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Kim Jae Won Considering Role in “God’s Quiz: Reboot”
A representative of OCN announced today that an offer has gone out to actor Kim Jae Won for the upcoming kdrama, “God’s Quiz: Reboot.” Will Entertainment, Kim Jae Won’s agency, confirmed that he did receive the offer and is currently considering it. However, no details about his character have been released. “God’s Quiz: Reboot” is the fifth installment in the…
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18 Kdrama and Kpop Stars Affected By New Enlistment Laws
Recent changes to Korean Military law are set to cause a huge number of famous Korean actors and singers to enlist this year. Many stars who had planned to postpone their enlistment for one or two more year now have to cancel their plans and schedules. Here are the top stars affected by the new laws: Yoon Doo-joon, Singer…
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New TV Chosun drama “Babel” announced for December
Cable Network TV Chosun announced today that they have begun casting for a new kdrama titled “Babel” (working title) which will air at the end of this year. TV Chosun is unique among South Korea’s TV networks in that its broadcasting schedule is very sporadic. Their last drama, Yoon Si Yoon’s “Grand Prince,” finished airing in May. Although it aired…
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New Korean Military Enlistment Laws Change the Face of Hallyu
The Korean government recently passed two shocking changes to their military enlistment laws! Two (possibly three) major new laws will change which favorite actors we see in Kdramas and Kpop for the next few years. Law 1: Korean Enlistment Age Dropped from 30 to 28 The Korean Government announced that as of August 1, 2018 the required enlistment age will…
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12 Popular Korean Stars You Need to Be Following on Twitter
Did you know that many of your favorite Korean Celebrities are also active on Twitter? Would you like to keep up with your favorite star’s tweets and pics? (Don’t worry about the language difference. Twitter has a translate function built in.) Here is our list of can’t miss Korean Stars on Twitter: Popular Korean Stars on Twitter Ji Chang Wook…
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Yum Jung Ah, Oh Na Ra, & Kim Jung Eun consider JTBC’s “Princess Maker”
Oh, consider me intrigued! JTBC just announced its newest kdrama, “Princess Maker,” and already casting offers are flying. Top talents Yum Jung Ah(Mirror of the Witch), Oh Na Ra(My Ajusshi), and Kim Jung Eun(Duel) are considering the leading female roles. While the PD from “Mirror of the Witch” (Jo Hyun Tak) has already signed on to direct, and the writer from…
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Open Thread 3: What Are You Watching This Week?
Welcome to our weekly open thread! So what have you been watching this week? Did you have a fun K-Drama moment this week? We want to hear what is you think. Please reply below. Beware: Spoilers may abound. I’ll go first: Are You Human Too: This show gave me so many feels. I loved every moment…that had Seo Kang Joon…
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Park Ki Woong signs on for Ha Ji Won & Jin Goo’s new drama “Prometheus.”
Highly anticipated 2019 kdrama “Prometheus” has added another megastar to its already impressive cast. This time Park Ki Woong(Return) has signed on as the second male lead opposite Jin Goo and Ha Ji Won. His role will be that of Jin Goo’s rival. “Prometheus” is the intense story of a female intelligence officer, Cha Eun Seo(Ha Ji Won), who is…
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Kim Hee Seon, Kim Hae Sook, & Kim Young Kwang cast in new body swap drama “Room Nine”
Long anticipated Kdrama “Room Nine” has finally confirmed it’s primary cast, and we are loving it. Taking on the roles of the main body-swapping ladies are kdrama legends, Kim Hee Seon(Woman of Dignity) and Kim Hae Sook(About Time). Joining them as the male lead is rising star Kim Young Kwang(Lookout.) “Room Nine” is the story of a death-row femme fatale…