TvN's "Drama Stage", which began in 2017, is coming back with a third season. "Drama Stage 2020" is full of diverse subjects and it's beginning on the 23rd of November at 9PM. They will be broadcast every Saturday at 9PM until the 7th of December. The fourth episode will begin on the 18th of December and every other Wednesday at 11PM. "Drama Stage 2020" presents 10 short dramas this year...More
Actor Han Gi-yoon-I is starring in the drama "Rugal".
OCN drama "Rugal" is a human action hero drama about a former elite police officer who ends up losing not only his beloved wife, but also his eyes, and is accused of being a murderer...More
Upcoming Korean drama "Train" added to HanCinema database...More
Upcoming Korean drama "So You" added to HanCinema database...More
As 2019 comes to an end, OCN has been getting into its upcoming 2020 drama slate. As is expected for the cable network, most of the dramas expected for 2020 are offbeat genre thrillers distinguished by strong concepts...More
Actor Kim Da-hyun is coming back with the new drama "Rugal".
OCN drama "Rugal" is a hero action drama based on an original webtoon. It tells the story of an elite police officer who loses his eyes as well as his beloved wife to a criminal organization and is framed to be a killer, getting artificial eyes with special organization Rugal's biotechnical skills before wiping out criminal gangs...More
OCN Thriller House special event photos added for the upcoming Korean drama "Rugal"...More
Kim Min-sang is starring in the new OCN drama "Rugal" as Choi Geun-cheol, director of Rugal.
Choi Geun-cheol is an outstanding genius strategist. He brings Kang Ki-beom (Choi Jin-hyuk) into the team when he's in danger...More
Actor Jo Dong-hyuk is starring in the OCN human action hero drama "Rugal".
"Rugal" is about a special police organization, Rugal, made up of different individuals with their own stories submitting themselves to become mechanical humans and bearing the side effects of this procedure in order to defeat the great evil of Korea. "Rugal" is a team of mechanical weapons fighting evil, and trying to protect humanity and prove the value of the life we have to live...More
"The Lies Within" was largely an unknown quantity when it first aired. The OCN drama centers around a detective who can't leave any death unnoticed. Lee Min-ki was cast in the lead role, and though the actor is well-known, viewers weren't sure how to place him in the style of a hard-boiled OCN detective serial...More
Actor Lee Hyun-wook-I with a solid filmography has been on a roll since his appearance in "Strangers from Hell". He played Yoo Gi-hyeok who was the fastest one to be murdered out of all the goshiwon people and was taken down in just two episodes. He appeared much less than the others, but Yoo Gi-hyeok alone was enough to leave a big impression on the viewers.
We met Lee Hyun-wook-I for an interview regarding the OCN drama "Strangers from Hell", which ended on the 10th...More
On the weekends "Leverage: Fraud Control Operation" and "The Lies Within" have attracted attention for being dramas with a similar concept of being cable dramas with an action driven premise airing on the same night. The generally niche genre of such shows has finally proven lucrative enough for OCN that another network, TV Chosun, has tried to get in on the action...More
Actor Song Boo-gun is married.
According to his agency, the actor had a quiet wedding in Seoul on the 9th...More
Actor Choi Jin-hyuk is starring in the new OCN drama "Rugal".
He is taking on the role of Kang Ki-beom, a shadow specialist policeman...More
Singer-turned-actor Im Si-wan is hungry for work after returning to showbiz since completing his 21-month military service in March.
"I was tremendously hungry to act while I was in the army. I want to work nonstop for at least two years", said the actor...More
Seo Kang-joon was interviewed by Esquire.
The actor was recently in the OCN drama called "WATCHER" and he said, "I wanted to be better in my character, so I had to work extra hard. I don't have a choice. If I were born with it I wouldn't have to work so hard, but I'm not, so I have to work extra hard"....More
"I would like to be in a romantic drama next".
Actor Im Si-wan was interviewed in a café in Seoul for his recent role in "Strangers from Hell". We asked what his next challenge was...More
"When the Camellia Blooms" tops the list of the most buzzworthy TV series in Korea!
According to data analyst Good Data Corporation's weekly monitoring report, "When the Camellia Blooms" is the most talked about TV series in news articles, social media, blogs, forums and videos. A total of 25 currently airing and upcoming TV series from September 30 to October 6 were included in this analysis...More
OCN Original's drama "Strangers from Hell" is in the spotlight.
"Strangers from Hell" was noticed for its great story and creepy vibe since its first broadcast on the 31st of August. Those who have seen the original webtoon have compared the drama to it, and came out with various interpretations...More
"Strangers from Hell" ended with its highest ratings.
The 10th episode of OCN drama "Strangers from Hell", which aired on the 6th, rated 3.9% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide paid subscription standards). This is a 1.5% increase from the previous episode (2.4%)...More
Credited actress Kim Hyun-joo is being featured in the October issue of ELLE.
She played lawyer Han Tae-joo in the OCN drama "WATCHER". In the photoshoot with ELLE, Kim Hyun-joo pulled off a green suit that no one would dare to try, and a black leather one-piece, as well as a white and natural shirt...More
"Leverage: High Control Fraud Operation" is nearing its release. The new TV Chosun drama is based off of the American cable drama of the same name and deals with a team of scam artists. This is the first new TV Chosun drama since the conclusion of "Joseon Survival", which ended in embarrassment when Kang Ji-hwan was arrested for sexually assaulting other persons relevant to the production...More
Actor Lee Dong-wook is the autumn man.
His agency released several A cut pictures from the October issue of Esquire...More
Webtoons to TV shows, TV shows to films and films to novels; the element of multi-use, meaning using and selling one round of content into various genres, has become the basic strategy of the cultural industry. Because it utilizes content that has already been 'acknowledged' once, some degree of box office success is guaranteed.
However, there are exceptions. It's the cinematizing of dramas. Even the most popular drama can become a disaster when turned into a movie. Some examples are "Hwang Jin Yi", "The Last Blossom" and "Cheese in the Trap - Movie". However, there is something that broke this formula, and that is "The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos"...More
"Strangers from Hell" continues to top the list of major topics and influence.
The Saturday 10:30 PM drama "Strangers from Hell" is about a young man from the countryside who goes up to Seoul and meets people in the gosiwon he's residing at. It's the second project of 'Dramatic Cinema', a special collaboration of movie and drama production values only available on OCN. The drama was a big issue for the casting of Im Si-wan and Lee Dong-wook...More
Dramas with difference in expertise have been popping up left and right.
Writers and producers that have been working on TV shows and movies have gone back to the basics and are making attempts in the drama market. We looked at the current trend of the drama market, which increases diversity and creativity and improves viewers' sense of immersion and realism...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
"Justice" ended with favorable reviews.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Justice" rated 3.4% and 6.3%...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
Studio Dragon, which has established itself as a leading drama production and distribution company in Korea, will hold its second "Drama Screenplay Contest". A full-day theatrical contest will be held from November 1st to the 15th and only mini-series with eight or more episodes are acceptable. There is also an age limit of 19 or older...More
"Justice" set a record.
