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Casting News: Ha Ji Won, UEE and Lee Jang Woo, and Kim Hyun Joong
This has been a very busy week for kdramaland. Dozens of casting updates and new drama announcements have been released, including new roles for many of our favorite Korean stars and starlets. Here are three of the highlights: Ha Ji Won cast in upcoming blockbuster drama “Prometheus” In what will be her first screen appearance in a year and a…
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Breaking News! Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Gyo confirmed for Kdrama “Boyfriend”
This is happening people! Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Gyo have confirmed that they will be starring as the lead couple in upcoming kdrama “Boyfriend.” (Okay, let’s take a moment to let all the Bogummie’s calm down. Hehe.) This will mark the first performance by Song Hye Gyo since her marriage to Song Joon Ki last year, and…
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Casting News: Seo Kang Joon and Esom in “Third Charm”
In the midst of the success of his newest drama, “Are You Human Too,” Seo Kang Joon has just announced his next drama. Seo Kang Joon will be returning to the small screen in September with “Third Charm,” the story of a couple in a long-term dating relationship. I find the concept of a long term relationship in a kdrama…
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Why Do I Watch Kdramas? (And Why Should You?)
Truly, what we do is madness. Why do we spend hours watching television from a different country, from a culture we’ve never experienced, and in a language we don’t understand? Ask anyone around me and they will tell you that this is craziness. But really, I think we are the sane ones, and I can prove it. So why do…
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New Enlistments: Kang Min Hyuk, Wooyoung, Lee Jung Shin
When it rains it pours! This week brings the announcement of THREE new sacrifices to the Korean military. (Yes, it is a sacrifice – for me.) Wooyoung of 2PM has announced his enlistment, and Kang Min Hyuk(Hospital Ship) and Lee Jung Shin(My First Love,) both of CNBlue, have decided to join their hyung Jung Yong Hwa in enlisting this year…
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Casting News: Ji Soo and Goo Ha-ra, Nam Joo Hyuk
Ji Soo and Goo Hara cast in “What’s There to Know” Aw, our puppy is all grown up! Ji Soo(Moon Lovers) has just accepted his first leading role in “What’s There to Know” a story of a high school student who is given the opportunity to become a professional model. Can I just say, “Gimme Gimme!” Ji Soo as…
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Kdrama Recommendations for a Happy July 4th
For most Americans, the 4th of July means hotdogs, fireworks, and freedom but we Drama Droplets know that the 4th is the perfect time to discover our new favorite kdrama. Not sure what to watch? Not a problem. Here are our top tips for kdramas to fit whatever mood you are in. Drama to feel patriotic: Bridal Mask Name: Bridal…
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Reason to Watch: Mr. Sunshine
The countdown has begun! This Saturday, July 7 is the premiere of the wildly anticipated drama, Mr. Sunshine. Set in the early 1900’s just before the Japanese occupation of Joseon (modern day Korea,) Mr. Sunshine tells the story of a young boy who escaped Joseon on an American military ship, only to return years later as an American soldier.…
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Defendant trio reunites in Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery was announced a while ago, but has sadly languished among the piles of orphan dramas (ah, the stationless misfits.) However, today that changed as it was announced that both the PD and writer from Defendant will be joining the team. Also joining is actor Eom Ki Joon, also from Defendant. (Ah, I loved that drama. If only they can work their magic…
