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Gong Yoo for VOGUE Korea

Please enjoy 30 seconds of Gong Yoo being all friendly to the camera. 😍😍

Such an irresistible smile, truly. 🤩

KFG ❤️

Teaser for k-musical "Shakespeare In Love"

Sorry I couldn't find a subbed version of this, you guys.

Also, I know that probably none of us will get to see this stage production, but still, I thought you'd be interested in this preview, because there are number of familiar names in the cast: Kim Yoo Jung, Kim Sung Cheol, Chae Soo Bin, Jung So Min, Jung Moon Sung, and Lee Sang Yi, among others.

You can also check out a preview featuring the rehearsals here.

“Shakespeare in Love” wi...

Trailer for upcoming k-variety show "Jinny's Kitchen"

Sorry, I couldn't find a subbed version of this, but I thought that some of you would be interested to know that Na PD is back at it, and is getting Lee Seo Jin to manage an eatery in some foreign locale, for our entertainment.

This is an offshoot of Youn's Kitchen, where it was Youn Yuh Jung who was the restaurant manager.

Joining Lee Seo Jin are Jung Yu Mi, Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Sik and BTS V.

I thought that cast lineup would interest a number of you guys. 😁

Show is set to premiere on 24 Feb on TVING and tvN, b...

Subbed trailer for just-concluded c-drama "The Knockout"

..Just be sure to enable cc for English subs!

So apparently this show's been very popular among Chinese audiences, with lots of excellent performances by seasoned actors.

The synopsis as per MDL reads:

"An Xin, a front-line criminal police officer in Jinghai City, is constantly in a struggle with the black and evil forces, and is never able to bring the criminals to justice. After the national political and legal team education and rectification work, Linjiang Province sent a steering group to Jinghai, combined with the pub...

Trailer for upcoming k-movie "My Heart Puppy"

Sorry guys, again, I couldn't find subs for this one.

BUT, it basically looks like Cha Tae Hyun's and Yoo Yeon Seok's characters, and a whole lotta pups! AND THERE'S A PUGGGG!! 😍😍😍

Show is 1 hr 54 minutes and will be released in theaters on 1 March 2023.

KFG ❤️

2nd trailer for upcoming kdrama "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise"

Sorry I couldn't find a subbed version of this, you guys.

It does show us just how dramatic Show plans to be, with forgotten memories, fires, fights and explosions appearing to be just another day in this drama world. 😅

The synopsis, as per MyDramaList, reads:

"In order to protect her beloved family, Hong Tae Ra must become the First Lady of Korea.

Hong Tae Ra has a perfect life with her beloved husband Pyo Jae Hyun and their loverly daughter, except for one thing. Hong Tae Ra has no recollection of her past. One d...

Subbed trailer for upcoming k-movie "Maybe We Broke Up"

I think I might be curious to check this out, if Show becomes available to stream.

Lee Dong Hwi and Jung Eun Chae star as a couple who break up because they're fed up with each other, but who also can't seem to move on from their relationship. 

Kang Gil Woo and Jung Da Eun co-star.

Show is set for a theater release on 8 Feb 2023.

KFG ❤️

Episode 1 preview of upcoming kdrama "Our Blooming Youth"

Sorry I couldn't find a subbed version of this, you guys, BUT, it's PARK HYUNG SIK!!! On our screens!! As a Crown Prince!!! Ahhh!!! 🤩🤩🤩😁

Yes, there's a bit of blood in this preview, but more like smidges of it on (alive) people, rather than pools of it with lots of dead bodies, so maybe it's not that bad?

Show is 20 episodes and will air from 6 Feb to 11 April, on Mondays and Tuesdays, on tvN and Viki.

As you know, I'm eagerly anticipating this one, and am making this the replacement show for New Life Begins. 2023-02-05 01:26:00 +0000 UTC View Post

New trailer for upcoming kdrama "Oasis"

Again, sorry I couldn't find a subbed version of this, you guys.

Compared to the more disjointed 1st trailer I'd shared previously (here!), this one has a smoother flow, and, we get a slightly longer peek at our drama world.

The pure joy of youthful friendship, eventually tainted by the angst of real-world developments. Augh. I can already feel some feels, y'know?

As per MyDramaList,

"“Oasis” is set in the turbulent times...

Subbed trailer for upcoming kdrama "Taxi Driver Season 2"

I previously shared the unsubbed trailer, but here is the subbed version, yay!

I dropped out early out of Season 1, but I know a good number of people loved this. Most of the original cast looks to be returning, although Esom is noticeably not on the cast list.

Show is 16 episodes, and will air from 17 Feb to 8 Apr, on Fridays and Saturdays, on SBS, Viu and Kocowa.

KFG ❤️

Subbed trailer for upcoming kdrama "Delivery Man"

Well, this looks potentially fun?

