The Good Wife (Drama - 2016)

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  Jeon Do-yeon
  전도연
  As
  Kim Hye-kyeong
  (김혜경)
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  Yoo Ji-tae
  유지태
  As
  Lee Tae-joon
  (이태준)
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  Yoon Kye-sang
  윤계상
  As
  Seo Joong-won
  (서중원)
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  Kim Seo-hyung
  김서형
  As
  Seo Myeong-hee
  (서명희)
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  Nana
  나나
  As
  Kim Dan
  (김단)
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  Lee Won-geun
  이원근
  As
  Lee Joon-ho
  (이준호)

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  [HanCinema's News] Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Reunite Their Careers With "Emergency Love Landing"
  2019/05/22
  Fans have been pining for Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin to take the stage together in a romance ever since a real-life romantic relationship was rumored after their appearance together in the 2018 film "The Negotiation". With the announcement of their involvement in "Emergency Love Landing", that's exactly what's going to happen,...More

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  Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Confirm Starring Roles in Park Ji-eun's "Emergency Love Landing"
  2019/05/21, Source
  Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin are starring in writer Park Ji-eun's latest "Emergency Love Landing". Park Ji-eun, who wrote "My Love from the Star" and "The Legend of the Blue Sea", has had fans waiting for a long time. The coming together of Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin has fans even more excited,...More

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  [Orion's Ramblings] "WATCHER" Holds Script Reading Featuring Han Suk-kyu, Seo Kang-joon, Kim Hyun-joo and More
  2019/05/17
  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

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Han Suk-kyu, Seo Kang-joon and Kim Hyun-joo Join Forces for OCN's "WATCHER"
  2019/04/10
  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

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  [HanCinema's News] Sung Ki-yoon cast for "A Moment at Eighteen"
  2019/04/10
  Sung Ki-yoon will appear in the upcoming youth drama "A Moment at Eighteen" on JTBC. The drama, about which little is currently known, purports to be an emotional and realistic coming-of-age story about various eighteen-year-old youths,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Nana Offered "Justice" Role Alongside Choi Jin-hyuk and Son Hyun-joo
  2019/04/05
  Nana may be moving up in the legal world, going from her detective role in "Kill It" to a prosecutor's role in "Justice". The drama has already confirmed Choi Jin-hyuk and Son Hyun-joo, and is currently in the process of casting the rest of the roles. Nana ("The Swindlers", "The Good Wife") is considering her offered role for the leading woman,...More

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  "Kill It" Jang Ki-yong and Nana Behind-the-scenes
  2019/03/26, Source
  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

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  Jung Yoo-ahn Sexual Assault Allegations Resurface
  2019/03/06, Source
  Actor Jung Yoo-ahn, who was taken off the drama "He Is Psychometric" due to allegations of sexual harassment, is drawing attention again after director Kim Byeong-soo made a statement,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Han Suk-kyu Courted for OCN's "WATCHER"
  2019/02/28
  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

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] OCN Announces Story-Focused 2019 Drama Lineup
  2019/02/01
  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

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  Korean drama of the week "The Good Wife"
  2018/03/01, Source
  Korean drama of the week "The Good Wife" (2016) Directed by Lee Jeong-hyo Written by Han Sang-woon Network  : tvN With Jeon Do-yeon, Yoo Ji-tae, Yoon Kye-sang, Kim Seo-hyung, Nana, Lee Won-geun,... 16 episodes - Fri, Sat 20:30 Synopsis A housewife's husband, who is a successful prosecutor, gets thrown in prison for corruption so she has to come back for the first time in 13 years as a prosecutor herself,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Jung Kyung-ho Confirmed, Park Sung-woong, Oh Dae-hwan and Go Ah-sung Considering "Life on Mars"
  2018/02/12
  We're not escaping the "western" show remakes, so we might as well embrace them, and with a cast like this, I can definitely feel a little better about it. After recently confirming Jung Kyung-ho, "Life on Mars" is courting Park Sung-woong, Oh Dae-hwan and Go Ah-sung, who are currently reviewing the offer,...More

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  Jun Suk-ho Joins Cast of "Miracle That We Met" with Director Lee Hyeong-min
  2018/02/06, Source
  Actor Jun Suk-ho is starring in the KBS 2TV drama "Miracle That We Met". He's starring as Lieutenant Park Dong-soo,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Kim Seo-hyung Cast in "The Great Seducer"
  2018/01/09
  It has been a while since we enjoyed some Kim Seo-hyung goodness in "The Good Wife" and I have yet to watch "The Villainess", so I'm glad to see the actress back in action. MBC's "The Great Seducer" has not been on my radar and now that I know it is based on the novel "Dangerous  Liaisons", I am wondering how it will even work in Korean drama form,...More

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  [Interview] "The Swindlers" Nana proves her worth as an actress
  2017/11/23, Source
  No one expected this; that girl group After School's Nana who played all over the stage would have such talent in acting. Nana came out with the tvN drama "The Good Wife" last year and she drew all attention on her. The film industry had been thirsty for a new face and Nana was all about being fresh. Along with her appealing visual, she's got what it takes to act and many people look forward to seeing her,...More

