Jung So Min And Lee Jae Wook Share A Bitersweet Farewell In “Alchemy Of Souls”

tvN’s “Alchemy of Souls” revealed new stills previewing the upcoming episode!

Penned by the famous screenwriting duo known as the Hong Sisters, “Alchemy of Souls” is a fantasy romance drama set in the fictional nation of Daeho, a country that does not exist in history or on maps. The drama tells the story of characters whose fates become twisted due to magic that swaps people’s souls.

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Previously, while Jang Wook (Lee Jae Wook) was chasing after Jin Moo’s (Jo Jae Yoon‘s) subordinate Gil Joo (Choi Ji Ho), he discovered that the royal family was in possession of the ice stone, which is used in the alchemy of souls and brought Daeho to ruins approximately 200 years ago. Jang Wook promised his teacher Mu Deok (Jung So Min) to climb the ranks so that he can bring her the ice stone.

In his rematch with the crown prince Go Won (Shin Seung Ho), Jang Wook succeeded in attacking with a drop of Mu Deok’s blood. Surprising everyone in Daeho, Jang Wook received many great offers from sorcerers but eventually decided on joining Songrim’s learning institution Jeongjingak.

In the newly released stills, Mu Deok is adjusting Jang Wook’s robes. Jang Wook is wearing the clothes of a Songrim sorcerer, and his dignified appearance hints that he will be entering Jeongjingak that day.

Since Mu Deok and Jang Wook are alone together, Jang Wook can’t hold back his emotions as he brings Mu Deok into a tight embrace. He continues to give Mu Deok a heated gaze, while Mu Deok looks forlorn from having to say farewell to Jang Wook. The heart-fluttering stills build anticipation for what will happen to these two during Jang Wook’s initiation day.

The production team shared, “In this week’s broadcast, disciple Jang Wook’s straightforward actions will make viewers feel great heart-fluttering excitement,” asking viewers to anticipate the upcoming episodes in which Jang Wook’s and Mu Deok’s feelings for each other will continue to grow.

“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” In Talks For A U.S. Remake

ENA’s hit drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” may be getting a U.S. remake!

On July 14, JTBC News reported that “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” has already been receiving proposals for remakes including one from the United States.

In response to the report, a representative of ASTORY, the production company behind the drama, shared, “We have received a proposal for a remake from the United States, and the production company is currently reviewing the offer.”

“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” tells the story of Woo Young Woo (Park Eun Bin), a young lawyer with Asperger’s syndrome who joins a major law firm. The drama depicts her struggles and successes as a lawyer as she uses her impressive memory and creative thought process to solve cases. In addition to Park Eun Bin, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” also stars Kang Tae Oh, Kang Ki Young, Ha Yun Kyung, and Joo Jong Hyuk. Recently, the drama saw a tenfold increase in ratings within five episodes, setting a personal best score of 9.138 percent in ratings.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Lee Se Young Increases Anticipation For Upcoming Romance Drama By Sharing Cute Photos With Co-Star Lee Seung Gi

Fans are delighted about Lee Se Young and Lee Seung Gi’s reunion!

On June 18, Lee Se Young shared adorable photos on Instagram with her co-star Lee Seung Gi on the set of their upcoming drama “Love According to the Law” (literal title). She added the hashtags “Love According to the Law” and “reunion,” referring to their previous drama “Hwayugi.” She also took pictures with actors Jo Han Chul and Jeon No Min, who will also be appearing in the drama.

Based on a hit web novel of the same name by writer Noh Seung Ah, “Love According to the Law” is a law romance drama that unfolds at Law Café, which is both a law firm and a café. The drama tells the story of a landlord, who is a former prosecutor once known as the “monster genius,” and a lawyer who runs the café.

Lee Seung Gi will be playing former prosecutor and current landlord Kim Jung Ho who has known Kim Yu Ri for 17 years. Although he is charismatic, he also has a pure side to his personality.

Lee Se Young plays the beautiful and eccentric lawyer Kim Yu Ri who has a personality like fire, being unable to hold back at injustice. She used to work at a powerful law firm, but she suddenly leaves her job and opens up a café instead.

“Sh**ting Stars” Cast Says Farewell With Warm Hugs And Touching Words Behind The Scenes

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The making-of video for the final two episodes of “Sh**ting Stars” reveals the cast sharing tearful farewells after filming the wedding scene for Yoon Jae Hyun (Shin Hyun Seung) and Jin Yoo Na (Lee Si Woo). Receiving applause and flowers, the actors playing Starforce Entertainment’s staff give thanks for their time on set.