According to Nielsen Korea, the episodes of the KBS 2TV drama "Justice" on the 4th rated 5.8% - 7.0%. It increased by 0.8% since the previous episodes...More
On September 3rd OCN released new production materials regarding its upcoming drama "The Running Mates: Human Rights". The pictures provide an odd twist to the drama's already strange premise. The drama centers around Humans Rights Commission investigators with little real power and in the pictures, we can see that the lead characters played by Lee Yo-won, Choi Gwi-ha, Hang Hyung-sang, Oh Mi-hee, and Kim Joo-young constantly look disgusted...More
While making dramas of popular webtoons has become a trend, a series of original webtoon dramas that are as unique as they are different are coming to the home screens.
OCN, which is focusing on thriller and genre dramas, recently released a webtoon drama called "Strangers from Hell" on the 31st of August. Written by Kim Yong-ki, "Strangers from Hell" is a popular series which started on Naver Challenge Webtoons in 2017 and started officially publishing on Naver Webtoons in March of the following year. The first episode got off to a good start with an average viewership rating of 3.8% (based on Nielsen Korea's paid platform)...More
Upcoming Korean drama "Rugal" added to HanCinema database...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
On August 28th the upcoming OCN drama "Strangers from Hell" held a press conference ahead of the drama's August 31st release. Lee Jung-eun, who received wide acclaim following her appearance in "Parasite" earlier this year, talked about why she chose to join the cable thriller about a young man who moves into an eerie apartment complex in Seoul...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
"Justice" took the ratings throne.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Justice" rated 6% and 6.4%...More
Another fine day dawns in Dramaland when one reads news of such a potential casting. Park Sung-woong and Choi Jin-hyuk are officially the big names on the table for OCN's upcoming drama "Rugal", and both actors are currently considering their respective offers...More
"I wish our children's world isn't lawless. That's why I will fight".
This line by Joong-eun (Park Jin-hee) when she hears about the death of Ha-rang (Kwak Dong-yeon) in the first episode of the SBS drama "Doctor Detective" really touched the hearts of many viewers. It reminded everyone of the 'screen door accident' that occurred in Guui Station in Seoul in 2016. "Doctor Detective" is a drama that sheds light on the reality of the labor scene dotted with money, with a doctor specializing in occupational environmental medicine (doctor detective) as the main character, who explores the cause of industrial diseases while traveling through industrial sites. It deals with the world of doctors outside the hospital, which is unfamiliar to the public...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
First in place at the Box Office on the 21st was Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham's "Hobbs & Shaw". Next came Jo Jung-suk and Yoona's comedy film "Exit - Movie", 3rd was "The Battle: Roar to Victory", 4th was "The Secret Life of Pets 2" and 5th was "Hello Tyrano: Together Forever".
Only in 6th place was the Korean horror film "Warning: Do Not Play". It was played 707 times a day, which is only 1/8 of "Hobbs & Shaw", which was played 5,624 times on the same day...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
CJ announced that the film "The Guest - 2019" is not falling through.
CJ Entertainment told Xsports News that "The Guest - 2019" is just taking more time to reinforce the scenario. The project will continue...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
"Mother of Mine" has gone through a slight increase in the ratings.
According to Nielsen Korea, episodes 87 and 88 of KBS 2TV's "Mother of Mine" rated 27.8% and 33.5% based on national household standards...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
Special character posters added for the Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
Actor On Joo-wan is starring in the OCN drama "The Lies Within".
"The Lies Within" is a story about a detective and a woman who's to become a member of the National Assembly tracking down the truth about her father's death and her missing husband...More
In a drama marketplace where anything with under ten percent ratings is increasingly seen as a failure, it's easy to lose track of the lower profile releases. But some cable dramas have been focusing more on story and concept than broad appeal. These dramas have built reliable audiences, albeit not exceptional ones, in part on the power of their subversive takes on specific genre standards...More
Lee Dong-wook's doctor is in and every cell in my body wants out. The dentist from hell does absolutely nothing abnormal in the latest teaser of OCN's "Strangers from Hell", but I still want to call some form of emergency services on him for the distress caused by his performative friendliness and his blank, predatory stare...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
When news of a webtoon adaptation comes up, there are those who conduct an imaginary casting of stars who are exactly like the characters from the webtoons. This culture is so popular that portal sites are full of related postings, and this kind of 'imaginary casting' leads to actual casting.
OCN's "Strangers from Hell", coming on the 31st, is one example. It's a thriller by writer Kim Yong-ki about the lead character, Yoon Jong-woo, moving to Seoul only to live in a run-down gosiwon where creepy events happen. With its intense level of immersion, this webtoon has always been in the top rankings of Naver webtoons...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
OCN was just a channel for movies in the beginning. Now it's the go-to spot for 'genre dramas'. It's been presenting mystery, school, and legal dramas unlike ground-wave channels and it has been successful so far. These dramas have gone multi-season right away and succeeded in securing a firm market by securing even hardcore fans...More
"Mother of Mine" broke through 30% once again.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Mother of Mine" rated 26.9% and 31.6%, which is much higher than the 24.2% and 29.5% recorded on the previous episodes...More
We finally see the questionable neighbors of "Strangers from Hell" in their element, namely their tiny gosiwon- or dorm-style apartments where this social terror will be taking place for our poor protagonist. The drama has released two versions of a 'gosiwon teaser', giving the place itself the feel of a character...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
Amid the increasing number of multi-season dramas, many of them in the first half of this year brought about mixed reactions. "Arthdal Chronicles" and "Chief of Staff" are coming up next, so there is great interest in how they will fare.
"God's Quiz: Reboot", which ended in January, is one of OCN's most notable multi-season dramas. With the key role of Han Jin-woo (Ryu Deok-hwan), who was in all four earlier seasons, the drama reached the highest viewing percentage of 2.7%...More
Wednesday / Thursday dramas are not really hitting the mark.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Justice" rated 5.5% and 6.3%...More
One common thing KBS 2TV's "Justice", OCN's "Strangers from Hell" and other dramas that are on air or are due to start soon have in common is that they are based on webtoons or novels. There have been other dramas based on webtoons and novels, but it has become more common nowadays.
This is because South Korean platforms such as Netflix and other foreign over-the-top media service (OTT) companies are speeding up efforts to secure contents. In addition to Netflix, HBO Max, NBC Universal, and Disney announced their own OTT services. As production of new dramas has become more active, Korean contents companies have increased opportunities to enter the market. "As the number of dramas produced increases, demand for successful content has also increased", said Ha Jae-geun, a pop culture critic...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Class of Lies"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Im Si-wan's protagonist is about to experience a severe case of stranger danger in OCN's upcoming "Strangers from Hell". The drama is the next installment in the channel's 'Dramatic Cinema' project, so we can expect some hefty work put into its production quality...More
Episode 2 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
2-minute highlight video released for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
5-minute highlight video and press conference photos added for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Cable has braved some drastic challenges to differentiate themselves from other channels. The settling down of season dramas was a change led by cable. Thus, other seasonal dramas are being created, and eyes are on whether other changes and development can be made.
Cable introduced season dramas first. The flexible production environment of cable has become the backdrop for new challenges...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
Character posters added for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
The viewing percentage of "Mother of Mine" climbed up once again.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV weekend drama "Mother of Mine" rated 26.4% and 32.7% on the 30th of June...More
Episode 1 trailers released for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Finale stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Seo Kang-joon, Cha Eun-woo, Ong Seong-wu and Gong Myung are coming to home televisions this July.