I mean, we don't know anything much about it, except that it's about a taxi driver who grants the last wishes of ghosts, but the tone of the trailer seems light and breezy.

Show stars Yoon Chan Young, Bang Min Ah, and Kim Min Seok. 

This one is 12 eps, and is due to air from 1 March to 6 April, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, on ENA. Word on the street is that Viu will carry this one.

KFG ❤️

Subbed trailer for upcoming k-movie "Kill Boksoon"

Well, if you've been enjoying Jeon Do Yeon in Crash Course in Romance, maybe you might be extra interested in this?

It's a bizarre set-up, where her character Boksoon is a regular mom by day, and a contract killer by night, who has a 100% success rate. Color me intrigued, based on that premise alone. 😅

Show also stars Sol Kyung Gu, Esom, Koo Kyo Hwan, Kim Shi Ah and Kim Sung Oh.

This will be 2 hrs 17 mins, and is due to drop on Netflix, on 31 March 2023.

KFG ❤️

Trailer for upcoming kdrama "Divorce Attorney Shin"

..previously known as "Sacred Divorce."

Sorry I couldn't find a subbed version of this, you guys. But, it is still a first peek at Cho Seung Woo in his next drama role. 😁

On the upside, I have enjoyed Cho Seung Woo in the right role, like in Stranger / Secret Forest. 

On the downside, this role doesn't look anything like the version of Cho Seung Woo I think I like best. 😅 Also, not only is it about lawyers, it's specifically about divorce lawyers, which seems to be Dramaland's chosen new flavor of the month?

Announcement: Review for New Life Begins will be late 😅

Hi everyone,

Originally, I'd said that my review for New Life Begins would be up on the main blog on Monday, 6 February 2023.

But, now that I think about it, it actually makes sense, for me to aim for it to be up on Friday, 10 February 2023 instead.

There are 2 reasons for this:

1. The notes for the replacement show, Our Blooming Youth, are coming out on Friday, 10 February, anyway (announcement 2023-02-04 13:42:52 +0000 UTC View Post

The Water Cooler: February 2023

Looks like you guys have been enjoying the new Water Cooler corner, judging from how we've got more than 200 comments on January's Water Cooler thread! 

So, we're continuing with The Water Cooler - thanks to MC for the suggestion, CICUKate for seconding the suggestion, and thanks to j3ffc, for the inspiration behind the Water Cooler moniker. 😁

Basically, the Water Cooler is where we can post random things that we'd like to share with everyone here.

So, we'd use the ...

Drama Exchange: Spoiler-free zone (February 2023)

Hi everyone,

Here's your spoiler-free zone for February, where you can exchange suggestions, tips, and other spoiler-free thoughts about dramas that aren't being covered here on Patreon!

You can chat about whatever you'd like here, basically, as long as you don't talk about spoilers! 😉

For deep dive discussions that include spoilers, you can go here!

I hope you guys enjoy.

KFG ❤️

2023-02-01 00:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Drama Exchange: Deep-dive zone (February 2023)

Hi everyone!

Here's your Deep Dive zone for February!

Thanks to Trent for suggesting and implementing the new SPOILER convention, where you announce your spoiler in a first level comment, then write your actual spoiler (while still announcing it's a spoiler) in a reply to your first level comment.

This makes it much easier for folks to browse the Deep Dive, without necessarily having to scroll through walls of text that they're trying not to read. 😅

Have fun chatting dramas, everyo...

Announcement: Upcoming swop between Wed & Fri shows here on Patreon

Hi everyone!

This is just a heads-up to let you all know that, starting NEXT WEEK, my notes for Crash Course in Romance, which usually come out on Fridays, will start coming out on Wednesdays instead.

This is because I will be starting on Our Blooming Youth next week, and this will give me a bit more turnaround time, to get the notes out for Our Blooming Youth, which airs on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

Instead of rushing to have the notes for Our Blooming Youth out on Wednesday, I thought i...

Lois's post going live + schedule overview!

1. Kun's year-end post

I just wanted to give you all a heads-up, that Lois's year-end guest post is going up on the blog tomorrow, 30 January, at 8am my time.

Huge thanks to Lois, who's been super flexible in terms of adapting to the scheduling changes I've foisted on her, even though she's been extremely busy of late. Thanks lots, Lois! ❤️

2. j3ffc's Dream Drama guest post

In case you missed it, j3ffc's Dream Drama guest post is already up on the blog. If you hav...

Lion dance training!

I know I know, this doesn't have anything to do with entertainment news, but, I came across this on Facebook, and thought you all would find this interesting, especially since we've been talking about the Lunar New Year recently on The Water Cooler.

The Lion Dance is often associated with Lunar New Year celebrations, in Chinese culture, even though it's also used to celebrate other momentous occasions, like the opening of a new business.

T...