While filming an affectionate scene, Lee Sung Kyung hilariously reveals how her and Kim Young Dae’s feet stick out of the bed, explaining that it’s the bed that’s too small rather than them being too big. After filming their final group scene together, Lee Sung Kyung also tells Kim Young Dae to hug Lee Jung Shin, and the two share an awkward embrace.

When all the filming is done, Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae hug each other affectionately, and they take an adorable photo in front of the field of flowers to celebrate the moment. In the interview that follows, Lee Sung Kyung comments, “It honestly doesn’t feel real.” Kim Young Dae shares, “I wish [the filming] wouldn’t end.” He continues, “It was a really happy time, and I hope that happiness was also delivered to the viewers.” Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae add their hopes for “Sh**ting Stars” to remain in viewers’ hearts.

Yoon Jong Hoon asks Kim Yoon Hye how she feels, and she pretends to tear up and replies, “I’m at a loss for words.” Yoon Jong Hoon expresses his sadness for the drama ending, and Kim Yoon Hye shares, “Everyone is so kindhearted, it was so nice every time I came [on set], and I felt comforted,” highlighting the great set atmosphere.

Lee Jung Shin brightly starts the interview by clapping, much to Sojin’s delight. Sojin talks about her mixed feelings of sadness and happiness, revealing, “Even from a few episodes back, we talked often about we were sad [that filming was almost done].” Lee Jung Shin concludes by thanking viewers for loving Jo Gi Bbeum (Sojin) and Do Soo Hyuk (Lee Jung Shin) and for tuning in to the drama.

Meet The Talented Actors Of The Romance K-Drama Pinocchio Cast!

The Pinocchio cast has been reigning over the hearts of K-drama fans for many years now! Pinocchio is one of the classics that every new K-drama fan has watched while getting to know more about the genre. If you love rom-coms with a bit of mystery in it, then Pinocchio is your cup of tea!  Pinocchio revolves around five main characters Choi Dal Po, Choi In Ha, Seo Beom Jo, Yoon Yoo Rae, and Song Cha Ok. Choi In Ha has a really special syndrome that is quite rare in the whole wide world, and it is called the ‘Pinocchio syndrome’.

Due to this syndrome, she keeps hiccuping when she is uttering lies, and ironically she wants to become a reporter. Her fellow co-workers include her supposed uncle Choi Dal Po whose happy appearance hides his sharp mind, Seo Beom Jo, who is a chaebol and has been fed everything with a golden spoon, and Song Cha Ok, whose unusual fangirl knowledge comes into use. The K-drama exposes the harsh media reports and their effect on innocent people. These four youngsters try to fight injustice along with the process of finding their true selves. Besides the awesome story, fans can not stop ranting about how great the Pinocchio cast members were. Everyone from the main roles to the support roles did a splendid job! So, without further ado, let us start getting to know the Pinocchio cast!

1. Park Shin Hye

Park Shin Hye is one of the leading faces of the South Korean acting industry. The actress started to gain attention for her flawless acting skills in Stairway to Heaven and Tree of Heaven. We will be surprised to know that you have not watched at least one K-drama of Park Shin Hye. She is particularly popular for her role as Cha Eun Sang from The Heirs, Dr. Joo Hye Jung from Doctors, Jung Hee Joo from Memories of The Alhambra, and Kang Seo Hae from Sisyphus: The Myth.

2. Lee Jong Suk

Lee Jong Suk is one of the most popular actors in the South Korean industry. With good looks and talents, Lee Jong Suk has made a big name in the industry. Lee Jong Suk has played many great roles throughout his career, and some of them are Go Nam Soon (School 2013), Park Soo Haa (I Hear Your Voice), Kang Chul (W), Jung Jae Chan (While You Were Sleeping), and Cha Eun Ho (Romance Is A Bonus Book). After coming from the military, Lee Jong Suk is preparing for his upcoming K-drama Big Mouth.

3. Kim Young Kwang

Kim Young Kwang is particularly famous for D-Day, Sweet Stranger and Me, The Guardians, Hot Young Bloods, and The Secret Life of My Secretary. 

4. Lee Yo Bi

Lee Yo Bi’s career started looking after she was announced to be a part of the Pinocchio cast! Recently she has been starring as Ruby in the Yumi’s Cells series.

5. Jin Kyung

The last member of the Pinocchio cast is Jin Kyung, who played the role of the mother of Choi In Ha in Pinocchio. She will be acting in the K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. 

