Team Dramabeans: What we’re watching (July 20, 2024) – Missvictrix & Mistyisles
So, what are we all watching this week? What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote….
Month: November 2024
Rival Kwon Yul Provokes My Sweet Mobster Uhm Tae-gu
A fun new teaser has swung in for JTBC’s upcoming My Sweet Mobster, setting down the framework for our rom-com’s petty love triangle as Han Sun-hwa (Work Later, Drink Now….
NewJeans Receives Overwhelming Support Amid HYBE Exposes
Shortly afterward, the girl group gained significant support from both fans and industry experts. For instance, Dawon of WJSN posted a compilation of their album covers with the simple caption….
Lee Min-ho Defends ‘Pachinko’ Character Han-su: Not a Trash Character
Lee Min-ho talked about his portrayal of Han-su at the press conference for Apple TV+’s “Pachinko” Season 2 held on August 23rd at a hotel in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Lee….
HYBE’s Prioritization of Bang Si-hyuk’s Weight Loss Over BTS Sparks Controversy
On June 26, a topic titled “It’s ridiculous that they’re promoting Bang Si-hyuk‘s weight loss while not promoting BTS member’s new song.. “ was published on the Korean forum Instiz…..
Kwak Shi Yang set to appear in “Good Partner” episode
Actor Kwak Shi Yang will be making a special cameo appearance in the upcoming 12th episode of Good Partner. On September 6, SBS released the teaser photos of the upcoming….
Red Swan: Episodes 5-6 Recap and Analysis
This week’s episodes went off with a bang. Quite literally! Our lead couple are definitely leaning on each other more… and becoming dangerously close, in more ways than one. It’s….
Acing Job Interviews with Lee Jung-eun: Key Tips and Strategies
More body-switching hijinks have arrived with the latest teaser for JTBC’s The Woman Who is Different by Day and Night, featuring the inexplicable magic of our dual-identity heroine. Morphing into….
Jennie Set to Perform “Mantra” on ‘M Countdown’ After 8 Years
On October 17, she will perform her new song “Mantra” on the show, marking her return since BLACKPINK’s “Playing with Fire” performance in November 2016. Jennie recently wowed audiences with….
LE SSERAFIM’s Redemption: Stunning Performance at University Festival After Coachella Uproar
On September 27, LE SSERAFIM performed as a guest act at festivals hosted by Sogang University and Seoul National University of Science and Technology. 240927 CRAZY @ Sogang University https://t.co/IfpsnoHdh5….
Kim Min-ha Reflects on Motherhood Journey in Pachinko 2, Focusing on Maternal Love
On August 23rd, the press conference for Apple TV+’s “Pachinko 2″ was held at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The event was attended by Youn Yuh-jung,….
K-netizens React: NewJeans’s Japanese Album Events Spark Controversy
A netizen in Nate Pann drew attention by making a post titled, “Isn’t Min Hee-jin and NewJeans funny?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ”. They added screenshots of announcements for NewJeans’s “Supernatural” album events for fans….
Netflix’s Historical Action K-Movie “Uprising” Set to Premiere – Official Date Revealed
Netflix revealed the premiere date for Uprising as October 11 and unveiled the launch poster. Uprising is set in the chaotic era of the Japanese invasions of Korea. It tells the story of….
Discover the Versatile Benefits of KAHI Multi Balm
Welcome to the K-drama treasure hunt, where we all go looking for K-drama treasure in the form of tiny drama details that we know and love. Sometimes these details take….
Power Struggle Unfolds as Sol Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae Clash in The Whirlwind
The success of K-dramas has drawn movie-exclusive actors to make their small-screen debuts, and the latest addition to the growing list is Sol Kyung-gu (The Boys, Kill Boksoon). Starring alongside….
NewJeans Hanni’s Disrespectful Demeanor Sparks Criticism at Hearing
Amid allegations of workplace bullying at HYBE, on October 15, Hanni (NewJeans) appeared at a public hearing before the South Korean National Assembly to clarify the matter. Previously, her statements….
