News bites: October 21, 2023
by tccolb
Lee Bo-young, Lee Moo-saeng, Lee Chung-ah, and Lee Min-jae
- A new mystery thriller called Hide is in the works for Coupang Play, lining up talents Lee Bo-young (Agency), Lee Moo-saeng (The Glory), Lee Chung-ah (My Dearest), and Lee Min-jae (Oh! Young-shim). Based on the hit Welsh series Keeping Faith, the adaptation will be launching in early 2024 with PD Kim Dong-hwi (The Tale of Nokdu) at the helm and writer Yoo Bo-ra (Reflection of You) in a creator role. [MBC]
- The first poster has dropped for SBS’s upcoming My Demon, showcasing our chaebol heroine Kim Yoo-jung (Lovers of the Red Sky) and her soon-to-be demon husband Song Kang (Forecasting Love and Weather). Premiering next month on November 24, production for the fantasy rom-com is being led by PD Kim Hang-han (You Raise Me Up, Do You Like Brahms) and writer Choi Ah-il (Mr. Queen). [SBS]
- Jung Ryeo-won (May It Please the Court) has finally been signed on for the new romance Graduation, acting opposite Wie Ha-joon (The Worst of Evil). Now that casting has been finalized, filming is currently underway with PD Ahn Pan-seok (One Spring Night) behind the camera and scripts by Park Kyung-hwa. The series is planning to release sometime in 2024 on tvN. [News1]
- Bae Hyun-sung (Miraculous Brothers) has reportedly been added to the cast of A Prefabricated Family, joining Hwang In-yub (Why Her) and Jung Chae-yeon (The Golden Spoon). As a remake of the popular Chinese drama Go Ahead, the romance will have directing helmed by PD Kim Seung-ho (Joseon Attorney) with writing by Hong Shi-young. [Xports News]
- A new poster has come out for Hulu Japan’s Secret Playlist, featuring our covertly dating leads: YouTuber Kim Hyang-gi (Poong the Joseon Psychiatrist 2) and K-pop idol Shin Hyun-seung (Han River Police). In a cute coming-of-age story about music and love, the webtoon adaptation is slated to release on November 18. [Osen]
- The promos continue on KBS as well, with a new poster and video teaser for the grand sageuk The Goryeo-Khitan War. With the weight of the nation on the backs of Kim Dong-joon (More Than Friends), Choi Su-jong (My Only One), and Ji Seung-hyun (My Dearest), the momentous battle begins on November 11. [News1 (1), (2)]
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1 Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
October 22, 2023 at 12:07 AM
A prefabricated family will need a great actor for the dad role as he is the central character that the family revolves around. It is not going to be easy to come close to the original. It was my favourite Chinese drama and was only demoted to a close second by the drama Meet yourself which was made by the same team. The central character in Meet Yourself was the main lead as well as the centre of his community so he could not be beaten as the best male lead character in 2023.
I hope they do make some key changes so it can be seen as a separate drama rather than a scene by scene remake.
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abalyn
October 22, 2023 at 7:01 PM
I have the synopsis a few times but have never watched it. Now that I know it is by the team of Meet Yourself, I will try it out!
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abalyn
October 22, 2023 at 7:02 PM
I have “ read” the synopsis…
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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
October 23, 2023 at 12:08 AM
Let us know how you find it.
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jessi
October 23, 2023 at 9:40 AM
The literal first thing I yelled at my computer after reading news of this remake was "Who's gonna play the dads?!" They're both so important to the story, but especially the chef dad. I hope the production team is careful with the casting there. Also, I watched Go Ahead on your recommendation (thank you!). Really looking forward to this one!
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Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
October 23, 2023 at 10:26 AM
I am so happy you watched it and enjoyed it❤️ We will all be waiting eagerly to see who gets to be the chef dad and what kind of a job they will give him to keep him a meeting place in the community. I think it does need to be food orientated as that was how he showed his love and the reason all the children were at his house at all hours.
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2 jerrykuvira
October 22, 2023 at 1:03 AM
Will 1 be a legal drama? It has to be.
Graduation is a must watch for me.
Goryeo Khitan War really didn't do well by waiting this long to give us a poster that features the only two primary women in the cast.