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  Nana gains recognition for solid acting
  2017/11/08, Source
  After School and Orange Caramel's Nana is back with a movie called "The Swindlers". Before this, Nana gave an impressive performance in the tvN drama "The Good Wife" with Yoo Ji-tae as Kim Dan,...More

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  Park Ah-in signs on to tvN "Mr. Sunshine"
  2017/10/26, Source
  According to sources, actress Park Ah-in is joining the cast of tvN drama "Mr. Sunshine" as Ko Ae-soon, a character with a story to tell,...More

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  Park Hae-jin, Nana and Kwak Si-yang to star in "Four Men"
  2017/08/22, Source
  The SBS drama "Four Men" is showing off an outstanding line-up. In addition to Park Hae-jin and Nana, Uhm Ki-joon, Kyung Soo-jin, and Kwak Si-yang are coming on board,...More

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  Nana and Park Hae-jin to star in "Four Men"
  2017/08/16, Source
  After School Nana is starring in Park Hae-jin's drama "Four Men". She's taking on the lead role of Yeo-rin. Yeo-rin loses the man she loves and seeks the truth about him until she meets a man that looks just like him,...More

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  [HanCinema's Digest] Cinema Snippets
  2017/07/30
  KoBiz reports on the new 'golden age' of Korean film exports, Seoul now has the largest IMAX cinema in the world, Movie Pilot examines three American shows with Korean remakes, and The Verge reviews Bae Jong's 'sleeper hit',...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Criminal Minds" Episode 1
  2017/07/26
  In the opener to "Criminal Minds", we meet Hyeon-joon (played by Lee Joon-gi), and his experience during a very unfortunate terrorist bomb threat. Flash forward a year later, and Hyeon-joon is a normal cop. Then, the special criminal profiling division in South Korean law enforcement takes an interest in Hyeon-joon's case, involving a serial killer. While Gi-hyeong (played by Son Hyun-joo) is the man in charge, Seon-woo (played by Moon Chae-won) is the team member who does the most talking with Hyeon-joon,...More

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  [Hot Takes from the Noonas] Gong Yoo, Park Bo-gum, Park Bo-young, Park Shin-hye, and Namgoong Min nominated at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards
  2017/04/10
  Which drama wlll win? Which actor will go home empty-handed? And what are they going to wear on the red carpet? We'll find out on May 3rd when the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards air.,...More

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  53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 : Most Popular Actress in a Drama Nominees List
  2017/04/10, Source
  53nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 : most popular actress in a drama nominees list,...More

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  53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 : Most Popular Actor in a Drama Nominees List
  2017/04/10, Source
  53nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 : most popular actor in a drama nominees list,...More

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  53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 - Dramas : Nominees List
  2017/04/10, Source
  53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017 will be held on May, 3 2017, here are the nominees for dramas,...More

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  Actress Oh Yeon-ah Taking Over Any Screen She Is On
  2017/03/31
  Recently, there is an actress who keeps on coming up in my eyes. Her name is Oh Yeon-ah,...More

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  Korea Cable TV Awards 2017 Drama Winners
  2017/03/10, Source
  Korea Cable TV Awards 2017 drama winners list,...More

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  Why do middle aged actresses come back as mothers or strong wives?
  2017/03/01, Source
  Those who were once famous in the 1990s are coming back with dramas. Jeon Do-yeon the 'Queen of Cannes' came back with the tvN drama "The Good Wife" for the first time in 11 years. Lee Young-ae came back with the SBS drama "Saimdang: Light's Diary" for the first time in 12 years. Ko So-young who married actor Jang Dong-gun is back with "The Perfect Wife" for the first time in 10 years. Women In Culture agents Kim Jeong-eun, Jang Seon-hee and Lee Ji-hoon became curious; why do these actresses, who are back for the first time in 10 or so years, all coming back as good mothers or strong wives?,...More

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  "Man to Man" and "Strong Woman Do Bong-soon", JTBC's 2017 starting off with a bang
  2017/01/05, Source
  JTBC has some good dramas up its sleeve again. "Man to Man" and "Strong Woman Do Bong-soon" has been talked about since the middle of last year. Park Hae-jin and Park Bo-young are some examples of the good line-up this year,...More

