INTERVIEW Son Suk-ku says Netflix 'D.P.' allowed new approach to creating character Actor Son Suk-ku plays the role of Lim Ji-seop in the Netflix's military action series “D.P.” Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeActor Son Suk-ku shared that his latest role as a soldier named Lim Ji-seop in the Netflix original series “D.P.,” gave him an opportunity to try a new approach to acting. Actor Son Suk-ku / Courtesy of Netflix“(With the character,) I learned to try creating and shaping the character as I go, exploring what will come out of it, rather than creating and planning the character in a box. It was an opportunity to switch the process. And Lim was the right character to try such an approach,” the actor told The Korea Times, during an interview in Gangnam District, Monday.Led by director Han Jun-hee, the military action series follows soldiers Ahn Joon-ho (Jung Hae-in) and Han Ho-yeol (Koo Kyo-hwan), who are part of a special unit called Deserter Pursuit (D.P.) responsible for bringing back soldiers who go AWOL. The two track down deserters facing injustices and corruption in the organization as they learn about what caused the solAug 9, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Ra Mi-ran, Uhm Ji-won reunite for Tving office drama 'Cold Blooded Intern' The promotional poster for Tving office drama series, "Cold Blooded Intern," is seen in this photo provided by Tving. YonhapVeteran actresses Ra Mi-ran and Uhm Ji-won reunited for the first time in 10 years for the upcoming Tving series "Cold Blooded Intern" to tell a relatable office drama story with a comedy vibe. Directed by Han Sang-jae whose previous hit was another office drama series "Rude Miss Young-ae," it tells the story of Go Hae-ra (Ra) who lands an internship position after a seven-year break from her successful career due to marriage.Go receives a secret and cruel proposal from the director of the product planning team, Choi Ji-won (Uhm), who was once her colleague at another company, and confronts obstacles in the process of fulfilling her mission.Ra, who has performed distinctive mother characters in films and dramas, mostly recently in JTBC drama "The Good Bad Mother," said she focused on realistically portraying the working mom's challenges and struggles in the workplace. "Career interruptions could happen to anyone regardless of if they are women and men. Resuming Aug 8, 2023
Are TV shows dissuading people from marriage, having children? Promotional still from MBC's “Oh Eun-young Report: Marriage from Hell” / Courtesy of MBCBy Jung Han-byulPopular reality dating shows like “Heart Signal” and “Single's Inferno” have been fueling viewer fantasies about love and relationships in Korea recently. But when it comes to reality shows featuring married couples, the picture is often very grim, so much so that some experts fear that these shows are sending the wrong message to viewers, suggesting that marriage and pregnancy are inherently a bad idea. Channel A's “My Golden Kids,” a show that coaches parents on how to provide better guidance to their unruly kids, is a prime example of this. The behavior of some of the more problematic children on the show shows violence and profanity that is hard to fathom in such young adolescents. Although counseling and parent training often help most of the children on the show to adjust their behaviors, some viewers are often left feeling troubled and disturbed by what they have seen.Also, married life is sometimes portrayed on screen as beingAug 8, 2023
Actor Lee Do-hyun says he will come back better after military service Actor Lee Do-hyun / Courtesy of Yuehua EntertainmentBy Woo Da-binKorean actor Lee Do-hyun has penned a lengthy handwritten letter to his fans ahead of his enlistment in the military.The letter was shared through his official online fan club on Monday.Lee said in the letter: “I've gotten such overwhelming love and support since I started acting and I could never have imagined all this success. I'm a flawed person with many things I need to work on, but you have always stayed by my side and allowed me to be myself and enjoy acting. For that, I'm truly grateful.”He continued: “I wonder if I'll ever get this much love again within my lifetime. I want to make you all proud of being my fans, so I promise to work on becoming a better actor and a better person as well. Honestly, you have all given me so much love that I'm struggling to figure out if it's even possible to return the favor. But I will do my best to pay you back slowly but surely as I move forward in my career.”“I will be joining the military soon. I will do my best to adapt to my new environment aAug 8, 2023
'The First Responders' returns with more dynamic storyline From left, actors Son Ho-jun, Gong Seung-yeon and Kim Rae-won pose during the press conference for the SBS series “The First Responders,” held at the network's headquarters in Yangcheon District, Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of SBSBy Lee Gyu-leeSBS' hit series “The First Responders” has returned for a second season, with the first two episodes garnering 7.1 and 5.1 percent viewership ratings on Friday and Saturday respectively.“When we started Season 1, the director wanted to emphasize reality and actuality, and we followed that direction. With Season 2, the story has become more dynamic and interesting, and has more dramatic elements,” lead actor, Kim Rae-won, said during a press conference, held at the network's headquarters in Yangcheon District, Seoul, Friday.“We've upgraded and strengthened the series significantly compared to Season 1. The director's style and nuance felt different this season. So we are looking forward to the result,” Kim said.The action procedural series, which debuted last year, revolves around people at a police stAug 6, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
