News bites: January 27, 2024

15 January 27, 2024January 27, 2024

by tccolb

It’s full steam ahead for MBN’s upcoming The Crown Prince Has Disappeared, kicking off promos with the first script readings stills, led by Suho (Behind Your Touch), Hong Ye-ji (Love Song for Illusion), Myung Se-bin (Doctor Cha), Kim Joo-hun (Castaway Diva), and Minkyu (Maestra – Strings of Truth). The sageuk rom-com premieres on March 9, with PD Kim Jin-man (Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People) at the helm, and scripts by the Bossam – Steal the Fate writers, Kim Ji-soo and Park Chul. [News1]

In the latest crossing of the global seas, Netflix confirmed that Yoo Teo (Love to Hate You), Kim Young-ah (Maestra – Strings of Truth), Shin Do-hyun (Doom at Your Service), and Lee Sang-hee (Daily Dose of Sunshine) are on the roster for Season 2 of the American series The Recruit. Starring Noah Centineo, among other talents, the new season is currently in filming. [My Daily]
As a Lunar New Year special, tvN’s Grand Shining Hotel is checking us in with a new poster, featuring leads Jung In-sun (Let Me Be Your Knight) and Lee Ji-hoon (Sponsor). Together with Kim Jae-kyung (Again My Life) and Jung Jin-woon (Midnight Thriller), the short fantasy will be streaming February 10 on TVING, followed by a February 11 broadcast on tvN. [Osen]

In the meantime, tvN has also been preparing for Queen of Tears, announcing a powerhouse of supporting actors that includes Kim Gab-soo (Today’s Webtoon), Lee Mi-sook (Perfect Marriage Revenge), Jung Jin-young (LTNS), and Kim Jung-nan (Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938) in the long lineup. With Kim Soo-hyun (One Ordinary Day) and Kim Ji-won (My Liberation Notes) headlining the series, the rom-com will be coming to our screens in March. [MBC]
Casting continues for Nine Puzzle as well, where we may be getting a impressive cameo lineup with Hwang Jung-min (Narco-Saints), Lee Sung-min (A Bloody Lucky Day), Lee Hee-joon (Behind Every Star), and Ye-won (Queenmaker) considering guest roles. Starring Kim Da-mi (Our Beloved Summer) and Sohn Seok-gu (D.P. 2), production for the crime-thriller is led by filmmaker Yoon Jong-bin (Narco-Saints) and writer Lee Eun-mi (Navillera). [Newsen]
Over on KBS, the partially shelved Dear M is back on the discussions table and may be slated to air later this year. After its initial release was put on hold in February 2021, the campus romance has since been made available through international online platforms outside of Korea in 2022. Written by Lee Seul with PD Park Jin-woo and PD Seo Joo-wan co-directing, the series stars Park Hye-soo (Introverted Boss), NCT’s Jae-hyun, Noh Jung-eui (Our Beloved Summer), and Bae Hyun-sung (Miraculous Brothers). [Osen]

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- PD of "Rebel" and writer of "Bossam" with this cast? Good luck, but nope. On the other hand, I want it to do well so I can eat my words.
- Tvn going all out for QUEEN Of TEARS, me likey!
Loving the supporting and veteran actors, Kim Gab-soo, Lee Mi-sook, Jung Jin-young (long time no see), Kwak Dong Yeon, Na Young Hee, etc.
- "Nine Puzzle" Sohn Seok-gu with cameos from Chungmuro heavyweights, yes, please. Crime thriller? I'm not in the mood, but I will check it out so I can say that I watched everything Sohn Seok-gu.

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jillian

January 27, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Sohn Seok Gu is always a good reason to watch a a movie or drama.

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2 jillian

January 27, 2024 at 7:32 PM

I am happy for more casting news about Nine Puzzle. It has been ages when they confirmed that it will be lead by my faves, Son Seok Gu and Kim Dami.
That is indeed an impressive list of guest roles!

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3 Unaspirated

January 27, 2024 at 7:36 PM

The Crown Prince Has Disappeared seems like it could be fun, but as much as I like Suho I’m not sure how much faith I have in this cast. I hope they don’t take it too seriously and pull it off well though!

Very interested in Grand Shining Hotel, does anyone know if this will be streaming internationally anywhere?

With a name like Queen of Tears, I wasn’t really expecting a rom-com, but I’m here for it! Hopefully they haven’t ignored the “com” part…

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jinnyh

January 27, 2024 at 7:49 PM

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Dylan [is enjoying Shogun]

January 27, 2024 at 8:52 PM

I see Hong Ye-ji’s agents will be having her in saeguks for the next little while. Which reminds me, I should probably start Love Song…

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panshel

January 27, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Re: Grand Shining Hotel I'm hopeful it'll be subbed like the 2023 O’PENing drama specials. 🙏

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bong-soo

January 28, 2024 at 7:18 AM

Can I ask, where you were able to access those TVING dramas subbed?
After a search the TVING app is not available in the US and I don’t see their dramas subbed on TVING’s Youtube page.

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zindigo

January 28, 2024 at 8:13 AM

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panshel

January 28, 2024 at 4:09 PM

I can't find who subbed them, but if you don't want to go dark, you can try Plex, which is a legal streaming service. https://watch.plex.tv/show/drama-stage

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4 Dylan [is enjoying Shogun]

January 27, 2024 at 8:51 PM

I actually liked The Recruit, surprised and hyped to see this Korean casting?

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5 jerrykuvira

January 28, 2024 at 3:07 AM

"Powerhouse of supporting actors for Queen of Tears"
I couldn't agree more.

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6 Kurama

January 28, 2024 at 4:04 AM

1) This one is a big no, Suho is not male lead material. Hong Ye-Ji is pretty in Love Song for Illusion, but failed her scenes when she needs to be an assassin... f

2) I liked the first season of Recruit. It's nice to see they casted Korean actors to pay in US show.

3) Not sure about this one.

4) When is March?

5) Impressive casting.

6) I don't think it's a good idea. NCT's fans already watched it and college dramas don't make high ratings...

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7 Flix_Crusin

January 29, 2024 at 6:34 AM

THE CROWN PRINCE HAS DISSAPPEARED looks like it could be fun, but with MATCHMAKERS and KNIGHT FLOWER on my backlof I'm not sure I'll have the attention span for it.

(Very) carefuly optimistic about QUEEN OF TEARS.