serving their artists and fans. There will be plenty of subjective critique. The Good It really does feel like Starship Entertainment belongs alongside the industry’s biggest agencies. Their roster may…

Park Seo Joon has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Surely Tomorrow”! “Surely Tomorrow” is a romance drama about former lovers Lee Gyeong Do (Park Seo Joon) and Seo Ji Woo (Won Ji An), who first fell in love at 20 and rekindled their relationship at 28 before breaking up. Years later, they cross paths again—Gyeong Do as a journalist covering an affair scandal and Ji Woo as the wife of the man at the center of it. Park Seo Joon, who is starring in his first TV drama in five years, shared his excitement, saying, “It’s been five…

She will no longer be a member. Koreaboo 3 hours ago A rising star made an unexpected announcement during a recent concert. After debuting just two years ago, she is leaving her group. STU48’s Sogawa Saki Sogawa Saki is a member of STU48, an idol girl group that was formed in 2016. She joined STU48 in 2023 as a trainee before being promoted to an official 3rd Generation member in 2024. It took less than a year for this talented ace to become STU48’s center for the group’s 11th single “Chiheisen wo Miteiru ka?”. The song was released in early…

Netflix’s upcoming film “The Great Flood” has unveiled an intriguing new poster! Set in a flooded apartment building, “The Great Flood” is a sci-fi disaster film that portrays humanity’s desperate fight for survival on the last day of Earth. The newly released main poster shows Anna (Kim Da Mi), an AI researcher and humanity’s last hope, climbing a seemingly endless staircase to escape the surging water below. Mysterious glowing orange particles falling from above the stairs highlight Anna’s predicament, showing that she must make a choice to save humanity amidst an unprecedented disaster. By adding an unstoppable disaster to the…

There have been a few acts this year who have subverted my expectations in great ways. Leading that pack are NOWZ, who rebranded from “Nowadays” earlier this year and have finally been given great material. Both Fly To The Youth and Everglow were fantastic summer highlights and converted me into a fast fan. Now, they’re back with another sonic switch-up in the form of boisterous EDM banger HomeRUN. I had high hopes for this one, not only because I love high-energy EDM but also because the teasers had boldly unveiled the addictive chorus. And though I do like the song…

Disney+’s original series “Made in Korea” has released a new trailer! “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 teaser begins with Baek Ki Tae solemnly saluting the national flag, immediately signaling a looming clash between figures driven by opposing desires. When Jang Geon Young asks what led him to the KCIA, Baek Ki Tae responds firmly, “I joined to serve my country.”…