"WATCHER", the latest OCN original drama that's coming on the 6th of July, is a psychological thriller that delves into the reality of power. It follows the story of three men and women who join a special anti-corruption police investigation unit after their lives are shattered by a dramatic event. Seo Kang-joon takes on the role of Kim Yeong-goon, a policeman who witnesses a murder. Kim Yeong-goon is warmhearted and kind, but he acts cold and blunt purposely while he's in the police station. Due to a coincidence, he joins the anti-corruption police investigation unit after an acquaintance with Do Chi-kwang (Han Suk-kyu) and Han Tae-joo (Kim Hyun-joo), who are involved with a dramatic event...More
Episode 15 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
New script reading and making of stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
Main trailer released for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Episode 14 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Standard work contracts will also be introduced to drama production sites.
The National Union of Media Workers announced on the 20th that a four-way joint consultative body consisting of the three ground-wave broadcasters, KBS, MBC, and SBS, the media union, the Korean Drama Producers' Association and the Hope Alliance's Broadcasting Staff Branch has come to a basic agreement on the guidelines for the drama production environment...More
Episode 13 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Another powerhouse duo is heading our way, as actors Lee Yo-won and Choi Gwi-hwa are officially on board "The Running Mates: Human Rights". Based on a novel and previously titled "Running Investigator" in English, OCN's latest upcoming foray into different types of crime tells the story of a human rights investigator, who has neither the right to open a criminal investigation nor indict the culprits for their abuses...More
"One Spring Night" went up the charts.
The MBC drama "One Spring Night" rated 5.0% and 8.1% on the 19th. This is 1.1% more than the previous episode. The difference between the first and second half of the drama goes up to 3.2%, but it's the first time the drama's hit the top...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
New poster and behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
New promos released for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
New teasers released for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Episode 12 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Episode 11 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
School violence has been a widely portrayed topic in Dramaland as of late, and OCN is bringing its own take to the table. We go from bullying to straight up killing with "Class of Lies", a thriller about a mysterious murder that takes place at a prestigious 'top 0.1%' school, and the undercover operation of a snob lawyer to uncover the truth behind it...More
The latter half of 2019 is brightened up by pretty boys. Who will sit on the throne?
The voyage began with tvN's "Arthdal Chronicles" opening the gate. "Arthdal Chronicles" is talked about for many things, and one of them is Song Joong-ki. It's his first drama since his marriage to Song Hye-kyo and he looks the same as he did before he was married. The "Arthdal Chronicles" isn't an easy subject to deal with, but a grand production and Song Joong-ki's popularity might lead to the thriving of the drama. Even so, there is the question of whether it can be expected to be popular...More
It's not an overstatement. The 3 ground wave broadcasting channels, general service cable channels and subscription-based cable channels provide various dramas, but from absolute ratings to the subject matter, no drama can be called a box office hit.
It's been a while since this dark age for drama has begun. It's getting so bad that it is said good scripts and actors are attracted to general service and subscription-based cable channels first...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
Character promos and making of stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Making of and promotional images added for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Episode 10 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Korean dramas are taking flight in Japan. Three remakes are being aired in Japan next month alone. Analysts say that the results reflect the local producers' understanding of Korean drama, which shows its increased quality level, and their want for the unique sensitivity of Korean dramas.
Japanese contents have been reflected in the Korean drama market since a long time ago. It was in the mid 2000s that Korean dramas started adapting Japanese comics, and some examples are "White Tower", "Boys over Flowers" and "The Queen of Office"...More
Episode 9 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
"I was already drawn by the title before I read the script. It's not fantasy that doesn't exist, but fantasy that pleasantly relieves a person's frustration. I figured everyone could use some righteousness".
He was right. "Special Labor Inspector, Mr. Jo" was a pleasant kick where it hurts to the social matter of labor. The main character, Jo Jin-gap (Kim Dong-wook), showered catharsis every week by punishing evil employers that misused their powers...More
Actor Yoon Kyun-sang has been brought up in regards to dating rumors with a college student 7 years his junior, but he claims they're just friends.
Regarding this, Popeye Entertainment announced, "The rumors aren't true. They are just friends who met though other acquaintances"...More
Lee Min-ki and Lee Yoo-young are starring in the new OCN drama "The Lies Within".
"The Lies Within" is a story about a detective and a woman who's to become a member of the National Assembly tracking down the truth about her father's death and missing husband. It is the tensely portrayed story of two people who break their silence to live like human beings, cutting through the silence and lies that people engage in for their own interests in modern society...More
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Actors who have mostly been playing bad guys or good guys have expanded their spectrum and no longer draw a line between good and evil.
Kim Jae-wook is a known actor for his roles as the colder guys. He's mostly been that bad-tempered and chic one in dramas like "Coffee Prince", "Bad Guy", "Marry Me, Mary!" and others. Now he has gone rogue. Kim Jae-wook caused a sensation with the role of psychopath Mo Tae-goo in the OCN drama "Voice" and it was said that he had met his life's character for the first time in 10 years. In addition, the actor starred in the OCN drama "The Guest - Drama" as exorcist Choi Yoon and unleashed his charisma...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
Episode 8 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Episode 7 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
First teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Actor and comedian Im Ha-ryong doesn't stop transforming. This year marks the 41st anniversary since his debut, and this time he's back with a drama. His continued attempts to expand his territory make him an all around wanted actor.
Im Ha-ryong is currently starring in the OCN drama "Save Me 2". He plays the chief of the village who falls for a suspicious church elder (Chun Ho-jin). "Save Me 2", which is about pseudo religion, is Im Ha-ryong's first genre drama and so far he's the friendly man we've always known...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
"Mother of Mine" has slightly increased in the ratings.
According to the statistics released by Nielsen Korea on the 27th, the KBS 2TV drama "Mother of Mine" rated 25.9% (39th episode) and 32.5% (40th episode) nationwide on the 26th. These figures are 2.5% and 4.3% higher than previously aired episodes 37 and 38 respectively, which had ratings of 23.4% and 28.2%...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
Episode 6 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Episode 5 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
The court refused to accept the request for an injunction to ban the broadcast of OCN drama "Save Me 2" by the Christian Council of Korea.
The Seoul Central District Court rejected an injunction filed by the CCK against Hidden Sequence and CJ ENM, which owns OCN, the broadcasting channel for "Save Me 2"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
"Mother of Mine" set a record.
The KBS 2TV weekend drama "Mother of Mine" rated 27.4% - 33.1%. This is 4.9% more than the previous episode and a 0.5% increase from the existing record...More
New script reading stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"...More
Episode 4 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
OCN's upcoming investigative psychological thriller, "WATCHER" released script reading stills this week, and we get a nice look at the main and supporting cast who will be bringing this story to life for us later this year. "WATCHER" follows three people who join a special anti-corruption police investigation unit after their lives are shattered by dramatic events...More
Sneaky OCN dropped quite the pre-teaser on its social channels yesterday morning, revealing the cast to join Im Si-wan and Lee Dong-wook on the second drama for its 'Dramatic Cinema' project. "Strangers from Hell", also known as "Strangers From Hell", got more news on it dropped shortly after, and we have character descriptions...More
Episode 3 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
"The Banker" set a record.
