Lee Jun Ki and Jeon Hyebin, 2014 KBS drama, Joseon Gunman
This is a sad news. Actor Lee Jun Ki (35) and actress Jeon Hyebin (33) are reported to have broken up today.
-August 25, 2017- Korean media reported that the two stars had broken up. It was later confirmed to be true by their agency Namoo Actors. The reason of their separation was apparently due to busy schedule.
Prior to their dating confirmation around April this year, the pair had been first rumored to be seeing each other last 2015. The two had met as co stars in the 2014 KBS drama 'Joseon Gunman'. Some netizens speculated that the romance had build up during their drama filming. On the other hand, the pair had told the media that they've been seeing each other as lovers since 2016.
Upon the dating confirmation, their relationship met some criticism from netizens. Jeon Hyebin even said that she was depressed because of the backlash and negative comments online. Lee Jun Ki had been famous with his works such as, 'The King and the Clown', 'Iljimae' and many more. He is regarded as one of the top actors in Korea. He is currently starring in the Korean adaptation of 'Criminal Minds'. Meanwhile, Jeon Hyebin on the other hand is famous with her appearance in the 2016 tvN series 'Another Oh Haeyoung'. She is now currently appearing in SBS TV series 'Falsify'.
I know those who had watched "Love in the Moonlight" mostly developed a huge crush with actors Park Bogum, Jinyoung and Kwak Dong-yeon. Heck, I even had a momentarily girl crush with Kim Yoojung! She's so freaking pretty!
We are all sad to let Jinyoung's character go in the drama. Oops.. spoiler alert! Yes! He died in the series. But you know, its nice to invest on him more.. Do some Google research and you'll be amazed of how talented this man is. You probably already know he is an idol but there are lots of details about him that you definitely need to know.
So, here they are. I've compiled some things that I know about Jinyoung.
1. Jinyoung is the leader of Kpop group B1A4. Yep, you probably know about this already. But let me still include it. B1A4 debuted on the year 2011 with 5 members. You know what's funny? The name B1A4 is also relevant with the member's blood type. One member is blood type B and 4 members are blood type A. HAHA, hilarious! Jinyoung is blood type A by the way. ^^
The group is the current roaster of WM Entertainment. The agency started very small but with the success of B1A4 the agency now owns their own building. In an interview, a WM representative said that its because they see B1A4 as people not just idols. The girlgroup Oh My Girl is also part of the same agency.
2. Jinyoung is good at playing guitar. No need to explain this. Just watch this and squeel. Okay?
3. Jinyoung is a composer and a music producer. Have you heard any songs of B1A4? Well its probably composed by Jinyoung. From their debut song 'Bling Girl' to famous tracks like, 'Baby, Goodnight', 'Tried to Walk', to my favorites like 'What's Happening' and 'Lonely'... well Jinyoung composed it all. He is amazing isn't he? Well, there's more to come..
B1A4- Tried to Walk MV
B1A4 - What's Happening MV
Ever watched Mnet's Produce 101? Jinyoung appeared as a music producer for the girls. He gifted them with 'In the Same Place' and 'When Cherry Blossom Fades' which are two very great songs in the entire competition. After IOI debuted, Jinyoung also made a ballad song for the group entitled 'Hold On'. And being in the same company with girlgroup Oh My Girl, Jinyoung also produced and composed a song called 'One Step, Two Step' for them. He also participated in Love in the Moonlight OST with a song called 'Misty Road' sang by Ben. Great! Isn't he?
Produce 101 - In the Same Place
4. Jinyoung's first major role in the big screen was in the movie 'Miss Granny'. Miss Granny stars Shim Eunkyung as the teen self of a grandmother that magically became younger after a photo session. Jinyoung's role is the rocker grandson of Shim Eunkyung. It's a nice movie to watch. Jinyoung and Shim Eunkyung's interaction as rocker grandson and grandma is very adorable.
Miss Granny (2014) Trailer
5. Jinyoung's first drama lead role was with Min Hyorin in Mnet's 'Persevere Goo Haera'. The drama was about young people who wants to enter the entertainment scene as singers. It portrays their obstacles in achieving their dreams and deciding who to love.
6. Jinyoung is good friends with Apink Chorong, BTOB Changsub, Infinite Hoya.Fans call their group as the bashful 91 line. They are all born in the year 1991. Fans are very surprised to know that these members hang out together and are quite close.
In an interview, Chorong revealed that Apink and B1A4 members got close after realizing they've been sharing stages since they debuted. After series of questionings about their member's ages and spending a Christmas eve together, both members of the group shared a meal and cake brought in by B1A4. This must be the start of Jinyoung and Chorong's friendship... hmmm?