Seo Ye Ji And Lee Sang Yeob Plot Revenge As Park Byung Eun And Yoo Sun Remain Unaware In “Eve”

tvN’s “Eve” shared stills previewing the upcoming episode!

“Eve” is about a chaebol‘s 2 trillion won (approximately $1.7 billion) divorce lawsuit that shocks the entire nation. Unbeknownst to the public, the lawsuit is the result of a carefully calculated revenge scheme 13 years in the making. Seo Ye Ji stars as Lee Ra El, the dangerously alluring woman at the center of the divorce lawsuit whose true identity and lifestyle are slowly starting to come to light.

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Previously, Lee Ra El succeeded in seducing Kang Yoon Kyum (Park Byung Eun) for her revenge. Seo Eun Pyung (Lee Sang Yeob) learned that Lee Ra El, the daughter of Lee Tae Joon (Jo Deok Hyun) who had looked after him like a son, began her revenge for her father. Seo Eun Pyung helped Lee Ra El by sharing the information he obtained on Kang Yoon Kyum.

The newly released stills capture Lee Ra El looking lost and Seo Eun Pyung taking care of her. Lee Ra El is barely moving with an empty gaze as if she has received great shock, raising questions about the events that will unfold in the upcoming episode. Seo Eun Pyung assists Lee Ra El in wearing her coat, and he takes her back to his house to look after her.

Lee Ra El cries while leaning against Seo Eun Pyung’s embrace. As Lee Ra El tries to suppress her pain, Seo Eun Pyung quietly watches over her, his gaze becoming even more steadfast. In the next episode, Lee Ra El will be shocked to learn news about her missing mother Kim Jin Sook. 

More photos preview Lee Ra El looking at Kang Yoon Kyum who attends a party together with his wife Han So Ra (Yoo Sun). The two exchange subtle gazes, and Kang Yoon Kyum is unable to look away from Lee Ra El while Han So Ra appears blissfully unaware with a happy expression.

Tensions rise when Lee Ra El and Kang Yoon Kyum secretly meet during the party. Kang Yoon Kyum holds Lee Ra El’s arm while approaching her to give what appears to be a kiss on her cheek. However, Lee Ra El will react unexpectedly to Kang Yoon Kyum’s advances, making viewers curious to find out more.

Furthermore, other photos reveal Lee Ra El entering the house of Han Pan Ro (Jun Gook Hwan) who is Han So Ra’s father and the former prime minister. Unaware of Lee Ra El’s true intentions, Han So Ra takes Lee Ra El to her father’s house. Lee Ra El wears a meaningful expression as she sips at her tea.

Another still shows Lee Ra El in a secret room filled with information on her revenge. Wearing a headset, she eavesdrops on a private conversation through a wiretapping device she installs in Han Pan Ro’s house. Han Pan Ro leans in closer to Kim Jung Cheol (Jung Ha Kyun) to share a serious conversation as Han So Ra wears a satisfied smile.

Filipino Director Asked Fans Why They Love K-Dramas And They Gave Honest, Unexpected Answers

If you thought they talked about their favorite “actors whiter than white”, then you’re wrong.

Starting from popular K-Dramas such as the classic Stairway to Heaven…

Continuing to well-known Korean drama series dubbed in the Philippines like Full House, with the popular bear dance of Song Hye Kyo: 

And finally, securing most of the spots in the “Top 10 List of TV Shows and Movies in the Philippines” in a ranking by Netflix:

It’s no wonder Filipino filmmakers have taken a notice to the immense popularity of K-Drama in the Philippine entertainment scene.

And instead of complaining about it…

One Filipino director by the name of Jose Javier Reyes took the time to ask the fans about their reasons for liking K-Drama, in an effort to understand the fandom further.

"Just wondering because I want to know your thoughts: WHAT MAKES KOREANOVELAS SUCH FAVORITES FOR FILIPINOS? What made them DIFFERENT? #direkasks" — Joey Javier Reyes

Here are some answers from the fans:

1. Aside from great storylines, K-dramas also play a part in promoting their country’s tourism

2. They don’t need irritating characters or over-the-top annoying individuals to make it work

3. The actor’s facial expressions are on point

4. K-Dramas are a great platform to talk about sensitive issues, too

5. You won’t find 100+ unnecessary episodes here

6. They also don’t focus on love teams: it’s more on the plot

7. Filipinos really love that K-dramas have fixed number of episodes, huh?

8. Engaging stories for the win

All of the answers sent by the Filipino fans are insightful and well thought out– contrary to the belief of another Filipino director who thinks that fans like K-Drama because they have “actors whiter than white”.