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Yoon Doo Joon’s Sudden Enlistment May Mean Disaster for “Let’s Eat 3”
Well, we called it. In a startling turn of events, Yoon Doo Joon’s agency revealed that the “Let’s Eat 3” star will be enlisting at the end of this week. While his draft notice was expected, no one thought it would happen so soon — especially not in the midst of filming. However, plans abruptly switched after South Korea’s recent…
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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 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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Military Enlistments: Jang Geun Suk and Jang Hyunseung
Sigh. Two more of our K-Pop/dramaland darlings have gone off to war. Jang Geun Suk(Switch: Change the World) headed off to service on July 16, and Jang Hyunseung on July 24. Jang Geun Suk Jang Geun Suk’s enlistment notice came with a lot of buzz. When it was released that he would be joining as a Level 4 soldier, the…
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Casting News: Jin Goo joins Ha Ji Won in Prometheus
Jin Goo joins Ha Ji Won in Prometheus In what is promising to be the next big blockbuster of 2018, espionage drama “Prometheus” has just cast Jin Goo as its male lead. (Aw, this is bringing back all the Descendants of the Sun feels.) According to a report from Jae Media Group, Jin Goo will be playing Park Hoon, an…
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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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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…