According to Nielsen Korea, the MBC drama "The Banker" rated 5.4% - 7.0% which shows a 2.7% increase from the previous episode...More
Episode 2 stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
On May 14th Origin Entertainment confirmed that their client Ham Sung-min would be appearing in "Voice 3". He'll be playing a young person who was hurt in his youth over the storyline that will appear in the third and fourth episodes of the drama this week...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
Actress Jo Soo-hyun, who attempted to overdose on sleeping pills, is currently in recovery, and she apologized to the public.
Her sources told media on the 10th saying, "She wants to apologize for causing trouble and she's currently in recovery"....More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
5-minute highlight video released for the upcoming Korean drama "Voice 3"...More
Actress Son Eun-seo poses at a press junket for her new TV series in Seoul on Thursday...More
Idol actresses are drawing attention to themselves. It's not unusual that idols act, but there have been some new faces lately, which means there is a shift in generations. However, many say the earlier idol actresses still have a strong standing position, so it looks like the abundant drama industry is in a warring state.
Hello Venus's Kwon Nara is building a reputation for herself in the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner". She made quite an impression in the tvN drama "My Mister" and SBS drama "Your Honor", and now she's a lead actress. There's also Kim Jae-kyung, who's representing the new SBS drama "The Secret Life of My Secretary". She starred in the OCN drama "Life on Mars" and MBC's "Bad Papa" last year, but she's taking a big step this year. Bang Minah is starring in the new SBS drama "Absolute Boyfriend", which begins on the 15th. She proved her value in the 2016 SBS drama "Beautiful Gong Shim", but took a long break, so "Absolute Boyfriend" will be another chance for her to prove her talent...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Kim Hyun-joo looks appealing in the summer collection.
She was featured in a photo collection of SUMMER, a high class women's office-wear brand...More
One of the biggest concerns of multi-season dramas is the casting; whether they'll go with the same cast from the previous season or replace them. Whatever the choice, the viewers' will have mixed views, so it has to be a prudent decision.
MBC drama "Investigation Partners" ended in July last year and it is coming back with a second season with the same cast of Jung Jae-young and Jung Yoo-mi...More
With the premiere of OCN's "Save Me 2" just around the corner, it's time to take a look at what we can expect from the drama, especially given the huge shoes it has to fill. "Save Me" was a solid series with fresh themes, and the second season's crew and PD, Lee Kwon, provide media with a few words on its own strengths...More
Will the reputable OCN restore its pride with qualified series?
The OCN dramas "Possessed" and "Kill It" ended last month. "Possessed" is a spirit chasing thriller about ghosts and "Kill It" differentiated itself from others with fancy gun-based action and stylish footage...More
Episode 1 trailers released for the upcoming Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
On April 28th "Kill It" closed out its twelve episode run on OCN with a 2.546% rating. The technically well-made highly visual cable drama was in many ways to be a proving ground for Nana's attempt to move from being a singer to being an actress. This was successful, to the extent Nana was able to land a leading role in the upcoming broadcast drama "Justice"...More
Highlight video and press conference images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Lee Young-ah has a special appearance in the final story arc of "Possessed". She plays a cute, loving, and overly curious nun who becomes embroiled in the investigation led by the drama's main characters...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Possessed"...More
Special behind the scenes stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Possessed"...More
"Doctor Prisoner" fell slightly in the ratings.
According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 12.6% and 14.6%. There has been a 0.1% drop compared to the previous episodes...More
Three new character posters added for the upcoming Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Episode 14 stills and behind the scenes photos added for the Korean drama "Possessed"...More
OCN takes a break from its cops and crooks, as well as the supernatural, in favor of a different type of criminal investigation. "Class of Lies" has confirmed its line-up of Yoon Kyun-sang, Geum Sae-rok, Jun and Choi Yu-hwa for this work about a lawyer named Ki Moo-hyeok (Yoon Kyun-sang) who tries to solve a murder case that takes place in one of the country's top 0.1% elite schools...More
Episode 13 stills and behind the scenes photos added for the Korean drama "Possessed"...More
We already know that the main characters of OCN's cult-themed "Save Me 2" have some very strong convictions, but the newly released individual character posters are a solid, stylish showcase of them. The four posters are dark, foreboding, and together they form the pivotal word: 'Save'...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Get ready for the heebiest of jeebies, at least if you're as disturbed by the dark side of organized religion, and pseudoreligion, as I am. "Save Me 2" has some intense new goodies, and we have a generally promotion-heavy week for Dramaland...More
New making-of stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
After dropping a cult trailer last week, OCN's "Save Me 2" delivers us from evil by means of wrecking the absolute Hell out of its pseudoreligious leader's vile church. Here to do the wrecking is our unhinged hero, who may just be unhinged enough to come out of this battle victorious, even if not necessarily alive...More
OCN's upcoming "WATCHER" has landed its main trio, as actors Han Suk-kyu, Seo Kang-joon and Kim Hyun-joo have confirmed their leading roles in this diverse cast of angsty characters. "WATCHER" follows the story of these three people who join a special anti-corruption police investigation unit following traumatic events...More
It takes outside the box thinking to tackle outside the box problems, and it takes a "madman" to tackle a mad situation. The protagonist of "Save Me 2", Kim Min-cheol (Um Tae-goo), is about to go against a terrible foe, and his young, troubled life is all that he has to protect him...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Well, I'm about ready to run for the hills after the latest 'cult trailer' released today by OCN's "Save Me 2", but the inhabitants of this cult-infested village are sadly not as big on stranger danger. Chun Ho-jin's approachable image becomes a twisted mask of pseudoreligion, and I'm already afraid of him...More
Actress Kim Hyun-joo finally joins "WATCHER".
She takes on the role of lawyer Kim Tae-joo. She used to be an elite course prosecutor, but she resigns after she is hurt badly in a robbery. She stays abroad for a while, but returns to Korea to establish a firm that deals with rich criminals. She intentionally defends these criminals, worsens their problems, and turns the fight back on their organizations...More
Singer-turned-actor Im Si-wan is wasting no time getting back to work after being discharged from his 21-month mandatory military service just last week...More
Hallyu stars with numerous domestic and Asian fans worldwide are conluding their military service army and are receiving calls from movies and dramas that want them...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
April is nearly at our doorstep, but its first week brings us a more sombre, but important drama premiere. JTBC has been doing well with its social pieces, and I hope that "Beautiful World" will be just as impactful. In other news, we have a nice selection of new promotional goods, including a first look into "The Nokdu Flower" and "Save Me 2"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Possessed"...More
The untimely loss of DramaFever has been substantially felt by fans on the other side of the pond, and its absence has hit the availability of OCN dramas significantly. "Possessed" was on its way to becoming another "lost series", to be experienced properly in only a handful of countries, and for others through less than ideal means...More
"Kill It" Nana is investigating a series of killings and her character's work over 9 years has been highligthed
On the latest episode of the OCN drama "Kill It", released some interesting bait such as killer Kim Soo-hyun's (Jang Ki-yong) past and detective Do Hyun-jin's (Nana) case build-up. The drama prompted viewers' reasoning powers and curiosity, making it the new killer contents for the weekends. We take a look at Do Hyun-jin's case log which cover all the facts of the serial murder case...More
After School's Nana and Kim Dasom have a strong friendship.