Lee Min-ho Reacts to “Pachinko 2” on American Press Day: New York’s Response + Grateful for Season 1’s Love
On the morning of August 23rd, the press conference for Apple TV+’s “Pachinko” Season 2 took place at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The event was….
K-netizens React to Jay Park’s Controversial OnlyFans Content
On June 25, Jay Park shared his OnlyFans account through his Instagram story, announcing his new activity. In fact, Jay Park opened his OnlyFans account and started his activity on….
Actress Lee Min Jung rumored to star in new K-drama “Let’s Get A Divorce”
Lee Min Jung might return to K-dramas with Let’s Get A Divorce (literal title). On September 6, media outlets reported that Lee Min Jung has been picked to lead the….
Miss Night and Day: Episodes 9-10 – Recap and Highlights
Given how the show ended its first half, I expected more progress in the romance department this week. Alas, Show seems to have other plans for our prosecutor and his….
Jang Nara Finds a Good Partner in Nam Ji-hyun
Script reading stills are out for SBS’s legal drama Good Partner, featuring two divorce attorneys with diametrically opposite personalities. One’s a rookie while the other’s a veteran with nearly two….
Ahn Eun-jin Stars in New Drama “Kiss Me For No Reason”
According to OSEN on Oct 17th, Ahn Eun-jin will star in SBS’s “Kiss Me For No Reason”, which is set to air next year. “Kiss Me For No Reason” tells….
The Future of Next-Gen K-Pop Girl Groups: Global Reign and Beyond
This year has become one of the most complex and diverse in K-pop since the debut of the first girl group, S.E.S. The sheer number of active groups has increased,….
Netflix Cancels Prize Payment to ‘The Influencer’ Winner for Spoiling Win
A Netflix official told JTBC Entertainment News Team on August 21st, “Keeping the relevant information confidential before the release of the show is an important device for everyone who participated….
Red Velvet’s “Cosmic” Music Video Accused of Copying “Midsommar”, Netizens Say
On June 24, a topic about the similarity of Red Velvet’s “Cosmic” MV and the movie “Midsommar” was published on the Korean forum ‘theqoo’, drawing significant attention with over 600….
Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale: A Premiere Watch Guide
Time slot: Fridays Broadcaster: TVING Genre: Rom-com, workplace Episode count: 10 Global streamer: Paramount+ Reasons to watch: Our everywoman heroine (Pyo Ye-jin) might be dreaming of a freaking fairy tale….
Past Assault Allegations Against Jessi Resurface Amid New Case
On October 17, JTBC’s “Crime Chief” aired an interview with informant A, who alleged they were assaulted by Jessi and her group back in 2013 at a club in Itaewon…..
Song Joong-ki & Chun Woo-hee Set to Be First Love in “My Youth”
The new drama “My Youth”, produced by HighZium Studio, depicts an emotional romance between Seon Woo-hae (Song Joong-ki), who starts living a normal life later than others, and Sung Je-yeon….
Squid Game to Receive US Remake with Oscar-Winning Director: Mixed Reactions
On June 24 (local time), it was announced that writer-director David Fincher, who worked on legendary films such as “Fight Club” and “Gone Girl”, alongside TV series “House of Cards”….
How to Use FaceTime Gestures in iOS 17: Step-by-Step Guide
Alex Blake / Moyens I/O iOS 17 brought a number of new iPhone features and optimizations to the table, and one of these tweaks adds a few cool layers of….
Ji Seung Hyun to Make Special Appearance in The Fiery Priest 2
“Nation’s Adulterer” Ji Seung Hyun will meet Kim Nam Gil in the upcoming K-drama The Fiery Priest Season 2. Media outlet OSEN reported on September 12 that Ji Seung Hyun….
Red Swan: Episodes 7-8 Recap and Analysis
Well it has been quite a week of skullduggery! While our leading couple admit their feelings for each other, there is plenty of plotting and indeed some hints as to….
Uncovering Noh Jung-eui’s Surprising Secret in Netflix’s Hierarchy
A school for the elite, a secret taken to the grave, and a mystery waiting to be uncovered — welcome to the world of Hierarchy. The upcoming Netflix show stars….