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  tvN Succeeds in Releasing Hit Dramas for 2016
  2016/12/07, Source
  This year marks tvN's 10 year anniversary and they have done a good job in releasing popular dramas,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Genius Frauds and Red Carpets
  2016/10/29
  The next drama season has arrived and we have a lot of goodies to look forward to. "Entourage" begins airing next Friday and it has gone on the promotional offensive hard. Videos keep flooding out, interviews are given and the bromance is strong. "Legend of the Blue" sea will be with us on the 16th and we get a good look at its leading gentleman this week,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Preview] "Entourage"
  2016/10/29
  We do not know whether remakes of North American series will become a lasting part of Korean drama, but with interest increasing between the entertainment of both countries, it is probably not something which will stop soon. TvN had a good run with "The Good Wife" and now the channel and studio return with "Entourage". Premise The series depicts a young actor's rise to fame as he navigates the world of entertainment after being scouted by an agent determined to make him into a star. He is joined in this adventure by his friends, who get to experience a new world as the actor gains popularity,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Romance and Healing
  2016/10/22
  Brace yourselves for all kinds of romance, from the fantasy kind to the medical malpractice one as the next drama season gets going. On the romantic comedy front, "The Man In My House" and "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" have new goodies out and so do highly anticipated "The Legend of the Blue Sea" and "Goblin". On the other hand, "Romantic Doctor Kim Sa-bu" places healing over romance, at least for now,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Sudden Dads and Hallyu Boosts
  2016/10/15
  Dramaland news is in full swing and we are back on track. This week brings us not-dad and not-daughter shenanigans from "The Man In My House", which I still feel mighty apprehensive about. "Entourage" is getting a Hallyu boost and "Go-ho's Starry Night" is somehow managing the reverse by getting a Korean premiere after overseas success. Join me and the news I share for another drama-wild week,...More

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  Chae Dong-hyun in "Woman of Dignity"
  2016/10/10, Source
  Actor Chae Dong-hyun is starring in "Woman of Dignity". "Woman of Dignity" is a satire comedy about a Chungdam-dong wife whose father-in-law hits the ground and her husband betrays her,...More

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  tvN is where movie actors can be seen
  2016/09/29, Source
  tvN is where movie actors appear often. Kim Hye-soo and Cho Jin-woong in "Signal", Yoo Ji-tae and Jeon Do-yeon in "The Good Wife" are some examples. Their appearance alone is enough to get the public excited. It is interesting, to see those you only see in movies, on TV. When a trusted actor or actress appears in a drama, expectations go up. We assume they won't choose a cheesy script and that hasn't been proven wrong yet,...More

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  Nana goes to Chungmuro
  2016/09/25, Source
  Acting idol Nana is going to be in the criminal movie "The Swindlers". She recently starred in the tvN drama "The Good Wife" and was acknowledged of her performance. She was then asked to be in several movies and dramas and she chose "The Swindlers",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] PPL and Amnesiac Chaebols
  2016/09/10
  Another week, another batch of news to fill the void in my heart as I wait for my new dramas. Overly dramatic statements aside, this week I consider the difference between good and bad PPL (product placement) through some translated pieces about the type of PPL and its numbers. "Shopping King Louis" has dropped plenty of cute goodies for us and "Woman with a Suitcase" is packing her bags for Dramaland with stills and a teaser,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife"
  2016/09/10
  Drama remakes of North American shows seem to be on the rise lately and there are as many expectations as there are worries. Summarizing multi-season shows into less than twenty episodes is not an easy task and there are many differences to consider. As someone who has not seen the original series, I look at "The Good Wife" as an independent work with its own strengths and flaws,...More

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  Song Joong-ki eating red ginseng, Park Shin-hye washing her hair and Nana drinking coffee: PPL of 2016
  2016/09/06, Source
  Various PPL have been appearing in dramas and entertainment shows. A PPL alone can complete a star's day and the variety has reached as far as food and drinks, cars, make-up, cosmetics and games. PPL is a form of advertisement where products are exposed as props, products, companies, service names and or logos. PPL has been legalized since 2010 and indirect advertisements on ground-wave channels have doubled in just 5 years,...More

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  [Interview] Yoon Kye-sang, "I had to be alert between Jeon Do-yeon and Yoo Ji-tae"
  2016/08/31, Source
  "One of my favorite dramas is still "Alone in Love". It has been since I was in the military. I wanted to do something like that and "The Good Wife" has fulfilled my wish. The drama let me realize that love is the only truth in this world of contradiction. It's influenced me a lot". It's been 13 years since Yoon Kye-sang started acting. He is no longer an 'actor turned idol'. He's been acting steadily for a while now and he seems relaxed,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episodes 15 and 16 captures for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/08/30, Source
  Added episodes 15 and 16 captures for the Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  Yoon Kye-sang, "Lee Honey's reaction after the kiss? We are old..."
  2016/08/29, Source
  Actor Yoon Kye-sang talked about his lover Lee Honey and her reaction to "The Good Wife". He said he was sad that the making of "The Good Wife" was over,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 16 Final
  2016/08/29
  Joong-won and Hye-kyeong engage Tae-joon and his team in a final battle which tests everyone's character and most of all Joong-won's. It also tests his relationship with Hye-kyeong as well as her own resolve and confidence. The ending of "The Good Wife" is not what many will expect and the teasing for a possible second season is clear. Unfortunately, the series fails to make that teasing appropriate for its story thus far,...More