January 4, 2017- During the opening ceremony and interview portion of Gu Hye Sun's solo art exhibition entitled "dark Yellow" in Secheodong Art Center in Seoul, the actress open up with the upcoming tvN variety show called "Honeymoon Diary" which will feature her and her actor husband, Ahn Jae Hyeon.
The real life couple who got married last May of 2016 is casted by none other than Na Yeong Suk PD who also created popular variety shows like "The Over Flowers Series" and "Three Meals a Day". "Honeymoon Diary" is expected to be a program where real life celebrity couples show their real life honeymoon life.
Gu Hye Sun revealed, "I finished filming yesterday and thought that it should be done. It was not easy for me to make a decision to open a marriage relationship, not a business relationship with my husband, I wanted to show my well-being, and I fought so hard".
Meanwhile, Gu Hye Sun's solo exhibition, "dark Yellow" is located at 7th Exhibition Hall of Hangaram Museum, Seoul Arts Center. It revolves around the theme of purity, fear and freedom. It will not only feature her artworks but also her piano and song compositions.
Credit: Hankyung.com
New Journey to the West Season 3 cast and PDs during the shows presscon
During the press conference of New Journey to the West Season 3 which will start airing on January 8th and stars Kang Hodong, Lee Sugeun, Eun Jiwon, Ahn Jae Hyeon, Kyuhyun and Song Minho, Na PD also tackled and revealed the reason why he created his another upcoming show entitled "Honeymoon Diary" which will also feature Ahn Jae Hyeon and real life wife actress Gu Hye Sun.
Ahn Jae Hyeon said, "I worked with Na PD three times already so I am very curious as to how the three pieces could work together". While Na PD said, "I tend to not have big plans on making my shows. I got to know Ahn Jae Hyeon through New Journey to the West 2 and I liked to bother him a lot so I went to his house with the purpose of eating and that's how I got to know Gu Hye Sun. It was fun and warm to look at the two of them so I thought it will be a waste if I am the only one to see it. I thought that if I showed other people how to love the couple that it would also warm my heart."
"Honeymoon Diary" is expected to be a show that would feature real life celebrity couple and would depict how real married life is. The show will premiere this coming February 3rd in tvN. Below is the sweetest teaser ever.
It was not too long since Na Yeong Suk PD, famous for creating tvN successful variety shows like "Over Flowers series" and "Three Meals a Day" announced that he would be partnering up with real life celebrity husband and wife, Gu Hye Sun and Ahn Jae Hyeon in the new variety show called "Newlywed Diary aka Honeymoon Diary".
Prior to this new show, Na PD already worked with Ahn Jae Hyeon in New Journey to the West 2 which will also open its new season this coming January 8th. Netizens are excited and commented support for the real life couple and Na PD whose works greatly impacted Korean variety shows in the past years.
"Newlywed Diary aka Honeymoon Diary" will be premiering in tvN this coming February 3rd. Below is the cutest teaser ever.
Today, Oct 19th, the producers of the upcoming new season of New Journey to the West confirmed the addition of Super Junior Kyuhyun (28) and Winner member Song Mino (23) as new fixed cast members.
The two will join the cast consisting of Kang Hodong, Lee Su-geun, Eun Jiwon and Ahn Jae hyeon who recently just wrapped up working for the Season 2 of the popular travel-variety show. According to the media, the new casts member had met and filmed for the first time today. After their Korea filming on the 24th, it is also revealed that the casts will be leaving to film in China.
Kyuhyun had been famous for his witty comments in variety shows while Song Mino will be this season's youngest member. The producers revealed that the reason for the addition of the new members is to add a fresh and youthly vibe to the program.
"New Journey to the West" is created by Na Young-seok PD who also made tvN variety shows like the "Over Flowers Series" and "Three Meals A Day".
The popular South Korean travel reality show created by none other than tvN's variety genius Na PD is confirmed to renew for the 3rd Season.
Season 2 aired last April in both internet and TV platform. New Journey to the West reunites 1N2D members Kang Hodong, Lee Su-geun and Eun Jiwon while Ahn Jae hyeon joined the cast as the new youngest member replacing Lee Seunggi who starred in the first season.
According to media outlet OSEN, the recording date is currently being coordinated but the China recording is still unknown. Na PD who recently held a talk in tvN10Festival with cast member Ahn Jae hyeon revealed a lot of behind the scene stories on how they film the popular variety show. He also positively promoted his upcoming cooking variety show, "Three Meals A Day: Fishing Village".
New Journey to the West gained a lot of followers for being the first product of tvNGO. It is also widely popular in China and around the world.