Nana posted a picture on her Instagram on the 23rd...More
Jang Ki-yong and Nana from "Kill It" released a special behind-the-scene clip on the official homepage of "Kill It" on the 14th.
In the picture, the two of them are smiling brightly while making hearts with their hands...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
New script reading stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Kill It"...More
The new KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" is on the road to success with the first two episodes hitting 10%.
"Doctor Prisoner", which began on the 20th, is a new kind of medical suspense drama about an ace doctor who is ousted from his hospital and becomes a medical chief of a prison. With Namgoong Min in the lead, the drama is said to have engaged viewers since the first episode...More
New script reading stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Save Me 2"...More
Jo Jae-yun is back shortly after "SKY Castle", and he brings his recent reality show experience with him. We finally have some basic information on his character for "Save Me 2", which will be a different role to his Jo Wan-tae from the first season, "Save Me"...More
OCN is taking a break from the usual violent crimes, and turns to something more insidious with upcoming drama "The Running Mates: Human Rights". The series is courting Lee Yo-won and Choi Gwi-hwa to lead this story about human rights violations. The cast is very exciting, and it can count me in to keep an eye on it with this premise...More
Longer highlight video released for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Possessed"...More
Highlight video and new stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Episode 1 trailer and behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
We've had all manner of casting news about OCN's upcoming "Kill It", the 'killer action' drama about a veterinarian hitman with a hidden past and a detective chasing a serial killer, and it looks like Dramaland is about to deliver another helping of non-Korean characters. Can the usual cringe be turned into a win...More
New behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
"Support Ending Credits", a video campaign supporting listing staff names in ending credits, is stirring up conversation...More
Character feature released for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Possessed"...More
New behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Main posters added for the Upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Episode 1 trailers released for the upcoming Korean drama "Possessed"...More
The new season is upon us, and while we wait for some romantic works to brew, I take a look at something more grounded in the often cruel reality. Today I share the first material out for "Beautiful World", and plenty more goodies from upcoming dramas, including some delicious casting news and possibilities...More
This week is really out to destroy me with its casting news, and Han Suk-kyu's possible upcoming return to Dramaland after "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim" is no exception to this sweet torture. The actor has been offered a role in OCN's "WATCHER", which would mark his first foray into cable dramas...More
New images and main promo added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
5-minute highlight video released for the upcoming Korean drama "Possessed"...More
OCN's 'signature killer action' drama, "Kill It", continues to kill it with its promotional goodies, having found its home in stylish black, fuchsia, blues and purples. Sleek and futuristic, the posters have more to hide when one looks at the taglines, as the infamous Devil character of "Kill It" makes their return...More
New character posters added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
New character posters added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
OCN's "Possessed" brings us crime-style meet-cutes and impossible killers this March, and we get to be teased by two whole minutes of it. The drama follows a psychic and a detective who have to tackle cases committed by the supernatural...More
New behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
On Sunday night (February 17th) the OCN television channel introduced "Golden Slumber" into its film rotation. The thriller, starring Gang Dong-won and Han Hyo-joo, scored surprisingly high internet search traffic during its airing...More
At 12:30 A.M. today, "V.I.P" screened on the OCN cable television channel for the first time in the late night slot. The film, directed by Park Hoo-jung of "The New World" fame, stars Lee Jong-suk as a serial killer and other older stars as security personnel tasked with either protecting or apprehending him...More
After another busy drama week, things quiet down in terms of premieres, and we get to take a step back and enjoy an abundance of promotional delicacies for upcoming dramas. It's also time for more dangerous loves and impossible makeovers, as next weekend marks the premiere of "Love in Sadness"...More
New teaser and behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Script reading images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Veteran actors are taking leading roles in "SKY Castle" and other dramas.
To say that only actors in their 20s and 30s take on the lead roles and oust older actors, relegating them to parents or support characters is now false. Veteran actors are now the major players in shows thanks to their experience and expertise...More
Another premiere-heavy week is coming our way, with 5 dramas starting that cover different genres, and even formats. We also have new drama announcements, goodies, and casting tidbits, including OCN's newly released 2019 lineup and a bunch of promotional goods from "The Fiery Priest"...More
1st teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Kill It"...More
Special New Year's teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Possessed"...More
Added the upcoming Korean drama "Save Me 2"'s page to HanCinema database...More
Added the upcoming Korean drama "WATCHER"'s page to HanCinema database...More
OCN has been busy with its upcoming drama lineup, and we get a sneak peek at the results we are about to experience within this year. The channel mentions works we already know about, with one changing its title and premise, but we also have a new drama addition...More
The drama watchlist panic is setting in, as there's so much currently being released, or soon to come. Today I take a look at "The Item", which I am anticipating too fervently for my drama-health, and I bring you the usual goodies, casting bits and other fine pieces of upcoming dramaness...More
Im Si-wan will be back with us shortly, and the actor is already getting offers for projects. One such offer comes for OCN's upcoming drama "Strangers from Hell", which is based on a popular thriller webtoon of the same title by writer Kim Yong-gi...More
After attacking the senses with some dramatic teasers and posters, "Trap - Drama" takes a step back to look at the essence of its characters through these latest additions to its promotional campaign. The released character posters keep things to a bare minimum, teasing our protagonists' main motivations...More
Something sinister lingers in these three new posters for OCN's upcoming 'soul-tracking thriller', "Possessed". The posters show us a duo that's shaping up to be quite the adorable hilarity, but the two don't seem to be alone in this horror-friendly elevator...More
The Dramaland choo choo is just blasting through goodies this week, as we have a ton of new promotional bits for shows airing soon, as well as some exciting casting news and fresh dramas on the horizon. We also get to meet the feisty lawyers of "Legal High" in brand new images and video...More
The hunt is on, and these new posters portray danger closing in on Lee Seo-jin and Sung Dong-il's characters in "Trap - Drama". The two play an anchorman caught in 'the cruelest trap', as the show's full title states, and a veteran detective on the case...More
Seo Eun-woo is joining the new OCN original "Possessed".
"Possessed" follows a detective with extraordinary intuition and a psychic who wants to lead a normal life who chase an evil spirit committing crimes while possessing humans. Seo Eun-woo plays the role of Kim Ji-hang, the daughter of a detective who arrested a serial killer 20 years ago...More
We all know detectives are more often useless than they are capable in Dramaland, but Song Sae-byeok's Kang Pil-seong is engaged in an unfair battle in OCN's "Possessed". Enter Go Joon-hee's psychic, Hong Seo-jeong, who is here to take charge and help the poor soul. The two will be fighting an evil that commits crimes while possessing humans...More
New character teasers added for the upcoming Korean drama "Possessed"...More
OCN's "Kill It" has its leads, so open your peepers and take in the beauty that is Jang Ki-yong and Nana as its killer and detective duo. "Kill It" is a chase melodrama about a man who has to kill in order to find his family, and a woman who has to catch him in order to unravel the mystery behind her lover's death...More
New teasers and first stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Possessed"...More
Ham Eun-ho (Jung Yoo-mi) joined the 634 Regia on the latest episode of OCN drama "Priest".
