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Viki weighs in on the end of Dramafever
More than 24 hours have passed since Dramafever suddenly disappeared, and many fans are still left to wonder what this means for their beloved Korean Dramas. Will the end of Dramafever also be the end for KDramas as we know them? Your beloved reporters at DramaCurrent reached out to Viki.com and they have given us a message of hope. Please comment below…
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What Happened to Dramafever? A Closer Look at the KDrama Crisis
Updated from original on October 16, 2018 at 7pm. Last week a message began popping up on Dramafever accounts everywhere: “New episodes have been postponed until a later date. Thank you for your patience.” The message came without any warning or further explanation from any Dramafever news channel, leaving viewers of the Korean Drama streaming service with one massive question.…
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Lee Si Ah rescues Park Hae Jin’s KDrama “Four Men”
Well, it looks like Park Hae Jin’s new drama “Four Men” (also know as, “The Lion”) will get another chance at life. Actress Lee Si Ah has signed on to take the lead female role originally belonging to Nana. She will be playing the role of a violent crimes detective who gets caught in the middle of a conspiracy involving…
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JTBC’s “SKY Castle” Confirms Female Cast Powerhouse
Upcoming JTBC drama, “SKY Castle” (formerly Princess Maker) confirmed its main cast this week, and it is everything we hoped for. The satirical comedy about Korea’s elite mothers has lined up a powerhouse of actors and actresses. KDrama legends Yeom Jung-ah, Lee Tae-ran, Yoon Se-ah, and Oh Na-ra have all confirmed that they will be playing the lead roles of…
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Ko Hyun Jung considers role in “Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul Ho 2”
Much anticipated sequel “Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul Ho 2” may have become next year’s can’t miss KDrama. Why, you say? Ko Hyun Jung’s agency confirmed today that she has received an offer to star. If she takes the role, she will star alongside returning lead Park Shin Yang. We were already excited to see our favorite lawyer return, but having…
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Chinese-Korean Joint Drama Announced: “The Age of Heroes”
In a positive turn of events, China and South Korea recently began talks to bring home the remains of famous Korean freedom fighter Ahn Jung Geun. As part of negotiations, a Chinese-Korean joint drama based on his impressive and tragic life has also been announced. The drama is called “The Age of Heroes” (working title) and will focus on his…
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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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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…