BEAST Yoon Doojoon (Photo courtesy of Cube Entertainment)
Yoon Doojoon did not hesitate to praise actress Seo Hyun Jin.
On the 4th, inside Cube Entertainment building in Seong Dong-gu, Seosu-dong, Seoul, an interview for BEAST's 3rd full length comeback album was held. That day, Yoon Doojoon opened up about 'Another Oh Haeyoung' actress Seo Hyunjin rising popularity. The two stars previously acted together in 2015 tvN drama Let's Eat 2. They also travelled together to Paris and Spain for the special travel-eating broadcast, 'Let's Eat with my Friend'.
Doojoon said, "I had been in touch with Hyun Jin noona several times when she was filming 'Another Oh Haeyoung'. I knew she would be fine and would do well someday". He also added he was not able to watch the popular drama.
Yoon Doojoon and Seo Hyun Jin together, Let's Eat 2 (Photo from tvN)
Meanwhile, BEAST just released their 3rd full length Korean album, entitled 'Highlight' with their pre release track titled 'Butterfly' and title track 'Ribbon'. It is the group's first Korean comeback after the departure of Jang Hyun-seung from the group.
February 25, 2016 - Soonkki, the writer of the popular webtoon Cheese in the Trap wrote on her blog her stand in the netizens' criticisms about the drama adaptation. The writer expressed that the production team had contacted her during the early preparations of the hit tvN drama. With the webtoon still ongoing, she had shared the possible ending to the production team. She expressed that she wanted the drama to have a different ending in order to avoid spoilers in the webtoon which she couldn't confirm now because no one from the team had consulted her after. She wrote that upon reading the script of episode 6 she had lost contact with the production team and now doesn't have any relations with the drama's story.
[SPOILER ALERT!!!] [UPDATED]
What was being criticised?
The netizen's criticisms started when the story became just like any romantic drama. You see, in a typical Korean drama a love story will not progress without a love triangle. Cheese in the Trap is never an exception. The drama was highly praised during its early run but things got messy when the writing focused on the character of Baek Inho and then Seol becoming confused who to choose which was never in the webtoon.
Park Hae Jin's entertainment company also expressed their frustrations with the drama's direction. It was revealed that a lot of Park Hae Jin's scenes was cut in the broadcast which they couldn't understand. The original script is a proof that a lot of Yoo Jung's scenes was being deleted.
Rants and Opinions:
I know, I even wrote that you should watch the drama adaptation. It is fun. Really! Don't get me wrong! I enjoyed the first few episodes. It is worth to try. The thing is, honestly, I found another drama that made me more excited which I will write a review later.
I am a super fan of the webtoon. I remember finishing the last 3 Seasons in just a week. Its because I can see Hong Seol in myself. Her expressions, her thoughts, and concerns, it just screams me all the time. Also, I can find a little Yoo Jung in myself too, but I am not that manipulative though. What I am trying to say is, I became so invested with the webtoon characters that watching the drama just became so familiar and so that is why I am so frustrated with how the story is wrapping up. For me, the webtoon's charm is its unique representation of Yoo Jung and Hong Seol's relationship.
People in twitter are raging about how Inho is a jerk in the webtoon. I never saw him as a jerk, never. The boy was lost. He lost his dreams and is still broken with how his life turned out but he was never a jerk for me. As the webtoon goes on, you can see that he is trying to conquer himself. He was trying to find a place where he could belong again. But the drama, the frustrating drama, made Inho a hopeless romantic guy who wanted to catch the main actress' heart which never formulated in the webtoon. Its just a pity because Seo Kang Joon was doing a good job in portraying the character and now he getting hate.
I guess its the pacing that actually sucked. The drama's story was a little fast paced for me. I was hoping that they could at least give emphasis to Jung's manipulative side. Like that one story in his childhood where he made a girl drunk out of annoyance. Or that one time when he manipulated one of his grade school classmate during a project session in his house. Yoo Jung is a dark character that can be so frustrating but at the same time he has this emotional side that should have been tackled. How I wish Seol and Yoo Jung's drama characters bickered more before finding comfort in each other. Park Hae Jin's visuals and acting are turned into scrap by the drama's production team.
The main problem to this is the webtoon's future. How I wish that tvN made the drama adaptation after the webtoon finishes. I know what I'm saying is kind of nonsense but I feel sorry for Soonkki the most. She loved, protected and cared for every character in the webtoon but the drama adaptation just made everything a mess. I mean Misaeng which was also an adaptation of a popular webtoon but it was successful with just nothing but praises during its run so why can't tvN do that with Cheese in the Trap. That is another with adaptations when you go right you will please the hearts of millions of fans but once you go wrong you will always be witch hunted. As the saying goes, "Never judge a book by its movies". I personally think for Cheese in the Trap its just a matter of pacing and connection with the original writer.