Lee Hae-min (Moon Sook) woke up from her sleep after she was stabbed with a knife...More
"Trap - Drama" brings injury, and then insult to injury, as protagonist Kang Woo-hyeon (Lee Seo-jin) has to suffer loss and entrapment on top of it. The latest character teaser by the series starts with the saddest news story of all time, where the victim doesn't know it's his own...More
Prepare for chills, thrills, and probably some good laughs from OCN's upcoming drama "Possessed", which has released its first teaser. Song Sae-byeok's Kang Pil-seong faces the horrors of the dark, and gets something a bit different than expected...More
We know that Go Joon-hee's Hong Seo-jeong is the real psychic deal in OCN's upcoming exorcism-themed drama "Possessed", but actor Jo Wan-gi is here to cover the other side of this superpowered coin, meaning the side that just doesn't have them...More
The #Metoo movement spread fast on cable and tvN and OCN were busy because of unexpected circumstances.
▼ "Cross" Cho Jae-hyun cut out and thought dead...More
The casting deities are restless, and many upcoming dramas are really going all out on their leads and supporting folks alike. I'm eager to see some of these works, so pray to said deities that 2019 doesn't let us down...More
On the latest episode of the OCN drama "God's Quiz: Reboot", a man with a rare disease was found dead in the park...More
Revenge is best served cold, and by very angry Korean drama protagonists. The upcoming week marks the premiere of "My Strange Hero", and I have some final preview goodies to share, along with our usual assortment of Dramaland news and material...More
Added the upcoming Korean drama "Blue Eye"'s page to HanCinema database...More
The Jung sisters have come together and shared beautiful selfies.
Krystal posted pictures on her Instagram with her sister Jessica...More
On the latest episode of the OCN drama "God's Quiz: Reboot", the forensics team displayed amazing teamwork in tracking down a case...More
Actor Lee Si-eon is very fond of the MBC TV show "I Live Alone".
He played master hacker Im Byung-min in the recent OCN drama "The Player". It was his first time in a role like that, but his solid base in acting helped him to blend in...More
Regia 634 came to light on the latest episode of the OCN drama "Priest".
Moon Gi-sun (Park Yong-woo) and his apprentice Oh Soo-min (Yeon Woo-jin) prepared to conduct exorcism on Woo-joo (Park Min-soo) who had been possessed. The power of the evil spirits grew stronger, but Doctor Ham Eun-ho (Jung Yoo-mi) kept interfering...More
According to TNMS, tvN drama " Room No.9" rated 5.257% on the 25th. Nielsen Korea is currently undetectable because of the KT fire that occurred on the 24th...More
Added final episodes 13 and 14 screenshots for the Korean drama "The Player"...More
On the final episode of the OCN drama "Player", Kang Ha-ri (Song Seung-heon) managed to achieve justice...More
This week brings us casting news, and goodies from many an upcoming drama. My mystery-loving heart is particularly interested in "Children of Nobody" and the otherworldly child in need of saving at the center of it. My horror-loving heart is also disturbed by it. Fun fun fun...More
New teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Priest"...More
Park Il-do's identity came out on the latest episode of the OCN drama "The Guest - Drama".
Father Yang (Ahn Nae-sang) fell to his death from the rooftop while possessed by Park Il-do. The villagers were finally free...More
If you haven't had enough crackling of bones and irresponsible rearranging of interior decor with something like "The Guest - Drama", OCN has got you covered with upcoming show "Priest". The demons are here, they have powers, they are angry, and they need a chiropractor and Jesus...More
Song Seung-heon was attacked by Kwak Ja-hyeong on the tenth episode of the OCN weekend drama "Player".
While Won-gi was wanted for 180 billion won in investment fraud, Ha-ri (Song Seung-heon) followed him. However, Won-gi was being followed...More
Diving right into the nitty-gritty of it all, the new trailer for "God's Quiz: Reboot" shows us new cases and new faces. While beloved characters return, the video teases Kim Joon-han as the leader of a team utilizing a new type of Artificial Intelligence, which will be the big 'It' difference between this season and the previous ones...More
"Priest" has released new stills of Park Yong-woo, along with a few words from the actor on his work and role choices. Following his return to full feature drama after 2012 series "My Love, Butterfly Lady", Park Yong-woo, who has predominately been a film actor for many years, gives us a look into what we can expect of his exorcist character...More
It is a sad drama week for many, following DramaFever's abrupt closure, and I know a lot of folks are not feeling great right now. There's little I can say to help, but I hope that a quick look into some bright upcoming shows will lift your mood as we all tackle our drama future...More
The Dramagods have been kind again, as Song Sae-byeok and Go Joon-hee have accepted their respective offers to become the leads in OCN's upcoming "Possessed". Reportedly taking a more light-hearted approach than OCN's usual fare, "Possessed" is described as a human story, and a comic thriller...More
Posters released for the upcoming Korean drama "Priest"...More
The latest crew of "God's Quiz" is back with new cases and new challenges in "God's Quiz: Reboot". The series has released two main posters featuring the ensemble gathered around Han Jin-woo (Ryu Deok-hwan), along with the familiar tagline of 'Big brain on big data. Dissecting the truth'...More
Say goodbye to the sweet General Winter and the lovely Summer Fairy, because Sung Hyuk follows "A Korean Odyssey" up with something more sinister. The actor has been cast as a villain in OCN's upcoming "Trap - Drama", the story of a man who is caught in an unexpected trap after experiencing a tragedy with his family...More
Hallyu star Choi Jin-hyuk is holding a fan meeting in Japan at the end of the year...More
Join me for another week of drama goodies, including the latest batch of casting news from the ever-so-busy Dramaland. We have actors making their comebacks, while others skip to their next piece in no time at all. We are being spoiled left and right...More
Floating from demon energy is not a pleasant situation to be in, but the exorcists of "Priest" are here, and they bring the Prayer to Saint Michael with them. The newly released teaser shows us an exorcism taking place in the drama's hospital setting, while its heroes try to do what they do best...More
The drama "The Player" has earned unwanted attention after having used the silhouette of the late president Roh Moo-hyun in the drama...More
Science and religion clash in OCN's upcoming medical exorcism drama, "Priest", and so do their representatives. Yeon Woo-jin's priest and Jung Yoo-mi's doctor will have a lot to process as their worlds come together in a Catholic hospital about to witness a spike in creepy patients. The drama has released its first stills of the two leads...More
Lee Si-eon posted a picture of himself on Instagram, promoting his new drama "The Player".
He's gazing at the camera in the black and white picture...More
Teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Priest"...More
Actor Kim Jae-wook as Choi Yoon performed exorcism on a child on the latest episode of the OCN drama "The Guest - Drama".