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  Yoo Ji-tae, "It's just acting, I don't want to lose any competition"
  2016/08/28, Source
  "I am a rookie. I want to attempt at anything with a wide heart so I can win anyone if we were to battle in acting". Actor Yoo Ji-tae takes on the role of Lee Tae-joon, a prosecutor who will do for anything he thinks is justice in the tvN drama "The Good Wife". He is misunderstood when a scandal breaks out but he's confident about himself. He is a character somewhere in between 'a lover and trash',...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] In Sickness and In Inebriation
  2016/08/27
  A lot of new shows are starting and many are coming up as summer comes to a close. "Drinking Alone" gives us a glimpse of its drinkers, lonely and not. Cancer-themed romantic comedy "Fantastic" will be starting soon and its promise is as undeniable as the oddity of the genre attached to its premise. "The K2" is a highly expected series and the creators know it, because they are all about the teasing. I also share other news and I have my picks for this drama season,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 15
  2016/08/27
  We are almost at the end of "The Good Wife", which looks like it will be a typical fight against an antagonist we have been expecting to take on the part for a long time. Tae-joon is determined to destroy Joong-won and while Hye-kyeong is happy with her decision, she faces problems at work in addition to Tae-joon's wrath. As we approach the final hour, the show's good and bad points become more pronounced,...More

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  Yoo Ji-tae Says He's Nothing Like His Role in 'Good Wife' Remake
  2016/08/27, Source
    Actor Yoo Ji-tae plays an ambitious prosecutor in a remake of the hit U.S. TV series "The Good Wife" on cable channel tvN, which wraps up its 16-episode run this week. Yoo plays a man who is unfaithful to his wife but paradoxically devoted to his family, and who keeps his marriage intact to further his social success and recognition,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episodes 13 and 14 captures for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/08/23, Source
  Added episodes 13 and 14 captures for the Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 14
  2016/08/21
  Episode fourteen of "The Good Wife" has Hye-kyeong make the most important decision about her current situation. Before that, we have a reappearance by lawyer Son Dong-wook and his brazen ways. Hye-kyeong and her family get a scare when Seo-yeon disappears, which also shows Dan and Joong-won where their place in Hye-kyeong's life is right now. Tae-joon is determined to destroy Joong-won, so things are about to get bad,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 13
  2016/08/21
  Hye-kyeong's brother, Kim Sae-byuk makes a surprise visit in episode thirteen of "The Good Wife" and brings things to light with his presence, including Hye-kyeong's feelings about her situation. Tae-joon lets Ji-hoon know why he is living separately and the boy struggles with the information. Meanwhile, Joon-ho is back and working with Tae-joon in a case which pits them against Hye-kyeong and where the person she is defending looks guilty,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Conmen, Bodyguards and Love Triangles
  2016/08/20
  This week I share news about the expanding cast of "The Legend of the Blue Sea" and lament its lack of mermen. JTBC maybe-bromance drama about a hallyu star and his bodyguard now has its main creator duo and I am a bit torn, but mostly hopeful. "Incarnation of Jealousy" piles on the love triangles and said jealousy, which will surely create one big and hopefully entertaining romantic mayhem. Let us take a look at Dramaland's past week,...More

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  Girl Group Member Nana Proves Herself in Acting Debut
  2016/08/20, Source
  Nana of girl group After School is receiving rave reviews for her acting skills in "The Good Wife" on cable channel tvN. Nana made her Korean drama debut in the remake of the hit U.S. series after appearing in the Chinese soap "Love Weaves Through a Millennium",...More