Although, we as netizens has say whether its praise or criticisms to the drama, the main point is we cannot change anything now because the filming was already finished. All episodes are ready to air. The cast even had their wrapped up party just recently. Our point of view will only remain ours. We just have to wait for the drama's ending. That is the main thing with a preproduced drama.
Even though things are becoming messy, I still thank the production team for without them we would never appreciate the talent of Kim Go Eun, Park Hae Jin and Seo Kang Joon. I just hope that the scriptwriter director was not an obvious fangirl of Seo Kang Joon. Not that I don't understand her because the guy is gorgeous and I like him too. The thing is Hong Seol and Yoo Jung should have been the main focus of the story. I guess this time Soonkki experienced being trapped between the tvN team and the netizens just like just like the webtoon's story.
I haven't even finished watching the Iceland edition but here I am watching Youth Over Flowers: Africa. That's how much I love Na PD. This director sure knows how to do surprises. Also, how can I miss these cuties, Ryu Jun Yeol, Park Bo Gum, Go Kyung-pyo, and let's include charming Ahn Jae-hong there.
Youth Over Flowers: Africa
The series starts with the clips of Na PD's evil planning on how to capture his stars this edition. He talked to the director of the Reply series then to the actor's managers. I admire Na PD for not taking a break because after Iceland is another travel which sure is exhausting. But then, in travelling every bit of your pain and sufferings can be renewed by the wonderful sceneries and charms of the countries that you visit. Also, Africa is a good choice after experiencing being frozen in Iceland for 10 days. I am beginning to think that Na PD's biggest dream is actually to travel all over the world and the show is just a front. Not that I am complaining though, especially in the fact that he is bringing charming men with him.
The evil planning
The premise this edition is the super planned kidnapping of Na PD's chosen main actors. We all know that Reply 1988 is from tVN, which is a recent hit drama and whom producers and directors are minions of Na PD in real life so he is well covered up with this. The Iceland edition failed big time because Jo Jung Suk already knows the other cast members he was going to be with and also the country they were going. Na PD doesn't want that to happen this time.
So, with the help of Reply's PD everything in his mind is coming true. Things just start burning when the Reply cast and crew went to Thailand as a reward trip for the successful wrap up of the hit drama. Go Kyung-pyo was even thumbs uping a camera in the airport without him knowing what lies ahead. In a shot of a hidden camera, Park Bo gum is seen a little bored waiting then standing up immediately when Reply PD came to his table that is shared with co stars Go Kyung-pyo and Hyeri. The minion Reply PD told the cast that they have to film themselves which footages are to be added in the DVD edition of the drama as behind the scenes. The casts agreed accordingly. The BTS footage are in fact for Na PD's show.
Thailand famous beach resort
Na PD in Thailand waiting and eating alone
The crews and casts held a mini party when they arrived in a famous beach in Thailand. On the other hand, Na PD secretly flew from South Korea to Thailand to join the group. When he arrived at the same beach resort, he couldn't even go out with the fear of ruining all his plans. He waited in his own room, ate alone in his bed and waited and waited. Until, minion Reply PD knocked at his door and to perfect the plan Na PD asked him for additional accomplices. Reply PD brought actor Kim Sung kyun, actresses Ra Mi Ran and Kim Sun Young who both played the mother role in the drama. Na PD explained to his newly recruited accomplices the things that were going to happen. When the actresses asked which country they are planning to go, Ra Mi Ran's face just screams apologetic. Kim Sun Young on the other hand said that, "This will be fun!".
Kim Sung Kyun, Ra Mi Ran, Kim Sun Young as accomplices
After all the explaining done, the moment of capturing is prepared in a small Thai restaurant just nearby their accomodation. With all the hidden cameras checked, all the directions and locations checked, in order to safely go out, Na PD disguised himself with a backpack, a half face mask and eyeglasses. Meanwhile, the actors to be captured doesn't know anything.
Go Kyung-Pyo, Ahn Jae Hong, Ryu Jun Yeol frozen at the sudden apperance of Na PD
In the restaurant, Ra Mi Ran and Kim Sun Young starts asking the young actors if they want to go to a trip or go back to South Korea. Ra Mi Ran specifically hinted that even Kang Ha Neul recently joined a trip to Iceland for Na PD's famous show. She was like persuading and attracting them that she could let Na PD cast them if they want to. Then, she called Na PD which was their agreed signal. In the phone, Ra Mi Ran said, "Oi Na PD these young men are willing to go to a trip with you!." The young actors not knowing that Na PD is in fact in Thailand with them is maintaining their coolness. Not until, Na PD appeared right in front of their eyes. Ryu Jun Yeol, Ahn Jae-hong and Go Kyung-Pyo froze the moment they knew what exactly was happening. Go Kyung-Pyo even cried and turned red which I find so cute. When Na PD asked him why he cried, he said its because he never thought that he can be a part of a program like Grandpas Over Flowers which is loved by many. Also, he seems apologetic for the issues that he had been on in the past months. Now that just too adorable! You can see that he still has a young heart.