Choi Yoon made the child hold a cross and asked her questions. The child said, "I was going home from school when someone I hadn't seen before was holding a knife and looking at me...More
"Trap - Drama" has a new cast member, as actor Yoon Kyung-ho has joined the production. Part of OCN's upcoming 'Dramatic Cinema' project, "Trap - Drama" is a thriller following the story of a national anchor who is caught in an trap after experiencing a tragedy while traveling with his family. The 'Dramatic Cinema' project will combine the high quality of films, and the packed storytelling of dramas...More
The post-Chuseok news dump is a marvelous thing, and we have plenty of pieces from it. Upcoming dramas are gearing up, and they're fortifying their appeal with all manner of acting goodness, but also new teasers, posters, as well as fun information on what we can look forward to...More
A more appropriate title for this piece would be 'Jang Won-hyung Joins "Priest" as Sexist Piece of Trash', but I'm trying to ease you into this character, because I'm charitable like that. Jung Yoo-mi's Ham Eun-ho will have more than demons to fend off, that's for sure...More
The last day of holiday break saw KBS 2TV riding on top of the ratings with "After The Rain", a two episode drama that defeated its holiday competition...More
Chuseok may be putting the country in a promotional pause, but the heart does go on, and this upcoming week aims straight for ours. Be it romance, life and death situations, or some fantasy soul searching, we have options. I love me some options...More
"Priest" wastes no time, and it doesn't have much time to waste, frankly. The series recently confirmed its main cast, and now we get to see them and their fellow members in brand new script reading stills. I see some fun names in here, and I hope we get more character information soon...More
OCN has been gunning for film quality for a long time, and its new 'Dramatic Cinema' project will open with "Trap - Drama"; a hard-boiled thriller following the shocking story of national anchor Kang Woo-hyeon, who is caught in the titular trap. The series has cast Lee Seo-jin and Sung Dong-il as leads, with Im Hwa-young joining the lineup as well...More
Musical actor Lee Gun-myung is starring in "Priest" as Lee Ki-hong, a chief surgeon at the South Catholic Hospital.
"Priest" is a medical exorcism drama about doctors who come together to protect the ones they love. It revolves around the phenomenal activities at the South Catholic Hospital...More
Actress Lee Shi-ah is taking on the leading role of female detective Yeo-rin in the upcoming drama "Four Men" in Place of Nana.
Yeo-rin is known as a moth, an attractive character who acts before she thinks or talks, with a strong sense of justice. In the middle of an investigation, she meets three men who look like Il-hoon (Park Hae-jin) and becomes more involved with the case...More
OCN's upcoming medical exorcism drama, "Priest", has confirmed actor Park Yong-woo alongside already courted Yeon Woo-jin and Jung Yoo-mi, completing its main cast. "Priest" is about doctors and exorcists working together in order to protect people who are dear to them. It will portray supernatural phenomena taking place in at a Catholic hospital of Southern Seoul in 2018...More
Added final episodes 11 and 12 screenshots for the Korean drama "Voice 2"...More
On the latest episode of the OCN drama "Voice 2", Kang Kwon-joo (Lee Ha-na) fell for a trap in the middle of an investigation...More
I was just feel-smacked with Park Hyo-joo's special appearance in "The Guest - Drama", and it looks like the actress carries on with OCN. As previously announced in news about upcoming "God's Quiz: Reboot", she will be playing a main role as a new character in this fifth installment of the series...More
I'm already feeling sorry for this character, and he hasn't even been cast yet. Actor Song Sae-byeok may soon land his first leading role in a drama, having been offered the possessed detective in "Possessed". The sweet man with a tough demeanor sounds like he's going to have trouble adjusting to his new, double life...More
Added episodes 9 and 10 screenshots for the Korean drama "Voice 2"...More
This upcoming week offers a little bit of everything, as we have four premieres in entirely different genres and even platforms. I focused on gloom and doom dramas last week, so this time I'm going to lift your spirits with the adorable shenanigans of "Terius Behind Me". I could use an endearing rom-com right about now...More
Added the upcoming Korean drama "Possessed"'s page to HanCinema database...More
Added episodes 7 and 8 screenshots for the Korean drama "Voice 2"...More
Are you sick of exorcisms yet? If yes, too bad, because OCN has more spirit shenanigans in store for us. If you're complete suckers for the supernatural like I am, welcome, although there might be a bit of a cringeworthy twist in this one. OCN's latest addition is drama "Possessed", which is currently wooing Go Joon-hee and Yeon Jung-hoon for main roles...More
On the latest episode of the OCN drama "Voice 2", Bang Je-soo (Kwon Yool) collected the tongue of Hwang Mal-soon, a chatty neighbor...More
Upcoming money-stealing drama "The Player" is all about the style and coolness in its new poster, but it's also time to remember that our stylish criminals are working on certain restrictions. The newly released teaser brings their pride right back down to Earth, at least for about two minutes...More
The ghost-busting trio of "The Guest - Drama" come from different walks of life, and from a different approach to the supernatural, but these three badasses definitely look like they can handle anything thrown their way. The drama has released character posters, along with a summary of what each character is all about, and a fact I didn't previously know about...More
Added episodes 5 and 6 screenshots for the Korean drama "Voice 2"...More
I'm still not sure if the Hell our three heroes will go through is metaphorical or real, but the newly released posters for OCN's upcoming exorcism drama, "The Guest - Drama" are certainly piling on the scary red and fire. Our psychic, our priest, and our detective have a grand battle with a far-reaching evil ahead...More
Will Kim Jae-won join "God's Quiz 5"?
Sources report that OCN is in discussion with Kim Jae-won about joining the production...More
Added episode 4 screenshots for the Korean drama "Voice 2"...More
When Ryu Deok-hwan took on "Miss Hammurabi" upon returning from his military service, I was ready to bid my dreams of more "God's Quiz" farewell, but Dramaland is kind to me this time. The actor has been confirmed for a return to "God's Quiz: Reboot" (working title), and it's officially time to feel the hype, and panic...More
If you don't have enough Yoo Jae-myung in your "Life" these days (yes, I just did that), then get ready for some more of him in jTBC's upcoming two-part project "Ping Pong Ball", where he reunites with Ji Soo in a world-weary bromance of kindred souls. The series has made its peek-a-boo with script reading stills...More
On the latest episode of the OCN drama "Voice 2", Kang Kwon-joo (Lee Ha-na) brought Do Kang-woo (Lee Jin-wook) onto the 112 emergency golden time team and with the help of her teammates, she was able to come closer to finding the killer...More
The casting season has hit us hard, and many known, but also newly announced upcoming projects have made their big news entrance. Today I give you but a smidgen of the names and dramas we can expect, while shows almost upon us have their promotional efforts in full swing...More
Added the upcoming Korean drama "The Item"'s page to HanCinema database...More
Upcoming OCN drama "The Player" whips out the Konglish to let us all know that it's all about the 'Money, Steal, Action' in its first teaser. The video is not very descriptive, but it looks like an action-packed series along the lines of "Squad 38", which makes me wonder how true its boasting about a fresh genre will be...More
I don't know about you, but after this teaser I'm extremely ready to do some cardio while noping hard out of whatever is going on in "The Guest - Drama". The video teases terrifying forces from the deep, yet I still don't know whether those are supernatural or not...More
After torturing us with motion posters from "The Guest - Drama" on social media, OCN has finally dropped a proper first teaser for the upcoming exorcism-themed drama. The video shows us an eerie, but imposing Korean shamanistic ritual, before it teases us with a glimpse of leads Kim Dong-wook, Kim Jae-wook and Jung Eun-chae...More
On the latest episode of the OCN drama "Life on Mars", Tae-joo (Jung Kyung-ho) was tracking the whereabouts of Kim Yeon-seok (Kwak Jung-wook) over past 3 years and discovered that he forcefully took homeless people to his facility and held them there...More
We are in for a major wave of summer drama premieres this week, so prepare to greet a whopping eight of them. The shows are spanning across enough genres and tones to cover all manner of taste and moods, but I have attempted to divide them into meaty and lighter experiences. Join me in picking out new watch list additions...More
This is a bummer as far as my personal excitement goes, as PD Kim Seong-soo ("Save Me", "Genome Hazard") will not be helming upcoming medical exorcism drama "Priest". While a new PD has been found, the series is still in the casting process, and the names to have received offers so far give us a general idea of the production's goals...More
I'm not sure how a film based on drama "Bad Guys" managed to sneak up on me like this, but I only found out about it this week. The popular OCN series has received a less-than-popular spin-off, "Bad Guys : Vile City", which I have yet to see, but it's now getting a dedicated film as well. I'm not sure how I feel about it, but the news is promising...More
Hong Seo-young is starring in the drama "Absolute Boyfriend" as a chaebol heiress named Diana who asks for the making of boyfriend android, Zero Nine.