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🌸 Cera (@Seeker) 🌸
October 22, 2023 at 11:53 PM
1. I remember the scenic locations in the Welsh drama. It would be a legal drama in as much as the protagonist is a lawyer. However, I would place the drama more in the thriller mystery category.
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3 Midnight
October 22, 2023 at 3:07 AM
Is Lee Moo-saeng's role a villain again? I'll pass if it is. He is lovely when he is acting vulnerable. I'm truly over his being type cast as a villain.
The thought of Jung Ryeo-won and Wie Ha-joon in a romance fills me with happiness. I hope it is good.
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FiyaShady
October 22, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Totally agreed with Moo Saeng. He is adorable yet masculine enough to held a main actor position without being a villian.
The premise for Hide is definitely a charm with Boo Young and Jin Ah joining the casting. I will give it a go but 2024? 😌
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Ahjummaaa
October 22, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Lee Moo-saeng gets kidnapped in the drama. Ugh, if there's anything I learned from watching Lies Within, the kidnappee role sucks if you are a fan of the actor. Basically no speaking parts, very little screen time, and terrible things get done to you. If his role is anything like Lee Joon-hyuk's role in Lies Within, it is going to be another major waste of an incredibly talented actor.
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Kurama
October 22, 2023 at 10:24 AM
The poor character suffered so much in this drama 😅
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Ahjummaaa
October 22, 2023 at 11:26 AM
Seriously, he literally lost so much of himself...
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4 🌸 Cera (@Seeker) 🌸
October 22, 2023 at 4:35 AM
1. Sounds really interesting and great cast. 👍
2. Ah well, a month to go.
3. The writer is finally revealed. Who is Park Kyung-hwa and what is their previous work ... anybody who can help?
4. Yes please Go Ahead!!
5. I love drama with otp as musicians. Music 🎶
6. Bring it on!!
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mindy
October 22, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Park Kyung-hwa’s only credits I see are a tvN drama special from last year called Stock of High School… starring Lee Re?!? Oo, I might have to check it out.
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🌸 Cera (@Seeker) 🌸
October 22, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Thank you. Do let us know your views on the writer in case you are able to watch that drama.
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5 SP2022
October 22, 2023 at 8:12 AM
I'm hoping for a better role for Lee Min-jae than in Oh! Young-shim (which was a drop for me) because I liked him in Crash Course.
And I'm really looking forward to Graduation based on the cast!
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6 mindy
October 22, 2023 at 10:21 AM
1. Lee Bo-young and Lee Chung-ah in one drama?!? Count me in!!
2. Still not very interested in this one. I quite like Kim Yoo-jung but she very rarely does something that piques my interest, and I’m never really crazy about Song Kang.
3. Oh I am all over this! I actually have never seen a PD Ahn drama, so I’ll finally see what all the fuss is about (the good and the bad).
4. I remember hearing good things about Go Ahead and I like both of the leads well enough, so fingers crossed this is good!
5. What a strange streaming choice for this drama. Is it not streaming anywhere in Korea? Kim Hyang-gi is always cute, so I’ll keep an eye out for it.
6. Well, looks like a good choice for people who like serious sageuks?
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7 Kurama
October 22, 2023 at 10:39 AM
1) It could be interesting. But Lee Min-jae looks very young amonst all these Lee 😅
2) My hope is that it won't be a second Lovers of the Red Sky for Kim Yoo-Jung. I want a story focused on her!
3) I'm really excited to see the new AHP's project! I'm curious about the writer.
4) I'm not convinced by the casting of HIY and JCY, both didn't convince me in their last dramas. The casting of the fathers is important for me. The original actors were so warm in the Cdrama.
5) They look cute.
6) Not sure about the poster but it looks like an old original sageuk, epic and tragic.
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8 Dorotka
October 22, 2023 at 10:43 AM
It seems I'm the only one, but I'm intrigued with Demon - contract marriage... and then the writer of Mr. Queen.
I'm also definitely checking Graduation.
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abalyn
October 22, 2023 at 7:07 PM
Contract marriages are my catnip, good or bad ( just fast forwarded through an awful C-drama version this weekend) so I will also try it. The Pd and writer have me more excited than the actors, maybe they can bring out their best sides.
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