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  [Photos] Who's cuter? Yoon Kye-sang in the 'boyfriend look'
  2016/08/18, Source
  Actor Yoon Kye-sang took pictures with his loving dogs. HAZZYS featured the actor and model Irene in the fashion magazine First Look,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episodes 11 and 12 captures for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/08/16, Source
  Added episodes 11 and 12 captures for the Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 12
  2016/08/14
  Hye-kyeong's problems never seem to end and now she has the additional one of her monster-in-law meddling and trying to turn her children against their mother. Hye-kyeong seeks legal advice about the situation and decides to address it personally as well. Dan finally reveals her feelings and thoughts before taking drastic steps to address her current situation. Tae-joon starts investigating Joong-won and Hye-kyeong makes a decision about her relationship with both men,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 11
  2016/08/14
  The new information Hye-kyeong has been given proves to be just the thing to shake her back into placing her family and herself first. She has no time to deal with Dan yet, as she needs to explain the current situation to her children. Hye-kyeong's resolve and composure are further tested when she meets a formidable opponent in court and push her to a choice which might lead her astray,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Politics and Iffy Pairings
  2016/08/13
  "The K2" brings love for the country, the country's daughter and the country's power to our screens soon and "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo" is ruthlessly piling on the pretty with its new posters. "The Man In My House" is looking for leads to romance each other as newly met daughter and step dad, because Dramaland loves making us all daunted and confused. More goodies follow all of this and I close with my failure to marathon like I used to. Dramas, that is,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episodes 9 and 10 captures for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/08/09, Source
  Added episodes 9 and 10 captures for the Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  "The Good Wife" Nana, "I eat a low salt diet and drink 2 liters of water"
  2016/08/08, Source
  tvN "List of Names" highlighted Nana's glamorous body shape. The TV show laid out a list of sexy celebrities on the 126th episode,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 10
  2016/08/07
  Hye-kyeong is met with a discouraging truth about her employment and that pushes her to a decision about her marriage. Dan encourages her to choose another path, but the truth of her involvement with the still selfish and controlling Tae-joon is revealed. Meanwhile, his case is picked up by her office and Myeong-hee gives Hye-kyeong the choice to represent her husband. Hye-kyeong struggles with her new situation and information,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Warm Romances and Cold Shoulders
  2016/08/06
  The summer-to-fall dramas are gearing up for release as the next drama season draws near. Fully pre-produced sageuk drama "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo" has dropped an impressive video filled with all the lovely things fans have probably been drooling over during its production. Speaking of Chinese stories and pre-production, I briefly consider the fate of this method in a future shaped by tensions between the countries. Lastly, I share goodies from "Incarnation of Jealousy" and other dramas,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 9
  2016/08/06
  "The Good Wife" shifts its focus back to standalone legal cases and it is time for Hye-kyeong to defend someone who appears guilty. This leads to her bending the rules to help him and prove herself. With this case concluding, the competition between her and Joon-ho is resolved. Meanwhile, Tae-joon is being investigated for murder and Dan's involvement becomes more complicated. Joong-won makes a bold move for his love, but an outsider causes a misunderstanding,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episodes 7 and 8 captures for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/08/02, Source
  Added episodes 7 and 8 captures for the Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 8
  2016/07/31
  While Hye-kyeong is busy with this difficult case, we get a better look at Tae-joon and Joong-won, their thoughts and feelings for the lady as well as their morality. Some dark facts surface in episode eight and everything leads to a murder and a new crisis. In addition to her work, Hye-kyeong continues to deal with two men who have their own ideas about what she needs while she tries to keep her family afloat,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 7
  2016/07/31
  There is plenty of awkwardness to go around between Hye-kyeong and Tae-joon, but also between her and Joong-won. Both relationships get rattled and become re-defined. Her co-workers all sense something is going on and each has their own reactions to the firm's hot topic. Hye-kyeong and Joon-ho take on the task to defend a fellow lawyer in a murder case, but Hye-kyeong finds out that the culprit is none other than Jo Gook-hyeon,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] All the Dramas
  2016/07/30
  My partner in not-crime, Lisa is busy over at KCON and I am here feeling lonely with a plethora of drama news. So I figure, what better therapy to loneliness is there than to share them all with you? I usually focus on specific noteworthy happenings and news, but today I switch it up. I feature three upcoming dramas and their news before piling on even more drama-ness with the usual upcoming drama goodies section. Let me pamper you,...More

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  Jeon Do-yeon Shines in 'Good Wife' Remake
  2016/07/30, Source
  A remake of the hit U.S. TV series "The Good Wife" on a cable channel here provides a tailor-made outing for the Cannes-winning actress Jeon Do-yeon. In the tvN series, she plays a woman who struggles as a lawyer, a mother and a human being after her husband cheats on her,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episodes 5 and 6 captures for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/07/26, Source
  Added episodes 5 and 6 captures for the Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 6
  2016/07/24
  A new case opens in "The Good Wife" and it tackles euthanasia and abortion at the same time, which give the series a bigger load than it can ultimately handle. Dan enters the game between Sang-il and Tae-joon while Hye-kyeong and Joong-won are busy with the case. Jae-moon makes a return and his condition is worsening, causing conflict with Joong-won over the past. His fragile emotional state leads to a mistake involving Hye-kyeong,...More

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  "The Good Wife" Nana, Jeon Do-yeon and Lee Won-geun
  2016/07/24, Source
  Nana, Jeon Do-yeon and Lee Won-geun's picture was posted on Nana's Instagram on the 23rd. The three are smiling brightly and looking at the camera,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Production Pains and New Romances
  2016/07/23
  Today I talk about the always sad, always frustrating episode cutting and its latest victim, "Beautiful Mind". Ha Seok-jin is a busy man and he has two upcoming romantic dramas, so I share some media from those. Those looking for some romantic works between 35+ folks of similar age have three new dramas arriving soon which might interest them. Miscellaneous news are here, as usual and while I have been too busy to keep up with my own dramas, I can guarantee you it is because we have good things coming up at HanCinema,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 5
  2016/07/23
  "The Good Wife" smacks us with a big twist in episode five, which changes a great deal about what we have known so far. It personally worries me in regards to the future, but perhaps it will be a good thing. The legal case this time involves Hye-kyeong's past social circle and with Tae-joon home, it just brings more sad memories to the surface. Meanwhile, Joong-won steps up his game and faces Tae-joon,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'The Good Wife' Yoon Kye-sang to Jeon Do-yeon, "Did you know I liked you?"
  2016/07/22, Source
  On the Friday episode of tvN's "The Good Wife", Seo Joong-won (Yoon Kye-sang) revealed to Kim Hye-kyeong (Jeon Do-yeon) that he used to like her. On this day, Seo Joong-won told Kim Hye-kyeong, "Did you know I liked you during the time at the Judicial Training Institute? I thought it's quite obvious". Kim Hye-kyeong asked, "Really? You?",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episodes 3 and 4 captures for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/07/19, Source
  Added episodes 3 and 4 captures for the Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 4
  2016/07/17
  Episode four of "The Good Wife" is definitely an improvement on the last one, as it balances its pacing and goes through the things we need to know before moving on. This time we have two cases which give us much needed exposition and a hefty dose of characterization. There is a lot more to Tae-joon, Joong-won and Sang-il than we see and they all sadly have a self-serving interest in Hye-kyeong's matters,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Romance, Youth and Talent
  2016/07/16
  Promotion has started for "Cinderella and the Four Knights" and I share the goodies that have been released. I also talk about the importance of shows like "Age of Youth" and share news and media from it. You might want to sit down for this next one, because I reveal a shocking truth, which is that actors actually act. This world-changing revelation is followed by the usual drama news and personal drama picks,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 3
  2016/07/16
  A new case is opened and a new guest character comes with it in episode three of "The Good Wife", but they do more for the main plot and characters than act as a client. Tae-joon is briefly released from jail and his little excursion provides some dark revelations about his personality. There is a lot going on here and the pacing is starting to generate a lot of confusion by propelling everything forward,...More