INTERVIEW 'D.P.' holds special place in Jung Hae-in's heart Actor Jung Hae-in plays the role of Ahn Jun-ho in the Netflix original series “D.P.” Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeActor Jung Hae-in said Netflix's military series “D.P.” holds a special place in his heart, adding that the project was especially meaningful to him.Actor Jung Hae-in / Courtesy of Netflix“The mandatory military service period, nowadays, is about a year and a half. And that's about the same amount of time I've spent on filming 'D.P.' so it holds a special place in my heart. This drama has decorated a page of my own life story,” the actor told The Korea Times during an interview, held at a cafe in southern Seoul's Gangnam District, Thursday. “As an actor, you can't always get a successful outcome with your work even if you put your best effort into it. And when the results are not good, you get depressed and feel insecure. On top of my personal family-related issue, I was going through a phase of low self-esteem when I started with 'D.P.'”Jung expressed that the series provided a boost in his confidence, helping him get tAug 5, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
JTBC's new variety show to offer authentic side of Mongolia From left, actors Kang Hoon, Hong Kyung-in, singer Hong Kyung-min, actors Cha Tae-hyun and Jang Hyuk, and singer Kim Jong-kook pose during the press conference for the new JTBC variety show, “Couriers in Mongolia,” held in Gangnam District, Wednesday. Courtesy of JTBC By Lee Gyu-leeJTBC is rolling out a new travel reality show titled “Couriers in Mongolia,” spotlighting the authentic sights of Mongolia, a country known for vast expanses of nature.The new show, set to kick off on Aug. 18, follows a group of long-time celebrity friends ― singers Kim Jong-kook and Hong Kyung-min, actors Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun, Hong Kyung-in ― and actor Kang Hoon, traveling across Mongolia for 10 days. The cast members get on horses to deliver mail to the residents in the country's remote areas.“The show started off with the cast members talking about delivering packages on horses,” the show's co-producer, Kim Min-seok, said during the press conference held in Gangnam District, WednesdAug 4, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Lim Ji-yeon opens up about controversial nude scene in 'Obsessed' Lim's appearance on “You Quiz on the Block” / Captured from tvNBy Yoo Su-kyungActress Lim Ji-yeon had nothing but gratitude for her parents while reminiscing about her 2014 debut film “Obsessed” which was released long before she became a household name.Appearing in an episode of “You Quiz on the Block” that aired Wednesday on tvN, Lim reflected on her acting career and the early struggles she had to endure on the road to stardom. When asked by host Yoo Jae-suk if it was a difficult decision for her to accept the role for “Obsessed,” given the nude scenes in the film, Lim replied with a smile.“I considered it a rare opportunity,” she said. “I loved the character in the script and was ready to take on the challenge. The director seemed to notice how determined I was to play this role.”Lim however confessed to being a little apprehensive after shooting the film. “It was a very mature role for someone as young as I was back then, so I became very worried about my parents and how they might feel about seeing meAug 3, 2023
Ahn Eun-jin on acting in first period drama 'My Dearest' Actress Ahn Eun-jin plays the role of Yoo Gil-chae in the new MBC series “My Dearest.” Courtesy of MBCBy Lee Gyu-leeActress Ahn Eun-jin shared her experience of working on her first period series with MBC's melodrama “My Dearest,” playing the lead character, Yoo Gil-chae. “It was really difficult to approach period genre series. To portray Yoo Gil-chae, I always questioned myself if this is the right way,” Ahn said through the network. “I started with getting myself used to the dialect first. So I had to study the script more than I did with previous ones.”The new period series, set to release on Aug. 4, follows a romance story of a couple during a wartime period of the Joseon Dynasty.Ahn plays Yoo who comes from a noble family. She has a lovely personality, growing up in a powerful and wealthy family. When she crosses paths with an enigmatic nobleman, Lee Jang-hyun (Namkoong Min), she gets entangled in his life, which changes her world. Lee is a mysterious man who makes his way into the community out of nowhere. Although he appears to Aug 2, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
'Arthdal Chronicles 2' to debut in September A scene from the upcoming tvN series “Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramoon” / Courtesy of tvNBy Lee Gyu-leeThe second season of tvN's fantasy action series "Arthdal Chronicles”, titled "Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramoon,” will be released on Sept. 9, according to the network.tvN announced its premiere date, Tuesday, unveiling the series' teaser featuring the lead actors Jang Dong-gun, Lee Joon-gi, Shin Sae-kyeong, and Kim Ok-vin. The first season of the blockbuster series aired in 2019. The second season follows people in the mythical land of Arth, striving for power and domination as they build a new society.The new season will revolve around Arthdal kingdom's new head, Ta Gon (Jang Dong-gun), and Eun Seom (Lee Joon-gi), who is the ruler of the Agos, uniting 30 tribes under the Ago Union. Ta and Eun are set to face an inevitable great war against each other's kingdoms.Shin will play the role of Tan Ya, the kingdom's high priest, who is one of the three powerful figures along with Ta Gon and Tae Al Ha, Ta's political partner played by Kim.The seasonAug 2, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
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