Kim So Hyun confirms fantasy drama ‘Useless Lies’

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Kim So Hyun has proven her acting prowess through many shows as a child star (The Moon Embracing The Sun, Rooftop Prince) and as a leading lady (The Tale of Nokdu, Love Alarm). She has confirmed her new drama — Useless Lies. It’s a fantasy drama about a woman who has the ability to detect lies. Continue reading

Kim Rae Won, Son Ho Joon and Gong Seung Yun lead SBS drama ‘The First Responders’

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I really like Kim Rae Won (Doctors, Punch). My first introduction to Korean entertainment was adorable Korean movie My Little Bride (2004) and I have liked him ever since. His latest drama The First Responders is arriving today on SBS. Son Ho Joon (Was It Love?) and Gong Seung Yun (Circle) join him in a story about joint forces of police, firefighters and paramedics who respond to various crimes, emergencies and disasters. Continue reading

First Impressions: Curtain Call

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I said this before watching the first two episodes of new KBS drama Curtain Call and I felt it while watching too — it has old school drama vibes, in a good way. (The setting of the family, the hotel business, the disguised identity trope and the execution.) The drama boasts a strong cast, quality production and a story spanning decades and two countries. Continue reading

‘Behind Every Star’ premieres tomorrow with Lee Seo Jin and Kwak Sun Young

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Korean dramas about behind the scenes shenanigans can be a hit or a miss. Some shows that based their plot on it are The World That They Live In (2008), Entourage (2016), King Of Dramas (2012) and The Producers (2015). The latest tvN drama Behind Every Star is also based on the entertainment industry and is a remake of French TV show Dix pour cent or Call My Agent! (2015 – Present). It is about the lives and relationships and struggles of actors and their managers. Continue reading