Posts Tagged ‘Choi Min-soo’

Drama Casting & News
Choi Min-soo cast as Uhm Tae-woong’s father in Sword and Flower
by | May 14, 2013 | 34 Comments
Now that’s one badass father-son pair. Choi Min-soo (Happy Ending, Warrior Baek Dong-soo) has been cast in the new KBS sageuk Sword and Flower as Uhm Tae-woong’s father, and one of history’s baddest mofos, military dictator Yeon Gaesomun. Even though he’s only twelve years older than Uhm Tae-woong in real life, he’s pretty perfect to... More »


Drama Casting & News
Kim So-eun cast in cable miniseries Happy Ending
by | March 27, 2012 | 83 Comments
Kim So-eun is coming back with a new miniseries! Hurrah! (She’s such a promising rising talent, yet she’s chosen to build her career with weekend and daily shows in recent years. See: A Thousand Kisses, A Fine Windy Day. It’s a valid career choice — safe, mainstream, good for visibility — but it means that... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
Running Man: Episode 69
by | November 27, 2011 | 34 Comments
Wait, what was that noise? It can’t be… ? The Hunter is back, and this time he’s got one target: the Grasshopper. Get ready for an action-packed episode of hilarity, intrigue, and revenge stuffed within every minute. Will the Grasshopper be able to evade the Hunter’s attacks or become fodder for the dogs? There’s only... More »


Celebrity News
Elle photo spread features ajusshi stars
by | October 27, 2011 | 50 Comments
Aw, how cute are they? November’s issue of Elle is going with a fun novel concept, featuring some of the big and small screen’s most charismatic actors, in a downright adorable set of photos. Who would’ve thought “ajusshi” and “cute” would go together so well? Choi Min-soo, who’s just come off yet another standout performance... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
Variety Roulette: Strong Heart
by | September 5, 2011 | 182 Comments
So 1 Night 2 Days is ending soon, which happens just as I was getting into this whole variety world, which is so close and yet so far from the world of scripted television. (Even allowing that yes, variety can be scripted too.) With the overwhelming number of variety programs out there — seriously, a... More »


Drama Reactions & Reviews
Warrior Baek Dong-soo: First Impressions
by | July 5, 2011 | 84 Comments
Crap. It’s good. What to do? There just aren’t enough hours in a day for all these dramas! Fusion action historical drama Warrior Baek Dong-soo premiered on Monday to 10.1% ratings (with Baby-Faced Beauty in the lead at 14.2% and Ripley close behind at 12.9%). This was one we were keeping an eye on because... More »


Drama Casting & News
Warrior Baek Dong-soo’s first poster
by | June 21, 2011 | 42 Comments
The first official poster is out for upcoming fusion action sageuk Warrior Baek Dong-soo, a show about which I am being cautious, but optimistic. Because while some of its stills verge on looking cheesy, others are much more interesting, visually and thematically. Plus! It stars two young rising stars, Ji Chang-wook as the good guy... More »


Drama Casting & News
Fusion sageuk Warrior Baek Dong-soo has its hero
by | April 25, 2011 | 68 Comments
This means Kim Bum is out of the running; Ji Chang-wook is taking the lead role in upcoming manhwa-adapted action sageuk drama Warrior Baek Dong-soo (formerly called Honorable Baek Dong-soo). Kim Bum may have had the mane-of-glory-in-training, but it’ll be Ji Chang-wook who gets to flaunt his in the drama, all while flashing some serious... More »


Drama Casting & News
Choi Min-soo confirms drama, will Kim Bum join him?
by | April 5, 2011 | 74 Comments
A-list star and veteran actor Choi Min-soo (Road No.1, Father’s House) has officially signed on to upcoming manhwa-sageuk drama adaptation Honorable Baek Dong-soo, and meanwhile top contender for the leading role, Kim Bum (The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry), is growing what suspiciously appears to be… is that… could it be… a MANE OF... More »


Drama Casting & News
Yoon Kye-sang’s abs in Road No. 1
by | June 17, 2010 | 49 Comments
Sometimes, you don’t need words when a simple image would suffice. Am I right? (Behold, a picspam post!) Road No. 1, which has already completed 100% of its shoots, premieres next Wednesday on MBC. Tags: Choi Min-soo, Kim Haneul, Road No. 1, So Ji-sub, Sohn Chang-min, Yoon Kye-sang... More »