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  Han Hyo-joo, Won Bin, Im Soo-jung and Jeong Hyeong-don, the most anticipated comeback stars
  2016/07/13, Source
  Recently, actress Jeon Do-yeon made a successful comeback in the tvN drama "The Good Wife". Her rare appearance in a drama was a great deal even with the celebrities. Besides Jeon Do-yeon, there are other stars with long-awaited comebacks,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episodes 1 and 2 captures for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/07/12, Source
  Added episodes 1 and 2 captures for the Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 2
  2016/07/11
  We have another case involving women in episode two of "The Good Wife" and this time the crime is rape. Hye-kyeong's emotional bonding to her first client served her well, but she falters when she must defend someone who makes her uncomfortable. Our empathetic heroine's principles are challenged, the pressure starts affecting her and we learn that she may have a dark secret to answer for. To make matters worse, her husband keeps interfering with her work,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "The Good Wife" Episode 1
  2016/07/10
  "The Good Wife" starts with a focus on the present and gives us only the bare essentials of the past. Episode one establishes the scandal and we flash forward to a point where our heroine has a husband in jail, nothing but her phone contract to her name and a family to support. We are introduced to some key characters and our lead gets her first court case. It is a packed, straightforward and stylish premiere for the drama,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Recurring Trends and Great Ladies
  2016/07/09
  What would Dramaland be without its love for trends? The answer is "probably better", but let us not go into the value of those trends for now. They are here and they will join us for the next drama season. Coming up are loves across time and universes as well as two major "reverse harem" productions. I will also talk about tvN as a star magnet and give you the usual weekly news,...More

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  Korean drama starting today 2016/07/08 in Korea
  2016/07/08, Source
  Korean drama starting today 2016/07/08 in Korea "The Good Wife",...More

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  Shin Min-ah also headed for tvN, there's a reason
  2016/07/07, Source
  Top stars are making bold moves. This time it's Shin Min-ah. Like Choi Ji-woo, Kim Hye-soo, Go Hyun-jung and Jeon Do-yeon, Shin Min-ah is headed for the cable channel tvN as well. She's starring in the new drama called "Tomorrow With You" which is about a time traveler and his wife. Shin Min-ah thought long and hard about this but in the end the scenario won her over. Shin Min-ah is one of the top stars who stayed in her popular state and didn't move around much. Now a new wind is blowing in the entertainment business as actresses like that are turning to dramas,...More

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  Jeon Do-yeon's next nickname in place of Queen of Cannes
  2016/07/07, Source
  Queen of Cannes Jeon Do-yeon is coming back with the new tvN drama "The Good Wife". Jeon Do-yeon is starring in her first drama in 11 years. She debuted in 1990 with a Johnson & Johnson's commercial and not long after that, she started to act in dramas. She started her first drama in 1992 and continued without a break until 1998,...More

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  "The Good Wife" Jeon Do-yeon and Nana, 'girl crush'
  2016/07/07, Source
  Jeon Do-yeon and Nana are the new girl crushes. "The Good Wife" is the story of a woman (Jeon Do-yeon) who returns to her post as a lawyer for the first time since she got married after her successful husband Lee Tae-joon (Yoo Ji-tae) gets booked for corruption and scandals,...More

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  "The Good Wife" Yoon Kye-sang and Nana self-promoting
  2016/07/04, Source
  Actors Yoon Kye-sang and Nana self promoted the new tvN drama "The Good Wife". Yoon Kye-sang posted a picture on his Instagram saying, "This gives me strength",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] The Weight of Representation
  2016/07/02
  It is time for some much hyped dramas to make an entrance and two of them are premiering this week. Before getting to that, however I will take a first look at "Incarnation of Jealousy" and its fresh material. I will also give my two cents on an upcoming series and its potential casting which I find highly problematic. Closing this piece are the usual upcoming drama goodies and followed shows,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Preview] "The Good Wife"
  2016/07/02
  Remakes and adaptations are a bit of a painful subject for Korean drama. Be it based on an original webtoon, a novel or a film, there is many a failure out there. TvN is not deterred by this, as they bring us two dramas based on popular North American series, one of which is "The Good Wife". Let us take a first look at this quite daring effort for the industry,...More