"Absolute Boyfriend" is based on an original Japanese romantic comic about a special-effect make-up artist who has turned stone cold after being hurt by love and a humanoid romance robot named Zero Nine, who has a warm heart...More
Jung Kyung-ho as Han Tae-joo hallucinated on the latest episode of the OCN weekend drama "Life on Mars".
Han Tae-joo hallucinated while he was washing his face in the bathroom. He saw doctors and nurses keeping an eye on him through the mirror...More
Studio Dragon signed the largest drama sales contract to date. Studio Dragon has steadily increased its share price by inspiring confidence in earnings since it was listed on the Kosdaq last November. In particular, it anticipates strong earnings growth until the end of the year, which should boost share prices...More
Lee Si-eon posted a picture on his Instagram saying, "Going to Sangdo by subway. The subway is the best".
He's wearing a black hat with a mask to cover his face in the subway...More
Actor Song Seung-heon is still looking great at the age of 43 (Korean age).
He's starring in the OCN drama "The Player" and he posted pictures from the filming...More
Entertainer Hong Suk-chun took a picture with Krystal from the drama "The Player".
He posted pictures on his Instagram on the 17th saying, "Everyone is resting on Sunday, but I'm a cameo in the drama "The Player". Crystal is so good to me. I'm so happy to be in a drama for the first time in a long time...More
Go Ah-sung posted pictures on her Instagram in which she rides on a merry-go-round...More
In the latest episode of OCN drama"Life on Mars", Han Tae-joo (Jung Kyung-ho) returned to 1988 and found Kim Min-seok, the serial killer that he'd lost in 2018...More
We may get a rare reprieve from the onslaught of drama goodies every time drama seasons change, but the future is being planned as we speak, and we have a lot of casting and potential casting news for upcoming works we can look forward to. Let's dive right in, starting with a first look at the cast of two upcoming shows...More
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Hearing voices is probably scary enough without them being voices from the future you're missing while stuck in the past, so hero Han Tae-joo (Jung Kyung-ho) must be having quite the hard time in "Life on Mars". The 2-minute highlight reel gives us a look into the crime, the comedy and the supernatural of the drama's premise...More
"Priest" has no info on its premise other than its a medical exorcism, directed by Kim Seong-soo, written by Moon Man-se and courting Lee Je-hoon. It will most likely deal with the supernatural, especially because K-drama tends to follow trends and we're already looking at "The Guest - Drama" that deals with similar subject matter...More
I don't think I have words in any of the languages I speak and write to describe this video, but it's definitely very "Life on Mars"-y. The adaptation has been having a blast with its take on Korean 80s culture, and this humorous video tribute to Park Nam-jung's famous song Missing You is just a cherry on top of an already satisfying cake...More
OCN continues on its streak of religious-themed works, and if "The Guest - Drama" is not enough to quench your thirst for them, "Save Me" PD Kim Seong-soo has something a little different for you. Courted for the drama's leading role is Lee Je-hoon, who is currently reviewing the offer...More
Our hero's adventure starts with a bang in "Life on Mars", that surely being the gunshot to the noggin shown in the video. The series has been teasing his time-traveling predicament more strongly with these latest promotional goodies. Is it time travel, a dream or something else entirely? I hope we get to know...More
We take a break from the main couple of "Are You Human Too" this week, but it's time to meet its extended cast in new promotional goodies. We have had a couple of new dramas announced recently, and their casting efforts are under way. I am currently whooshing through new series, so this season is going well. I hope yours is too...More
Gotta hand it to the "Life on Mars" production, they know how big of a thirst for the 80s feel nostalgia-bound audiences will be suffering from until this airs. The upcoming OCN drama has released stills showcasing its blast from the past world building, and they're glorious...More
What is a show about police work without man-ego leading to some fine clashing, and things become heated to the point of getting physical in "Life on Mars". Jung Kyung-ho and Park Sung-woong's characters are three decades and two conflicting personalities apart, which is going to bring about some glorious man-battles...More
My romantic glands have had their fill for a bit, so today I take a look at upcoming crimes. "Sketch - Drama" has been releasing teasers for its predictive sketching and its angry men, while this week marks the premiere of two death-themed shows, "Come and Hug Me" and "Investigation Partners". Bring on the tragedy and feels...More
Nothing makes one feel welcome like a work which doesn't take itself too seriously, and "Life on Mars" more than qualifies. The series has dropped a new, fun ride of a teaser pair, and its colorful, animated main posters are here to fill up that cup of retro happiness it gives us...More
I choose to suffer temporary amnesia over the fact that "The Guest - Drama" is by the writers of "Entourage", because the upcoming exorcism drama has its leading lady, and I'm very happy with her. Jung Eun-chae (recently seen in "Return") has been confirmed as one of the three leads, taking on the role of a tough detective...More
So many casting updates, so little time! Today I have two bites for you regarding some of the big upcoming dramas that have viewers salivating for their release. Enjoy these tasty bites...More
My eyes and senses are very pleased with these stills of Jung Kyung-ho in his retro outfit for "Life on Mars". The series about a modern detective being slingshot to 1988 doesn't shy away from baggy clothes and big hair, making me happy with every bit of the era it embraces...More
Han Bo-reum is starring in the new TV show "Sleep Overnight".
She posted a picture on her Instagram saying, "Jung-min called , I didn't run into him and I'm fine with that. #ocn #thatmanohsoo #cameo #Lee Jong-hyun...More
I've been having the time of my drama-life following the "Life on Mars" production, and I love what I am seeing so far. The drama's latest official promotion comes with the script reading stills showing familiar and new faces, through a look at its extended cast...More
With just two more episodes to go, the OCN drama 'That Man Oh Soo", Oh Soo (Lee Jong-hyun) is on the verge of losing Yoo-ri (Kim So-eun), the girl he loves, just like his parents, because of pollen...More
It looks like the ladies of "Mistress" have a lot to hide, some of it being in the form of a dead body. The main teaser for the upcoming sensual mystery thriller has been released, and we get a closer look at its gentlemen, and the grim secrets behind its heroines' connection...More
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