Go Kyung-Pyo crying
The young actors remained their coolness when they found out that they will in fact depart that day. Go Kyung-pyo still crying, hugged his co stars and PD tightly for a goodbye. Ryu Jun Yeol after asking Ra Mi Ran if she has a lotion hugged the actress and the others too. In the vehicle, the trio spot a man whom they thought was a Reply PD when in fact he works for Na PD.
Famous Sceneries in Namibia, Africa
After Na PD annonced the country which they are going, the trio attempts to search for Namibia. Armed with books given by Na PD about Namibia, footages of them enjoying the country was shown. The place looks like a big safari, with a little touch of Dubai and wondeful falls like that in Iceland minus the ice.
Park Bo Gum's capture
Meanwhile, in South Korea is the Kang Ha Neul in this edition. Park Bo Gum who left Thailand early for his Music Bank schedule is planned to be captured. The trio called Bo Gum who is now on his car. Go Kyung-pyo asked him about a car that is following him. Bo Gum is a little flustered when he found out that there is actually a car that is following him. The trio urged him to inspect the said car. Then, the capture of Bo Gum just went fine because the guy seems like the type to just follow orders. He even sweetly offered some drinks to Na PD's staff. In his travel, Bo Gum assists the staffs and even filmed with them. The guy is a serious angel. Even the way he speaks is very soft.
One staff asked Ryu Jun Yeol of his travel pictures in his instagram account. He apparently travelled to a lot of countries already. Now, Na PD casted a person who is a professional in travelling, Hah!. In the plane, Ahn Jae-hong asked a stewardess for food but the woman said it will be given after they took off. Then, a staff asked him if he is already hungry and he said yes. When the food was given, Kyung-Pyo and Jae-hong is seen attacking it. After sometime, the plane nears its landing. The two saw the view outside and got surprised because there is a vast empty land to be seen.
The trio arriving in Namibia
Ahn Jae Hong mistaking the driver's set
In the airport, the trio exchanged their money to Namibia's currency. It is seen that Jun Yeol and Kyung-Pyo can speak confident english more than the Iceland cast. After purchasing data connection for their phones, Jae hong was suddenly missing. With the famous goat sound of the Reply series, it is revealed that he is still admiring a pick up type of vehicle that he spotted earlier. The trio cannot find a rent a car company that would allow them to take the car to their places of destination. With Jun Yeol's advice they decided to take a taxi instead. With Jun Yeol's smart tactics, they booked a taxi in a cheaper prize than usual. Jae-hong without knowing the driver's sitting position was attempting to sit on the left side until two Africans asked him to not sit there.
Inside the car, Jae-hong hums to the Hippo Song and the other two followed him and started singing. In Winhoek the capital of Namibia, with the taxi driver's lead, the trio is still finding a car rental service. With their continued failure to booked a car, the taxi driver told them that he knows a lady that owns a car that they could rent. Without any doubt, the trio agreed to meet the lady.
The trio waiting for the lady rent a car own
They waited in front of a big house and started to be nervous. They joked that they feel like they are going to meet Miranda Kerr or Angelina Jolie. Until the lady whom they thought is coming from the house that they were spotting arrived with the car in the main road. With arms fold, the trio greeted the lady car owner with respect. Jun Yeol began transacting with the lady owner. The lady was a little intimidating so Jun Yeol without fully understanding what she says just agreed to follow her and rent the car. Then, the doomed sound started playing, ooohh ow... In the lady's place are several cars. Jae- hong was very happy to see a car similar with the one he saw in the airport. The problem was that it was manual and he and Kyung-Pyo can only drive automatic ones. Not until, Jun Yeol read that the insurance fee is more expensive than the car rent so with that they decided to depart the place. Why am I happier with what happened?