Park Hyung Sik and Jeon So Nee for Elle Korea

Ahead of the premiere of their drama "Our Blooming Youth" on 6 Feb, Park Hyung Sik and Jeon So Nee did this photoshoot for Elle Korea, and can I just say, the crackling tension in the first photo just took my breath away. 🤩

I am officially eagerly anticipating Our Blooming Youth, and plan to cover it here on Patreon, as a replacement show for New Life Begins. 🤩

KFG ❤️

Subbed vlog of Song Joong Ki in New York!

..just make sure to enable cc for English subs!

I don't know if k-celebs are just vlogging more often now, or if my YouTube algorithm has picked up on the fact that I'm interested in these, and is just suggesting them to me more often, but I feel like there are SO MANY vlogs out there now, compared to before? 😅

This is Song Joong Ki in New York, and I love that little story he tells in the beginning, where he gets "recognized" as Vincenzo. 😁

Please enjoy.

KFG ❤️

Subbed vlog of Kim Nam Gil

..just make sure to enable cc for English subs!

I thought I'd share this one, since a number of you mentioned being fans of Kim Nam Gil, in your EOY posts. 😁

It's just 7 mins 28 seconds long, and it's a pretty casual one, where he takes the camera out running, and then cooks breakfast.

Please enjoy. 

KFG ❤️

Subbed trailer for currently airing cdrama "My Lethal Man"

Well. At first, I thought this might be cute, because of the whole doppelganger contract relationship thing, but then the trailer turns on the melodramaaa, and I'm getting slightly makjang vibes, heh.

So far, viewer response seems to be pretty positive, with Show getting an 8.0 rating on MyDramaList, as I type this.

The synopsis, as per MyDramaList, reads:

"Shen Man Ning, because of an unexpected kidnapping case, discovers Zhuang Xin Yan. After Zhuang Xin Yan dies, the powerful and mysterious Yan Xing Cheng forces Shen Man ...

Subbed trailer for upcoming cdrama "Wulin Heroes"

..just make sure to enable cc for English subs!

I honestly am not quite sure what to make of the trailer, because it feels like a lot, but it does seem like Show plans to be lighthearted and irreverent and therefore fun?

The synopsis as per MyDramaList reads:

"Ye Xi, a kind-hearted and good-natured girl, aspires to become a pugilistic hero of her generation. Having no experience in Jianghu, she harbors a beautiful fantasy toward the Wulin as well as love. 

Ye Xi whole-heartedly helps the weak but does not underst...

Subbed trailer for just-premiered kdrama "Kkokdu: Season of Deity"

I finally found a subbed trailer, you guys! 😅 And yes, Show's already premiered, so you can already check out the first 2 episodes, if you're so inclined.

So far, audience reaction seems mixed. Some folks are loving it, while others are finding it too slapstick and silly.

Which means that you probably will only know where you land with this one, after you give it a try.

Show is 16 episodes, and will air from 27 January to 18 March, on Fridays and Saturdays, on MBC and Viki.

KFG ❤️

FL character trailer for upcoming kdrama "Love to Hate You"

..And here's the character trailer, for our female lead, just to balance it out.

Like I said, I'm keeping an eye on this one. And also, I do have a soft spot for the contract relationship trope, and that looks to be a central feature of this story, so all the more reason I'm hoping to like this one. 😁

Show is 10 episodes and is due to drop on Netflix on Friday, 10 Feb 2023.

KFG ❤️

ML character trailer for upcoming kdrama "Love to Hate You"

The more I see of this show, the more interested I feel, to check it out.

In particular, I find myself feeling rather drawn to our male lead already, with this trailer - especially with his pronouncement, that romance writers are all psychos. 

HAHA. That did get a chuckle outta me, because it feels kinda spot on, particularly when I think about certain dramas? 😁

Just so you guys know, I'm considering this as a possible replacement show for The Makanai.

Show is 10 episodes and is due to drop on Netflix on Frida...

Subbed trailer for upcoming kdrama "The Glory Part 2"

In anticipation of Part 2 of The Glory being released on 10 March, Netflix has released this special trailer.

I've only just watched the first 2 episodes of Part 1 (you can find the notes here!), but this does look like a trailer that blends Parts 1 & 2 together.

If Part 1 holds my interest, I'll definitely be looking to cover Part 2 here on Patreon as well.

KFG ❤️

Subbed teaser for upcoming kdrama "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise"

I gotta say, this is the first I'm hearing about this drama, coz it's effectively flown under the radar, for me. 😅

The synopsis, as per MyDramaList, reads:

"In order to protect her beloved family, Hong Tae Ra must become the First Lady of Korea.  

Hong Tae Ra has a perfect life with her beloved husband Pyo Jae Hyun and their loverly daughter, except for one thing. Hong Tae Ra has no recollection of her past. One day, she regains her memory and faces her harrowing past. Her perfect life is now broken and she finds he...