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  Jeon Do-yeon Puts in Last-Minute Push for Upcoming TV Series
  2016/07/01, Source
  Actress Jeon Do-yeon, who returns to TV after a hiatus of over 10 years, is being kept busy with a tight shooting schedule for her upcoming TV series, her management agency said,...More

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  Nana shows off elegant look at premiere of tvN "The Good Wife"
  2016/06/30, Source
  After School Nana flaunted her new fashion. Nana is making an appearance in the new tvN drama "The Good Wife" as Kim Dan, a law firm assistant. She's been in a Chinese drama before but this is her first Korean drama. She's a sexy icon on stage as a singer but this time she's transforming into an elegant actress,...More

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  [Video] 5-Minute Highlights video released for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/06/30, Source
  5-Minute Highlights video released for the upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  Today's Photo: June 30, 2016 [2]
  2016/06/30, Source
  Singer and actress Nana attends a press junket for the Korean remake of the hit U.S. TV series "The Good Wife" in Seoul on Wednesday,...More

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  Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Hee-ae and Lee Mi-sook heats up the summer
  2016/06/29, Source
    Beautiful middle aged actresses are approaching this summer. Jeon Do-yeon is coming back with tvN "The Good Wife", Kim Hee-ae is coming back with the SBS "The Second Last Love" and Lee Mi-sook is coming back with "Incarnation of Jealousy",...More

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  "The Good Wife" Jeon Do-yeon, Queen of Cannes
  2016/06/29, Source
  Her juniors admired her. Jeon Do-yeon became shy. Her juniors showed her respect. Jeon Do-yeon's face became red. Her juniors were honored to work with her. Jeon Do-yeon lowered her head. The premiere of the tvN drama "The Good Wife" on the 29th, was also Jeon Do-yeon's comeback ceremony. It was not just the viewers who were waiting for her return but Yoo Ji-tae, Yoon Kye-sang, Kim Seo-hyung, Nana, Lee Won-geun and director Lee Jeong-hyo as well,...More

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  Adieu, "Oh Hae-Young Again" and "Dear My Friends"
  2016/06/27, Source
  Two tvN dramas are coming to an end and they are "Oh Hae-Young Again" and "Dear My Friends". "Oh Hae-Young Again" is popular for its romance and mystery elements. It rated over 8%,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] From Rags to Mega-Riches
  2016/06/25
  This week I talk KCON New York and HanCinema's attendance there. I also take a look at the super rich, super smart, super talented and all around perfect character of Lee Jong-suk in "W" and what he might mean in terms of how we write and experience fiction and Korean dramas. Before my upcoming drama goodies and personal watch list, I talk Dramaland ladies and introduce upcoming drama "Woman of Dignity",...More

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  'The Good Wife' Jeon Do-yeon shows off unparalleled aura
  2016/06/22, Source
  tvN "The Good Wife" has unveiled the behind-the-scenes images through their official Facebook account. Jeon Do-yeon in a black dress exudes intense energy in the revealed images. She is truly an epitome of innocent and chic beauty. Her fine collarbones and elegant neckline add feminine touch to the look. Even in the group photo, you can feel her unparalleled aura,...More

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  [Video + Photos] Added new trailer and posters for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/06/20, Source
  Added new trailer and posters for the upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Brooding Bodyguards and Pricey Fish
  2016/06/18
  TvN's post-"The Good Wife" time slot is on fire, as news about the possible dramas in it are full of big names and concepts. Whether we get Ji Chang-wook as an angsty hero or Lee Min-ki as a time traveler with Shin Min-ah, this particular drama season will be exciting. Meanwhile, "The Legend of the Blue Sea" is bringing in serious money from China. This week has been rich with new things, so here are some highlights,...More

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  "Tomorrow With You" postponed, plan falls through with Han Ji-min
  2016/06/14, Source
  tvN drama "Tomorrow With You" has been postponed. Sources from the Korean Drama Department explained, "tvN drama "Tomorrow With You" is being set back for analysis. Han Ji-min who was an initial candidate for casting has been cancelled too",...More

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  [Video] Added new trailer and poster for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/06/14, Source
  Added new trailer and poster for the upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  Ji Chang-wook to star in upcoming tvN drama "The K2"?
  2016/06/13, Source
  Ji Chang-wook is a likely candidate for the new tvN drama "The K2" which is written by Jang Hyeok-rin and directed by Kwak Jeong-hwan. "The K2" is currently discussing the airtime for September timeslot with tvN. Along with "Tomorrow With You", for which Han Ji-min is in talks as the female lead, "The K2" is one of the two candidate dramas in discussion to succeed the airtime of "The Good Wife",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] "Go Ahead, (Re)Make My Day"
  2016/06/11
  It is a week of popularity giants and remakes, as star-studded summer and autumn dramas are already being compared on premise, production and participants. I also take a little look at news on the emerging trend of recreating popular North American series as Korean dramas. Not that the industry has no alternatives or does not remake enough things already, as evident by the third topic I share news of today,...More

