'The Second Husband' co-stars to the tie knot, expecting child in real life Drama series co-stars Uhm Hyun-kyung and Cha Seo-won plan to tie the knot. Captured from MBC's “The Second Husband”By Yoo Su-kyungActress Uhm Hyun-kyung is set to marry fellow actor and drama co-star Cha Seo-won, who is four years her junior. The couple also announced that Uhm is pregnant with their first child.The Hankook Ilbo was able to verify on Monday that Uhm Hyun-kyung and Cha Seo-won had started dating after the airing of “The Second Husband” on MBC, in which they played the two leading roles. The relationship had been kept under wraps until the couple's announcement of their marriage plans.The couple is also due to become parents with their first child already on the way. Uhm is planning to take a break from acting to focus on her health, and a formal wedding ceremony is due to take place after Cha Seo-won's discharge from the Korean military, where he's been enlisted as an active-duty soldier since November 22 of last year.Uhm had frequently talked about her dreams of getting married during several TV appearances. During an episode of a variety show Jun 6, 2023
INTERVIEW 'One Day Off' star Lee Na-young, director on creating subtle, feel-good series Actress Lee Na-young plays the character of Park Ha-kyung in the Wavve's new original series, “One Day Off.” Courtesy of Wavve and The LAMPBy Lee Gyu-leeIn Wavve's new original series, “One Day Off,” a high school teacher, Park Ha-kyung (Lee Na-young), goes on a simple, one-day journey to different cities in Korea every week to escape her ordinary, repetitive life. There's nothing special about her trips. She just wanders around with no specific itinerary. Director Lee Jong-pill / Courtesy of Wavve and The LAMPYet, the eight-part series takes viewers through the low-key, feel-good journey with each of the 20-minute episodes, offering relatable, comforting moments as they follow the trips and Park's encounters with different people along the way.The series' lead actor, Lee Na-young, and director Lee Jong-pill, said “One Day Off” is an easy-to-watch series with a story that is all about emptying everything.“'Feeling relatable' itself sounds like a homework. I just hope (the viewers) could watch it like they're spacing out and enjoy it without aJun 3, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
'HyeMiLeeYeChaePa' producer Lee Tae-kyung hopeful of second season The variety show "HyeMiLeeYeChaePa” wrapped on Sunday. Courtesy of ENABy Lee Gyu-leeProducer Lee Tae-kyung of ENA's all-female cast variety show, "HyeMiLeeYeChaePa,” hinted he is hopeful for the show's renewal with a second season, following the show's completion earlier this week. “All of the cast members and production team are waiting for Season 2. If the time and situation are right, we will be able to present a more interesting and more desperate Season 2,” the producer said through the network, Tuesday.The reality show starred four K-pop singers, Hyeri of Girl's Day, Miyeon of (G)I-DLE, Yena of IZ*ONE, and Chaewon of Le Sserafim, and two TV personalities, Patricia Yiombi and choreographer Leejung. The six celebrities are invited for a series of overnight stays at an empty, unfurnished house. To buy the necessities and furniture to use during their stay, they are given games and missions to complete with for cash. The show is co-led by producer Lee, who previously led the talk show "Life Bar" and music variety show "Amazing Saturday," and producer Kim JonJun 2, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Netflix apologizes for filming 'Single's Inferno 3' in marine sanctuary Netflix has acknowledged a recent claim by an environmental activist group that the production crew of “Single's Inferno 3” had filmed the show in a marine sanctuary without authorization. Courtesy of NetflixBy Woo Da-binNetflix has issued an apology after controversy surrounding the unauthorized filming of the reality show “Single's Inferno” in an environmentally protected area.On Wednesday, Netflix said it was currently looking into the matter to determine if there were any loopholes in the discussion process between the company and local government authorities prior to the filming. Netflix expressed its commitment to review the incident and rectify any shortcomings they uncover.According to Netflix, “Single's Inferno” seasons one and two were filmed on Saseungbong Island with the express approval of local government officials and property owners. The company said it submitted a request to the Incheon Metropolitan City Government and Ongjin County asking for approval to film the latest show on the same island but claimed to be unaware that the arJun 1, 2023
From hardcore action to heart-throbbing romance, series to hit in June From left, posters for Netflix series “Bloodhounds,” tvN series “See You in My 19th Life,” and ENA series “Lies Hidden in My Garden” / Courtesy of Netflix, tvN and KT Studio GenieBy Lee Gyu-leeThe month of June is set to see several new series from a range of genres including action and suspense thrillers as well as romantic comedies. Netflix is rolling out a new hardcore action series, “Bloodhounds,” on June 9 as its latest Korean original series offering.Based on the webcomics of the same name, the 8-part series revolves around two promising, young boxers, Kim Geon-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Hong Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi). Kim gets involved in the loan shark business when his mother owes a huge debt to ruthless loan shark Kim Myeong-gil (Park Sung-woong). With the help of Hong, he forms a bond with a benevolent moneylender to take down the loan shark who preys on the financially desperate.This will be the series directorial debut for filmmaker Kim Joo-hwan, who is known for helming the 2017 comedy action movie “Midnight Runners.”AcJun 1, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Actor Yoon Seo-bin impresses in photo shoot for Thai magazine Yoon Seo-bin took part in a photo shoot for a Thai fashion magazine. Courtesy of L'Officiel ThailandBy Woo Da-binImages from Yoon Seo-bin's latest photo shoot for a Thai fashion magazine have been unveiled.L'Officiel Thailand published a set of photos and an interview featuring the Korean actor last Friday. Under the theme of, Slice of Life, Yoon's masculine side was on full display in the photo shoot, showing off his well-toned muscles, piercing gaze and sleek jawline. He wore a suit over a sleeveless top, grabbing the attention of readers with a broad range of different looks.At the time of the shoot, Yoon Seo-bin was visiting Thailand for his first fan meeting outside of Korea. The actor couldn't contain his excitement, saying “I don't feel that nervous. I'm really looking forward to the event and it's going to be a lot of fun. I've also prepared a song as a surprise for my fans in Thailand.” In the interview, Yoon also talked about his childhood, candid opinions about his career as an actor and singer, and reflections on his previous work.Yoon Seo-bin is a rising starMay 31, 2023
Survival show 'Game of Blood 2' helps Wavve increase subscribers A poster for Wavve's survival show “Game of Blood 2” / Courtesy of WavveBy Woo Da-binWavve's survival show, “Game of Blood 2,” has become an instant hit, helping the local streaming service increase the number of subscribers. The second season of the reality competition show, which premiered on April 28, features 14 contestants from different backgrounds. They are taken to a remote area in Bali, Indonesia, to play a series of games that require both intelligence and physical strength to win a 300 million won ($223,780) prize. On top of winning the games, they must play politics within the group to avoid elimination and become the sole survivor for the prize.“Game of Blood 2” has defied expectations to become the most-watched show in Korea in the final week of May. It topped the over-the-top (OTT) drama category and the TV-OTT integrated buzz index, surpassing other popular shows like “Earth Arcade Season 2," "Heart Signal Season 4," and "I Live Alone." The show's success has also been a boon for Wavve, which has attracted the highest number oMay 30, 2023
Chun Woo-hee becomes chameleon con artist in 'Delightfully Deceitful' Actors Chun Woo-hee, left, and Kim Dong-wook pose during an online conference for the crime comedy series “Delightfully Deceitful,” Thursday. Courtesy of tvNBy Lee Gyu-leeActress Chun Woo-hee will portray con artist, Lee Ro-woom, in tvN's new crime comedy series “Delightfully Deceitful,” which is set to go on air Monday.“Ro-woom hatches different schemes to take revenge and in each case, she transforms into a different persona. You'll get to see various facades, from a prisoner to a career woman,” the actress said during an online press conference for the series, Thursday.The new series revolves around a clever con artist, Lee Ro-woom (Chun Woo-hee) who suffers from a distinct lack of empathy. One day, she is falsely implicated on charges of killing her estranged parents. She is exonerated after 10 years with the help of a passionate, highly empathetic lawyer, Han Moo-young (Kim Dong-wook).The two come to form an unlikely alliance to fight against wrongdoers and exact revenge on them.Chun shared that she was drawn to the irony of the plot. “TMay 28, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
Competing to get married? 'Physical:100' writer to roll out marriage survival show Scene from the teaser of tvN's upcoming survival show, “290 Million: Wedding War” (direct translation) / Courtesy of tvNBy Lee Gyu-leeThe writer of Netflix's hit survival show, “Physical: 100,” Kang Sook-kyung, has joined hands with Lee Won-woong, producer of the popular military competition show, “Steel Troops,” in a new experiment: a marriage survival show.TvN's upcoming reality show, “290 Million: Wedding War” (direct translation), scheduled to go on air July 2, will invite 10 engaged couples who are soon to get married. The couples with different stories and backgrounds will compete against each other in a series of missions for the ultimate prize, 290 million won ($218,752). While working together to win the prize money for their wedding, the couples will see their relationship tested, thereby showing if they are truly ready for marriage. The production team revealed that the prize money is set at 290 million won as it is the average spend for a wedding currently. “While the marriage rate is continuously getting lower every yMay 25, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
All-female cast 'Siren: Survive the Island' to challenge prevailing biases From left, stuntwoman Kim Kyung-ae, soldier Kim Bom-eun, firefighter Kim Hyun-ah, police officer Kim Hye-ri, athlete Kim Hee-jung and former bodyguard Lee Soo-ryun pose during a press conference for Netflix's new survival show “Siren: Survive the Island.” Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeProducer Lee Eun-kyung, who is known for co-creating Netflix's talk show “Paik's Spirit,” shared that her latest show on the platform, “Siren: Survive the Island,” will offer a new perspective on male-dominated professions.Producer Lee Eun-kyung / Courtesy of NetflixNetflix's 10-part survival show, set to be released on May 30, invites 24 female participants from six different physically demanding professions: police officers, firefighters, bodyguards, soldiers, athletes and stuntwomen. The participants spend a week on a remote island to compete against other teams for survival and to determine the strongest team.“Previous survival shows mostly revolved around men. And the professions in the show are often represented by males. In 'Siren,' it will be refreshiMay 25, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee
