News bites: March 29, 2023

17 March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

by tccolb

Jeon Ji-hyun, Kang Dong-won

Jeon Ji-hyun (Jirisan) and Kang Dong-won (Broker) are considering offers for a new spy series called Polaris (working title). Although Jeon’s most recent drama aired in 2021, it’s been much longer for Kang whose last drama was the 2004 series Magic. Filming is set to begin once casting has been finalized, with production being led by the duo behind Little Women, PD Kim Hee-won (Vincenzo) and writer Jung Seo-kyung (Mother). [News1]

Another actor who has long been absent from dramaland is Sol Kyung-gu (Kill Boksoon), who will be pitted against his rising opponent Kim Hee-ae (A Couple’s World) in Netflix’s new political series The Whirlwind. PD Kim Yong-wan (If You Wish Upon Me) is at the helm, with scripts by Park Kyung-soo (Whisper). [MBC]

Speaking of Netflix, a new poster has dropped for Black Knight, giving us another look at the barren, dystopian world with our masked hero Kim Woo-bin (Our Blues). Although not yet featured, the sci-fi also stars Song Seung-heon (Voice 4), Kang Yoo-seok (Payback), and Esom (Taxi Driver), and will be launching on May 12 with both writing and directing by filmmaker Jo Eui-seok (Golden Slumber). [News1]
Over on JTBC, a spunky Uhm Jung-hwa (Our Blues) is breaking down barriers in the new character posters for Doctor Cha – all the while Kim Byung-chul (All of Us Are Dead) tries to patch up the holes. The medical drama is now about two weeks away, premiering April 15 in the weekend slot. [JTBC]

Kim Hye-yoon (Snowdrop) and Byun Woo-seok (Moonshine) are both in talks for a new fantasy rom-com called Time Walking on Memory (roughly translated). Production is still in the planning stages with scripts penned by Lee Shi-eun and PD Bu Sung-chul directing. [My Daily (1), (2)]
ENA announced that House with a Yard has been slated to broadcast this June, with Kim Tae-hee (Hi Bye, Mama!) and Im Ji-yeon (The Glory) headlining the series. Based a novel by the same title, the suspense-thriller has PD Jung Ji-hyun (Twenty Five Twenty One, Search Query: WWW) leading production. [Star News]
In the meantime, ENA has been keeping busy with promos for the upcoming Paper Moon, featuring our troubled heroine Kim Seo-hyung (Mine) in a new poster and video teaser. Also starring Yoo Sun (Eve), Seo Young-hee (Would You Like a Cup of Coffee), and Lee Shi-woo (Hi Bye, Mama!), the series premieres on April 10 in the Monday-Tuesday slot. [News1]

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In the manhwa black knight is based on, the protagonist is actually a teenage girl who wants to find her missing sister, the male driver is more of a deuteragonist, looks like the drama will be different....

Always happy to see Jun Ji-hyun back on screen, will definately look out for Polaris when it lands.

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2 kiara

March 29, 2023 at 8:19 PM

"The Whirlwind" has been on my radar for a long time, mainly for writer Park Kyung-soo is back with 2 of my fave actors.
I don't know what to feel about Netflix working with one of SBS's star writers. Maybe it's a good thing. Kim Hee-ae and Sol Kyung-gu are big names in Chungmuro and dramaland. Indeed, Netflix can afford them.

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3 Gikata

March 29, 2023 at 8:42 PM

1 - PPL love calls start at 3, 2, 1...

3 - oh, finally a date! Quite soon surprisingly. No trailer yet?

5 - another youth fantasy romcom? In this economy? That's optimistic of them... Cute pairing tho.

6 - the kick is that there's a dead body buried in that yard. Cool stuff, might check this out.

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4 loveblossom🌸

March 29, 2023 at 9:26 PM

Whoa, the Paper Moon poster immediately caught my attention!

There's a ton of diverse kdramas coming soon. Exciting times!
I need to make a list. XD

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Diana Hansen

March 30, 2023 at 8:53 AM

I need to add to my list! LOL

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5 jerrykuvira

March 29, 2023 at 11:04 PM

The poster for 4 is simply hilarious.

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6 redfox

March 29, 2023 at 11:43 PM

if there is no air, no athmosphere, then he should be floating like Neil Armstrong. Im still confused about the logic but, hey, Netflix has way dumber stuff.

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7 Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️

March 29, 2023 at 11:56 PM

Dr Cha is definitely giving the vibes of fun watch, hoping we don’t get disappointed with an unnecessary sub plot which has a no fun genre tag.

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8 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~

March 30, 2023 at 12:07 AM

16hrs of Kang Dong-won, I ain’t complaining!

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Diana Hansen

March 30, 2023 at 8:54 AM

I second that!

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9 korfan

March 30, 2023 at 12:47 AM

Finally! Another project from writer Park Kyung-soo!

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10 Emperor

March 30, 2023 at 3:17 AM

- Gang Dong Won and Sol Kyung Gu finally graced dramaland, adding to the long lists of Chungmuro actors that finally joined TV screens productions. Gang Dong Won's return is really something to anticipate since its been like almost 20 years since his last TV series!

- Lim Ji Yeon is going for another villain role here? The plot summary sounds makjang-ish.

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kiara

March 30, 2023 at 5:32 AM

If Park Hae-il decides to do a drama, I’d die and go to heaven. Ahn Sung-ki has been acting since 8 years old and he hasn’t done a drama either.

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PYC

March 30, 2023 at 9:16 AM

Park Hae-il !! After watching the sublime Decision To Leave, I watch Hansan: Rising Dragon in which he has few lines but dominate the whole story from the beginning till end. I did watch a few of his other movies such as The Host and Boomerang Family which didn’t leave much an Impression but now I’m a devotee. Need to watch the arrow movie soon.