Namibia's fast food and water w/ lemon for hand cleansing
To ease their disappointment, the trio decided to take some selcas. After a while, they decided to stopped by a mall to eat. They each ordered a meal. One is roasted chicken with rice and little burgers. The food arrived together with a bowl of water with lemon. It is for them to clean their hands. The trio decided to order a take out for Bo-Gum who they assumed is travelling to Namibia that time. A staff gave her phone to Kyung-pyo with Bo-Gum on the line. Bo-Gum with an already red nose is speaking nervously. He revealed that he didn't catch his plane. In his shots, Bo-Gum enjoyed shopping caps and eating before boarding his plane. Upon going to his assigned gate he mistakenly went near gate A27 instead of A0 with the thought that his gate is A30 so he rushed to the correct gate but the personnel said that its already too late hence him not being able to board the plane. With the trio's dismay, the ordered take out arrived.
Park Bo-Gum revealing that he missed the plane
The trio spends more time in a taxi car. What I like in Youth Over Flowers is that the casts personally take cameras to film themselves. In Iceland edition, Jung Woo likes to hold the camera for selfies. Here in Namibia, its Jun Yeol who frequently holds the selfie stick. Kyung-pyo and Jae-hong also started playing with the camera. After sometime, they spotted a wild boar and were very surprised and happy by the sight. Namibia is a jewel country where you can see animals like lion, zebra, crocodile and many more endangered species living in their normal habitat. With the sighting of the animal, Jun Yeol started singing the Korean version of Hakuna Matata from Lion King. Hakuna Matata in the Korean version means "Don't worry, Be Happy" and the taxi driver approved the meaning and said it can also mean "It will be OK".
The trio celebrating as they successfully rented a car
Our trio arrived in their destination which is in fact the airport. They thank their African driver named Joe and proceeded inside the airport. They again came back to find a rent a car service. After sometime, they finally got to talk to a rent a car service who is willing to give them a car. After the price calculation, they decide to take the deal. It was a whole day of searching for a car to rent so the trio were very happy and pleased when they saw the car. Their journey is just starting. In the preview, Park Bo-Gum is seen to be joining our trio.
Bo-Gum joining the trio next week
My Opinion:
This season is somewhat your usual young guys kind of travel. The thing with the Iceland edition is that Jung Sang hoon who is a natural comedian is present so the casts laughing every minute is understandable. Plus, the Iceland casts with Jung Woo, Jo Jung Seok, Jung Sang hoon and Kang Ha Neul are close in real life so the camaraderie and flow is not awkward. Also, they can be quite clumsy and a little dummy oftentimes which is fun to watch.
This edition is slow and a little awkward. Just your usual clips of manly men in a journey together. But still, I expect a lot of things to happen. Jun Yeol is a natural charming guy, Kyung-Pyo has a young heart, Bo-Gum is an angel and Jae-Hong is your usual older brother. I am sure Na PD has a lot of things in his mind that will surprise us in the coming episodes.
They are not considered new because they've been making movies and dramas all this time but the thing is the public just only had their eyes to these actors and actresses just recently because of their hit performances in dramas and movies.
I watched them maybe one or two times more and I really think that they will come a long long way. Their careers are shining and I hope they will continue to hit the jackpot. Here are my list of trending Korean actors and actresses that you may also want to check out:
7. Park Bo gum- Reply 1988, Coin Locker Girl/Chinatown, Music Bank
Ok, I don't know the guy but people in Twitter are fangirling about this cutie. I checked him out and his cute, Yes!. I watched him in Coin Locker Girl or Chinatown with Kim Go Eun and he suits the good boy act so much I can't even imagine him playing a bad guy, please correct me if he did already. His acting stint in Reply 1988 made him the talk of the town not to mention he made netizens rage because he won the heart of the leading lady... [Ooops Spoiler Alert!!!]
He was recently kidnapped by Na PD and is set to star in another season of Youth Over Flowers which is set in Namibia, Africa with his fellow actors from the Reply series. Well, I will make sure to check that one.
6. Kim Minjae- Twenty Again, Because It's the First Time, Music Core
Yes, Kim Minjae, that one guy whose voice is soo Yoo Jin Goo and whose face is so Song Joong Ki. The resemblance is very near but he also have these unique charms in him. He can dance, rap and act so yeah! Moving on, I've watched him in Persevere Goo Haera, Twenty Again and also in Because It's the First Time with Park So Dam and Choi Minho of SHINee and his a cutie pie too. He has this highscool crush feel in him and I think if he managed to pick the right role, like that one in Because It's The First Time, he will be continuosly charming to watch.
5. Ji Soo - Sassy Go Go, Bu Bu Jing Xin Korean, Angry Mom
Ji Soo or who I also call as the dark horse because when I was watching Sassy Go Go without even looking at him in the first few episodes and I was not warned. He is very charming there and so I ended up being torn between him and Lee Wongeun. He is not the overly flower boy looking type but I don't know, the more you see him the more you will fall for him with his bad boy charms and overly sexy voice.