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  [Video] Added new teaser videos with Jeon Do-yeon, Yoo Ji-tae and Yoon Kye-sang for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/06/10, Source
  Added new teaser videos with Jeon Do-yeon, Yoo Ji-tae and Yoon Kye-sang for the upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  Park Tae-sung to star in "The Good Wife"
  2016/06/06, Source
  Actor Park Tae-sung is starring in the new tvN drama "The Good Wife". According to sources, Park Tae-sung is starring in "The Good Wife" as Joong-won's (Yoon Kye-sang) doctor friend Woo-seong. Woo-seong is nice to Joong-won but as a doctor standing in the middle of a case, his decisions are very cold,...More

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  [Video] 3 New teaser videos released for the Korean drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/06/06, Source
  3 New teaser videos released for the upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  Jeon Do-yeon, "The Good Wife", "Let it be a smooth journey"
  2016/06/01, Source
  The new tvN drama "The Good Wife" is Korea's first remake of an American TV drama. Prosecutor husband Lee Tae-joon (Yoo Ji-tae) gets booked for scandals and corruption so his wife Kim Hye-jeong (Jeon Do-yeon) who quit working after getting married, has to get back up and return to her post as a lawyer at Seo Joong-won's (Yoon Kye-sang) law firm. The drama has been anticipated by many since the beginning of the making. A ceremony for the drama was held on the 30th last month. Jeon Do-yeon, Yoo Ji-tae, Yoon Kye-sang, Kim Seo-hyung, Nana, Lee Won-geun and other casts and staff members as well as director Lee Jeong-hyo were there to wish the drama good luck,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Age Gaps and Noodles
  2016/04/16
  I do not always pick complex subjects, but when I do, I pile them on. This week I briefly talk about disability and age gaps in upcoming dramas, although the topics deserve much more discussion than I can spare them here. You also get more promotional goodies, as we look into some dramas from the new season. I have my picks. They are many. Send help,...More

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  Yoon Kye-sang to star in "The Good Wife" with Jeon Do-yeon
  2016/04/13, Source
  Yoon Kye-sang is starring in the new tvN drama "The Good Wife". The 'dream team' is complete with Yoon Kye-sang joining Jeon Do-yeon and Yoo Ji-tae in "The Good Wife",...More

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  Yoo Ji-tae gets out of the suit and begins filming "Split"
  2016/04/04, Source
  Actor Yoo Ji-tae is turning rough. Namu Actors posted a picture of Yoo Ji-tae on the set of filming his newest movie "Split",...More

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  [Photos] Jeon Do-yeon's never-aging beauty
  2016/03/29, Source
  Jeon Do-yeon became the woman of spring. Pictures of Jeon Do-yeon placed her at the photo shoot of cosmetic brand Sisley where she is A Muse,...More

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  'Healer' and 'Celebrity's Sweetheart' actor Yoo Ji-tae joins Jeon Do-yeon in new drama 'The Good Wife'
  2016/03/12, Source
  Yoo Ji-tae returns to the small screen through the forthcoming drama, "The Good Wife". On March 11th, tvN announces, "Yoo Ji-tae has been confirmed to appear as the male lead in "The Good Wife", which is slated for July this year",...More

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  Jeon Do-yeon to Appear in TV Drama for 1st Time in 11 Years
  2016/02/27, Source
  Actress Jeon Do-yeon is returning to the small screen for the first time in 11 years. She will appear in a remake of the hit U.S. TV series "The Good Wife", scheduled to be aired in June. She last starred in the SBS drama "Lovers in Prague" in 2005,...More

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  Jeon Do-yeon, "'Queen of mellow' is something I still want to hear when I'm older"
  2016/02/24, Source
  Jeon Do-yeon is known as 'the queen of mellow' and 'the queen of Cannes'. She's back with traditional mellow. Jeon Do-yeon stars in the movie "A Man and A Woman" which is about a man and a woman who are attracted to each other in Finland. She takes on the role of Sang-min, who is a domestic and hardworking woman,...More

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  Ego battle: Kim Hye-soo VS Go Hyun-jung VS Jeon Do-yeon
  2016/02/23, Source
  Actress Jeon Do-yeon is starring in the tvN drama "The Good Wife". This makes the entry to cable dramas along with Kim Hye-soo and Go Hyun-jung complete. The ego battle between the 'big girls' starts now. From Kim Hye-soo in "Signal", Go Hyun-jung in "Dear My Friends" and Jeon Do-yeon in "The Good Wife", they are all top actresses who have won Best Actress in different award ceremonies. They are competing at what they do best, acting,...More

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  Updated cast for the upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife"
  2016/02/18, Source
  Updated cast for the upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife",...More

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  Upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife"
  2016/01/30, Source
  Added the upcoming Korean drama "The Good Wife"'s page to HanCinema database,...More

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  Jeon Do-yeon, Gang Dong-won and Im Soo-jung's 10-year drama plan
  2016/01/27, Source
  "I want to be in a drama" Said Gang Dong-won who hasn't been near a drama since the 2004 SBS drama "Magic",...More