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After the success of Squid Game almost three years ago, Netflix is hoping to bounce back into your heart with a new Korean survival drama called “The 8 Show,” which follows eight over-indebted people, all on the verge of committing suicide for escape their financial problems, and who agree to participate in a mysterious reality TV show in the hopes of winning a life-changing amount of money.Although the premise seems simple enough at first since contestants will be paid to live next to each other in a bizarre apartment complex until the end of the show, the rules are actually…
SBS’s “Connection” and tvN’s “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” swept the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors! For the first time since its premiere, “Connection” rose to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the TV dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. Not only did “Connection” top the list of most buzzworthy dramas, but its leads also made a…
The upcoming youth movie “Victory” has released a teaser poster! Directed by Park Beom Soo, “Victory” is a youth film starring Hyeri, Park Se Wan, Lee Jung Ha, Jo Aram and others. The film depicts the story of Geoje Commercial High School’s cheerleading team Millennium Girls, where eight team members with unique personalities are gathered. Set in the backdrop of 1999, “Victory” follows the passionate story of best friends Pil Seon (Hyeri) and Mi Na (Park Se Wan) as they put together a cheerleading team in order to be able to dance. The newly released teaser poster grabs attention as…
Will Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee get their happy ending on JTBC’s “The Atypical Family”? “The Atypical Family” is a fantasy romance drama about a family that once had supernatural powers, but lost them after suffering from realistic modern-day problems. Spoilers On the previous episode of “The Atypical Family,” Bok Gwi Joo (Jang Ki Yong) learned that Do Da Hae (Chun Woo Hee) had faked her death in a desperate attempt to save him. After finding out the truth, Bok Gwi Joo tracked her down, and they shared a tearful kiss at the beach town where she was…
Actor Kang Eun Tak will be tying the knot with his girlfriend! On April 30, a representative of Kang Eun Tak revealed to various media outlets that he will be holding his wedding on May 11. Kang Eun Tak’s fiancée is a non-celebrity, and the two dated for two years. Kang Eun Tak captivated viewers through the small screen via numerous dramas including “A Man in a Veil,” “Jun Mong, Prince of Legend,” “Beautiful You,” “Love Is Drop by Drop,” “Love to the End,” and more. He also starred in KBS2’s popular weekend drama “Young Lady and Gentleman.” Congratulations to…
Actors Jo Jung Suk, Lee Jung Eun, and Choi Yu Ri may be starring in a new film together! On June 20, YTN reported that Jo Jung Suk, Lee Jung Eun, and Choi Yu Ri have been cast for the new film “My Daughter Who Turn Into a Zombie” (literal title). In response to the report, a source from Jo Jung Suk’s agency Jam Entertainment shared, “[Jo Jung Suk] received an offer to star in the new film ‘My Daughter Who Turned Into a Zomebie’ and is currently reviewing the offer positively.” Later that day, Lee Jung Eun’s agency ANIC…
Wi Ha Joon is about to make a move on tvN’s “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon”! Helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok of the hit drama “Something in the Rain,” “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is a new romance set against the backdrop of Daechi, a neighborhood known as the epicenter of private education in Korea due to its high concentration of hagwons (private educational institutions). Spoilers On the previous episode of the drama, Seo Hye Jin (Jung Ryeo Won) received an unexpected job offer from Choi Hyung Sun (Seo Jeong Yeon), and Lee Joon Ho (Wi Ha Joon) did…
Credit: tvN Lovely Runner took the drama world by storm with its captivating story and stellar cast. The show’s success also sparked discussions about the casting process, especially for the male lead. Writer Lee Si Eun acknowledges the difficulty of finding the perfect actor, a common challenge in drama productions. “The character of Seon Jae had to be a swimmer, a high schooler, a college student and an adult,” she explained. “After seeing Byun Woo Seok in Netflix movie 20th Century Girl, I knew he was exactly who we needed. Our first meeting confirmed it – it felt like Seon…
5 Exciting news for ATINY (Ateez’s fandom) and K-pop enthusiasts alike! The popular boy group Ateez is gearing up to release their fourth Japanese single, titled “Birthday,” on October 2, 2024. This announcement has sent waves of excitement through the K-pop community, especially among young fans eagerly anticipating new content from the group. Ateez, known for their powerful performances and unique concept, continues to expand their influence in the Japanese music market with this upcoming release. The group’s agency, KQ Entertainment, made the official announcement on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, through their social media channels. This new single comes…
First broadcast on May 17, 2024 on Netflix, The 8 Show is a very captivating dystopian K-drama accompanied by a suspenseful black comedy starring Ryu Jun-Yeol, Chun Woo-Hee, Bae Sung-Woo, Park Jeong-Min, Lee Yul-Eum, Moon Jeong-Hee, Lee Joo-Young and Park Hae-Joon. It depicts the story of a group of eight people who receive an invitation to play a fascinating game to win a huge amount of money.Over the course of The 8 Show, however, the characters find themselves victims of social disparity, where the system seems inequitable and unjust, and where the game quickly creates chaos. Several other notable dramas…