Ji Soo is set to star with Lee Jun Ki and IU in the Korean adaptation of Bu Bu Jing Xin.
4. Lee Wongeun- Sassy Go Go
Together with Ji Soo, Lee Wongeun made me watch Sassy Go Go nonstop. His onscreen chemistry with APink Jung Eunji is just so beautiful that I ended up shipping the two of them. The guy is so fresh looking with his flower boy aura. I just wish he could graduate on his highschool roles already. Although, I wouldn't mind if he and Eunji can be together again for another drama, like a Korean adaptation of Ao Haru Ride perhaps? Yes, please!!!
3. Seo Kang Joon- Cheese in the Trap, Roommate, Laws of the Jungle
I'm not that interested with this guy because of those rumors and negative write ups about him that I read but yeah, now I'm OK, I actually want to say sorry for judging him unfairly. He made the portrayal of Baek Inho so lovable with his pretty eyes and handsome physique. He is just so charming. I just wish he can choose a great project after Cheese in the Trap that would cement him as an actor.
2. Kim Go Eun- Cheese in the Trap, Coin Locker Girl/Chinatown, A Muse
This girl may be not your average beautiful Korean actress. She's not that pretty when I first saw her but I don't know she's becoming pretty as times goes by. She has this weird charm in her and also a beautiful smile that makes her glow even more. As I mentioned before, she is not the Hong Seol that I was imagining but she made me realize that Hong Seol can actually be her. She's a good actress and that remained in me after watching her in the Coin Locker Girl. She can portray a baddass role, she can also be sweet and charming. She's got this indeniable potential and also did I mentioned she can also sing? Kim Go Eun is an actress that you may want to continually follow. I know that she has a great career ahead of her whether its drama or movie.
1. Park So Dam- Because It's The First Time, The Priest, The Silenced
I love this girl so much. She's so pretty with her single eyelids and innocent charms. Like Kim Go Eun, she's a genuine Korean beauty so whenever I watch her on screen she is just oozing with charisma. She portrayed the innocent first love character in the drama Because It's The First Time and also did a few horror movies like The Priests and The Silenced with Kang Dong Won and Park Bo Young respectively. (I haven't check those movies because I don't actually watch horrors if I'm alone T_T). But I'll definitely follow her upcoming projects and I hope for her continuous success.
Park So Dam is set to star in the upcoming drama called "Cinderella and the Four Knights" with Jung Il Woo, Ahn Jae hyun, CN Blue Jung Shin, APink Naeun and actor Choi Min.
So that's it, the list of trending Korean actors and actresses that you may want to check out. I promise you that you won't regret watching their drama and projects. Do you have other names of actors and actresses that recently charmed you? Please do comment and share it with me...
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I remember I was super anxious when actress Kim Go Eun signed up to be Hong Seol in the TV adaptation of the popular naver webtoon by Soonki, Cheese in the Trap. It was mainly because I was picturing other actresses whose visually close to the character. Ah, yeah, by the way, I decided to read the webtoon because I was curious about this drama adaptation but then later on fell inlove with the webtoon hence became oversensitive with the castings for the drama then yeah, LOL. But what am I? I was even doubting Park Hae Jin as Yoo Jung because to me he was looking rather older than the college sunbae character. I was still doubting whether I want to watch this after the trailers were out. But then, tvN saved as all because once again they proved to everyone that they have an eagle eye in castings and also drama production.
I started watching the drama just last week and it was super fun and it really compliments the story of the webtoon so far. Not to mention the casts especially Kim Go Eun, Park Haejin, Seo Kang Jun, Nam Joo hyuk and even the actress whose playing Bora nailed the webtoon characters. At the first episode I didn't really had a problem with Lee Sung Kyung playing Baek Inha but upon reading comments online about the drama and watching Episode 4, I guess netizens were right to ask her acting to tone down a little bit.
Someone on my other post about Cheese in the Trap asked whether the drama and the webtoon's story are the same. Well, for now my answer is "Yes". The plot seems to be really an adaptation of the webtoon and also most of the important characters are present in the drama. I just really hope that the drama will continue its awesome plot. But then, did I mention that the drama's production is already nearing its end hence the script being completed already? heh, let's all hope for a good wrap up for this.
Being a fan of Korean drama and variety shows it sucks when I don't have a bucket list of new shows that I am anticipating. But then, I always find alternatives such listening to new Kpop songs and waiting for subbed episodes of the ongoing shows I am following.