Girl Group Member Denies Betrayal Claims, Pleads for Understanding
On the October 16th broadcast of MBC’s “Radio Star”, Kim Byungman, Kim Jaejoong, Kim Dongjun and Cao Lu appeared as guests. During the episode, Cao Lu shared, “I’m here without….
BABYMONSTER’s Comeback Album Title and Release Date Leaked – Exclusive Details
The highly anticipated first full album from YG Entertainment’s girl group BABYMONSTER is expected to drop this fall, following the pre-release single “FOREVER,” which was released in July. On September….
“In The Name Of God” Fans Complain to Authorities After Producer Charged for Sex Crime
“In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal,” which was released on Netflix in March last year, exposes the story of “Messiahs” in modern Korean history and tracing the events….
Red Velvet’s Joy Sparks Controversy with SM Entertainment Diss, Fans Frustrated
On June 24, Red Velvet was set to release the MV for their new title, “Cosmic”, at 6PM (KST). This is an extremely special release, as Red Velvet’s new comeback….
How to Set Up a VPN on Windows and Mac: Step-by-Step Guide
Surfshark A virtual private network, or VPN, keeps others from tracking your movements online and makes your IP address untraceable. The best VPNs help protect your network and data while….
Nam Da Reum Returns to Acting in Historical K-Drama After Military Service
Nam Da Reum has officially picked his comeback project. On September 12, it was officially confirmed that Nam Da Reum will lead the upcoming KBS Drama Special Season 15: The….
Cast Away: A Conwoman Possessed by Upright Politician
Don’t you just hate it when you’re short a few million dollars to produce a drama with your dream team of actors, writers, and directors? *pouts* Well, we found a….
High School Return of a Gangster: Premiere Watch 2024
Time slot: Wednesdays Broadcaster: Wavve Genre: Fantasy, youth, human Episode count: 8 Global streamer: TBA Reasons to watch: There are many things that dramaland loves, and this drama brings together….
Oh My Girl’s Arin in Legal Battle, Ends with Good News
According to an exclusive report by News1 on October 17, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Arin’s agency, WM Entertainment, in a lawsuit filed against mobile game….
Korean Media Concerned Over One-night Stand Scenes in K-Dramas
According to The Korea Times by Hankook Ilbo, the two ongoing dramas “Good Partner” and “My Sweet Mobster” are harshly criticized for showing 19+ one-night stand scenes despite being 15+….
Are Kim Ji-won & Kim Soo-hyun dating? Fans speculate after spotting matching tan lines
On June 24, various posts appeared on the Korean forum DC Inside, alleging that Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun are in a relationship and playing golf together. According to these….
Optimize Your PC Settings for Improved Fortnite Performance
Chapter 2 Remix of Fortnite is in full swing, and as you’re exploring everything that’s new, there’s no better time to refresh yourself on the best settings to use for….
“No Gain, No Love” Dominates Prime Video, “Your Honor” Concludes with Highest Ratings
Genie TV’s Your Honor concluded on September 10 with its highest viewership ratings of all time, scoring 6.05% (nationwide) and 6.44% (metropolitan). The K-drama premiered with a nationwide rating of 1.73% (its lowest)….
Discover the Romance: Serendipity’s Embrace Episodes 1-2
Move along, runners and mobsters, a new sheriff has arrived at the loser-in-love town! Serendipity has come to embrace us with a story of first loves, friendships, fun, and frozen….
BLACKPINK Members Gear Up for Year-end Showdowns with Prepared Solo Projects
Lisa reveals her 3rd solo music project in 2024 Just three months after releasing her first solo MV of 2024, Lisa (BLACKPINK) continues to keep fans excited with a series….
Parasite’s Jung Hyeon-jun: A Look at His Growth Today
On August 19th, an online community post titled “The Current Status of ‘Parasite’ Actor Jung Hyeon-jun” became a hot topic. The post included recent photos of Jung Hyeon-jun with a….
K-netizens Question LE SSERAFIM’s Popularity in Japan: Here’s the Scoop
Recently, a topic titled “But why doesn’t LE SSERAFIM enter Tokyo Dome??” was published on the Korean forum Pann Nate, attracting over 118,000 views and almost 200 comments. In this….