Thankfully, 2015 seems productive because there are lots of upcoming shows that seems nice to look forward to. Here are my list of new Korean shows that I am looking forward to:
6. Let's Eat With My Friends
Let's Eat With My Friends Teaser
A variety spin-off of the tvN drama Let's Eat 2, Let's Eat With My Friends also brings along the pair of Yoon Dujun, who played Goo Daeyoung and Seo Hyunjin, who played Baek Soo-ji, Daeyoung's love interest in the drama. This time we are going to see them together as their real selves in a trip going to Spain. As the title describes, Yoon and Seo brought along their close friends Beast's Yang Yoseob, who also cameod in the drama and actress Park Hee-bon, Hyunjin's co-member in her past kpop group M.I.L.K.
Coming from the same PD of the drama Let's Eat 2, you can tell he couldn't leave his love for his stars, my tummy shall be in misery again with this fun "mukbang broadcast". Oh and also, I shall be inspired to go to Spain just like what I had felt when I watched Na PD's Granpa's Over Flowers: Spain Edition.
5. Reply 1988
Following the success of Reply 1997 and Reply 1994, the production team of the popular drama series will now attempt to bring us to the year 1988. The year was said to be a especially significant one for South Korea.
Honestly, I am disappointed and not that excited in the casting. But still I am giving it a chance and I am kinda anticipating the reviews. Drama addicts knows that the Reply series paved the way for most people to watch cable dramas. So who knows? maybe drama gods will do their part and make the drama a success just like its predecessors.
Reply 1988 will star Girl's Day's Hyeri, Ryu Hye Young, Go Kyung Pyo, Park Bo Gum, Ahn Jae Hong, Ryu Jun Yeol, Lee Dong Hwi and Choi Sung Won. Veterans Sung Dong Il and Lee Il Hwa, who played the parents in both Reply series will also return for a third time.
4. Oh My God
Another rom-com drama on my list is Oh My God. The drama will star So Ji Sub whom I totally adore in Master's Sun and Shin Minah whose popular for her works such as Arang and the Magistrate and My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox.
The pair is not new to public eyes for they already did a couple of clothing advertisement together in the reecent years. But still it will be fresh to see them act together in a drama. I love Shin Minah being so playful and funny and also who would even hate So Ji Sub's charm?
The drama is said to be about childhood friends who met again and happen to help improve each other's lifestyles but eventually found love in the process. Its just too bad because shipping them in real life wouldn't be as fun as before for Shin Minah is currently dating someone... ehem Kim. Woo. Bin. ehem.
3. Cheese In The Trap
This is got to be the primary reason why I ended up reading the Korean web comic where it will be based. Nowadays the drama adaptation of Cheese in the Trap is still an ongoing hype especially for those who follow the webton. It will be produced by tvN which is trustworthy enough in producing drama adaptations, a perfect example to this is the popular drama Misaeng. The production is already so promising with PD Lee Yoon Jung who is known for directing Coffee Prince.
Cheese in the Trap will star actor Park Hae Jin as Yoo Jung sunbae and actress Kim Go-eun as Hong Sul. The drama is set to air later this year.
2. The First Time
I love coming of age stories and so I'm digging this drama that will star SHINee's Minho and promising actress Park So Dam. The First Time is another upcoming cable drama that will be produced by network OnStyle.
The story will revolve around Yoon Tae-oh, a 20 year old college freshman and his changing relationship with his childhood friend Song-Yi. Tae-oh's character is described as carefree and cool while Song-Yi is described as cheerful and positive. But then the conflict will occur when a friend of Tae-oh, Seo Ji Ahn, to be played by actor/rapper Kim Minjae, also fell in love with Song-Yi
The cast looks fresh and promising. I find actress Park So Dam so pretty and authentic. Also, did I told you that I am a fan of SHINee?
1. Second Time 20 Years Old
This drama is what I have been waiting for certainly. Second Time 20 Years Old is set to air in tvN this coming August replacing Oh My Ghostess. I told you I'm a fan of tvN dramas...
Second Time 20 Years Old Teaser 1
Second Time 20 Years Old will star Choi Jiwoo whom I totally adore in Grandpas Over Flowers: Greece Edition. Luckily her character is not that far to her self so this is a guaranteed fun. Choi Ji Woo will play Ha No-Ra, a full time mother and housewife who got pregnant and married at the age of 19 hence did not got the chance to enjoy her twenties. She decides to enter the university and begin to struggle adapting to the new environment and young people around her.
The drama will also star Lee Sang Yoon as a theater professor and Ha No-Ra's first love. Choi Won-young as the husband who is also a psychology professor. Actor/Rapper Kim Minjae who I previously mentioned a while ago in The First Time, as No-Ra's son and APink's Son Naeun as his girlfriend.
Second Time 20 Years Old Teaser 2
The best thing is that all of them are going to attend the same university which will surely lead to a riot.
